Macao scoops another ‘preferred destination’ accolade
The award from the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association gives Macao greater access to 80,000 industry professionals. The post Macao scoops another ‘preferred destination’ accolade...
View ArticleChina and the US pledge to continue talks after Xi Jinping meets Antony Blinken
China’s president warned the US not to ‘say one thing and do another’ when it came to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and urged the US to stop thinking of China as a rival. The post China and the US...
View ArticleMacao’s unemployment rate holds level during the first quarter
Employment in real estate and construction fell in the first three months, while the gaming and hospitality sectors saw a surge of new recruits. The post Macao’s unemployment rate holds level during...
View ArticleMultiple entry Hengqin-Macao visas approved
The new visas are expected to give a boost to Macao’s travel industry by making visits to the SAR more affordable for mainland Chinese visitors. The post Multiple entry Hengqin-Macao visas approved...
View ArticleEnvironmentalists propose alternative to Macao’s construction waste island
They say recycling plants are a better and cheaper option than the artificial island, which they see as a threat to estuary dolphins and the environment. The post Environmentalists propose alternative...
View ArticleOver 10 million vehicles have used the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
Official data shows that use of the world's longest cross-sea bridge has risen significantly since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. The post Over 10 million vehicles have used the Hong...
View Article30 people have been injured in a Taipa traffic accident
No one was seriously injured in the three-vehicle collision near the Amizade Bridge, and police are still trying to establish the cause. The post 30 people have been injured in a Taipa traffic...
View ArticleThe newly refurbished Hotel Central will hold its soft opening on Labour Day
After a long period of disrepair, the nearly 100-year-old Hotel Central is coming back to life, with 114 new rooms that draw inspiration from bygone eras. The post The newly refurbished Hotel Central...
View ArticleMusical instinct appears to be common across culture, research reveals
The ability to distinguish music from other sounds seems to be hard-wired into every human. Korean researchers used AI to find out how that happened. The post Musical instinct appears to be common...
View ArticleTimorese coffee growers want UNESCO recognition
A hybrid plant from the small island nation changed the course of coffee history nearly a century ago. The post Timorese coffee growers want UNESCO recognition appeared first on Macao News.
View Article‘Milestone’ mission: China is poised to land on the far side of the moon
The 53-day Chang’e 6 mission is scheduled to depart Earth this week, and return home with about 2 kilograms of moon soil. The post ‘Milestone’ mission: China is poised to land on the far side of the...
View ArticleYou can now use MPay in Hong Kong through Alipay+
Macao’s popular e-wallet is now accepted by 90 percent of local merchants in Hong Kong through the Alipay+ network. The post You can now use MPay in Hong Kong through Alipay+ appeared first on Macao...
View ArticleMacao expects 130,000 visitors each day during the Labour Day break
The tourism surge is expected to be another boon for the local hospitality industry, which posted an average occupancy rate of 85 percent for the first quarter. The post Macao expects 130,000 visitors...
View ArticleThe Asian heatwave is shattering meteorological records
The continent has become increasingly susceptible to climate change, with millions enduring sweltering conditions and heat-related disruptions. The post The Asian heatwave is shattering meteorological...
View ArticleThe consultation period for Macao’s construction waste island has been extended
Faced with criticisms over its handling of the consultation process, the government has agreed to push the deadline back to 9 May. The post The consultation period for Macao’s construction waste...
View ArticleBan smartphones for kids? French researchers say yes
Addictive content available via screens is very bad for young people’s development and should be restricted, a new study finds. The post Ban smartphones for kids? French researchers say yes appeared...
View ArticleMozambican ruby mine tops US$1 billion in total revenues
The Montepuez deposit, first discovered in 2009, is believed to be the most significant ruby find in the world in recent years. The post Mozambican ruby mine tops US$1 billion in total revenues...
View ArticleMelco puts its improved results down to refreshed marketing
The gaming concessionaire has also announced it’s entering the Sri Lankan market, to operate a casino and hotel at the Cinnamon Life resort. The post Melco puts its improved results down to refreshed...
View ArticleMacao’s gross gaming revenue dipped slightly in April
The latest figures show a 5 percent decrease compared to the previous month, but nonetheless a 23 percent year-on-year rise. The post Macao’s gross gaming revenue dipped slightly in April appeared...
View ArticleHere’s how to be part of the Global Big Day birdwatching event
Participation is open to everyone and will provide data that will help scientists to better understand Macao’s bird population. The post Here’s how to be part of the Global Big Day birdwatching event...
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