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...

Macau satellite casinos close early amid staff shortages

Several satellite casinos in Macau have begun closing operations ahead of the official December 31, 2025, deadline, driven by mass resignations of marketing and public relations staff poached by larger operators offering higher salaries and better...

Macao’s satellite casinos are shutting early as staff leave

Several satellite casinos have shuttered operations months before the government’s year-end closure deadline as staff depart for the SARs’ mainstream casinos, according to gambling news outlet Asia Gaming Brief (AGB). The president of the Macau...

North district suffers flat Golden Week sales despite spiked tourism overall: group leader

Business growth appeared to have flattened in Macau’s northern neighbourhood despite a citywide visitation spike, Wong Kin Chong, head of an industrial and commercial group, has said. As reported by Macao Daily News, Wong has urged increased...

Shrugging off typhoons, Macao could see 9 percent GGR growth in October: CLSA

Even with low single-digit increases pencilled in for daily arrivals during October’s “golden week” break, the extended holiday period – which began on National Day – is well-positioned to deliver strong gross gaming revenue (GGR) for October....

World's first resort hospital opens in gambling hub Macau

Macau, which overtook Las Vegas almost 20 years ago as the world's biggest gambling hub, is now trying to become a major centre for healthcare tourism. On Monday, the special administrative region of China saw the opening of the first ever resort...

Macau casino-hotels hit full capacity ahead of Golden Week surge

Strong bookings signal robust tourism and gaming revenue outlook. By Gambling Insider Key points: - 8 major hotels already sold out for first three days of Golden Week in Macau - Daily gross gaming revenue in October expected to reach new highs -...

Macau International Airport Aims To Carve Niche In Greater Bay Area

HONG KONG—Macau International Airport (MFM) is seeking to carve out a unique value proposition within the competitive Greater Bay Area (GBA), a market long dominated by the major hubs in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. A key strategy involves boosting...

2025 GEG Lusofonia Festival celebrates with music, dance, cuisine

The 2025 Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Lusofonia Festival, which opened on Friday, invites residents and tourists to immerse themselves in the diverse cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world, with a special focus on Angolan culture. The...

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...

Macau again receives ‘Best BT-MICE City’ award

Macau again received the “Best BT-MICE City”* award during the TTG Travel Awards 2025 ceremony in Bangkok on Thursday, according to a Friday statement by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). The statement noted that the award...

Scott Olfindo: From the streets of Macao to the boxing ring

Macao-born Filipino boxer Scott Olfindo is ready to make his long-awaited return to the professional ring on 10 October, when he faces China’s Aofeng Huang at The Encounter 2 in Southorn Stadium, Hong Kong. After six years away from competition,...

Tan Dun's Vanishing Mogao Caves Brings Dunhuang to Life in Macao

At the Poly MGM Museum, culture is more than preservation; it’s participation. Guided by the concept of a Living Museum, the institution treats heritage as something that breathes and interacts, capable of stirring emotion as much as memory. On...

Economic Watch: National Day Holiday showcases China's robust economic vitality

BEIJING, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 "super golden week," combining the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, demonstrated China's vibrant consumption and sustained economic momentum, underscoring the country's transition toward...

10 visa-free destinations to travel to this Diwali break

Diwali is just around the corner, and with the long weekend beckoning, it is the perfect time to trade diyas and fireworks for sunsets and new horizons. If you’ve been craving a break without the visa hassle, this season has you covered. From the...

China braces for National Day holidays return travel rush amid widespread rainfall

Travelers prepare to exit Nanjing Railway Station in East China's Jiangsu Province on October 7, 2025. Photo: VCG As China's eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, running from October 1 to 8, draw to a close, the country's...

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...

Melco opens integrated resort hospital at Studio City to boost medical tourism

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has opened the iRad Hospital at Studio City, described as the world’s first and Macau’s only integrated resort hospital equipped with MRI and CT scanning facilities. The project, developed in partnership with Hong...

China is on the move for Golden Week. But are tourists spending?

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LRT hits paid travel record before National Day holiday

Macau’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) hit a new paid travel record just ahead of the expected surge in border crossings for the mainland Chinese National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays. In September 2025, daily ridership averaged 30,600 – more...