Closure of satellite casinos alarms local businesses

The impending closure of 11 satellite casinos and three slot machine halls in Macau has alarmed local businesses, with the District Development Promotion Association warning of significant

Retail sales drop 15% in Q1

The retail sector saw a significant contraction in the first quarter of 2025, with total sales dropping by 15% year-on-year to MOP17.58 billion, according to the Statistics

Business registrations rise in Q1 with 727 new firms

A statistics release from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) showed that there were 727 more companies in Macau at the end of the first quarter of this

‘Nowhere to turn’: Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling more desperate

Major orders canceled. Containers of products left stranded overseas. No roadmap for what comes next. The Trump administration raised tariffs on goods from China to 145%

SMEs now eligible to apply for loan up to MOP5 million

Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Macau can now apply for loans of up to MOP5 million from licensed banks, according to the Economic and Technological Development

Retail and catering sectors see surge in sales amid consumption boost scheme

Retail and catering firms are reporting a surge in sales amid the ongoing city-wide consumption boost scheme. During the first week of the

Food industry faces challenges amid takeaway platform fees

The rise in commission fees imposed by food delivery platforms is presenting financial challenges for restaurant sector in the SAR. Industry representatives highlight that small

Lawmaker worries over satellite workers’ prospects amid SMEs’ deteriorating business environment

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are warning of a deteriorating business environment, stating that the region has “lost competitiveness” largely due to the slowdown in the

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