President Xi Jinping expresses sympathy to Donald Trump
A foreign ministry statement says Beijing is ‘closely monitoring’ the situation after the assassination attempt on Trump The post President Xi Jinping expresses sympathy to Donald Trump appeared first...
View ArticleThe 348 candidates for the upcoming CE Election Committee have been chosen
The candidates come from seven sectors and sub-sectors and are vying for seats in the committee, which will determine who will take Macao’s top job The post The 348 candidates for the upcoming CE...
View ArticleSuncity touts its contribution to Macao in a unusual Facebook post
The social media post, Suncity’s first in years, argues that the disgraced junket operator contributed greatly to Macao’s development The post Suncity touts its contribution to Macao in a unusual...
View ArticleWar is contributing to a drop in global vaccinations among children
There are more than 14 million children around the world who haven’t received a single vaccination dose The post War is contributing to a drop in global vaccinations among children appeared first on...
View ArticleTwo consortiums vie for management of Angola’s new airport
Both groups have extensive experience in airport management and are eager to break into the African market The post Two consortiums vie for management of Angola’s new airport appeared first on Macao...
View ArticleUniversity summer camp hailed as an important step for future tech talent
Organised by the University of Macau, the camp saw almost 100 students from universities around the world convene for talks, tours and seminars The post University summer camp hailed as an important...
View ArticleThousands of old buildings are posing a fire risk in Macao
Many of the structures do not have owners’ committees or any property management company, allowing safety and maintenance to fall into neglect The post Thousands of old buildings are posing a fire...
View ArticleMacao’s casino operators criticised for previous lack of transparency
A study finds Macao’s gaming operators offered delayed or deficient responses to queries from stakeholders, including the government, between 2012 and 2021 The post Macao’s casino operators criticised...
View ArticleChina’s GDP grew in the second quarter, but below forecasts
The world’s second largest economy witnessed a GDP growth of 4.7 percent in the second quarter, a figure below forecasts of around 5.1 percent The post China’s GDP grew in the second quarter, but...
View ArticleThe government has unveiled its plan to turn Macao into a healthy city
The Healthy Macao Blueprint focuses on prevention and early detection, the allocation of greater resources and changing attitudes toward seeking medical care The post The government has unveiled its...
View ArticleMacao welcomed over 16 million visitors in the first half of 2024
The visitor arrival figure between January and June marks an increase of 43.6 percent year-on-year and a bounce back of 82.5 percent against the pre-pandemic total The post Macao welcomed over 16...
View ArticleThailand just massively relaxed its visa policy for tourists
The kingdom has doubled the amount of time many visitors can spend there visa-free, waived visas for others, and allowed many more to get visas on arrival The post Thailand just massively relaxed its...
View ArticleChinese e-bike company Okawa opens first European motor factory
The new factory in Portugal will shorten supply lines and improve customer service to Okawa’s growing European market The post Chinese e-bike company Okawa opens first European motor factory appeared...
View ArticleMacao should have its own sign language lexicon by 2025
The Macau Sign Language Vocabulary Development Program is currently underway, and expected to be completed within the next year and a half The post Macao should have its own sign language lexicon by...
View ArticleThe Macau Economic Association says GDP growth is about to slow
According to the latest Macau Economic Prosperity Index, the economy will stabilise during the second half of the year – with GDP settling into growth of about 6.5 percent The post The Macau Economic...
View ArticleMass market games account for more than 76 percent of second quarter GGR
Compared to the same period last year, the proportion of gross gaming revenue generated by mass market games has jumped by over 29 percent The post Mass market games account for more than 76 percent...
View ArticleMacao should be made more pedestrian friendly, pollsters conclude
A survey has found that residents are willing to spend 20 minutes on foot when going around the city – a figure that has implications for urban planning The post Macao should be made more pedestrian...
View ArticleMacao’s residential property transactions are on the rise
Overall residential property sales and prices continued to show signs of recovery in June, continuing the bounce back that was witnessed in May The post Macao’s residential property transactions are...
View ArticleGenerative AI, and electrification and renewables, are the year’s top tech...
Researchers at McKinsey say generative AI has made exponential leaps in capability, with even greater innovation in the works The post Generative AI, and electrification and renewables, are the year’s...
View ArticleLuxury Portuguese brands tap Ronaldo for a push into Asia and the Middle East
The legendary Portuguese footballer will serve as brand ambassador for two of his country’s most famous luxury brands – Vista Alegre and Bordallo Pinheiro The post Luxury Portuguese brands tap Ronaldo...
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