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Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and in 1999 it became a special administrative region of China. Its economy relies heavily on tourism, specifically the gambling industry, whose revenue has made Macau the world's largest casino market.

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Xia Baolong (centre) visits the Guangzhou Tianhe Hong Kong and Macao Youth Association during his trip. Photo: Handout

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This year’s Zhongguancun Forum is themed “Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation” and more than 1,000 guests from over 100 countries and regions are expected to participate. Photo: Xinhua

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Hong Kong’s chefs receive top honours in 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide

The Michelin-equivalent list published by Meituan knighted two Hong Kong chefs, Vicky Cheng and Terry Ho, with special awards.

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100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy

International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao launches 10-day celebration

As the city hosts the 10-day celebration, its centuries-old fusion cuisine is embracing a new wave of global chefs and bold ideas.

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Home to a mix of cultures, traditions and flavours, Macau was already a pioneer of fusion food long before the term for this creative cuisine was invented. Photo: Getty Images

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Josh and Ollie of Korean Englishman are the keynote speakers at this year’s International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao. Photos: Handout

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Young chefs are turning food traditions into tools for global change

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Hong Kong property

Office vacancy rate in Hong Kong’s Central drops to single digits after 2 years

Wan Chai-Causeway Bay area also improves, reducing citywide vacancy rate even though most areas remain under pressure, JLL says.

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General view of Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: Jelly Tse

Food and Drinks

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Some of the winners at the Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026 awards ceremony at the Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau on March 19. Photo: Michelin Guide

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Music

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Jane Zhang concert, Art Week Shenzhen and French musical Don Juan also coming to Shenzhen, Macau and Guangzhou in March, April and May 2026.

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Food and Drinks

How to ruin a classic cocktail and which one people need to stop drinking

Top bartenders from around the world converged in Macau for guest shifts and a revealing discussion on classic cocktails.

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The tomato martini trend was one that was talked about in a recent panel discussion at the Wing Lei Bar & Friends event at the Wynn Palace hotel in Macau. Photo: Shutterstock

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes nearly 1,000 smuggled turtles worth HK$1 million

Two men arrested after officers find reptiles in car boot at Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge control point.

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Hong Kong economy

Airlines’ soaring cargo fuel surcharges spark fears of profiteering

Surge in global oil prices also prompts courier SF Express to impose temporary fuel surcharges within Hong Kong and Macau.

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China travel

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China has continually expanded its visa-free policies in recent years. Here is a breakdown of the latest rules.

14 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM

A police officer helps an American tourist fill out an entry registration card at Beijing Capital International Airport. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong society

Robot ‘arrested’ after elderly woman startled and sent to hospital in Macau

Video of incident shows woman angrily confronting robot before police arrive and escort it away.

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A screengrab from a video showing the incident in Macau. Photo: Handout

Food and Drinks

Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026 Bib Gourmand selections unveiled

The 83 restaurants on the list that offer high-quality food at a reasonable price include six new entries from Hong Kong and two from Macau.

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New Openings

Hong Kong’s hot new openings, from Yamamoto Hamburg to Chouchou

Head to Yamamoto Hamburg for Japanese comfort food, Chouchou for French staples with flair, and Kuke Shokudo for Kansai-style oden.

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Yamamoto Hamburg’s spicy mentaiko hamburg. Photo: courtesy Yamamoto Hamburg

Two Sessions 2026

China to launch TCM on global health mission over the next 5 years

Health commission chief says the plan is to expand the pool of medicinal plants and improve training and technology.

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China aims to bring traditional Chinese medicine to the world. Photo: Simon Song

Your Perfect Week

Our cheat sheet for the best things to do in Hong Kong and Macau, March 8-14

Enjoy Max Levy’s pizza at 10-seat studio Salisterra, sip Magnolia Lab cocktails at Clan & Co. Lounge, or book into the new Capella at Galaxy Macau.

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Macau

Beijing official visits Greater Bay Area cities to explore integrating Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says its director, Xia Baolong, visited Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, and Foshan this week.

Iran war exposes a weakness in China’s vast shipping sector: a lack of insurers

Greater Bay Area trails peers in research despite strong tech potential: report

Hong Kong Michelin star list; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a study linking poor-quality sleep and dementia to this lunar month’s predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Zhang Dongmei named new deputy director of office overseeing Hong Kong affairs

Selection of former vice-president of All-China Women’s Federation makes her first female deputy director since office’s elevation in 2023.

China Mobile bets on Hong Kong as gateway for global computing flows

China Mobile opens new data centre and expands cables as Hong Kong is drawn deeper into China’s national computing network.

China names Beijing, urban clusters as major tech hubs in self-reliance push

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says national capital and its neighbours should become ‘world-class science centre’ at high-profile tech forum.

Rights to antibody drug from China’s Keymed change hands in US acquisition

Sichuan-based Keymed expects to receive up to US$320 million as a result of deal involving its autoimmune disease treatment licensed in 2024.

Hong Kong’s chefs receive top honours in 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide

The Michelin-equivalent list published by Meituan knighted two Hong Kong chefs, Vicky Cheng and Terry Ho, with special awards.

.css-12ooj4n{font-family:Roboto Condensed,Roboto Condensed fallback,sans-serif;}International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao launches 10-day celebration

As the city hosts the 10-day celebration, its centuries-old fusion cuisine is embracing a new wave of global chefs and bold ideas.

The young English YouTubers bringing Korean food diplomacy to Macau

Known for their viral ramen videos and visiting Buckingham Palace with Blackpink, the British duo are bringing their brand of food diplomacy to Macau.

Young chefs are turning food traditions into tools for global change

Flora Igoe of the Youth Culture Programme is mobilising young chefs to safeguard food heritage and drive agrifood systems transformation.

How Unesco’s Creative Cities are reimagining tomorrow, from food to design

From Macau’s City of Gastronomy status to Unesco’s new focus on architecture, the UCCN is rewriting how cities harness creativity to shape their future.

Office vacancy rate in Hong Kong’s Central drops to single digits after 2 years

Wan Chai-Causeway Bay area also improves, reducing citywide vacancy rate even though most areas remain under pressure, JLL says.

Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026: China Tang gains a Michelin star

The Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026 honours 98 restaurants, with 15 new to the list. Sol’s Kim Gwan-ju wins young chef award.

Jean-Claude Van Damme talks art; a chemist’s soy empire: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a mother’s 22kg weight loss to a Taiwanese chemist’s soy empire in Australia, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Nicholas Tse, EXO among top music and art events coming up in Greater Bay Area

Jane Zhang concert, Art Week Shenzhen and French musical Don Juan also coming to Shenzhen, Macau and Guangzhou in March, April and May 2026.

How to ruin a classic cocktail and which one people need to stop drinking

Top bartenders from around the world converged in Macau for guest shifts and a revealing discussion on classic cocktails.

Hong Kong customs seizes nearly 1,000 smuggled turtles worth HK$1 million

Two men arrested after officers find reptiles in car boot at Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge control point.

Airlines’ soaring cargo fuel surcharges spark fears of profiteering

Surge in global oil prices also prompts courier SF Express to impose temporary fuel surcharges within Hong Kong and Macau.

Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa – by land, sea or air

China has continually expanded its visa-free policies in recent years. Here is a breakdown of the latest rules.

Robot ‘arrested’ after elderly woman startled and sent to hospital in Macau

Video of incident shows woman angrily confronting robot before police arrive and escort it away.

Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2026 Bib Gourmand selections unveiled

The 83 restaurants on the list that offer high-quality food at a reasonable price include six new entries from Hong Kong and two from Macau.

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for March 12-14

Socio celebrates its 2nd anniversary, Wing Lei at Wynn Palace in Macau embarks on global bar collabs, and Eaton HK’s Terrible Baby focuses on 5 flavour fundamentals.

Hong Kong’s hot new openings, from Yamamoto Hamburg to Chouchou

Head to Yamamoto Hamburg for Japanese comfort food, Chouchou for French staples with flair, and Kuke Shokudo for Kansai-style oden.

China to launch TCM on global health mission over the next 5 years

Health commission chief says the plan is to expand the pool of medicinal plants and improve training and technology.

Our cheat sheet for the best things to do in Hong Kong and Macau, March 8-14

Enjoy Max Levy’s pizza at 10-seat studio Salisterra, sip Magnolia Lab cocktails at Clan & Co. Lounge, or book into the new Capella at Galaxy Macau.

Chinese vice-premier stresses shared duty in Hong Kong’s executive-led governance

Ding Xuexiang calls the executive-led model vital for aligning the city with China’s five-year plan and national integration.

International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao launches 10-day celebration