Dates announced for the 32nd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
Ten teams from around the world will compete to stage the best fireworks display in Macao’s night sky, in an annual event popular with locals and tourists alike The post Dates announced for the 32nd...
View ArticleNew outdoor venue will be inaugurated with a government organised gala
An extravaganza in honour of the Macao SAR’s 25th anniversary, and the PRC’s 75th anniversary, is on the cards, culture chief says The post New outdoor venue will be inaugurated with a government...
View ArticleNew CE will maintain ‘status quo’ for gambling, say analysts
Brokerage firm Seaport said Macao’s new leader would likely understand ‘the importance of the gaming and hospitality industry’ to the SAR’s economic health The post New CE will maintain ‘status quo’...
View ArticleFIFA says foreign nationals can’t play football for the Macao team
The shock decision means the Macao team will lose captain Niki Torrão, along with Filipe Duarte, Vítor Almeida, and Iuri Capelo The post FIFA says foreign nationals can’t play football for the Macao...
View ArticleFifty new black taxis are on the roads of Macao
That’s far fewer than the number needed to alleviate the city’s desperate shortage of taxis, but it’s a start The post Fifty new black taxis are on the roads of Macao appeared first on Macao News.
View ArticleTen Macao labels are joining one of Asia’s biggest fashion events
A Macao delegation will head over to Hong Kong next month for the annual fashion fair Centrestage, where they will showcase their collections to buyers and the public The post Ten Macao labels are...
View ArticleMacao’s first-half GDP exceeds 200 billion patacas for the first time in 5 years
During the first half of 2024, Macao’s economy grew by almost 16 percent year-on-year, reaching a total value of 204.3 billion patacas The post Macao’s first-half GDP exceeds 200 billion patacas for...
View ArticleViral Olympic breaker Raygun sets sights on stardom
Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn became a household name after a breaking performance at the Paris Olympics that many in the sport regarded as abysmal The post Viral Olympic breaker Raygun sets sights on stardom...
View ArticleBrazilian coffee exports to China are expected to surge in 2024
Coffee consumption in China has grown massively in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down The post Brazilian coffee exports to China are expected to surge in 2024 appeared first on Macao News.
View ArticleExperts convene in Macao to discuss the development of sustainable cities
The 4th Macao International Conference on Smart City Technologies was held at UM last week and explored topics from AI to intelligent transport The post Experts convene in Macao to discuss the...
View ArticleChina’s longest river shows signs of ecological improvement
The 6,000 kilometre Yangtze had more fish species in it last year than it did in 2022, according to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs The post China’s longest river shows signs...
View ArticleYear-on-year inflation in July was less than one percent, DSEC data shows
Prices in Macao appear to be holding steady and bucking global inflation trends – at least according to official statistics The post Year-on-year inflation in July was less than one percent, DSEC data...
View ArticlePortuguese festival organisers lash out at Hong Kong bureaucracy
Hong Kong’s officials are accused of being tardy, obstructive and uncoordinated in the run up to the four-day celebration of Portuguese culture The post Portuguese festival organisers lash out at Hong...
View ArticleSam Hou Fai has resigned from Macao’s top judicial post
The judge’s decision suggests that he could be preparing to announce his intention to run in elections to choose Macao’s next leader The post Sam Hou Fai has resigned from Macao’s top judicial post...
View ArticleSingle-day border crossing record smashed again
The previous record for the number of departures and arrivals from Macao in one day was set on 10 August but has now been toppled The post Single-day border crossing record smashed again appeared...
View ArticleMacao prepares to welcome 65 Olympic athletes this weekend
An eagerly anticipated gala will take place this Sunday and will feature Olympic champions Fan Zhendong, Pan Zhanle and Quan Hongchan The post Macao prepares to welcome 65 Olympic athletes this...
View ArticleAustralia grants employees ‘the right to disconnect’
A law aims to ensure that employees aren’t expected to ‘always be on’ – even when they’re not getting paid The post Australia grants employees ‘the right to disconnect’ appeared first on Macao News.
View ArticleA 5.3 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Portuguese coast
The Monday morning quake, of 5.3-magnitude, had its epicentre in the ocean 58 kilometres west of Sines and was felt as far away as Casablanca, Morocco The post A 5.3 magnitude earthquake rocks the...
View ArticleAn official website has been launched for the SAR’s 25th anniversary...
Officials say the site will help residents and tourists keep track of the many events being organised to commemorate Macao’s major milestone The post An official website has been launched for the...
View ArticleHilton aims to open 100 new hotels in China every year
The hotel operator believes it can open 100 new properties annually across the mainland, though most won’t bear the Hilton marque The post Hilton aims to open 100 new hotels in China every year...
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