MGM Excels with Seven Five-Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide 2026

MGM MACAU earns its 11th consecutive Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. Over the years, it has continuously elevated its dining, facilities, and guest experiences, including the recent launch

World’s 50 Best Hotels panel says Macau failed to attract judges in 2025 rankings

Macau did not place any hotels in the 2025 World’s 50 Best Hotels rankings, with organizers saying the city lacked sufficient exposure among the judging panel

CE, gov’t officials pledge support for national security law

The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, addressed in a statement the recent release by the State Council Information Office of a white paper titled “Hong Kong:

Developing nightlife can revitalize ZAPE businesses, lawmaker believes

The era of satellite casinos in Macau has officially concluded, as legislator Si Ka Lon emphasized that the ZAPE area is at a crucial turning point for

IC concludes second phase of restoration works at the Ruins, facilities fully reopen for visits

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement that the second phase of restoration and maintenance work on the bronze statues at the Ruins

10 ‘Eyes in the Sky’ cameras in Zone A commence operation

According to the Official Gazette, 10 cameras of the “Eyes in the Sky” located in New Urban Zone A officially commenced operation yesterday. The newly

The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist convicted in court

Anna Kwok (second right) speaks to Sen. Jeff Merkley at an event outside of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C The father of a U.S.-based activist

In Memory of Dr. Luís Ferreira (1947-2026)

For a decade, I dedicated myself to a research project that culminated in the publication of “Memoirs, Travels and French Travelers through Macau (1609-1900)” in

National security bill grants central gov’t jurisdiction and limits legal oversight

The Legislative Assembly plenary session recently passed the draft law on the Committee for Safeguarding National Security unanimously, with 32 votes in favor, while Secretary for

Expert warns Macau is ‘marketing itself wrongly’

On the topic, the Times spoke with an industry expert based in Bangkok and a frequent traveler and connoisseur of Macau. The expert agreed to share

Banks’ record 93% earnings surge in 2025

Banks in Macau posted operating earnings of nearly MOP7.34 billion in 2025, a 93% year-on-year jump from MOP3.8 billion recorded in 2024, according to the Monetary

MGM brings Singapore dining brand Chatterbox Café to Macau

MGM has launched the first Macau outpost of Chatterbox Café, a celebrated Singaporean dining brand known for its five-decade culinary legacy. The restaurant brings a modern

Sands China secures record 10 Forbes Five-Star accolades

Sands China Ltd. has secured a record number of recognitions in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide, with seven hotels under its portfolio receiving Five-Star ratings, making it the

Chunyun: GBA at the epicenter of the world’s largest human migration

Passengers at the Guangzhou South Railway Station in Guangdong province China’s Spring Festival travel season – the annual 40-day migration known as Chunyun 

Greater Bay introduces ‘red-eye’ bullet trains to cope with holiday travel surge

On The Agenda Overnight high-speed rail services have been rolled out across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to ease mounting pressure during the 40-day

Chinese sea captain pleads not guilty court to damaging Baltic Sea cables

Finnish Coast Guard stops a small boat which tried to reach the Cook Islands-registered oil tanker Eagle S anchored near the Kilpilahti port in Porvoo, on the Gulf of

Pezeshkian apologizes over crackdown as nation marks 1979 Islamic Revolution

A cleric crosses an intersection in downtown Tehran Iran marked the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution yesterday as the country’s theocracy remains under

1999 Scientists highlight hazards of GM food

A group of international scientists has reinforced warnings genetically modified food may be damaging to health. The 20 independent scientists have signed a memorandum in support

Victor Wembanyama says he was ‘proving a point’ with his 40-point barrage in Spurs’ win over Lakers 

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama Victor Wembanyama began his 40-point performance against the Lakers yesterday (Macau time) with a 25-point first quarter. That relentless

‘Don’t jump in them’: Olympic athletes’ medals break during celebrations 

United States’ Breezy Johnson Handle with care. That’s the message from gold medalist Breezy Johnson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after she and other athletes found their medals

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