Hong Kong leader pledges economic and livelihood boost, housing reforms in policy address

Lee pledges to speed development of district next to Shenzhen Says improving people’s livelihoods a top priority Eager to provide better housing for residents HONG KONG, Sept 17 — Hong Kong leader John Lee pledged today to boost the city’s...

China starts building ultra-high voltage power line from Xizang to Greater Bay Area

GUANGZHOU, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday began construction of a massive ultra-high voltage (UHV) power transmission line that will carry clean energy from Xizang Autonomous Region in southwest China across thousands of kilometers to the...

Macau, Hengqin to strengthen ties in investment fund industry

Macau and neighbouring Hengqin can further boost financial cooperation, particularly in the investment fund industry, as Macau prepares to implement its new Investment Funds Law at the start of next year. The remarks were made by representatives...

Hong Kong leader pledges to boost economy, livelihoods

By Clare Jim, Anne Marie Roantree and Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader John Lee pledged on Wednesday to boost the city's economy, improve livelihoods and cement its role as an international centre, unveiling measures including...

HBO Max to Launch in Eight Asia Pacific Markets in October

Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing HBO Max to fresh corners of Asia. The company said Tuesday that its flagship streaming platform will launch direct-to-consumer on Oct. 15 in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Pakistan and Sri...

Macau students thank teachers with posters & comics

Teacher’s Day* was celebrated last Wednesday, and students conveyed their gratitude through artworks at the “2025 Teacher’s Day Poster and Comic Exhibition” (2025年教師節海報及漫畫作品展) in the Centre of Educational Resources of the Education and Youth...

HBO Max Continues Asia Pacific Expansion With 14-Market Launch

Warner Bros. Discovery is accelerating its international streaming push with HBO Max‘s expansion into 14 additional Asia Pacific territories set for Oct. 15. The rollout will bring the premium streamer to Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau,...

Citigroup cuts Macau September GGR forecast to $2.4B amid slower momentum

Macau’s casino industry showed softer momentum in early September, prompting Citigroup to revise down its gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast for the month to MOP19.5 billion ($2.4 billion). The adjustment reflects weaker daily run rates during...

CE urges quality enterprises, projects to invest in Macau and Hengqin

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai called on quality enterprises and projects to invest in Macau and Hengqin during a virtual address at the inauguration of the 3rd Industrial and Commercial Conference for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau...

Hong Kong leader focuses on boosting economy, livelihoods

By Clare Jim, Anne Marie Roantree and Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong leader John Lee began presenting his fourth policy address on Wednesday, pledging to boost the financial hub’s economy and enhance people’s livelihoods. A former...

Melco group says iRad medical centre at Macau’s Studio City complex to open in Oct

Hong Kong’s medical diagnostic group iRad is to launch in October a medical centre at the Studio City casino resort. The information was disclosed in a Tuesday filing from Hong Kong-listed Melco International Development Ltd, the parent of casino...

Customs seizes 141 phones in smuggling cases

Customs intercepted eight suspected smuggling cases at the Border Gate and Qingmao checkpoints, seizing 141 used mobile phones, between Sept. 7 and Sept. 11. Eight individuals, aged 15 to 34 from Macau and the mainland, were prosecuted under the...

If China’s table tennis dominance is challenged, will the sport grow globally?

China’s best table tennis players being challenged by improving Europeans and Americans is helping to grow the game globally, the sport’s global chief has said. Speaking exclusively to the Post as the WTT Champions Macau event drew to a close at...

Macau’s Burmese community keeps its food traditions alive

While debates about immigration policy rage globally, Macau’s Burmese community remains one of the best examples of peaceful integration and cultural contribution in Asia, perhaps even the entire world. The roots of the community stretch back to...

Some Japanese netizens call for screening of Chinese film on notorious Unit 731 in Japan as Evil Unbound set for screening in multiple countries

The poster of movie Evil Unbound Photo: Screenshot from Evil Unbound's official Sina Weibo account Evil Unbound, a Chinese movie that revisits the horrific World War II-era human experiments conducted by Japan's notorious bacterial warfare Unit...

Chinese coffee chain launches Brazilian coffee-themed store in Greater Bay Area

GUANGZHOU, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Luckin Coffee, a leading Chinese coffee chain, officially opened its first Brazilian coffee-themed store in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in the city of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province,...

Macao voters highlight social unity

This photo taken on Sept 14, 2025 shows a Macao resident casting vote in the election for the eighth Legislative Assembly. [Photo/Xinhua] Officials of the central authorities and the Macao Special Administrative Region government hailed on Monday...

Gov’t unveils new project to improve walkability near Wynn Macau

By Anthony Rontas Cedeño The Macau government has launched an infrastructure upgrade in an effort to improve pedestrian access between the NAPE and ZAPE areas. A new route for pedestrians will open between the Hotel Presidente and Wynn Macau,...

2nd Macao Int’l Shorts Film Festival opens at Galaxy Cinemas

The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Macao International Shorts Film Festival (MISFF) officially opened yesterday at Galaxy Cinemas in the integrated resort of Galaxy Macau in Cotai, highlighting short films as a platform for international...

Forum aims to consolidate Macau, Guangdong & HK cybersecurity

Aiming to further consolidate the local cybersecurity framework and enhance collaboration between Macau, Guangdong and Hong Kong, the 2025 edition of “China Cybersecurity Week (Macau Sub-forum)” was held yesterday. The one-day forum took place at...