Mainland tourists drive WeChat’s growth during National Day

Cross-border transactions in Weixin Pay increased by 21% year-on-year Weixin Pay’s cross-border transactions increased by 21% year-on-year (YoY) during the first five days of October 2025, according to data from Weixin. Overseas transport...

Macau main-floor US$129 baccarat bets popular on day six of October Golden Week hols: checks

Mass floors at the major Macau-peninsula casinos saw live-dealer baccarat table bets of HKD1,000 (US$128.50) among the most popular on Monday (October 6), while most-favoured wagers in the Cotai district ranged from HKD1,000 to HKD2,000. That is...

These Indian states make it to the list of Asia's best holiday destinations in 2025

Asia continues to be a favourite for travellers worldwide, offering a mix of mountains, beaches, cultural hotspots, and adventure escapes. According to the Smart Travel Asia 2025 report, Bangkok, Thailand, has scored the top holiday destination...

UK wins Macau fireworks contest as Brazil makes debut

The United Kingdom won the Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, which closed with a display from Brazil making its debut in the competition, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced on Saturday. MGTO said teams from the...

Macau premium-mass player quality ‘golden’ in October survey: Citi

Banking institution Citigroup says the number of high rollers and the average minimum bet observed during its latest monthly survey of Macau casinos reached “year-high levels”. The institution’s latest survey was conducted on Friday (October 3),...

Macau casino GGR at US$686mln in first five days of October, amid ‘stormy’ Golden Week: JPM

Casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau for the first five days of October stood at MOP5.5 billion (US$686.1 million), representing a daily average of MOP1.10 billion, suggested brokerage JP Morgan, citing industry checks. It was the “best...

Trip.com Group and Live Nation Asia Announce Strategic Partnership to Power Concert Travel

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Concert travel is reshaping tourism in Asia, with fans crossing borders and booking trips to see the artists they love. Trip.com Group, a global leader in travel services, and Live Nation Asia, the world's...

Macao’s casinos see a ‘golden week’ boost despite Typhoon Matmo

Banking institution Citigroup has reported that Macao casinos experienced “year-high levels” in both the number of high rollers and the average minimum bet during its most recent monthly survey. This survey, which was reported in the casino...

Golf stars lead community event ahead of SJM Macao Open 2025

The “SJM Macao Open 2025 Community Golf Fun Day” was held on Sunday at the Ponte 16 Outdoor Plaza, as organisers promoted wider participation in golf ahead of this week’s tournament. The event, hosted by title sponsor and co-organiser SJM Resorts,...

NBA eyes expansion beyond Macau with games across China

NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the league’s plans to broaden its footprint in mainland China beyond Macau, signaling a new phase of expansion for the popular basketball league. Speaking at a media roundtable Friday ahead of the Phoenix...

Quite the hoop-la: Macao revels in NBA's China return

The Brooklyn Nets take on the Phoenix Suns in the latest edition of the NBA China Games in Macao on Friday. The event shone a global spotlight on the city bright enough to eclipse every other big-ticket event taking place there over the weekend....

Can social media content creators promote peace through tourism in Israel and Palestine?

As the fra­gile first phase of a new peace deal com­mences in Gaza, Ahmed Abdel Fat­tah pon­ders the poten­tial for social media con­tent cre­at­ors to con­sol­id­ate con­nec­tions and pro­mote peace through tour­ism in Israel and Palestine....

Global payment firms roll out services to boost convenience, spur tourism

World-leading payment technology companies are joining forces with China's urban transportation systems to advance payment convenience initiatives, making travel smoother for international visitors while energizing local tourism and consumption....

Macao Week at the China Pavilion, World Expo 2025 Osaka Opens

OSAKA, Japan, Oct. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Macao Week at the China Pavilion of World Expo 2025 Osaka opened on October 3 at the China Pavilion in the Expo 2025 Osaka site. Themed “Experience Macao”, the three-day event (October 2-4) features...

Macao Week opens at China Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka

Macao Week opens at the China Pavilion of World Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, October 3, 2025. /Provided to CGTN Macao Week opens at the China Pavilion of World Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, October 3, 2025. /Provided to CGTN Macao Week at the China...

Hong Kong dispels rumours more checkpoints will open for northbound travel scheme

Hong Kong authorities have dispelled rumours about the potential expansion of a scheme allowing local vehicles to enter mainland China to include more border checkpoints. A spokesman for the Transport Department also said on Sunday that it had...

Swinging into Macau

A field of 144 golfers from around the globe will tee off at the SJM Macao Open 2025 from 16 to 19 October, featuring international stars alongside rising regional talents. Now in its 22nd edition, the tournament further cements Macau’s reputation...

Macao records over 300,000 visitors in the first two days of the ‘golden week’ break

Macao welcomed almost 304,000 visitor arrivals during the initial two days of the National Day holiday, which runs from 1 to 7 October in mainland China and is dubbed “golden week.” According to Public Security Police (PSP) data cited by local...

NBA to stage first China Games in Macao since 2019; observers urge learning from Morey incident

Macao SAR government tourism office The National Basketball Association (NBA), one of US' most successful sporting exports, is set to stage two preseason match-ups between the Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets at the Venetian Hotel in China's Macao...

Macau welcomes 300k-plus visitors in first 2 days of October Golden Week 

Macau logged an aggregate of more than 303,000 visitor arrivals during the first two days of the ongoing mainland Chinese holiday season commonly called ‘October Golden Week’. The update was given by Macau’s Public Security Police, the agency...