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Macau emerges as the top tourist destination for Chinese mainland travelers
Macau has secured the top spot for outbound travel satisfaction among Chinese tourists in 2024, ahead of Singapore, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Spain, Hong Kong, France, Australia, Malaysia, and Argentina, according to the China Tourism...

Specials | Jun 29, 2025 | 25 min read Sands Resorts Macao marks six years as Platinum Partner of MILT Congress 2025 -Reinforcing the power of purposeful collaboration in building long-standing partnerships
Others Specials Goa [India], June 28: Organised by global B2B event specialists QnA International, the 12th Annual MICE India & Luxury Travel Congress (MILT) returns on 24–25 July 2025 at Taj Cidade de Goa – Horizon, bringing together the most...

Eco tours: Unveiling one of Macau’s ‘best-kept secrets’
By Talan Chen In a city renowned for its casinos and skyscrapers, few would expect to find vibrant wildlife and dense green trails just beyond the concrete. Yet through the eyes of eco-tour guide Eric, Macau reveals a quieter, wilder side. It...

Macau ranks first in China Tourism Academy’s “2024 Chinese Travellers Outbound Satisfaction Top 10 Destinations”
The China Tourism Academy (CTA) has announced its “2024 Chinese Travellers Outbound Satisfaction Top 10 Destinations”, with Macau ranked in first place. Officially unveiled at an event in Beijing last week, the 2024 list saw destinations ranked in...

Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace Will Host Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 Awards This July
Wynn announces its curated events program for Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025, bringing together the world's leading talents in a celebration of modern cocktail culture MACAU, June 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Official Host Partner of Asia's 50 Best...

OPINION – Embracing gender equality and women in leadership: Building a better future together
Kylie Chim Member of the Administrative Council Macau Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility in Greater China (MICSRGC) Discussing Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and...

Sands Resorts Macao marks six years as Platinum Partner of MILT Con...
Goa: Organised by global B2B event specialists QnA International, the 12th Annual MICE India & Luxury Travel Congress (MILT) returns on 24–25 July 2025 at Taj Cidade de Goa – Horizon, bringing together the most influential voices in luxury travel,...

Macau passport holders can now enter New Zealand via eGate
Macau passport holders aged 10 and older can now use self-service immigration clearance when entering or exiting New Zealand. According to a press release from the Identification Services Bureau (DSI), this service is available at Auckland,...

Macau’s internet usage rate surpasses global average
According to a Macao Association for Internet Research survey, Macau’s internet penetration rate has remained at 93% for residents aged six to 84, significantly higher than the global average of 68%. The association conducted the survey between...
Macao SAR to hold events commemorating 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism
O Lam, secretary for social affairs and culture of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government, speaks during a press conference in south China's Macao, June 26, 2025.(Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka) MACAO, June 26 (Xinhua) -- China's Macao...

Macau attends UNESCO Creative Cities Network annual conference
The 17th UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) annual conference took place on June 23-24 in Enghien-les-Bains, France. Over 450 delegates from 200 cities worldwide gathered under the theme “Culture and Artificial Intelligence: Shaping the Future...

Macau Crime Boss ‘Broken Tooth’ Koi’s Hidden Ties to Beijing Exposed
Posted on: June 25, 2025, 05:10h. Last updated on: June 25, 2025, 05:10h. Triad boss linked to Chinese political elite US sanctions accuse Wan of global criminal activity Beijing’s denials clash with new evidence “Broken Tooth” Wan Kuok Koi, once...

Gov’t acknowledges the importance of Hong Kong in the local market
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) held the “Experience Macau” Carnival in Hong Kong over the weekend. Themed “Vibrant Summer, Explore Macau,” the carnival featured two exhibition zones with stage performances and interactive games. The...

How Macau’s second world war experience shaped the territory
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war, a conflict that left few corners of the globe untouched. In east Asia, the small Portuguese-administrated territory of Macau in southern China stood out as a rare neutral...

Wynn opens Macau’s first Korean medical center at Wynn Palace
Wynn Macau Ltd has opened what it describes as the first and only Korean medical center located within a resort hotel in Macau at Wynn Palace in Cotai. The Blanc de Vie Medical Centre, a high-end beauty clinic brand from South Korea, launched...

Over 4.8K Macau satellite casino staff briefed as transition program rolls out
Macau’s Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has begun implementing a series of transition support measures for employees affected by operational adjustments at satellite casinos and slot parlors, with intensified efforts starting on June 9th, 2025. The...

Hong Kong: The innovation bridge driving the Greater Bay Area forward
Editor's note: To mark the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, CGTN launches Voices from Hong Kong, a commentary series. In this first installment of a two-part series, Johnny Ng Kit-chong, a member of the National Committee of the...

INCLUSION Conference & Festival returns to Macau with greater local support
The annual INCLUSION Conference Series & Festival has returned to Macau this week, bolstered by stronger local engagement and growing recognition, as it seeks to position the city as a regional hub for inclusive advocacy supporting neurodivergent...
Macao's composite CPI edges up year-on-year in May
MACAO, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Macao's composite consumer price index rose 0.19 percent year-on-year in May and fell 0.05 percent from April, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) of the Macao Special Administrative Region reported on Friday. As...

Education UM drops, MUST climbs in QS World University Rankings 2026
The University of Macau (UM) and Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) have both secured spots in the newly released QS World University Rankings 2026, with contrasting results. UM ranked 285th, marking a drop of 40 places from last...