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2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival lights up this Macao Summer
MACAU, July 25 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government and organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), co-organised by Sands China Ltd. and MGM, and...

23 Agreements Signed on Opening Day of GMBPF as Traders Explore Business Opportunities in Silver Economy and China Chic Industry
MACAU, July 25 - The 2025 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2025GMBPF), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong...

Applications Open for “Macao Local Enterprise Sales Area” at the 30th MIF Eligible Macao Enterprises Can Enjoy an 80% Discount with Exhibition Fees Reduced to MOP2,700
MACAU, July 23 - The 30th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (30th MIF), organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region under the theme “Macao, Gateway to Global Business”,...

2025GMBPF Opens on Thursday with Over 400 Enterprises from Guangdong, Macao, and Belt & Road Countries to Showcase 5,000+ Premium Products
MACAU, July 23 - The 2025 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2025GMBPF), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province,...

Oxley Bridge Acquisition Limited Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants, Commencing August 15, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxley Bridge Acquisition Limited (Nasdaq: OBAWU) (the “Company”) announced today that, commencing August 15, 2025, holders of the units sold in the Company’s initial public offering may elect to...

【Impactful platform】 “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” welcomes all with global flavors
MACAU, July 22 - 【MGTO】“2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” concludes on a high note The “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” (referred to as the “Fest”) attracted about 100,000 participants over 9 days. The total...

Creative Cities from worldwide visit communities for exchange and Macao’s diverse “tourism +”
MACAU, July 22 - 【MGTO】“International Gastronomy Forum, Macao” fosters exchange in Creative Cities Network While attending the “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” (referred to as the “Fest”), delegates and chefs from various...

MSAR Government, Bank of China sign strategic cooperation agreement
MACAU, July 20 - The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government and the Bank of China Limited recently signed the “Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement on Bank of China’s Services to the Macao Special Administrative Region...

46% of Employers Have Yet to Pay Contributions — FSS Calls for the Prompt Use of the “Business & Associations Platform” and the “Macao One Account”
MACAU, July 21 - As of 20 July, approximately 11,600 employers have not yet paid the obligatory system contributions to the Social Security System for their employees for the second quarter of 2025. This represents around 46% of all obligated...

“Art Macao 2025” opens today (18 July) Dedicated spaces in the Macao Museum of Art offer a new multidimensional visiting experience
MACAU, July 18 - The mega international cultural and artistic feast “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “Art Macao 2025”) was inaugurated today (18 July) with an opening ceremony held at the Macao...

CE chairs meeting to advance development of technology research industrial park
MACAU, August 12 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, recently chaired the first meeting of the working group for Macao’s technology research industrial park, to discuss and coordinate planning and construction arrangements for the park. During...

Galaxy Entertainment Group Q2 & Interim Results 2025
Leading Macau’s Non-Gaming Diversification Through MICE, Entertainment And Sporting Events Q2 2025 Group Adjusted EBITDA of $3.6 Billion, Up 12% Year-on-Year & Up 8% Quarter-on-Quarter Announced Interim Dividend of $0.70 Per Share Capella at...

Online casino growth surges over 5,500%, fueling suicides, crimes, murders that destroy Pinoy families - Zubiri
PHILIPPINES, August 14 - Press Release August 14, 2025 Online casino growth surges over 5,500%, fueling suicides, crimes, murders that destroy Pinoy families - Zubiri Online gambling has expanded at a speed regulators failed to match, with...

UM hosts nearly 40 camps and training courses in summer
MACAU, August 11 - This summer, the University of Macau (UM) hosted nearly 40 summer camps and training courses, covering fields such as smart cities, business administration, health sciences, artificial intelligence, chip design, language...

Translators' Voices: China champions a new path toward security, emphasizing dialogue, partnership and win-win co-op
Beijing, China, Aug. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- August 1, 2025 marks the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). Over the past 98 years, the people's army under the leadership of the Communist Party of...

“ZAPE Taste Jam” market will open next Friday (15 August) to boost influx of consumers
MACAU, August 8 - Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in partnership with the Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau, a market named “ZAPE Taste Jam” will enliven the pedestrian zone along Rua de Cantão and Rua de Xangai in...

CE meets Mayor of Shanghai to usher new round of cooperation
MACAU, August 7 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today met with the Mayor of Shanghai, Mr Gong Zheng, to exchange views on key areas and on projects for a new round of practical cooperation between Shanghai and Macao that will jointly serve...

Online service of Application for Age Classification for Performing Arts is now available
MACAU, August 7 - The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym) has officially launched an online service for the “Application for Age Classification for Performing Arts”. This service facilitates organisers of public performances...

CE chairs 2nd meeting of leading group for promoting construction of the Cooperation Zone
MACAU, August 4 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, said the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government would further review its undertaking regarding development of the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin,...

CE chairs 2nd working meeting of leading group on public administration reform
MACAU, August 7 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, said that the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government is restructuring the organisational framework of public departments, clarifying departmental responsibilities, and refining...