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The sustainability of ‘base mass market’ gambling in Macao is being questioned
The most budget-conscious punters are placing lower bets, due to economic headwinds in the mainland, raising questions around strategy for the SAR’s casinos The post The sustainability of ‘base mass...
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Portugal is to hold a snap election after its government collapsed
A ballot is to be held in mid-May, after the incumbent Prime Minister Luís Montenegro lost a vote of confidence 142 to 88 The post Portugal is to hold a snap election after its government collapsed...
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Macao’s air quality significantly declined in 2024, a global study finds
A new study reveals that Macao was ranked 52 out of 138 in a list of countries, regions and territories with the highest annual concentration of the pollutant PM2.5 The post Macao’s air quality...
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Macao’s NPC deputies want stronger legal ties between Hengqin and the SAR
Local members of the National People’s Congress submitted 107 proposals during China’s annual legislative assembly, most of which were related to Hengqin The post Macao’s NPC deputies want stronger...
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‘Climate whiplash’ is affecting scores of cities around the world
Flipping from a wet climate to a dry one, or vice versa, undermines the effectiveness of existing infrastructure The post ‘Climate whiplash’ is affecting scores of cities around the world appeared...
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Elevated Sino-Brazilian relations push China’s Shandong province to the...
The powerhouse province has been tasked with leading China’s trade relations with Brazil, creating mutually beneficial ‘sustainable, high-quality development’ The post Elevated Sino-Brazilian...
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Beijing warns Walmart not to pass the tariff burden onto Chinese suppliers
It’s understood the US retail giant asked its Chinese suppliers to lower their prices and in effect pay for Washington’s punitive new tariffs on Chinese imports The post Beijing warns Walmart not to...
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Commercial property loans more than doubled in January, month-on-month
The value of new commercial property loans surged to 1.46 billion patacas (US$182.3 million) in January, compared with December, the latest figures show The post Commercial property loans more than...
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Macao’s tourism officials vow to do more to woo foreign tourists
The tourism bureau plans to relaunch discount schemes for international arrivals headed to the SAR via bus or ferry from Hong Kong The post Macao’s tourism officials vow to do more to woo foreign...
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The Macao girl injured in the Taichung blast has passed away
The two-year old toddler, who suffered severe head injuries from the suspected gas explosion, died at the Conde de São Januário Hospital 23 days after the incident The post The Macao girl injured in...
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China vows to retaliate against US steel and aluminium tariffs
China’s foreign ministry said the US actions contravene the guidelines of the World Trade Organisation and are detrimental to world trade The post China vows to retaliate against US steel and...
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Macao has been excluded from the extended list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Other Asian food destinations, such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok, each had six restaurants on this year’s 51 to 100 ranking of best Asian restaurants The post Macao has been excluded from the...
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These are the Macao restaurants that made the 2025 Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide to Macao and Hong Kong is now in its 17th edition and is a reflection of the pinnacle of gastronomy in each city The post These are the Macao restaurants that made the 2025 Michelin...
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Plastic pollution is causing brain damage in seabird chicks, study finds
Blood samples of seemingly healthy chicks who have consumed plastic reveal signs of serious damage to multiple organs including the brain The post Plastic pollution is causing brain damage in seabird...
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Mozambique is reeling in the wake of its third cyclone in three months
Tropical Cyclone Jude made landfall on Sunday, bringing with it high winds, torrential rains and widespread destruction The post Mozambique is reeling in the wake of its third cyclone in three months...
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Retail job vacancies plunge amid Macao’s consumption downturn
Job vacancies in Macao’s retail sector fell dramatically in the fourth quarter of 2024, while wages also experienced a slight drop The post Retail job vacancies plunge amid Macao’s consumption...
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In a boon for food security, China develops high-protein corn
Huazhong Agricultural University says its new strain of corn could reduce the country’s reliance on imported soybeans to feed livestock The post In a boon for food security, China develops...
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Drone deliveries between Zhuhai and Hong Kong could soon undergo testing
While the technology is ready, regulatory differences between regions within the Greater Bay Area are posing a challenge The post Drone deliveries between Zhuhai and Hong Kong could soon undergo...
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Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai calls for an end to ‘blame shifting’ in government
Macao’s leader said his government has formed working groups to boost government efficiency and interdepartmental communication The post Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai calls for an end to ‘blame...
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Macao’s inaugural outdoor skatepark will have its soft opening tomorrow
The new facility will give a long-awaited opportunity for members of the local skateboarding community to gather together and show off their skills The post Macao’s inaugural outdoor skatepark will...
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