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The debt-ridden 13 hotel gets approval to operate for another year
Under a new government license, the troubled ultra-luxury hotel will be able to keep its doors open until the end of 2025 The post The debt-ridden 13 hotel gets approval to operate for another year...
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The catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires are fuelled by climate change, experts...
A large swathe of the greater Los Angeles area is on fire, made worse by a weather cycle reshaped by climate change The post The catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires are fuelled by climate change,...
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Angola’s sona writing form has been added to UNESCO’s heritage list
Sona, an ancient form of inscription in sand, is the first piece of intangible cultural heritage from Angola to be acknowledged by UNESCO The post Angola’s sona writing form has been added to UNESCO’s...
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Analysts brush aside impact of Sino-US tensions on Macao’s casino industry
While analysts aren’t forecasting huge growth this year, they say poor China-US relations aren’t a ‘rational concern’ for the gambling sector The post Analysts brush aside impact of Sino-US tensions...
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New interim director of gaming watchdog named
Former deputy director Lio Chi Chong has taken over as the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau’s acting director from Adriano Marques Ho The post New interim director of gaming watchdog named...
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Intensifying operational risks lie ahead for the Asia-Pacific region, top...
Veteran Hong Kong-based analyst Steve Vickers expects any Sino-American détente achieved last year to gradually fade The post Intensifying operational risks lie ahead for the Asia-Pacific region, top...
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Opinion: 5 things Macao needs to address as part of its economic diversification
Macao needs to reduce its overwhelming reliance on casinos and mainland Chinese gamblers, but doing so presents considerable challenges. The post Opinion: 5 things Macao needs to address as part of...
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Asia’s biggest gaming expo returns to the Venetian Macao in May
The G2E Asia and Asia IR Expo will be held concurrently at the Venetian from 7 to 9 May, with an increased floor space of roughly 50 percent The post Asia’s biggest gaming expo returns to the Venetian...
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Casino operator Melco has opened a new office in Bangkok
The Macao gaming concessionaire has set up a new office in Bangkok, with the legalisation of casinos in Thailand widely expected to take place this year The post Casino operator Melco has opened a new...
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UM researchers expect Macao’s GDP to grow by almost 8 percent this year
Forecasters anticipate continued growth in the local economy, with the inflation rate and overall unemployment rate at 1.1 percent and 1.8 percent respectively The post UM researchers expect Macao’s...
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Meta alters its moderation policies to allow denigration of women and LGBT...
Changes to conduct and moderation practices at the world’s largest social media company suggest a rightward shift The post Meta alters its moderation policies to allow denigration of women and LGBT...
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São Tomé and Príncipe’s president names a new head of government
A new prime minister, Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado Vaz, has been appointed following the dismissal of the previous government last Monday The post São Tomé and Príncipe’s president names a new head of...
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Lunar New Year pedestrianisation plans announced for Taipa’s older quarters
This will be the third time that the areas will be going vehicle-free for the Lunar New Year period, in a bid to improve visitor safety The post Lunar New Year pedestrianisation plans announced for...
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Tourist spending on entertainment and cultural activities fell significantly...
Those areas saw an almost 14 percent decline in final three months of 2024, compared with a year earlier The post Tourist spending on entertainment and cultural activities fell significantly in 2024...
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Commercial property loans jumped almost 40 percent in November
The increase makes good an almost 38 percent decline recorded in commercial property loans in the month of October The post Commercial property loans jumped almost 40 percent in November appeared...
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China’s trade surplus in 2024 reached almost US$1 trillion
Exports in China grew by almost 6 percent year-on-year, while imports rose by only around 1 percent, official figures show The post China’s trade surplus in 2024 reached almost US$1 trillion appeared...
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New multiple-entry permits prove a boon for Macao’s tourism industry
The Macao government has reported a perceptible jump in the visitor arrival rate since the introduction of the new permits for Zhuhai and Hengqin residents The post New multiple-entry permits prove a...
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Emirates looks set to become the world’s first autism certified air carrier
New standards developed by Emirates and a world-leading organisation for accessibility promise to make flying easier for millions of passengers The post Emirates looks set to become the world’s first...
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São Tomé and Príncipe gets its third prime minister in a week
For the second time in less than a week, the São Toméan president has named a new head of government for the country The post São Tomé and Príncipe gets its third prime minister in a week appeared...
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Climate change isn’t hurting the quality of Chinese rice, researchers say
Researchers from the China National Rice Research Institute say tests show the country’s staple food tastes better now than it has done in years The post Climate change isn’t hurting the quality of...
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Galaxy has ‘fully deployed smart tables’ for mass baccarat, Citigroup says
A Citigroup analysts’ January survey described the concessionaire as second only to RFID pioneer MGM in the city-wide smart table rollout The post Galaxy has ‘fully deployed smart tables’ for mass...
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Thai cabinet approves draft casino bill, signalling major competition for Macao
Thai casinos are certain to vie for the same mainland Chinese gamblers that Macao critically depends on and will prove tough competition for the SAR The post Thai cabinet approves draft casino bill,...
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Russian man charged with smuggling 7 million patacas’ worth of heroin
Police say the 67-year-old man was attempting to board a ferry to Hong Kong while in possession of 5 kilograms of heroin, hidden in a suitcase The post Russian man charged with smuggling 7 million...
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A new ferry service between Taipa and Zhongshan will launch tomorrow
The new ferry service will operate two round-trip sailings each day, with a single trip taking approximately 50 minutes to complete The post A new ferry service between Taipa and Zhongshan will launch...
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The Macao Science Centre aims to promote BeiDou navigation in lusophone...
The centre intends to develop a Portuguese version of the mainland's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, as well as related Portuguese user material The post The Macao Science Centre aims to promote...
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The Los Angeles fires are expected to top US$250 billion in losses
Estimates of the cost of the damage continue to climb as the two largest wildfires impacting Greater Los Angeles remain largely uncontrolled The post The Los Angeles fires are expected to top US$250...
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Mozambique braces for more protests ahead of a divisive presidential...
Defying widespread clashes and accusations of vote rigging, the ruling party’s Daniel Chapo is due to be sworn in as president today The post Mozambique braces for more protests ahead of a divisive...
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TikTok says it isn’t being sold to Elon Musk as users flock to Xiaohongshu
Speculations that the world’s richest man could end up running the Chinese-owned app in conjunction with X have been described as ‘pure fiction’ by TikTok The post TikTok says it isn’t being sold to...
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Popular payment system Alipay Tap makes its debut in Macao
Sands China has initiated the mainland payment service’s rollout in the city, in collaboration with Macau Pass and Alipay The post Popular payment system Alipay Tap makes its debut in Macao appeared...
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Health officials urge vaccinations as flu season reaches its peak
Roughly 1,300 people are visiting hospital emergency departments each day as the H1N1 flu virus spreads across the city The post Health officials urge vaccinations as flu season reaches its peak...
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TDM will be going fully digital from next month
It’s the end of an era as Macao’s public broadcaster shuts down its last analogue transmissions, making a full transition into digital television The post TDM will be going fully digital from next...
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Macao’s economic prosperity index is set to remain stable in the first quarter
The index is based on 13 criteria, ranging from casino revenue to tourism arrivals, unemployment and hotel occupancy The post Macao’s economic prosperity index is set to remain stable in the first...
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The Sports Bureau has launched a city-wide fitness study
The Macao Citizens’ Physical Fitness Monitoring Study 2025 will involve around 10,000 participants between the ages of 3 to 79 The post The Sports Bureau has launched a city-wide fitness study...
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Starbucks ends its ‘open door’ policy in North America
Nearly seven years after opening its doors (and restrooms) to the public, Starbucks is ending the policy among a raft of other changes The post Starbucks ends its ‘open door’ policy in North America...
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A deadly cholera outbreak is sweeping across Angola
With nearly 400 presumed and 75 confirmed cases since early January, government officials in Angola are working hard to curb the spread and raise public awareness The post A deadly cholera outbreak is...
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Local environmental activists say Eurasian otters have returned to Macao
Traces of the nocturnal mammal have been found in the SAR’s coastal habitats and hailed as a ‘ray of hope’ for conservation efforts The post Local environmental activists say Eurasian otters have...
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China is wooing Taylor Swift and the economic windfall she brings
In a bid to boost local spending, Shanghai officials are working to lure Taylor Swift to their city for a concert this year. They say they are ‘optimistic’ The post China is wooing Taylor Swift and...
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Guangdong aims for 5 percent GDP growth in 2025
The southern province recorded the highest GDP of any province in China last year, and has done so for the past 36 years The post Guangdong aims for 5 percent GDP growth in 2025 appeared first on...
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Macao’s casino regulator is planning to add 65 staff this year
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau will launch a recruitment drive in the hopes of adding a large number of casino-based inspectors to its payroll The post Macao’s casino regulator is...
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Lunar New Year bike ride joins calendar of festive activities
The cycling event will be held on 31 January and will see 300 cyclists cover a distance of 20 kilometres in Taipa and Coloane The post Lunar New Year bike ride joins calendar of festive activities...
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Guangdong’s governor wants to step up ties between Macao and Hengqin
Governor Wang Weizhong has made it clear that he wants the two jurisdictions to deepen economic ties and further align their systems and regulations The post Guangdong’s governor wants to step up ties...
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Pineapple on your pizza? That’ll be US$122
A UK restaurant is using exorbitant pricing to deter its customers from ordering what many consider to be a culinary abomination: Hawaiian pizza The post Pineapple on your pizza? That’ll be US$122...
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Mozambique inaugurates Daniel Chapo as its president amid ongoing protests
Most parliamentary parties boycotted the ceremony on Wednesday as post-election protests continued against what many say was a rigged vote The post Mozambique inaugurates Daniel Chapo as its president...
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Meteorologists have issued a yellow cold weather alert
With Macao facing peak flu season, officials are taking no chances and are advising the elderly and other vulnerable communities to dress warmly The post Meteorologists have issued a yellow cold...
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Chinese shoppers offered subsidies on consumer goods to boost spending
The latest unveiling in the central government’s efforts to increase consumption sees new digital products subsidised by up to 500 yuan The post Chinese shoppers offered subsidies on consumer goods to...
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People needing sick notes are swamping Macao’s emergency health services
Private doctors are unable to issue sick notes in Macao, leaving sick people no choice but to go to a government facility if they need a certificate to get time off work The post People needing sick...
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Wellbeing of residents a top priority, Sam Hou Fai says
The Macao government’s most senior official made the pledge at a Lunar New Year reception held by the central government’s liaison office The post Wellbeing of residents a top priority, Sam Hou Fai...
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Almost all of Macao’s new taxis are on the road, but is getting a cab any...
With 461 out of the 500 new black taxis operating in Macao, the fleet now totals 1,750 vehicles, but is still far from adequate to meet demand The post Almost all of Macao’s new taxis are on the road,...
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Suspicious transaction reports from casinos soar to an all-time high
The number of suspicious transaction reports from the gaming concessionaires in 2024 grew by almost 12 percent year-on-year, totalling 3,837 cases The post Suspicious transaction reports from casinos...
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Zhuhai visitors to Macao surge by 26 percent thanks to multiple-entry permits
Around 257,000 Zhuhai residents visited Macao in the first two weeks since the implementation of the new multiple-entry permit The post Zhuhai visitors to Macao surge by 26 percent thanks to...
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