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Macao’s foreign trade grew in February
The city’s merchandise exports grew by almost 30 percent in February, while its imports increased by 5.5 percent The post Macao’s foreign trade grew in February appeared first on Macao News.
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Mexico City bans traditional bullfighting
A non-violent version designed to protect bulls while preserving the sport will take its place in an attempted compromise between fans and animal rights activists The post Mexico City bans...
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Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro will be tried over an alleged coup...
Prosecutors say the alleged plot sought to assassinate several high-profile figures and sow chaos to trigger a military intervention by the far-right Bolsonaro The post Brazil’s former president Jair...
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Macao’s Portuguese community wants Paulo Rangel to address residency issues
The Portuguese foreign minister will spend part of today in Macao, where he’ll meet with the city’s top official Sam Hou Fai and members of the Portuguese community The post Macao’s Portuguese...
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China aims to have world’s first fusion-fission power plant in 5 years’ time
Named Xinghuo, the 20 billion yuan reactor is being built in central China’s Jiangxi province and could be a game changer for energy generation The post China aims to have world’s first fusion-fission...
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Construction of ‘home-swap’ housing project completed
Units in Areia Preta’s new temporary housing complex are being progressively made available to eligible applicants, according to Macau Urban Renewal Limited The post Construction of ‘home-swap’...
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Macao pledges support for sustainable development at MIECF
Spanning 12,000 square meters, the international environment forum features five zones and draws exhibitors and delegates from nearly 40 countries and regions The post Macao pledges support for...
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Wynn Macau releases full-year results for 2024
Wynn’s board say it has recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK$0.185 per share for 2024, up from HK$0.075 per share in 2023 The post Wynn Macau releases full-year results for 2024 appeared...
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Cathay Pacific will stage a Rugby Sevens flypast to commemorate Kai Tak’s...
As if Hong Kong’s Rugby Sevens wasn’t exciting enough, a Cathay jet will swoop low over the stadium on Sunday to mark the Kai Tak area’s aviation history The post Cathay Pacific will stage a Rugby...
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Thailand’s cabinet has approved the latest draft of the kingdom’s casino bill
Thailand’s proposed law seeks to legalise casinos in the country, while also regulating access to the establishments by Thai nationals The post Thailand’s cabinet has approved the latest draft of the...
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Changing cloud behaviour could be amplifying global warming
The behaviour of clouds is beginning to change in ways that could cause the planet to warm far more rapidly, new research shows The post Changing cloud behaviour could be amplifying global warming...
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Landmark educational cruise seeks to retrace historical slave route
The 21-day voyage on a modern cruise liner from Brazil to Angola will follow the same route used over centuries of the transatlantic slave trade The post Landmark educational cruise seeks to retrace...
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Beijing to give Myanmar almost US$14 million in earthquake aid
The already war-torn Southeast Asian nation suffered a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday, killing at least 1,700 people The post Beijing to give Myanmar almost US$14 million in earthquake...
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Melco has released its full year results for 2024
The gaming operator’s net revenues increased by 22.5 percent when compared with 2023, and net loss attributable to owners shrank considerably The post Melco has released its full year results for 2024...
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MGM is to start recycling its playing cards in a major step for the local...
The new initiative should save about 3,000 tonnes of used cards from environmentally damaging incineration annually, the casino operator said The post MGM is to start recycling its playing cards in a...
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Macao eyes new flights to South Korea and Vietnam as passenger numbers climb
After a strong recovery in 2024, the airport projects 8.5 million passengers in 2025, with a focus on expanding international routes and services The post Macao eyes new flights to South Korea and...
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New Brazil-China maritime route to boost biofertiliser trade and slash...
A new direct shipping route between Zhuhai and Santana in Brazil, launching on 14 April, promises to cut transport times and logistics costs by 30 percent The post New Brazil-China maritime route to...
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Beijing wants reciprocal visa exemptions from Lisbon, says Chinese ambassador
China listed Portugal as one of 38 countries eligible for visa-free travel last October, and is now hoping that it and other European nations will return the favour The post Beijing wants reciprocal...
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Macao shivers under the effects of a late northeasterly monsoon
Residents who assumed the warm weather season had started were taken by surprise by temperatures that fell suddenly to as low as 10.4ºC this morning The post Macao shivers under the effects of a late...
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Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announces the date of his first policy address
The Macao leader’s speech is scheduled on 14 April at 3 pm and will be live-streamed by TDM and official government social media accounts The post Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announces the date of his...
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The emotional benefits of the MIND diet have been underscored by new research
This diet focuses on supporting brain health with a select group of whole foods, instead of a preoccupation with weight loss and calorie counts The post The emotional benefits of the MIND diet have...
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Mozambique courts Indian business investment
The southern African nation hopes to add to the billions already invested by India, mostly in extractive sectors like mining and energy The post Mozambique courts Indian business investment appeared...
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Mainland manufacturing expands at fastest pace in 12 months
March’s performance indicate stimulus measures are taking effect and that exports are remaining resilient despite trade tensions with the US The post Mainland manufacturing expands at fastest pace in...
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Air Macau’s losses reach 595 million yuan in 2024, report says
Despite a significant increase in passenger numbers and operating revenue, Air Macau's financial struggles deepened last year, with net losses ballooning The post Air Macau’s losses reach 595 million...
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Macao’s gross gaming revenue remains flat in March
GGR last month amounted to 19.66 billion patacas (US$2.45 billion), marking an increase of only 0.8 percent year-on-year and a monthly decrease of 0.4 percent The post Macao’s gross gaming revenue...
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Government pledges greater coordination on roadworks
Applications for large-scale projects on main roads have soared this year, prompting frustration and concern among affected businesses and residents The post Government pledges greater coordination on...
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Many new jobseekers hail from the restaurant and retail sectors
Latest figures reveal a significant rise in jobseekers from sectors worst hit by the drop in tourist spending and exodus of Macao consumers to neighbouring mainland cities The post Many new jobseekers...
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Dinner in the Sky Macao dispels ‘false’ reports about its hiring practices
The company, which is bringing a novel dining concept to Macao, has posted a letter to refute misleading information that appeared on social media The post Dinner in the Sky Macao dispels ‘false’...
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Hooters files for bankruptcy with a buyer waiting in the wings
The filing by the American restaurant chain, notorious for its scantily clad female servers, comes on the heels of a string of casual dining bankruptcies in 2024 The post Hooters files for bankruptcy...
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A new generation of Angolan cocoa growers is to undergo training in Brazil
The group of 50 young Angolans will travel to a major cocoa-producing state in Brazil for education in a programme organised by the Brazil Africa Institute The post A new generation of Angolan cocoa...
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Renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet to perform in Macao
The Frenchman is collaborating with the Macao Orchestra for a concert on 19 April that includes key works by Igor Stravinsky and Camille Saint-Saëns The post Renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet to...
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China’s Gen Z social media users are now being photographed with fake baby bumps
The controversial ‘pre-made life’ trend involves young women strapping on a prosthetic belly for a photoshoot they hope to share at a later date The post China’s Gen Z social media users are now being...
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Macao lawmakers question pace of non-gaming investments by casino operators
The SAR’s finance chief has offered assurance that these investments are being rigorously monitored in accordance with the operators’ current contracts The post Macao lawmakers question pace of...
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Macao government faces revenue shortfall amid slower gaming growth
Despite rising visitor numbers and hotel occupancy, tourists’ per-capita spending has dropped, impacting overall revenue projections for 2025 The post Macao government faces revenue shortfall amid...
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Macao’s property sales are on the rise, but prices continue to fall
The SAR’s residential property transactions grew by 14 percent between the second half of February and the first half of March, while its property prices fell by 10 percent The post Macao’s property...
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The Macao LRT’s passenger volume slows after four straight months of growth
In March, the Macao Light Rapid Transit system shuttled around 24,500 passengers per day, representing a drop of 10 percent against the previous month The post The Macao LRT’s passenger volume slows...
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MPay is now compatible with Guangzhou’s public transport network
Macao’s most popular e-wallet app now permits users to pay for public transport in Guangzhou and the subway in Foshan via a QR code The post MPay is now compatible with Guangzhou’s public transport...
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Music, workshops and 220 stalls lined up for Tap Siac Craft Market
Since 2008, the Tap Siac Craft Market has been held twice every year, once in spring and again in autumn, becoming a well loved event on the city’s calendar The post Music, workshops and 220 stalls...
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India braces for another summer of intense heatwaves
The country’s meteorological department announced that much of the country would experience more days of extreme heat than normal this year The post India braces for another summer of intense...
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Demining is ‘practically complete’ in two Angolan provinces
The provinces of Huambo and Benguela are expected to be declared free of known mined areas this year, the National Mine Action Agency says The post Demining is ‘practically complete’ in two Angolan...
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Hong Kong retail sales dropped 13 percent in February
Such a sizeable year-on-year decline was in part due Lunar New Year’s timing, but further contractions are likely to follow, according to analysts The post Hong Kong retail sales dropped 13 percent in...
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Macao’s illegal money exchange crackdown could impact April’s GGR
Seaport Research Partners expects this month’s gross gaming revenue to stay flat or decline slightly following mass arrests at Macao pawn shops The post Macao’s illegal money exchange crackdown could...
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Trump imposes new 34 percent tariffs on China, declaring a ‘national emergency’
The cumulative rate on Chinese goods has now hit 54 percent, but analysts believe the policy will only lead to higher prices and slower growth in the US The post Trump imposes new 34 percent tariffs...
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‘Everyone can really relate to this play.’ Isabelle Huppert discusses Chekov...
The celebrated French actress performs director Tiago Rodrigues’ reinterpretation of Chekov’s 1904 play ‘The Cherry Orchard’ at the Macao Cultural Centre The post ‘Everyone can really relate to this...
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Trump will slap duties on small packages from China and Hong Kong next month
The lifting of the ‘de minimis’ rule will see low value packages from China and Hong Kong being hit with either a 30 percent tariff or a US$25 fee from 2 May The post Trump will slap duties on small...
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Officials warn residents not to leave out food for stray animals
The warning comes after municipal workers were called on to dispose of more than five tonnes of food scraps over the past 15 months The post Officials warn residents not to leave out food for stray...
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Macao’s election watchdog reminds casino operators to remain politically...
The Electoral Affairs Commission has stressed the importance of concessionaires remaining neutral in the lead up to September’s Legislative Assembly election The post Macao’s election watchdog reminds...
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Hengqin Port sees record crossings in first quarter of 2025
Customs data reveals nearly 7 million crossings were made at Hengqin Port in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 30 percent year-on-year increase The post Hengqin Port sees record crossings in first...
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Beijing retaliates with 34 percent tariff on all US imports, tightens rare...
The rate matches US President Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariff on Chinese goods, but this one has no exemptions The post Beijing retaliates with 34 percent tariff on all US imports, tightens...
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Chef José Avillez is creating a ‘new Macanese cuisine’ at Mesa
In an interview with Ponto Final, the celebrated Portuguese chef spoke of innovation’s importance in the culinary world – something he believed came very naturally in Macao The post Chef José Avillez...
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