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Macau to launch ‘first-store economy’ plan soon
Macau is preparing a new initiative to encourage 20 to 30 companies from Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries and the Greater China region to establish their presence in the city, with the programme expected to roll out this quarter. The...

Macao youth inspired by revolutionary sites
A tour guide introduces exhibits to participants of the "Macao youth exploring the motherland" activity at the Shanxi Guomin Normal University Former Site Revolution Activity Memorial Hall in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, on June 28. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA...
Leading Sportswear Brand DESCENTE Opens at Galaxy Macau; Fusing Technical Aesthetics with Leisure & Travel Lifestyle
MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 July 2025 - Japanese leading sportswear brand DESCENTE celebrates the grand opening of its new flagship store at Galaxy Promenade on July 11th. Located in one of Macau's most vibrant and well-trafficked...

Macau to overhaul decades-old casino advertising laws
Home > Casino > Macau to overhaul decades-old casino advertising laws 8th July 2025 | By Marjorie Preston Legislators in Macau say it is about time the Chinese SAR updated longstanding law that governs casino advertising. The revised law will...

Macau: 90% of gaming management are local staff
Government maintains ban on importing foreign dealers and emphasises fair work practices. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Over 10,400 locals hold mid-to-senior roles in gaming firms - Government stands firm on restrictions for foreign dealers...

Air Macau flight returns mid-route after suspected lightning strike
An Air Macau flight bound for Tokyo’s Narita Airport was forced to return to Macau yesterday morning after experiencing an in-flight incident. While Air Macau has attributed the emergency return to a lightning strike, the city’s airport operator...

The 14th Canon x McDull Inter-school Ink Cartridge Recycling Award Presentation Ceremony Honoring Environmental Education and Green Living
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 July 2025 – Canon Hongkong Company Limited (Canon Hong Kong) successfully held the "14th Canon x McDull Inter-school Ink Cartridge Recycling Award Presentation Ceremony" at the Canon Image Square on 5...

Sands China delivers 1,500 emergency-response kits to Macau schools
Macau casino concessionaire Sands China Ltd says 1,500 emergency-response kits were assembled and distributed to local schools in June, as part of the company’s “Disaster Preparation & Emergency Response Kit Programme”. A total of 38 Sands Cares...

Bonds in Macao: the impetus of modern finance
  To address challenges of its unbalanced industrial structure, Macao has highlighted the importance of economic diversification, and prioritised modern finance, especially the bond market, as a cornerstone of its strategic transformation....

DPC Dash - Domino's Pizza China Demonstrates Sustainable Growth Momentum in the Second Quarter of 2025 With its Proven "4D" Strategy
HONG KONG, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DPC Dash – Domino's Pizza China ("DPC Dash" or the "Company") (1405.HK), Domino's Pizza's exclusive master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the...
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Macau considers full ban on gambling advertising
Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub, is considering a sweeping ban on all gambling advertising, signalling a major shift in its regulatory approach. The proposed law seeks to prohibit all forms of gambling promotion across various media,...

Macau proposes comprehensive ban on all gambling advertising
The move, which aims to address evolving market dynamics and the influence of gambling promotion on society, was announced on July 4th by authorities alongside the launch of a 30-day public consultation period that will run until August 2nd....

GEG fosters environmental awareness through music at Lai Chi Vun Shipyards
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) recently collaborated with its Music Partner, Macao Orchestra, and its Green Partner, Green Future, to host the “GEG Rhythms of Nature Family Workshop” at GEG’s revitalization project, the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards...

SOCIETY’S CARE FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE – Caritas and Sands China Tackle Food Insecurity in Macau
Marco Carvalho Biscuits, rice, vegetable oil, different types of noodles and canned goods. For the fourth consecutive year, Sands China has teamed up with Caritas to fight hunger and food insecurity in Macau. The tourism and leisure enterprise...

Flavours without borders: Macao’s global culinary carnival
Ten days, 100 booths, 21 countries—and an abundance of delicious food. The 2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest is back. From 11 to 20 July, Macao will once again host a remarkable celebration of culinary artistry and cultural exchange, as...

How to play casino stocks in a 'choppy' gaming environment
00:00:00 Speaker A Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of gaming stocks with a buy rating for Wynn and Caesars, neutral rating for Las Vegas Sands, and a sell rating for MGM Resorts. The analyst citing a choppy landscape for gaming stocks for the...

Tough business climate calls for smarter, bolder entrepreneurs
Approximately 95% to 97% of businesses fail to survive beyond five years, whether in Macau or elsewhere, yet it is crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs to cultivate a resilient mindset and adapt to market competition instead of simply complaining...

Macau GGR growth sustainability depends on China economy: CBRE
CBRE Capital Advisors Inc says that while it does not expect Macau June’s “high-teen” percent growth in casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) to continue, it does “see the potential for Macau to return to consistent GDP-plus growth” levels. The...

MGM’s Aji Becomes First Macau Restaurant to Earn Top Three-Star Rating in the Food Made Good Standard
MGM proudly announces that its one-Michelin-star restaurant Aji at MGM COTAI has become the first restaurant in Macau to achieve the highest three-star rating in its inaugural evaluation under the globally recognized Food Made Good Standard — the...

Spa therapists in Macau: Empowerment, struggles and the path to social sustainability
Study takes a closer look at the reality of the women behind the growing wellness industry of Macau Research Corner | A partnership between Macau Business and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) A study conducted by researchers from the Macao...