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Xi Jinping visits Macao to mark 25 years of Chinese rule
MACAO: China’s President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday (Dec 18) to mark a quarter century of Beijing’s rule…
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Macao’s former top judge is elected as the Chinese casino hub’s first leader born in China
MACAO: Macao’s former top judge, Sam Hou Fai, was chosen as the Chinese casino hub’s next leader in a largely…
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Tourist dies hours after completing 233m bungee jump from Macau Tower: Report
A 56-year-old Japanese tourist died hours after completing a bungee jump from Macau Tower on Sunday (Dec 3), according to…
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Chinese tourists to Hong Kong, Macao look for more culturally immersive experiences
“As a practitioner in the tourism trade, we see the business logic and opportunity for delving into different communities.” Smaller…
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Portuguese language increasingly popular in Macao as city sharpens bilingual edge
Local consultancy firm Perfeicao, which helps Chinese and Portuguese firms break into new markets, said the number of deals have…
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Macao wants to diversify from gaming to tech and finance, but struggles with talent shortage
As labour laws tighten, non-resident work permits are becoming harder to obtain. Yet, locals are not keen on many of…
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Chinese tourists flock to gambling hub Macao for Labour Day holiday
Coco Li, a 42-year-old woman from Hubei province who was visiting with her husband, said they chose to come to…
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Commentary: Can Macao bet on tourism and gambling for economic recovery?
It will take some time before Chinese international tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels. Travel to Macao is expected to increase,…
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Gambling hub Macao drops COVID-19 mask mandate for most locations
HONG KONG: Authorities in Macao, the world’s biggest gambling hub, said on Sunday (Feb 26) they would drop COVID 19-related…
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