Macao’s residential property transactions and prices plummeted in August 

A total of 235 residential properties were sold in Macao in August, a decrease of around 19 percent in comparison to the 291 units recorded the month before. Stamp duty data from the Finance Service Bureau indicates that property sales fell across...

Global Timber Forum to convene again in Macau

The Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2025 (GLSTF) is scheduled to take place at MGM COTAI on September 23-24, according to a statement provided yesterday by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). The event, themed “From...

Macau’s distressed retail property volume set to climb, JLL says

The volume of distressed retail properties in Macau is expected to continue rising amid a tightening credit environment and broader economic uncertainties, including the phased closure of satellite casinos by year-end, property consultancy Jones...

Opinion | Is India Under A Geo-Engineered Climate Attack?

Last Updated:September 17, 2025, 15:02 IST Hopefully, Indian defence establishments will invest time and effort in future so we are better prepared with early warning systems, ground preparations and attack capabilities Rapid Read Summarized by...

Macau, Hengqin to strengthen ties in investment fund industry

Macau and neighbouring Hengqin can further boost financial cooperation, particularly in the investment fund industry, as Macau prepares to implement its new Investment Funds Law at the start of next year. The remarks were made by representatives...

Macau’s economic climate holds steady amid moderate growth

Macau’s economic climate index is projected to remain at a ‘stable’ level for the September to November period, with the city’s recovery likely to continue amidst a moderate growth. According to the Macau Economic Association, this moderate growth...

Gov’t unveils new project to improve walkability near Wynn Macau

By Anthony Rontas Cedeño The Macau government has launched an infrastructure upgrade in an effort to improve pedestrian access between the NAPE and ZAPE areas. A new route for pedestrians will open between the Hotel Presidente and Wynn Macau,...

Macao’s 2025 legislative election breaks vote count record, but turnout remains low 

A total of 175,272 votes were cast in the direct ballot of Macao’s 2025 Legislative Assembly election on Sunday – the highest figure since administration of the city was handed over from Portugal to mainland China in 1999. According to data from...

Hyatt Announces Adults-Only Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana Resort

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to open Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana, a 406-room adults-only all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, in 2026. A Hyatt affiliate will manage the property under an agreement with GSM...

Macao’s economic sentiment remains stable amid a mixed performance

Macao’s economic sentiment remains stable amid a mixed performance Economic Sentiment Index is anticipated to stay within the “stable” 5.9 to 6.0 point range until November. That’s according to findings from the Macau Economic Association (MEA),...

Hyatt to expand all-inclusive portfolio with Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has announced plans to expand its all-inclusive portfolio in the Dominican Republic with the upcoming Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana, an adults-only resort set to open in 2026. The property will be managed by a Hyatt affiliate...

Cathay Backs Hong Kong Policy Push On SAF, Connectivity And Cargo

Cathay Pacific says government plans to develop a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry chain and pursue new air services agreements in emerging markets will be critical in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a global hub. The carrier welcomed...

Experts: The trash on Macao’s coast is more than a local problem

As anyone who has walked on Hac Sa Beach after a storm knows, Macao’s location at the Pearl River Estuary makes it the final destination for trash from further upstream. Solutions have to go beyond the local level, according to experts, and...

26 new Macao SAR legislators elected, preliminary results show

The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) announced early Monday morning that 26 candidates have been preliminarily elected to the eighth Legislative Assembly through both...

Bilateral trade between Macau and Malaysia soars 56% in January to July

Malaysia has become one of Macau’s most important trading partners, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai, stressed, pointing to a 55.6% year-on-year jump in bilateral trade to MOP1.7 billion and nearly 100,000 Malaysian visitor...

Chief executive says 8th Legislative Assembly election of Macao SAR successfully held

MACAO, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai on Monday extended congratulations to the 14 directly elected and 12 indirectly elected members preliminarily elected for the eighth Legislative Assembly on behalf of the Macao Special...

What a weakening Indonesian rupiah could mean for those in and coming to Macao  

The Indonesian rupiah has fallen more than six percent against the US dollar this year as expectations build that the currency for Southeast Asia’s largest nation could depreciate further in the months ahead. Demonstrations across Indonesia are...

OPINION – Election time in Macau

The Legislative Assembly elections are upon us. A small number of successful candidates will take on responsibilities of public service and powers in decision making in Macau. It has a formidable set of duties, e.g.: working with Macau’s laws;...

Macau confirms its 1st Zika fever case

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement last night that Macau confirmed its first imported case of Zika fever yesterday. The bureau identified the patient as a 32-year-old non-resident-worker (NRW) from the Philippines who lives in Son...

Routes World Awards 2025: The Airport Finalists

Thirty organizations and 10 individuals are being recognized in this year’s edition of the Routes World 2025 Awards, taking place in Hong Kong. Nine awards are up for grabs this year, including four airport accolades that highlight the...