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Macao’s MICE sector posts strong full-year growth in 2025
MICE-driven non-gaming receipts rose 16.4 percent year-on-year in 2025, boosted by a very strong fourth quarter, according to official figures The post Macao’s MICE sector posts strong full-year...
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Hong Kong braces for millions of visitors in Lunar New Year surge
Record-breaking visitor arrivals are testing the limits of Hong Kong's border infrastructure as the mainland's nine-day Lunar New Year holiday begins The post Hong Kong braces for millions of visitors...
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Macao sees 279,000 visitors at start of Chinese New Year
Macao records 279,000 visitors at the start of Chinese New Year, with up to 1.5 million arrivals forecast over the extended nine-day break The post Macao sees 279,000 visitors at start of Chinese New...
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President Xi calls on Greater Bay Area to play vital developmental role
China’s southern economic powerhouse is one of three regions singled out by the president for the advancement of innovation-led development The post President Xi calls on Greater Bay Area to play...
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Former royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released from police custody
The 66-year-old brother of King Charles III was detained by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released after roughly 10 hours in custody The post Former royal Andrew...
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The Lunar New Year sparks an outbound tourism boom, but not to Japan
Thailand has bounced back in popularity with Chinese travellers during the mainland’s nine-day Lunar New Year holiday, according to tourism insiders The post The Lunar New Year sparks an outbound...
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Higher salary thresholds are now being applied to China’s foreign work permit...
Mainland authorities are now automatically rejecting Category A and B permit applications that fall below minimum salary thresholds The post Higher salary thresholds are now being applied to China’s...
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Jimmy O. Yang’s 2025 Hong Kong shows are coming to the big screen
The hugely popular Chinese-American comedian’s Coliseum performances have been made into a film to be released in Hong Kong in March The post Jimmy O. Yang’s 2025 Hong Kong shows are coming to the big...
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Macao’s Lunar New Year sees all-time daily visitor arrival record
The third day of the Lunar New Year holiday broke all previous records for daily inbound visitors, with checkpoints recording nearly 228,000 arrivals The post Macao’s Lunar New Year sees all-time...
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Macao’s chief executive urges public to back long-term LRT vision
Sam Hou Fai has appealed to all groups in Macao to offer their views on the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) development strategy, stressing the city's overall growth The post Macao’s chief executive urges...
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China rebounds from early setbacks with three-gold surge at Milano-Cortina 2026
China delivers a three-gold surge at Milano-Cortina 2026, with standout wins in snowboard slopestyle, freestyle aerials and speed skating The post China rebounds from early setbacks with three-gold...
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Macao launches Year of the Horse with a parade and a drone and fireworks...
Macao lights up the night sky with a 3,888-drone and fireworks display near Macau Tower to celebrate the Year of the Horse The post Macao launches Year of the Horse with a parade and a drone and...
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Hong Kong Airport’s expanded Terminal 2 departure hall set for May reopening
The rebuilt Terminal 2 will open its new departure facilities on 27 May to serve 15 short-haul and regional airlines, aiming to relieve congestion in the main terminal The post Hong Kong Airport’s...
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Chinese team makes breakthrough in fibre-wireless data speeds
A team of researchers has achieved speeds of 512 gbps over optical fibre and 400 gbps wirelessly in a single integrated system, according to a study published in Nature The post Chinese team makes...
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Hong Kong is pushing to become a major gold trading hub
The SAR’s government plans to position it as a regional gold storage, refining and clearing centre as gold’s global significance increases The post Hong Kong is pushing to become a major gold trading...
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Wynn Macau has stopped offering poker
This latest poker room closure leaves just three active poker venues in Macao, even though the game generated 975 million patacas (US$121 million) in revenue last year The post Wynn Macau has stopped...
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Hong Kong’s ultra-luxury property market is staging a decisive comeback
Major deals, rising prices, and stronger leasing demand signal a decisive turn in the ultra-prime housing segment following a multi-year slump The post Hong Kong’s ultra-luxury property market is...
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Macao sees 1.2 million visitors in the first week of the Lunar New Year holiday
The SAR has set a new single-day tourism record during Chinese New Year, with arrivals surpassing 227,000 on the peak holiday travel day The post Macao sees 1.2 million visitors in the first week of...
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Shenzhen Metro expands ‘rail + cycling’ services to 28 new stations
The stations are found across nine lines and allow cyclists to bring their bicycles onto trains during weekends and public holidays The post Shenzhen Metro expands ‘rail + cycling’ services to 28 new...
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Gu Ailing and Wang Xindi lead China to five golds at Milano-Cortina 2026
China finishes the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with 15 medals, marking its strongest-ever performance at an overseas Winter Games The post Gu Ailing and Wang Xindi lead China to five golds at...
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US Supreme Court decision on tariffs ‘very important,’ Brazil says
Brazil has been among the countries hardest hit by the US president’s punitive trade regime, facing levies as high as 50 percent The post US Supreme Court decision on tariffs ‘very important,’ Brazil...
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China urges Trump to drop new tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
Beijing is pushing for the US to drop its latest round of highly controversial global tariffs, imposed under an untested legal provision known as Section 122 The post China urges Trump to drop new...
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Shenzhen company pioneers portable device to turn ordinary bicycles into e-bikes
A Shenzhen-based company has launched a 2.3-kg electric conversion kit that turns standard bicycles into power-assisted rides The post Shenzhen company pioneers portable device to turn ordinary...
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Record-breaking Lunar New Year travel rush at Guangzhou airport
Baiyun International Airport handled 277,600 passenger trips this past Saturday – the highest single-day figure in its history The post Record-breaking Lunar New Year travel rush at Guangzhou airport...
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Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei market fuels Greater Bay Area’s AI spending surge
Sales data from the 'Hardware Silicon Valley' points to a significant kick-off for the year, with overall revenue up by thirty-five percent year-on-year The post Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei market fuels...
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Shenzhen phonemaker Honor will unveil a humanoid robot at MWC Barcelona
Honor will unveil its first humanoid robot at MWC Barcelona, marking the GBA smartphone maker’s move into AI-powered service machines The post Shenzhen phonemaker Honor will unveil a humanoid robot at...
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Renowned violinist Julian Rachlin leads the Macao Orchestra in an evening of...
Julian Rachlin will be joined by Canadian violist Sarah McElravy and the Macao Orchestra to perform a programme of celebrated string works in March The post Renowned violinist Julian Rachlin leads the...
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Hong Kong’s premium office market stages tentative recovery
Central’s premium office vacancy rate has fallen to its lowest level since 2023, driving rental growth that is outperforming other Hong Kong submarkets The post Hong Kong’s premium office market...
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China tightens export controls on Japanese firms, citing national security...
Beijing has barred exports of dual-use goods to 20 Japanese entities and placed 20 more under heightened scrutiny The post China tightens export controls on Japanese firms, citing national security...
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Hong Kong’s ‘Signature Sessions’ launch ahead of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
A series of 11 collaborative dining experiences will be held across the city from 20 to 26 March, bringing chefs from around the world into some of the SAR’s best restaurants The post Hong Kong’s...
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Macao Chamber calls for greater cooperation with Zhuhai on childcare and...
The Macao Chamber of Commerce says Macao’s ageing population and record-low birth rate risk undermining long-term development The post Macao Chamber calls for greater cooperation with Zhuhai on...
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Shenzhen’s Futian district launches internationalisation drive ahead of APEC...
The district has unveiled a comprehensive plan to boost its global profile in anticipation of hosting a major international economic conference in November The post Shenzhen’s Futian district launches...
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Panama port seizure sparks Hong Kong fury amid global trade tensions
Hong Kong has lodged a strong protest after Panama authorities seized two key container terminals, escalating a dispute that touches on geopolitical tensions The post Panama port seizure sparks Hong...
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Macao to host Volleyball Nations League Women’s Finals this July
The women’s finals will be held from 2 to 26 July at Macao’s East Asian Games Dome, with the preliminary phase of the competition beginning on 3 June The post Macao to host Volleyball Nations League...
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Guangdong is aiming to double its GDP by 2036
The province wants to achieve an economic output of 25.8 trillion yuan (US$3.75 trillion) within the next decade, doubling its 2022 GDP The post Guangdong is aiming to double its GDP by 2036 appeared...
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German chancellor raises trade issues in talks with China on first Beijing visit
Friedrich Merz says German trade with China needs rebalancing, as the current situation is ‘not healthy,’ while emphasising his interest in deepening economic ties The post German chancellor raises...
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JD.com’s Richard Liu launches a yacht making venture in the Greater Bay Area
The e-commerce entrepreneur says he’s launching an independent yacht brand backed by a US$700 million personal investment The post JD.com’s Richard Liu launches a yacht making venture in the Greater...
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Hong Kong is replacing its long-running show ‘A Symphony of Lights’
Rotating light festival shows across the city will take the nightly Victoria Harbour spectacle’s place as part of the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s 2026 city revamp The post Hong Kong is replacing its...
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China’s new powerhouse: Shenzhen outperforms Beijing and Shanghai
The southern city of Shenzhen has cemented its position as China’s premier manufacturing and exporting hub, signalling a shift in the nation’s economic hierarchy The post China’s new powerhouse:...
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Guangzhou’s Baiyun International Airport secures top award amid record growth
The Greater Bay Area hub has received the 'best airport for departures' accolade from Airports Council International, underscoring its consistent service standards The post Guangzhou’s Baiyun...
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Daniel Boulud to open Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong
Daniel Boulud will debut Terrace Boulud in Hong Kong’s Central district, marking his first Asia restaurant opening in March 2026 The post Daniel Boulud to open Terrace Boulud by Mandarin Oriental in...
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The Foshan Strawberry Music Festival kicks off in March
The fourth edition of the Foshan Strawberry Music Festival features a new stage and many well-known singers from Hong Kong The post The Foshan Strawberry Music Festival kicks off in March appeared...
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Foshan is investing in over 600 construction projects in 2026
The southern Chinese city is looking to spend around 872.81 billion yuan (US$127.52 billion) across various projects that will launch this year The post Foshan is investing in over 600 construction...
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Hong Kong bourse targets global capital after record 2025
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has posted a second straight year of record profit as 2025 saw trading volumes surge across equities, derivatives and commodities The post Hong Kong bourse targets...
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Environmental forum MIECF kicks off next month in Macao
The Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition will run 26-28 March, with a focus on zero-waste and low-carbon urban development The post Environmental forum MIECF kicks off...
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First Year of the Horse land auction in Guangzhou is a record breaker
Fittingly a former horse racing track, the last prime Zhujiang New Town site’s residential component fetched a whopping floor price of 85,000 yuan per square metre The post First Year of the Horse...
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Hong Kong secures landmark national innovation hub for semiconductor research
The new centre, the country’s first national-level manufacturing innovation facility outside the Chinese mainland, will focus on advanced chip technology The post Hong Kong secures landmark national...
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EASL finals 2026 Macao: Dates, teams, tickets and US$2.6M prize pool
Six Asian clubs head to Macao for basketball’s EASL Finals 2026, competing for a record US$2.6 million prize pool at Studio City The post EASL finals 2026 Macao: Dates, teams, tickets and US$2.6M...
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World-renowned violinist Lü Siqing to perform in Shenzhen in March
Lü, the first Asian winner of the prestigious Paganini International Competition, will perform in Shenzhen for one night only on 14 March The post World-renowned violinist Lü Siqing to perform in...
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Guangzhou to host its first horse racing event after a nearly 30-year hiatus
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is organising horse races at Guangzhou’s Conghua racecourse from 31 October, although no betting will be permitted The post Guangzhou to host its first horse racing event...
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