Sands China highlights strength of its talent development system

Macau casino concessionaire Sands China Ltd held a presentation to showcase its “Youth Talent Development System” to various departments of the Macau government, as well as to local educational institutions and industry partners. The training...

New Govt Service Centre in Areia Preta to open Monday

Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) President Chao Wai Ieng stressed yesterday that the new Government Service Centre in Areia Preta will be located in a government-owned social housing complex so there is no longer the need to pay around 20...

Police bust employment referral scam involving 55 victims

Two Filipino men working in Macau have been accused by the Judiciary Police of scamming 55 compatriots out of more than MOP1.14 million (US$140,000) in job referral fees. The victims were allegedly promised cleaning and security jobs that never...

POP MART MACAO CITYWALK draws 720,000 visitors

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced in a statement on Wednesday that the cultural tourism project POP MART MACAO CITYWALK, jointly organised with POP MART between June and September, attracted more than 720,000 visitors and...

Sands China appoints Byron Yip as executive VP of strategy

Macau casino concessionaire Sands China Ltd has appointed Byron Yip (pictured) as executive vice president of strategy, the company said in a statement to GGRAsia. Earlier, a person with knowledge of the matter told GGRAsia that the firm had...

UM study warns AI not a lasting answer to loneliness

The University of Macau (UM) announced in a Tuesday statement that a joint study published in the international journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences concluded that artificial-intelligence (AI) is unlikely to provide a long-term solution to human...

Downward spiral

Macau’s gross gaming revenues have risen steadily amid gradual economic recovery, yet the real estate market has suffered sustained declines in both value and transaction volumes. What’s behind this disparity? Data from Macau’s Financial Services...

PolyU Department Of Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty And Students Support 15th National Games, Providing Comprehensive Sports Physiotherapy Services For Athletes

This November, from 9th to 21st, the 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China (the 15th National Games) will bring together top athletes from across the Nation in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University...

Major events to support Q4 economic recovery

Macau’s economy is expected to accelerate its recovery in the fourth quarter, driven by a combination of tourism, major events, and domestic consumption incentives, according to local experts. The upcoming Golden Week holiday marks the start of...

Jakarta International Championship 2025: Prize Money Breakdown & Winner’s Payout

The Asian Tour confirmed adding the Jakarta International Championship as a new event to its International Series, with an aim to bring more excitement and thrill to the end of the season. As part of the fifth leg of the International Series,...

2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon set for 7 December

The 44th Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will be held on 7 December, organisers announced at a press conference on Tuesday. Co-organised by the Sports Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the General Association of...

Treasure announces Asia tour dates

Treasure will embark on its “Pulse On” Asia tour with three concerts in Seoul from Oct. 10–12 featuring Chuseok-themed fan events. The tour will continue with concerts in seven cities across the region. The 2025 schedule includes stops in Macau,...

No, LeBron James Isn't Behind the $5 Billion Global League — But His Business Partner Is

A new international basketball league backed by big money is in the works, and it could reshape the global sports business. Investors are reportedly looking to raise $5 billion to launch a competition with both men's and women's teams, and...

Filipinos Are Addicted to Online Gambling. So Is Their Government

The Philippines became Asia's second-largest gambling hub after Macau last year as online betting proliferated across the archipelagic nation. Almost half of the country's 69 million working-age population is now registered on gambling apps, an...

MGTO forecasts 150,000 daily visitors for National Day, transportation concerns loom

Macau’s tourism authority has projected an average of 150,000 daily visitor arrivals during mainland China’s National Day golden week break, exceeding last year’s numbers, but industry insiders warn that Macau’s transportation infrastructure may...

Timely boost for Jimmy-Pei Jing ahead of home tourney

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing received a boost ahead of the Malaysia Super 100 from Oct 14-19 in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, after breaking into the world's top 40 rankings for the first time. Jimmy-Pei Jing, who only...

History's Headlines: The many talents of Catherine Drinker Bowen

It has been a long time since books by Catherine Drinker Bowen (1897-1973) were on many bookshelves. Her “Yankee from Olympus” biography of Oliver Wendell Holmes the New York Times obituary called “fictionalized,” and her “Miracle at Philadelphia”...

Tray race, mascot parade mark World Tourism Day

Macau celebrated World Tourism Day 2025 on Saturday with a raft of activities, featuring the annual Tray Race, “Lucky Tourist” event and Mascots Parade. According to a statement from the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) on Saturday, the...

'I ate at a hidden gem Edinburgh restaurant and it's one of the best meals I've ever had'

Alexander Smail is the Tourism Writer for the Daily Record. He writes about all of the best that Scotland has to offer, from stunning hidden beauty spots to delicious food and drink that you can't find anywhere else. The restaurant looks...

What's New To Watch On Netflix In October 2025? 11 Best TV Shows And Films

A selection of the new shows and films coming to Netflix in the month ahead As the evenings get darker and colder, we can feel the glow of Netflix calling us in more and more as we settle down after work. Thankfully, aside from Halloween parties,...