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Macau casinos cleared to reopen Thursday following ‘super-typhoon’
Home > Casino > Macau casinos cleared to reopen Thursday following ‘super-typhoon’ 24th September 2025 | By Marjorie Preston Macau casinos closed on Tuesday afternoon as Typhoon Ragasa made landfall with hurricane-force winds approaching 200kph....

Macau casinos reopen as emergency weather response lifted
Casinos resumed operations at 2am on 25 September. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Emergency state lifted at 11pm on 24 September - Ferry services between Macau and Hong Kong resumed - Flights still affected at Macau International Airport...

Macau casinos reopen after lengthy 33-hour closure due to Super Typhoon Ragasa
Macau’s casinos reopened at 2am on Thursday, some 33 hours after they were ordered to close due to the arrival of Super Typhoon Ragasa. As Ragasa approached on Tuesday, the Macao SAR government decided to close all casinos at 5pm, when the No. 8...

When the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal opened in 1985 – SCMP archive
This article was first published in a supplement on September 27, 1985 By Andre Cadogan Travel to Macau and take a trip into the 21st century The opening ceremony today (September 27, 1985) of the Macau Ferry Terminal marks yet another peak in the...

Chief executive says 8th Legislative Assembly election of Macao SAR successfully held
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai on Monday extended congratulations to the 14 directly elected and 12 indirectly elected members preliminarily elected for the eighth Legislative Assembly on behalf of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR)...

Macau casinos shut as Super Typhoon Ragasa forces highest storm alert
All casinos in Macau suspended operations from 5 p.m. on Tuesday after authorities raised a tropical cyclone Signal No. 8, as Super Typhoon Ragasa closed in on the world’s biggest gambling hub. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ)...
Hong Kong – Hong Kong as soon as again ranks as the world’s freest economy
Hong Kong as soon as again ranks as the world’s freest economy ******************************************************** In the Economic Freedom of the World 2025 Annual Report (2025 Report) launched today (September 25) by the Fraser Institute,...

Macau lowers T8 to T3 as Super Typhoon ‘Ragasa’ triggers severe floods but no major damage
Macau has lowered Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 (T8) to Strong Wind Signal No. 3 (T3) at 11 p.m. today, following severe floods triggered by the storm which, however, did not cause major damage. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said...

What's new in film, TV and music this October
October is shaping up to be a busy month for new releases across film, TV and music. Whether you want the shared buzz of a cinema trip, a night in with the latest streaming drop, or a brand-new album on your playlist, there's plenty to look...

China's Visa-Free Policy for Russians Isn't the Win Moscow Says It Is
On the eve of a parade in Beijing celebrating 80 years since the end of World War II, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that short-stay entry requirements for Russian citizens would be lifted unilaterally, effective Sept. 15. Russian...

How Hong Kong’s role in Beijing’s economic strategy could evolve in next 5 years
As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that have set the tone for the country’s development over more than seven decades – we examine how these documents inform and reflect high-level policy...

LVS boss among U.S. business leaders in meeting with China Premier Li Qiang
Robert Goldstein, chairman and chief executive of Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS), parent firm of Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd, was among representatives of the U.S. business sector in a meeting with China’s Premier Li Qiang. According to a...

Macau to lower T10 to T8 at 4 p.m., floods receding, 1 injury, only minor damage
Macau’s observatory announced this afternoon that it will lower Typhoon Signal No. 10 (T10), the highest of its five-level storm warning system, to Signal No. 8 (T8) at 4 p.m. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said in a statement at...

How Hong Kong’s role in Beijing’s economic strategy could evolve in next 5 years
As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that have set the tone for the country’s development over more than seven decades – we examine how these documents inform and reflect high-level policy...

Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (5.45pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to bank...

GBA emerges as commercial space hub where Macau has an inseparable part: FMCC speaker
Commercial space exploration is carving out a nascent presence in the Greater Bay Area, with Macau, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen each contributing distinct strengths. Industry expert Cédric R. G. Thiry, CEO of EmTDLab, highlighted this regional dynamic...

Alipay partners with Macau Pass to launch new top-up service
One of the country’s digital payment giants, Alipay, has now established a new top-up service partnership with Macau Pass, the companies announced on Friday. Alipay, owned by Ant Group, is an affiliate of Alibaba Group, with the two behind AGTech...
International Entertainment Corporation’s FY2024/25 Revenue Surges by 146.4% to HK$566.2 Million
To Elevate Customer Experience and Accelerate Growth with Strategic Renovations HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 September 2025 - International Entertainment Corporation (the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; HKEX...

For HK$100,000, you can take your dog from Macao to Japan by private jet
Macao dog owners and their furry friends can now travel together on a private jet from the SAR to the Japanese city of Fukuoka, thanks to a new tour service being offered by Hong Kong tour operator, Life Travel. Although no tour dates have been...

Beyond the Casinos: Exploring Old Macao
For over a century, Macao has been a weekend destination from Shanghai and Beijing, a day trip from Hong Kong. It remains so, with 142,000 tourists a day coming across the border from Guangdong alone at peak times. This means Macao—or at least...