Macau’s first ‘patriots only’ election sees low turnout

Macau’s first “patriots only” legislative polls on Sunday saw one of the worst turnout rates in recent years, preliminary results showed, after authorities disqualified a dozen candidates and arrested a former opposition lawmaker. A person casts...

Airasia Move And Air Macau Partnership Bolsters Asia Travel Opportunities

AirAsia Move has broadened its network of airline alliances by including Air Macau to its roster. This new collaboration will create more travel opportunities for passengers journeying between Kuala Lumpur, Macau, and a host of other destinations...

Macao’s economic sentiment remains stable amid a mixed performance

Macao’s economic sentiment remains stable amid a mixed performance Economic Sentiment Index is anticipated to stay within the “stable” 5.9 to 6.0 point range until November. That’s according to findings from the Macau Economic Association (MEA),...

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge handles 90 million passenger trips since opening

GUANGZHOU, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has facilitated over 90 million passenger trips since its inauguration in October 2018, according to the bridge's border inspection station on Tuesday. As of Monday, the bridge's...

Macao's successful legislative assembly election underscores high-quality democracy under 'patriots governing Macao' principle: spokesperson

People queue to cast their ballots at a polling station in Macao, south China, Sept. 14, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua) The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council congratulated the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on the...

Macao holds Legislative Assembly election, Beijing shuts out pro-democracy camp

Macao residents went to the polls on Sunday to choose members of the Legislative Assembly as Beijing tightened its control over the territory. Macao's Legislative Assembly consists of 33 seats. Fourteen members are elected directly by the public....

Macau's First 'Patriots' Election Sees Low Turnout

Macau's first "patriots only" legislative polls on Sunday saw one of the worst turnout rates in recent years, preliminary results showed, after authorities disqualified a dozen candidates and arrested a former opposition lawmaker. The Chinese...

Country's low-altitude economy aims sky high

An electric vertical take-off and landing air taxi is displayed at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing in July. JADE GAO/AFP Booking an "air taxi" for intercity commuting and sightseeing tours, and drones making food and parcel...

NBA’s Brooklyn Nets sign Hongkonger David Muoka ahead of Macau pre-season games

Hong Kong basketball player David Muoka has signed with NBA team the Brooklyn Nets, raising the possibility of him playing for them in Macau next month. Muoka inked a partially guaranteed standard NBA contract with the franchise on Monday, US...

Low turnout in Macau for 'patriots only' elections

Only 53 per cent of eligible voters cast their ballot in the former Portuguese colony, despite shuttles carrying casino workers to vote at the urging of local government leader Sam Hou-fai. In July, 12 candidates were barred, and a former lawmaker...

Macau's Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai said the election strictly adhered to the fundamental principle of "patriots governing Macau"

Macau Union Hospital launches nuclear medicine services

The Macau Union Hospital announced in a statement on Thursday that a nuclear medicine* examination service has recently commenced operation, and in its initial phase the services will cater to residents referred by the Health Bureau (SSM). The...

Chinese movie on Japan's notorious Unit 731 to screen in multiple countries

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

Sands China holds ‘Responsible Gaming Carnival’ for local families

Macau casino concessionaire Sands China Ltd has organised a “Responsible Gaming Parent-Child Happy Carnival” in late August, where about 160 of its employees, members of local non-governamental organisations (ONGs), and their children “enjoyed an...

HK Macao Affairs Office says election fully implements ‘Patriots Governing Macao’ principle

Statement by the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office September 15, 2025 Beijing Yesterday, a spokesperson for the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office issued a statement indicating that the eighth Legislative Assembly...

Satellite casino closures weigh on property market: JLL

The phased withdrawal of satellite casinos in the city has become a central factor influencing the property market this year, with potential spillover effects on surrounding businesses and real estate assets. According to JLL’s mid-year 2025...

Getting Taiwan-China history right

In an article published by the Harvard Kennedy School, renowned historian of modern China Rana Mitter used a structured question-and-answer format to deepen the understanding of the relationship between Taiwan and China. Mitter highlights the...

Liaison Office congratulates Macao on successful conduct of election

Central Government’s Liaison Office in Macao September 15, 2025 Beijing Yesterday, a spokesperson for the Central People’s Government’s Liaison Office in the Macao Special Administrative Region issued a statement conveying congratulations on the...

Nearly 600 forex crime suspects held since new Macau law, over US$9mln seized: govt

The Macau authorities have detained 597 individuals for alleged involvement in unlicensed foreign exchange for gambling, between the criminalisation of such trade on October 29, 2024 and July 31 this year. It was a newly-created offence under the...

Online registration opens for 2nd academic week at Macao Union Hospital

The Macao Union Hospital announced in a recent statement that online registration is now open for the “2nd Academic Week of the Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Centre of Peking Union Medical College Hospital”, which is slated to be held...