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Contest offers local SMEs, startups chance to organise ‘Made in Macao’ market
A competition for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and youth startups to organise a “Made in Macao”* market is now accepting applications, according to a Tuesday statement released by Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG). The competition is...

Macau gov’t forecasts full tourism volume recovery in 2025, long-term growth to 2030
Macau tourism authorities are projecting a near-full rebound in tourism this year, with officials expecting almost 39 million visitors — close to pre-pandemic highs — and further growth through the end of the decade, according to a government...

From Peaks to Nature: 33rd Green Power Hike Opens on 8 October
School Cup Launched to Encourage Youngsters Continuing the Conservation SpiritThree Popular Routes across the Ecological Corridor of Hong Kong TrailSix Corporate Cups for Companies to Achieve ESG GoalsPromote Leave No […] School Cup Launched to...

Macao SAR gov’t, commissioner’s office of Chinese foreign ministry strongly oppose US so-called trafficking report
The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government and the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in the Macao SAR yesterday expressed firm opposition regarding the US Department of State’s so-called 2025...

Macau tourism to hit 46.4 mln visitors by 2030 with non-gaming spending surge, study shows
Macau is projected to welcome as many as 46.43 million visitors annually by 2030, underpinned by a surge of nearly 30 percent in non-gaming expenditure, according to a government-commissioned study. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) on...

Speech by Macao SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai at National Day Reception in Celebration of PRC’s 76th Anniversary
Speech by Macao Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai at National Day Reception in Celebration of PRC’s 76th Anniversary National Day Reception in Celebration of the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of...

Galaxy co-launches ‘Made in Macao’ Organizer Competition
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre (MYEIC), with support from the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), have opened registration for the “Made in Macao” Event Organizer Competition....

USJ calls for submissions for ‘Green Shield’ photography, art contest
The private University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is calling for submissions for its photography and art contest entitled “Green Shields: Nature’s Defence for Our Future”, inviting members of the public to send in their works until October 30. The...

Australian Wine Tasting Showcase debuts in Macau
The first Australian Wine Tasting Showcase in Macau was held yesterday at Mandarin Oriental Macau hotel in Nape between 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., featuring over 25 wineries from across Australia and drawing sommeliers and oenophiles from the Greater...

Macau’s dependence on gaming fuels persistent skilled worker gap: US report
Foreign businesses operating in Macau have identified a persistent shortage of skilled workers as one of the biggest obstacles to their operations and expansion, according to the 2025 Macau Investment Climate Statement released by the US...

Macao’s startup founders on the pulse of the city’s burgeoning tech scene
For those establishing their own company in Macao, the local startup scene offers both helpful resources and unique challenges. On one hand, the city’s international-facing position, investment opportunities and networking platforms make for...

GEG and MYEIC Jointly Organize the “Made in Macao” Event Organizer Competition, Now Open for Registration by Eligible Macau SMEs and Youth Startups
As the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise in Macau to promote the “Large Businesses Leading Small Businesses” business model, Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has proactively supported the sustainable development of local SMEs and...

Macao, Hong Kong and FM offices slam US 'Investment Climate Report' over double standards
People visit the site of the 2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao at the Fisherman's Wharf in south China's Macao, July 11, 2025. The event kicked off here Friday. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka) The Government of the Macao Special...

Macao Union Hospital targets 25% of public healthcare by 2027
First year anniversary celebration of the Macao Union Hospital The Macao Union Hospital, an offshore medical complex celebrating its first year of operation, currently manages about 10% of Macau’s public healthcare services, with Secretary for...

Macau satellite casinos close early as major operators poach marketing teams: Expert
Several satellite casinos in Macau have opted to shut down operations ahead of the December 31st deadline, with the loss of key marketing personnel to larger competitors offering higher salaries cited as a primary reason, according to an industry...

City leader urges Macau investment at convention for Guangdong entrepreneurs
By Anthony Rontas Cedeño Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has called for business investment in Macau in a video speech he delivered during an ongoing world convention for Cantonese entrepreneurs. According to a government release, in his speech,...

Macau, Hong Kong must brace for harsher storms after super typhoon Ragasa, experts warn
The devastation of super typhoon Ragasa, the world’s strongest storm of 2025, has left experts warning that Macau and Hong Kong must adapt to a future of relentless flooding and extreme weather. Ragasa forced the two Chinese special administrative...

Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry’s Commissioner’s Office in Macao: Macao’s Development and Prosperity Must Not Be Undermined
September, 28, 2025 In response to the US Department of State’s release of the 2025 Country Investment Climate Report, which deliberately undermines the rule of law in Macao, attacks Macao’s investment environment, and discredits Macao’s unique...

Colin Farrell Talks ‘Ballad Of A Small Player’, Filming In Macau & How Joel Schumacher Changed His Life: “He Took A Chance On An Irish Kid” — Zurich
Colin Farrell touched down at the Zurich Film Festival this week with his latest project Ballad of a Small Player from director Edward Berger. The Irish actor, who was also awarded the Golden Icon Award at the festival, told an audience that he...

Programs on Xi Jinping's cultural, economic thought to premiere on major media in Macao
The documentary "The Heritage Guardian" will be broadcast across mainstream media in China's Macao Special Administrative Region on September 28, 2025. /CMG The documentary "The Heritage Guardian" and a feature program on the economic thought of...