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Macau streamers go live in Europe for mainland Chinese audience
Macau has recently sent a delegation of live-streamers and business representatives to Portugal and France for a mission designed to boost cross-border e-commerce. According to the Economic and Technological Development Bureau, the delegates...

Hong Kong consultant pleads guilty to bribery in Donki Macau renovation case
A Hong Kong design consultancy employee has admitted to accepting bribes linked to major renovation projects, including the Don Quijote (Donki) outlet in Macau, according to a press release from the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)...

Global Tech Talent Gathers in Hong Kong for the W193 Tech Challenges
HONG KONG, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong has hosted a global event! The W193 Global Tech Challenges, organized by the Global Alliance for STEAM Education (GASE) and supported […] HONG KONG, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong has...

Macau to overhaul decades-old casino advertising laws
Home > Casino > Macau to overhaul decades-old casino advertising laws 8th July 2025 | By Marjorie Preston Legislators in Macau say it is about time the Chinese SAR updated longstanding law that governs casino advertising. The revised law will...

What's New in Event Venues: Texas Flooding, New Hospitality Tech, and More
In Case You Missed It It’s that time again: BizBash is back with our quarterly roundups of buzzworthy new venues to host events in cities across the country. So far, we’ve spotlighted hot new spaces in Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth,...

Bonds in Macao: the impetus of modern finance
  To address challenges of its unbalanced industrial structure, Macao has highlighted the importance of economic diversification, and prioritised modern finance, especially the bond market, as a cornerstone of its strategic transformation....

LT Game’s ‘Mori Dice’ going live at Grand Lisboa in downtown Macau
Units of “Mori Dice”, a fresh slot-style sic bo game from casino technology supplier LT Game Ltd, are being added to the floor at Grand Lisboa in Macau’s downtown casino district. The information about the imminent addition of three units of the...

A Look Ahead in Life Sciences: What We Are Tracking in the Third Quarter of 2025 and Beyond
As the life sciences, medtech, and diagnostic industries continue to grow increasingly complex, so does the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape. To help companies and investors navigate the many evolving and emerging laws and regulations...

Hong Kong: Strategic Academic Collaboration Boosts Tech Talent
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Tsinghua University have signed three agreements to enable collaboration in electronic and computer engineering, interdisciplinary research, and executive education. These initiatives...
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Macau considers full ban on gambling advertising
Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub, is considering a sweeping ban on all gambling advertising, signalling a major shift in its regulatory approach. The proposed law seeks to prohibit all forms of gambling promotion across various media,...

Ara Stepanyan leaves office as head of IMF mission for Macau
Ara Stepanyan, the senior economist who has served as the International Monetary Fund’s Mission Chief for Macau, leaves office today (Tuesday) after a near four-year stint. Stepanyan was responsible for the 2024 report dedicated to the...

China's Guangdong: From 'world factory' to high-tech hub
Huawei, Tencent, DJI, ZTE and BYD – some of the world's most recognized tech giants – all come from the same place: south China's Guangdong Province. This coastal province faces the South China Sea and is adjacent to the special administrative...

Macau proposes comprehensive ban on all gambling advertising
The move, which aims to address evolving market dynamics and the influence of gambling promotion on society, was announced on July 4th by authorities alongside the launch of a 30-day public consultation period that will run until August 2nd....

Get Back On The Court Faster With Mr Gherkins Cryotapetm Ice-Tape And Cryoflextape Technology
(MENAFN- GetNews) Macau - July 7, 2025 - Mr Gherkins is proud to launch CryoTape, a revolutionary ice-tape and cryoflextape designed to help pickleball players and athletes worldwide recover quickly from injuries. Combining the benefits of cold...

Sleep and Sugar: Deciphering the 2003–2023 Research Landscape on Sleep Disorders and Diabetes Mellitus via Bibliometric Study
Introduction Diabetes is an epidemic with an increasingly high incidence rate. The number of individuals diagnosed with diabetes—characterized by fasting plasma glucose levels of ≥7.0 mmol/L, HbA1c of ≥6.5% (48 mmol/mol), or a 2-hour plasma...

Macau weighs comprehensive ban on gambling ads in overhaul of 30-year-old law
Macau has set in motion a proposal to ban all forms of gambling-related advertising, in a move authorities said could help modernise decades-old legislation and reduce potential social harms linked to promotions. A public consultation on proposed...

Macau calls review on gambling advertising
A public consultation has begun in Macau that may see gambling advertising banned. By Rory Calland Key points: - Macau Government looking for cross-sector involvement in advertising review - Goal is broadly to simplify advertising licensing -...

Macau gaming recovery peaks at 88% of pre-pandemic levels in breakthrough June: JP Morgan
Macau’s gaming industry achieved its highest recovery rate since the pandemic began in June, with gross gaming revenue reaching 88 percent of pre-COVID levels compared to 79 percent for the full year 2024 and 76 percent in the first quarter of...

Macau June casino revenue jumps 19% to $2.6 billion on entertainment-led surge
Macau casino revenue surged 19% year-on-year in June to MOP21.06 billion ($2.6 billion), driven by a spike in visitation and premium play tied to a series of concerts by Canto-pop icon Jacky Cheung. The strong June performance brought total gross...

OPINION – Two layers of accountability in Macau and Hong Kong: Principal officials and senior civil servants
Recently, the Special Administrative Regions of Macau and Hong Kong have witnessed a top-down initiative from the government of the two cities to enhance the internal and external accountability of senior civil servants, while the accountability...