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Macao SAR chief executive explores tech cooperation during visit to Zhejiang
Xinhua News Agency
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HANGZHOU, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Sam Hou Fai led a delegation to the eastern Chinese tech city of Hangzhou from Aug. 16 to 17, seeking strengthened tech collaboration to expand...
World Youth Forum Concludes Dual Summits in Hong Kong and Macau; Global Youth Explore AI Era Issues
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 18, 2025
HONG KONG and MACAO, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Youth Forum (WYF) – a global youth platform for challenge-based learning and growth, co-created by top cross-sector partners through multilateral collaboration–wrapped up its 2025 Future...
A Macao-Shanghai AI medical research centre has been launched
Macao News
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August 18, 2025
Institutions from Macao and Shanghai have established a joint research platform to drive the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, China Daily reports. Called the China Macao-Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Translational Medicine...
Macau economy remains stable but faces uneven growth, says association
Gambling Insider
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Tourism and gaming strong while housing and consumer confidence stay weak. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Macau Economic Association index at 5.8 in June and 6.0 in July, classed as stable - Gaming revenue above MOP 21bn (US$2.6bn) for both...
Macao is reissuing outdoor dining licenses after a 16 year hiatus
Macao News
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August 15, 2025
The Macao government has reopened applications for outdoor dining licenses today, marking a significant turnaround from its previous policy, which had resulted in no new licenses of this kind being issued since 2009. In a statement issued this...
US CNN In cramped, sweaty Hong Kong, climate change is making things worse for the poorest
Yahoo News
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On a sweltering summer afternoon in Hong Kong, Yeung Fong-yan’s flat felt like an oven. Her air conditioner ran at full blast, but the tiny, tin-roofed room still baked in the heat, with a thermometer inside reading 36°C (96.8°F). “Sometimes it’s...
In cramped, sweaty Hong Kong, climate change is making things worse for the poorest
CNN
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August 15, 2025
Hong Kong — On a sweltering summer afternoon in Hong Kong, Yeung Fong-yan’s flat felt like an oven. Her air conditioner ran at full blast, but the tiny, tin-roofed room still baked in the heat, with a thermometer inside reading 36°C (96.8°F)....
Galaxy Macau Invigorates This Summer, Encouraging An Active Lifestyle At The“Galaxy Wellness Hub”
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 August 2025 – Galaxy MacauTM Integrated Resort, a world-class luxury destination, is proud to introduce the Galaxy Wellness Hub, a wellness-themed pop-up space located in the...
Galaxy Macau Invigorates this Summer, Encouraging an Active Lifestyle at the "Galaxy Wellness Hub"
The Slovenia Times
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August 15, 2025
MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 August 2025 - Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort, a world-class luxury destination, is proud to introduce the Galaxy Wellness Hub, a wellness-themed pop-up space located in the bright and airy Pearl Lobby of...
Role of spices in fusion cuisines celebrated at Macau’s International Gastronomy Forum
South China Morning Post
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August 15, 2025
03:11 Macau's International Gastronomy Forum highlights how spices can unite cultures Macau's International Gastronomy Forum highlights how spices can unite cultures Macau was named a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy in 2017 for its unique mix...
Macao businesses are being encouraged to move to Hengqin. Here’s how it’s going for three of them
Macao News
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August 13, 2025
Macao’s casino industry has long been the bread and butter of the local economy, accounting for roughly 80 percent of the government’s tax revenue and employing nearly 19 percent of the workforce last year. While the sector has put Macao on the...
First Macau MOP-denominated fund finishes 1st year with MOP318 mln in assets
Macau Business
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August 15, 2025
The A&P Macau Patacas Money Market Fund, the city’s first publicly offered fund denominated in Macau patacas (MOP), has celebrated its first anniversary with assets under management reaching MOP318 million ($38.3 million) and delivering an...
Capella Hotels debuts in Macau with soft opening at Galaxy
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 14, 2025
Capella Hotels opens its first Macau property at Galaxy Macau, blending tropical-inspired design, luxury suites, and integrated resort access. MACAU – Capella Hotels and Resorts, recently recognised for the third consecutive year as the World’s...
Rising Chinese consumer confidence fuels Macau gaming growth: GEG COO
Macau Business
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August 14, 2025
Improving consumer confidence in mainland China is expected to continue driving growth in Macau’s gaming market through the rest of the year, provided macroeconomic conditions remain stable, said Kevin Kelley, chief operating officer of Galaxy...
Shanghai, Macao launch joint AI medical research hub
China Daily
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The China-Macao-Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Translational Medicine Center is inaugurated at the Macau University of Science and Technology. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The China Macao-Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Translational...
Where the World Gambles: A Deep Dive Into Global Gambling Trends & Online Habits
The Good Men Project - California
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August 18, 2025
Gambling has evolved from a clandestine pastime to a mainstream industry, generating over $500 billion globally each year. From the bustling casino floors of Macau to mobile sports betting apps in New Jersey, the landscape of gambling is rapidly...
Macao’s top finance official underscores commitment to economic diversification
Macao News
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August 12, 2025
Tai Kin Ip, the secretary for economy and finance, has doubled down on the government’s aim of developing a diversified and sustainable industrial structure to bolster the local economy’s resilience against external risks. His comments were made...
Macau group calls for joint action to improve casino workplace standards
Gambling Insider
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Proposals include staff adaptation periods, better typhoon contingency plans and broader career development. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Macau United Citizens Association urges Government and casino operators to improve working conditions -...
Capella Hotels and Resorts opens Macau property
Hotels Mag
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Capella Hotels and Resorts has opened its first property in Macau, marking its debut in the UNESCO World Heritage city through a partnership with Galaxy Macau. The soft opening of Capella at Galaxy Macau offers stays and previews of its food and...
Capella Hotels & Resorts Makes Its Macau Debut in Galaxy Macau’s UNESCO World Heritage Setting
Hospitality Net
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August 13, 2025
Capella Hotels and Resorts, named Travel + Leisure's World's Best Hotel Brand for three consecutive years, has officially arrived in Macau, marking a significant milestone in the city's luxury hospitality landscape. The highly anticipated Capella...