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Macau
Macau
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.
Head of Government
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng
“The city will be indirectly affected by the trade war,” Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai has said, adding the impact of the tariffs on other countries could affect tourism in Macau, driving down visitor spending. Photo: Eugene Lee
Greater Bay Area

Macau’s exposure to US trade war limited, but economy must diversify: leader

Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai also says city will collaborate with industries in Southeast Asian countries to develop tourism markets.

ITTF

Editorial | Departure of table tennis chief comes at a critical time

Insurance

Hong Kong’s 2024 life insurance sales soar 21% to record US$28 billion

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first astronaut could serve on space missions next year

China Manned Space Agency picked Hongkonger in June last year as part of fourth batch of preparatory astronauts.

Attendees look at equipment used by Chinese astronauts at the InnoTech Expo in Hong Kong. Photo: May Tse
Food and Drinks

Michelin chefs in Europe are embracing China’s culinary repertoire

Japan has long been a major source of culinary inspiration in the West, but the gaze is shifting to other Asian cuisines.

Hong Kong politics

Hongkongers settling in Taiwan to undergo ‘observation period’

Taiwanese minister Chiu Chui-cheng says security requirements should be bolstered for Hongkongers applying for residency.

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

Why are classical music stars skipping Hong Kong for other Chinese cities?

From Andrea Bocelli and Placido Domingo to Lang Lang, classical music stars have been eschewing Hong Kong in favour of nearby cities.

Plácido Domingo performs at the Galaxy Macau with Beatrice Venezi conducting the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra on October 20, 2024. Photo: Galaxy Macau
ITTF

Chinese table tennis fans splash cash in Macau as authorities eye sports boom

‘Handsome’ Wang Chuqin and ‘role model’ Sun Yingsha pull in tourists amid efforts to capitalise on growth in sports sector.

Greater Bay Area

Macau’s most opulent lodging, The 13 Hotel and Casino, up for sale again

The 22-storey luxury property in Macau’s Coloane district was estimated last year to be worth US$309 million.

Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers make over 705,000 trips out of city on first day of Easter holiday

Good food and affordable fun high on agenda, as number of residents leaving on Thursday just before Good Friday rises 15 per cent against last year.

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Travellers at West Kowloon station on a busy first day of the Easter holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Food and Drinks

On the Menu | Hong Kong hosting World’s 50 Best Bars is proof its drinks scene’s on the up

Hot new bar Montana will open ahead of the awards, while Macau’s bar scene is also looking rosy at it prepares to host Asia’s 50 Best Bars.

Fig Leaf Negroni at Bar Leone. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks face highest bad-loan risk in Asia-Pacific from US tariffs: Fitch

Higher US tariffs could weaken banks’ profitability and asset quality in export-reliant markets, rating agency says.

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History

Recap | The history, myths and extraordinary truths of Macau in 5 fascinating tales

PostMag contributor Jason Wordie uncovers Macau’s captivating history, from multiple spellings and wartime artists to opulent zoos and nostalgic myths versus gritty realities.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | HSBC to offer anti-ageing treatments, medical check-ups at Hong Kong wealth hub

The wealth centre, which will open in the second half, is aimed at the growing silver economy, HSBC Life’s Daisy Tsang says.

Daisy Tsang, CEO of HSBC Life in Hong Kong and Macau, says she strongly believes in Hong Kong’s potential as a hub for wealthy customers. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong

Editorial | Uncertain times make Beijing’s vigilance on national security more critical

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, is right to ask the business community to stand firm and protect the interests of the city and the nation.

Xia Baolong delivers a speech via video at the 10th National Security Education Day opening ceremony and seminar. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong tourism

Trade war won’t impact Hong Kong’s role as global hub for commerce: John Lee

City leader tells summit with 800 tourism sector leaders that Hong Kong remains dedicated to free and open trade.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s CATL joins with Sinopec to build EV battery-swapping network

World’s top maker of EV batteries and oil giant aim to build a ‘battery-swapping ecosystem across the whole nation’.

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Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 10-12

It’s guest shifts galore as The St. Regis Bar Hong Kong welcomes mixologists from sister properties, Quinary brings Prohibition-style drinks from Soko, and Bar Leone welcomes Toronto’s Bar Pompette.

The Garnet Sour from The St. Regis Bar Macao. Photo: Handout
Science

US decouples from China in war on cancer, denying access to research databanks

National Institutes of Health issues security update one day after its new director takes office amid Washington’s anti-Beijing policies.

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China’s Communist Party

Top China think tank shuts down research centre after questions of party loyalty

Chinese Academy of Social Sciences abolishes entity, warns any activities carried out in its name would be illegal.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Macau police arrest 2 Hong Kong sisters over taking HK$612,000 lost in taxi

Authorities in gaming hub say victim reported money lost in a cab in March, with surveillance systems pointing to pair.

The two women were arrested on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Hutchison’s Panama deal: Beijing warns of coercion that hurts countries

Beijing’s top office on Hong Kong also shares another scathing article over deal by Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate.

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The US$23 billion sale of the conglomerate’s 43 overseas ports, including the two in Panama, to a consortium led by US investment firm BlackRock is set to bring US$19 billion in cash to CK Hutchison. Photo: Reuters
Mergers & Acquisitions

Hutchison says it is evaluating spin-off of global telecoms business

‘From time to time, the [group] receives proposals and explores and evaluates opportunities that may be available,’ Hutchison said in a statement.

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Hong Kong

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, March 30-April 5

See balletic biopic of Frida Kahlo, savour Alain Ducasse’s menu, sip Causeway Bay cocktails and enjoy live music and conversation to boost your mental wellbeing.

Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Chasing Jho Low: blockchain bounty breathes new life into hunt for 1MDB fugitive

Can a memecoin help uncover Jho Low’s whereabouts? New evidence is surfacing about the scandal, thanks to a crypto reward system.

An undated photo surfaced by the ‘WhereIsJho’ project and shared on social media shows Jho Low in Las Vegas in 2013 or 2014. Photo: X/whereisjho
Art Basel

How Macau’s government and casino operators are betting on culture

The 2025 Culture City of East Asia is hoping visitors will buy into its transformation to a hub for art installations and concerts.

Chinese Opera (1993), acrylic on canvas, Carlos Marreiros. The work forms part of the exhibition “New Perspectives: Modern and Contemporary Works from the Macao Museum of Art”. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong Sevens scores with fans, brings boost for hotels and restaurants

Visitors say new Kai Tak Stadium enlivens the atmosphere while some businesses report up to 20 per cent increase in sales.

Hong Kong politics

Fourth Beijing warning for Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison over Panama ports deal

Beijing’s offices overseeing Hong Kong affairs repost another scathing news article taking aim at company over sale to US consortium.

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