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Macau and Vietnam endorse criminal judicial assistance draft
Macau and Vietnam have initialed a draft criminal judicial assistance agreement following two days of consultations held in Macau, marking progress toward formal cross-border ...Macau Orchestra posts MOP56 million deficit as financial pressure persists
Macao Orchestra Company Limited, which manages the city’s two flagship orchestras, remained in the red for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, posting a ...MGM hosts China’s ‘Two Sessions’ seminar
MGM hosted its annual sharing session on the National People’s Congress and National Political Consultative Conference, known as the “Two Sessions,” to help team ...Wynn launches 2026 Healthy Enterprise Program
Wynn Resorts kicked off its 2026 Wynn Healthy Enterprise Program (HEP) on Tuesday with a launch and appreciation ceremony at Wynn Palace Macau’s Grand ...Seaport flags record mass revenue in Macau, warns of 2026 deceleration
Macau’s casinos posted the strongest mass-market gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth in the first quarter of 2026 since the third quarter of 2024, though ...Hotels focus on efficiency as Golden Week demand expected to rise
Macau hotels are turning to internal efficiency measures to remain competitive during the upcoming Golden Week holiday, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East ...Sands China promotes local tourism at Madrid roadshow
Sands China Ltd. participated in the “Experience Macao Roadshow in Madrid” from April 17 to 21, showcasing the city’s diverse tourism offerings as part ...MGM showcases tech-driven cultural tourism at Madrid ‘Experience Macao’ roadshow
MGM participated in the “Experience Macao” roadshow in Madrid from April 17 to 21, supporting the Macao SAR Government’s efforts to expand international tourism ...MICE sector calls for more high-end international events
Macau’s meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector recorded strong growth last year, with industry representatives calling for further efforts to attract more high-quality ...China’s industrial economy up 6.1% in Q1
China’s industrial and IT economy surged ahead in the first quarter of 2026, with added value from industries above designated size climbing 6.1% year-on-year. ...IPIM: Sam Hou Fai’s Portugal–Spain tour expected to spur new investment, partnerships
The current official tour of Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai through Portugal and Spain is expected to generate new investment prospects and business partnerships, ...MGM executives hold high-level Beijing talks on tourism
Bill Hornbuckle, chief executive and president of MGM Resorts International, and other senior MGM China executives recently met with China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng, ...Open House Macau to return in 2026 with architecture-focused festival
Open House Macau (OHM) will return in 2026, with the next edition scheduled for November 7–8 under the theme “Architectural Dialogues,” organizers announced. The ...MGM to showcase banquet services and new event venue at open house
MGM is hosting the “2026 MGM Events and Celebrations Open House” media tour over three days, showcasing its banquet facilities at MGM Macau and ...Indian consulate plans to expand services in Macau, says consul general
The Consulate General of India in Hong Kong and Macau plans to expand its range of services in Macau as part of efforts to ...Melco employees take part in National Security Education Exhibition visits
Melco Resorts & Entertainment senior executives and management members, led by chief advisor Kent Wong, attended the opening day of the annual National Security ...MGM Hosts Songkran gala as Thai visitor market continues to grow
MGM hosted its fourth “Amazing Songkran in Macau” gala dinner at MGM Cotai last week, bringing together more than 250 Thai guests as part ...Macau suppliers pivot to Southeast Asia as Middle East tensions triple shipping times
Geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East has tripled delivery times for European imports to Macau, forcing local suppliers to accelerate a shift toward Southeast ...Sands China organises staff visit to 2026 National Security Education Exhibition
Sands China Ltd. organised 50 management team members to visit the 2026 National Security Education Exhibition Thursday at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade ...PM Carney witnesses CCIP launch as Canada expands Indo-Pacific trade push
Prime Minister Mark Carney witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing the Canadian Chambers of the Indo-Pacific (CCIP) during a virtual ceremony ...Analysts trim gaming forecast as weekly revenue softens on low win rates
The gaming sector saw a slight week-on-week slowdown in daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) in early April, with analysts attributing the softness mainly to ...Luxury retailers eye 30–40% May Day Golden Week sales jump
A recent strengthening of the renminbi has revived mainland tourists’ appetite for luxury shopping in Macau, with high-end retailers expecting a strong boost in ...Singapore’s Burnt Ends returns to MGM for three-day pop-up at Grill 58
MGM is continuing its “Gastronomic Journey with Star Chefs” series by welcoming back Chef Dave Pynt, chef-owner of Singapore’s acclaimed Burnt Ends, for a ...MUST GROW 2026 graduation exhibition opens
The “MUST GROW 2026 Graduation Exhibition”, organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Arts of the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), opened ...Macau-Hengqin Art Fair draws 46,000 visitors
This year’s Macau-Hengqin Art Fair drew more than 46,000 visitors over four days, organizers said, as the event wrapped up on Sunday at the ...Business group calls for up to MOP800,000 renovation subsidy to tackle vacancy
A local business association is calling on the government to introduce renovation subsidies of up to MOP800,000 to help address rising shop vacancies in ...Poly MGM Museum advances silk road cultural exchange with new partnerships
The Poly MGM Museum held its 2026 Silk Roads cultural exchange program on April 11, bringing together more than 500 museum professionals and cultural ...Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 to be held at Wynn properties on Jul. 28
Asia’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will return to Macau for its 2026 awards ceremony, taking place at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace. ...Analysts: EBITDA grows 7-8% in Q1 despite margin pressures
Macau’s casinos posted first-quarter EBITDA growth of 7% to 8% year-on-year, trailing the city’s 14.3% gross gaming revenue (GGR) surge due to unfavorable VIP-to-mass ...CGN launches nuclear safety campaign in Macau
China General Nuclear Power Group, the nation’s largest domestic nuclear power operator, launched its Nuclear Safety Publicity Campaign in Macau last week – marking ...Grand Coloane Resort to host Indian heritage event in cultural collaboration
Grand Coloane Resort will stage a themed cultural dining event, “Echoes of India · Taste of Tradition,” on April 18, offering guests an immersive ...Over 58,000 residents collect vouchers in spending drive
Over 58,000 residents have collected discounts at more than 100 designated locations across the city, as Macau rolls out a new 10-week government-backed consumption ...China car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock
China’s exports of passenger cars accelerated in March, an industry association said Friday, as Chinese automakers stepped up their push to grow overseas markets. Passenger ...Studio City launches Thailand-themed buffet at Spotlight restaurant
Studio City Macau has launched a new themed dining experience, “The World on A Plate – The Taste of Thailand Buffet,” at its Spotlight ...MGM China donates MOP300,000 to Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop
MGM China has reaffirmed its commitment to community welfare by donating to the Macau Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop for the 14th consecutive ...
