Galaxy Macau drives Galaxy Entertainment’s Q3 gross gaming revenue to $1.57 billion

Galaxy Macau continued to anchor Galaxy Entertainment Group’s (GEG) third-quarter performance with HK$10.09 billion (US$1.3 billion) in net revenue, while the company’s other Macau properties — StarWorld and Broadway Macau — recorded mixed results...

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Chinese Intelligent Manufacturing Benefits the World, Consumer Market Embraces Diversity

As the fog surrounding the global economy has yet to completely dissipate, China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) is poised to embark on its journey. This blueprint, currently being drawn up, uses “cultivating the global consumer market” and...

Macau rises to sixth in Asia-Pacific tourism as arrivals increase: PATA report

Macau continued to record strong tourism growth in the first half of 2025, climbing to sixth place among destinations across the Asia-Pacific and Americas, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) said in its 2025 Annual Tourism Monitor....

Macao launches its first Chinese Culture Performances Season

The first-ever Chinese Culture Performances Season is now underway in Macao. According to the Cultural Affairs Bureau (known by its Portuguese initials IC), the aim is to bring acclaimed productions and cultural exchange activities to local...

Macau ranks sixth in Asia-Pacific for international visitors in 1H25: PATA

Macau ranked as the sixth most visited destination across the Asia-Pacific and Americas in the first half of 2025, supported by its diversified tourism offerings and upgraded infrastructure, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) said. In its...

Macao risks falling behind as Sino-Brazilian relations deepen, panellists say

In a roundtable discussion held last Thursday evening at the Rui Cunha Foundation, entrepreneurs, educators, and legal experts discussed Macao’s potential role in bridging reciprocal interests between China and nine Portuguese-speaking countries...

Macao welcomes new mainland travel measures

New measures introduced by the central government are set to boost Macao’s economy and social development, facilitating its integration into national strategies. The initiatives aim to streamline travel across the SAR demarcation line and support...

Sam briefs Premier Li about Macau exhibition at 8th CIIE

After attending the opening ceremony of the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai yesterday morning, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai briefed Premier Li Qiang about the Macau exhibition...

Macau joins 8th China International Import Expo

The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) is leading 43 small and medium-sized enterprises from Macau at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), held in Shanghai from today through Monday. Notably, 11 businesses are attending...

TAM Group named cargo GSSA for Astral Aviation in Hong Kong, Macau

The Nairobi-based airline Astral Aviation announced the signing of a Cargo General Sales and Service Agency (GSSA) Agreement with Hong Kong-headquartered TAM Group for Hong Kong and Macau. The agreement takes effect on 1st November 2025 and is...

Li Na and Conchita Martínez to headline 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters

Two Grand Slam champions and tennis icons – Li Na and Conchita Martínez – will lead the teams at the 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters, returning to the Macao Forum on 27 and 28 December for its third edition. The annual year-end showcase has fast...

Galaxy Macau Presents Tatler Off Menu

Tickets to Macau's upcoming culinary festival are selling fast, book now to secure your table at the Saturday lunch session to enjoy creations by award-winning masters of gastronomy from around the globe – 11 chefs and two mixologists – under one...

HK Express Intermodal Pass expands to Macao, enhancing Greater Bay Area connectivity

HK Express Intermodal Pass expands to Macao through new multimodal partnerships, improving access to Hong Kong International Airport and strengthening cross-border travel connectivity across the Greater Bay Area. The HK Express Intermodal Pass now...

Macao GDP grows 8 percent in Q3 2025 on tourism rebound

Macao’s economy continued to improve in the third quarter of 2025, expanding by 8 percent year-on-year in real terms to 103.86 billion patacas (US$12.97 billion), according to preliminary figures released on Friday by the Statistics and Census...

Sam: Gov’t to deepen cooperation, promote ‘Macau + Hengqin’ strategy

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said Macau will strengthen regional cooperation and pursue new opportunities in alignment with national development goals, speaking via video at the 2025 Global Investment Promotion Conference for the Guangdong-Hong...

MGM Macau Tennis Masters returns with Li Na, Conchita Martínez as captains

The 2025 MGM Macau Tennis Masters is set to take place on December 27-28 at the Macao Forum, featuring top international tennis talent and a two-day team format. For the first time, former Grand Slam champions Li Na and Conchita Martínez will...

Ballad of a Small Player: Colin Farrell brings much needed energy to this strained gambling redemption story

In the first scene of Ballad of a Small Player, Lord Doyle (Colin Farrell), an inveterate gambler, wakes in a high-priced Macau hotel room looking dishevelled in rumpled formalwear. James Friend’s attractive digital cinematography captures the...

Macau October GGR well above expectations, rebound not a ‘summer blip’: analysts

Macau’s post-pandemic record of nearly MOP24.09 billion (US$3.01 billion) in casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) in October was “well above expectations”, rising 15.9 percent year-on-year, as high-end play outperformed market forecasts following the...

Macau gaming revenue hits post-2019 high as high-end play fuels growth: Seaport

Macau’s gaming revenue in October soared 15.9 percent year-on-year to MOP24.09 billion ($3 billion), the highest monthly gross gaming revenue (GGR) since 2019, driven by robust high-end play that offset softer Golden Week performance, according to...

Macau–Hengqin border to launch document-free clearance on November 5th

The Hengqin Port will introduce a “Smart Immigration Clearance” system on November 5th, allowing eligible travelers to cross between Macau and Hengqin without presenting physical travel documents. The new system, jointly launched by authorities...