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The 2024 PATA Annual Summit gets underway
The two-day gathering at the Grand Lisboa Palace in Cotai marks the second time that Macao has hosted the important travel industry event. The post The 2024 PATA Annual Summit gets underway appeared first on Macao News.
Macau News - 16 May 2024
Macao and mainland China pledge to strengthen healthcare cooperation
The Chief Executive has held a meeting with one of China’s top health officials to talk through future plans and public health topics. The post Macao and mainland China pledge to strengthen healthcare cooperation appeared first on Macao News.
Macau News - 16 May 2024
Macao’s prosperity index is expected to remain high over the next three months
Economists say that the SAR will reap significant economic rewards from mainland China’s recent visa relaxation measures. The post Macao’s prosperity index is expected to remain high over the next three months appeared first on Macao News.
Macau News - 16 May 2024
Foreign cruise tour groups can now enter China’s coastal provinces visa-free
The new policy allows international cruise passengers to travel in parts of China for up to 15 days, provided they are in a tour group. The post Foreign cruise tour groups can now enter China’s coastal provinces visa-free appeared first on (...)
Macau News - 16 May 2024
Community groups and a school feature on day three of Xia’s visit
The director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office is in Macao until Sunday on a fact-finding tour. The post Community groups and a school feature on day three of Xia’s visit appeared first on Macao News.
Macau News - 16 May 2024
UM is surging up the world’s ‘young university’ rankings
The University of Macau rose by 12 places in this year’s Times Higher Education rankings for universities less than 50 years old, achieving 14th place. The post UM is surging up the world’s ‘young university’ rankings appeared first on Macao News.
Macau News - 16 May 2024
China says Biden’s imposition of punitive tariffs is a political ploy
President Biden's populist China-bashing move comes as he seeks reelection against an embattled Donald Trump. The post China says Biden’s imposition of punitive tariffs is a political ploy appeared first on Macao News.
Macau News - 16 May 2024
Illegal timber trade with China funds terrorism in Mozambique, NGO says
Islamist insurgents in the country’s north are reportedly raking in millions selling illicit rosewood to Chinese consumers. The post Illegal timber trade with China funds terrorism in Mozambique, NGO says appeared first on Macao News.
Macau News - 16 May 2024
Google adds AI to its search function, sparking controversy
Some users will start seeing summaries at the top of the search engine’s results page. Companies fear it will impact web traffic and advertising. The post Google adds AI to its search function, sparking controversy appeared first on Macao News.
Macau News - 16 May 2024
Government holds seminar on CE Election Committee
The election procedure for the upcoming CE Election Committee was outlined yesterday in a seminar attended by some 320 people. The post Government holds seminar on CE Election Committee appeared first on Macao News.
Macau News - 15 May 2024
Putin will visit China for his first overseas trip since reelection
The Russian leader’s visit will involve meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, and underscores the ‘no limits’ partnership between the two countries. The post Putin will visit China for his first overseas trip since reelection (...)
Macau News - 15 May 2024
Macao rental prices continue to grow over the first quarter
Residents and businesses are feeling the pressure as rental rates steadily increase across the board. The post Macao rental prices continue to grow over the first quarter appeared first on Macao News.
Macau News - 15 May 2024
Buddhists to gather in honor of founder’s birthday in profound significance of faith
For some, Buddha’s birthday may be observed only as a public holiday but, for many faithful individuals, it holds profound significance as a meaningful celebration. Macau commemorates the birth of the founder of Buddhism, Buddha, on the eighth (...)
Macau Daily Times - 15 May 2024
When is it and how is it celebrated around Asia
The birthday of the historical Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, known as Vesak in several countries, celebrates the birth of the child who became Prince Siddhartha around the end of the 4th century B.C. This is a holy occasion for all Buddhists, (...)
Macau Daily Times - 15 May 2024
Xia Baolong urges youth to seize opportunities
Beijing’s top official for Hong Kong and Macau affairs has called on young people to “strive harder, become more competitive and seize the opportunities given by the central government to Macau.” The director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs (...)
Macau Daily Times - 15 May 2024
MGM introduces new exhibition to revitalize Barra district
MGM China is unveiling a new exhibition to further revitalize Barra district and offer tourists a distinctive experience amid evolving trends in the city’s tourism market. The current trend among tourists is to seek unique experiences, (...)
Macau Daily Times - 15 May 2024
Macau experiences post-Labor Day slowdown: JP Morgan
Macau’s daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) declined from an estimated MOP910 million during the Labor Day Golden Week to MOPD578 million in the seven days following, as reported by investment bank JP Morgan. While JP Morgan described this (...)
Macau Daily Times - 15 May 2024
Galaxy Q1 earnings double y-o-y amid disruptions over gaming flow
Gaming operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) recorded a net revenue of HKD10.6 billion, marking a 50% year-on-year increase and a 2% quarter-on-quarter rise. In a financial result announcement yesterday, the group reported a Q1 Group (...)
Macau Daily Times - 15 May 2024
Russian president Putin to make a state visit to China this week
Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day state visit to China this week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said yesterday, in the latest show of unity between the two allies against the U.S.-led Western liberal global order. Putin will (...)
Macau Daily Times - 15 May 2024
Grand Lisboa to undergo refurbishments
Grand Lisboa will undergo a phased renovation starting this year, with a focus on internal improvements, according to SJM Holdings chairman Daisy Ho. Speaking on the sidelines of an event, Ho said the entire project is expected to be completed (...)
Macau Daily Times - 15 May 2024
Average rent up 2% y-o-y
The average rent per square meter of usable area for residential units in Macau was MOP133 in the first quarter of 2024, up by 2.1% year-on-year. Data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) shows that among the districts with a (...)
Macau Daily Times - 15 May 2024