Brazilian authorities reveal landmark cave painting discovery
Nearly two years after it was first found, authorities are ready to publicise the important archaeological site in Itatiaia National Park The post Brazilian authorities reveal landmark cave painting...
View ArticleThe Macao government’s first quarter tax takings are in
They’re lower than expectations for the quarterly average: 25.1 billion patacas instead of 28.1 billion patacas The post The Macao government’s first quarter tax takings are in appeared first on Macao...
View ArticlePower slowly being restored after massive blackout hits Portugal
Large swathes of Spain and southern France were also affected, raising anxieties about infrastructure reliability in the region The post Power slowly being restored after massive blackout hits...
View ArticleBeijing announces measures to protect workers in the face of Washington’s...
The central government also expressed confidence it will still reach its growth target of 5 percent, despite an evolving ‘international situation’ The post Beijing announces measures to protect...
View ArticleMacao’s top official Sam Hou Fai tours three Greater Bay Area cities
The chief executive and a delegation from Macao spent the past two days in Zhuhai, Zhongshan and Jiangmen, eying up opportunities for cooperation The post Macao’s top official Sam Hou Fai tours three...
View ArticleMacao considers expanded smoking bans in outdoor public areas
Macao’s Health Bureau is exploring restrictions on smoking near schools and in public spaces, aiming for designated smoking zones The post Macao considers expanded smoking bans in outdoor public areas...
View ArticleMacao will become a ‘super-aged society’ by 2029, says senior official
The proportion of elderly in Macao will jump from 14.6 percent to 21.4 percent between now and 2029, surpassing the UN’s 20 percent benchmark The post Macao will become a ‘super-aged society’ by 2029,...
View ArticleChina sends a stern warning to CK Hutchison over its proposed ports sale
Chinese regulators have issued a strong caution to CK Hutchison and partners, emphasizing adherence to antitrust laws and concerns about splitting the deal The post China sends a stern warning to CK...
View ArticleMacao braces for tourism influx over the Labour Day holiday period
Local law enforcement expect around 680,000 to 700,000 inbound and outbound trips to be made across Macao each day during the 5-day Labour Day break The post Macao braces for tourism influx over the...
View ArticleWorrying levels of ‘forever chemicals’ are being found in European wine
Wines from 10 countries showed a significant increase in trifluoroacetic acid, a breakdown product of the chemicals found in many pesticides The post Worrying levels of ‘forever chemicals’ are being...
View ArticleMozambique cuts malaria cases by 12 percent in 2024
The southern African nation is regularly among the worst-affected in the world for the disease, with millions of cases each year The post Mozambique cuts malaria cases by 12 percent in 2024 appeared...
View ArticleA new mural celebrates the history of Macao’s Horta da Mitra neighbourhood
Young Macao artists have transformed the stone steps of Rua de Tomás da Rosa with a vibrant mural depicting the neighbourhood's rich past The post A new mural celebrates the history of Macao’s Horta...
View ArticleMacao takes part in the Middle East’s biggest travel trade show
The MGTO is targeting high-end travellers from the region at Dubai’s 2025 Arabian Travel Market, and more engagement with the region is being planned The post Macao takes part in the Middle East’s...
View ArticleUS retail giants like Walmart will bear some costs of Trump’s tariffs, report...
Some mainland Chinese manufacturers have reportedly received word from Walmart, and other major US retailers, that shipments can resume after weeks in limbo The post US retail giants like Walmart will...
View ArticleMacao’s hotel occupancy rates rise even as total guest numbers fall
The discrepancy is explained by the number of available guest rooms in hotel establishments decreasing by 5.8 percent year-on-year to 44,000 The post Macao’s hotel occupancy rates rise even as total...
View ArticleMECC will be hosting a Portuguese-themed gala dinner next month
The Macau European Chamber of Commerce’s 11th gala dinner will be held at the Grand Lisboa Palace on 16 May and based on the theme of ‘Waves of Portugal’ The post MECC will be hosting a...
View ArticleMacao’s outdoor swimming pools are reopening from tomorrow
Ticket prices depend on age, costing 5 patacas for individuals under 18 and 65 or above, 7 patacas for students, and 15 patacas for everyone else The post Macao’s outdoor swimming pools are reopening...
View ArticleMacao’s SJM Holdings sees profit rebound in the first quarter of 2025
The Macao gaming giant swings back into profit with increases in net gaming revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation The post Macao’s SJM Holdings sees...
View ArticleMacao offers free transport from Hong Kong for foreign tourists
To attract more international visitors, Macao is providing free bus and ferry tickets from Hong Kong between May 1st and December 31st, available for pre-booking The post Macao offers free transport...
View ArticleAmazon backs down from reported plan to detail consumer tariff costs
Amazon will not be detailing tariff costs for consumers following a reported call from President Trump to Jeff Bezos The post Amazon backs down from reported plan to detail consumer tariff costs...
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