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OPINION – Two layers of accountability in Macau and Hong Kong: Principal officials and senior civil servants
Macau Business
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July 5, 2025
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...
Macau June casino GGR a strong beat, growth momentum to continue in July, 2H: analysts
GGRAsia
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July 2, 2025
Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) in June was well above expectations, with momentum likely to continue in the second half of 2025, said several brokerages on Tuesday. June’s GGR tally rose 19.0 percent year-on-year, to MOP21.06 billion...
Tech stocks slip as Dow climbs, Wall Street stays split
ColoradoBiz
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July 1, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A mixed day of trading left the U.S. stock market split on Tuesday as Wall Street‘s momentum slowed after setting record highs in each of the last two days. In Brief: Tesla shares fell 5.3% amid Musk and Trump clash Dow Jones rose...
Beijing taps personnel veteran Xu Qifang for Hong Kong and Macau post
South China Morning Post
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July 4, 2025
Beijing has appointed Xu Qifang, a Communist Party personnel official, to the second-most senior position in its top body managing Hong Kong and Macau affairs. Xu, 60, the former deputy chief of the party’s Organisation Department has become the...
Macau emerges as the top tourist destination for Chinese mainland travelers
Macau Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
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...
Hong Kong: PolyU Launches AI Research Hub in Huizhou
OpenGov Asia
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July 3, 2025
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has formalised a partnership with the Huizhou Municipal People’s Government and the Daya Bay Economic and Technological Development Zone to establish the PolyU-Daya Bay Institute of Technology and...
Macau ASEAN Chamber of Commerce delegation visits Thailand amid growing regional collaboration
Macau Daily Times
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June 29, 2025
Heads of MAICC delegation with Thai Deputy Prime Minister in Bangkok, Friday The Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) has embarked on a five-day business mission to Thailand, with scheduled stops in Pattaya and Bangkok. The...
Nation vows to bolster support for scientific, technological innovation
China Daily
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A humanoid robot follows instructions through remote control to learn how to cook at a robot pre-training facility in Hefei, Anhui province, on Thursday. HAN SUYUAN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE The country has pledged to step up support for scientific and...
Macau ranks first in China Tourism Academy’s “2024 Chinese Travellers Outbound Satisfaction Top 10 Destinations”
Inside Asian Gaming
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June 29, 2025
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
Breaking Travel News
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July 3, 2025
As the Official Host Partner of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will host the tenth edition of the annual awards ceremony this coming July. In line with this highly-anticipated celebration of the region’s bar industry, the...
Macau to establish two funds, details expected by year-end
Macau Business
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June 27, 2025
The Macau government have announced plans to set up two funds designed to boost technological advancements, with one of them primarily for industrial purposes and the other dedicated to matching innovations with real-life scenarios. The two...
Macau construction growth to slow in 2025 as gaming revenues falter
Macau Business
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June 27, 2025
Macau’s construction industry is expected to lose momentum in 2025, with real-term growth slowing to 3.8 per cent from 5.6 per cent in 2024, amid a downturn in the city’s vital gaming sector, according to a new report by Research and Markets. The...
IAG announces Light & Wonder, Angel and Aristocrat Gaming as sponsors of Macau After Dark at Vasco – Bar & Lounge on Monday 7 July
Inside Asian Gaming
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July 2, 2025
Inside Asian Gaming is pleased to announce global gaming suppliers Light & Wonder as Platinum Sponsor and Angel and Aristocrat Gaming as Gold Sponsors of the upcoming edition of Macau After Dark, MAD 30, to be held on the evening of Monday 7 July...
Hengqin maps out closer cooperation with Macau in 2025–2029 Plan
Macau Daily Times
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July 2, 2025
Hengqin has released its 2025–2029 development plan, laying out a roadmap aimed at further integrating its economy and regulatory framework with neighboring Macau. The plan comes amid broader efforts by Beijing to accelerate regional cooperation...
Macau tops ranking of most satisfying outbound destinations for Chinese tourists for first time
Macau Business
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June 27, 2025
Macau has been named the most satisfying destination for Chinese tourists in 2024, according to a ranking released by the China Tourism Academy. It is the first time the city has taken the top spot in the list of the “Top 10 Destinations for...
Macau Government Extends Lottery Concession of Macau Slot Until 5 June 2026
European Gaming
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June 27, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Macau government has extended the lottery concession of Macau Slot Co Ltd for one year until 5 June 2026. The concession renewal was published in the official gazette on Wednesday. Further extensions may be granted,...
Macau’s internet usage rate surpasses global average
Macau Daily Times
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June 27, 2025
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...
US Stocks: Nasdaq, S&P 500 close lower, weighed by tech stocks, Dow ends up
Zawya
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NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 closed lower on Tuesday, dragged down by weakness in large-cap tech stocks, while the Dow ended higher in a volatile day marked by seasonally low liquidity. Investors navigated a choppy session, between...
Nasdaq, S&P 500 close lower weighed by tech stocks
The Malaysian Star
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July 1, 2025
NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 closed lower on Tuesday, dragged down by weakness in large-cap tech stocks, while the Dow ended higher in a volatile day marked by seasonally low liquidity. Investors navigated a choppy session, between...
Nasdaq closes lower, weighed by tech stocks, Dow ends sharply higher
SRN News
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July 1, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix NEW YORK (Reuters) -The Nasdaq closed lower on Tuesday, dragged down by weakness in large-cap tech stocks, while the Dow ended higher in a volatile session marked by seasonally low liquidity. The session was marked by mixed...