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Grand Theft Auto VI’s launch date has been narrowed further
A sequel to the hugely popular game is set to be released in the latter half of next year and will introduce the franchise’s very first female protagonist. The post Grand Theft Auto VI’s launch date...
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The future of travel dominates discussion at the 2024 PATA Annual Summit
Hundreds of delegates from around the world convene to discuss the outlook for the tourism industry. The post The future of travel dominates discussion at the 2024 PATA Annual Summit appeared first...
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Storm warning signals are being issued with greater frequency in Macao
Climate change is expected to make unsettled weather more common, with the number of typhoons also forecast to rise. The post Storm warning signals are being issued with greater frequency in Macao...
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Thailand could lose its capital to climate change
Rising sea levels are projected to inundate Bangkok by the end of the century. Will Thai officials follow Indonesia’s lead and relocate their country’s capital? The post Thailand could lose its...
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BYD’s SkyRail trains set off for Brazil
The first train, one of 14 produced by BYD for São Paulo’s metro system, will arrive in July for a new line opening in 2026. The post BYD’s SkyRail trains set off for Brazil appeared first on Macao...
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Xia Baolong ends his Macao tour after meeting the city’s top athletes
The central government’s most senior official for Macao affairs headed home on Sunday, after a busy seven days in the SAR. The post Xia Baolong ends his Macao tour after meeting the city’s top...
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China is taking ‘historic’ measures to shore up its property sector
One measure enables local governments to repurchase land from ailing developers; another could see state-owned firms buying vacant apartments. The post China is taking ‘historic’ measures to shore up...
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Use of digital yuan spreads to Hong Kong residents
The scheme marks the first time that people outside the Chinese mainland can set up digital yuan accounts locally. The post Use of digital yuan spreads to Hong Kong residents appeared first on Macao...
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‘No decision has been made.’ Ho noncommittal on another term
Macao’s top official says the topic of the Chief Executive election did not come up during Xia Baolong’s visit, even though the vote is five months away at the latest. The post ‘No decision has been...
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William Lai has taken up office as Taiwan’s new leader
Lai is considered a separatist by Beijing, which is stepping up pressure on the island as geopolitical tensions mount in the South China Sea. The post William Lai has taken up office as Taiwan’s new...
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UN expert condemns US sanctions on China
The UN’s special rapporteur says Washington’s sanctions on China do not conform to international law and are tantamount to human rights violations. The post UN expert condemns US sanctions on China...
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Gambling contributed to less than 40 percent of Macao’s GDP last year, Ho says
The Chief Executive says that casinos have been eclipsed by the non-gambling sector when it comes to the city’s gross domestic product. The post Gambling contributed to less than 40 percent of Macao’s...
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Why isn’t a Seoul shopping mall freeing its captive whale?
Bella the beluga lives in a small tank, all alone, at one of South Korea’s biggest malls. Those campaigning for her release say this captivity is cruel. The post Why isn’t a Seoul shopping mall...
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Child marriage ‘remains worrying’ in Mozambique
Laws against the practice have been hobbled by poor enforcement, insurgency, grinding poverty and local traditions that view 15 as the age of maturity. The post Child marriage ‘remains worrying’ in...
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Macao’s casino staff struggle to curb problem gambling in clients, says study
While workers can identify problematic behaviour, fear of offending clients stops them from intervening when they see it, researchers have found. The post Macao’s casino staff struggle to curb problem...
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The second phase of the Talent Attraction Scheme has been launched
The plan offers generous tax breaks to top overseas professionals working in areas earmarked in the government’s economic diversification strategy. The post The second phase of the Talent Attraction...
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Visitor spending is on the rise, especially by those attending shows
According to official figures, visitors spent 36 percent more in the first quarter of this year than they did in the last. But show-goers’ spending more than doubled. The post Visitor spending is on...
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Restaurant and retail sales continue their downward trend
The DSEC’s latest business climate survey illustrates the struggles Macao businesses face as more locals choose to eat and shop on the Chinese mainland. The post Restaurant and retail sales continue...
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Microsoft showcases new laptops with a built-in AI assistant
The assistant, called CoPilot, can help you do anything from creating images to writing live captions. It even anticipates your needs. The post Microsoft showcases new laptops with a built-in AI...
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Over 40,000 Macao motorists have acquired a mainland licence without a test
Many Macao motorists have benefited from a scheme between the SAR and mainland China in which both sides recognise each other’s licences. The post Over 40,000 Macao motorists have acquired a mainland...
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