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Gaming
Gaming

GGR at Macao’s casinos increases by 247 percent year-on-year

Li Hongzhong, the vice chairman of the National People’s Congress standing committee delivers a keynote speech at the 30th anniversary of the Basic Law ceremony held in Macao
Politics
Politics

Officials gather to mark the 30th anniversary of Macao’s Basic Law

Li Canfeng and Jaime Carion sentences
Law & Crime

Heavy sentences given to former public works chiefs Li Canfeng and Jaime Carion

The two were found guilty of bribery, money laundering and other crimes in a graft case involving 19 other defendants.
Cheang Wai Hun
Sports

10 questions for Guinness World Record holder, Cheang Wai Hun

Macao’s Cheang Wai Hun can do 21 one-armed pull-ups in a minute. What’s your excuse?
China and Brazil ditching the US dollar
Portuguese-speaking Countries

China and Brazil are ditching the greenback in trade with each other

The move is as much geopolitical as financial, with a growing number of countries questioning their dependence on the US dollar.
LRT passengers
Business

LRT passenger numbers will be down ‘for some time’, transport secretary says

Currently, an average of just 4,750 people a day ride the system, but the opening of new sections this year and next are expected to boost numbers.
Sugar Cane Plantation
Portuguese-speaking Countries

Sugar producers in Mozambique struggle to recover from Cyclone Freddy

Although domestic sugar supply is unaffected for the time being, devastated sugarcane fields will impact future production.
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African chicken by Henri's Galley
Recipes
Recipes

African chicken by Henri’s Galley

Arroz de pato
Latest
Latest

A new TV series aims to showcase Macao’s unique food culture

Filipe Dores
Latest
Latest

Why free-spirited Macao artist Filipe Dores opened Ajar tea boutique

People

Arts & Culture

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Nadya Rufina
Culture
Culture

Nadya Rufina: Raised in Macao, this Indonesian model is making waves across Asia

Konstantin Bessmertny
Art
Art

An exhibition in Hong Kong fuses the worlds of painting and film

33rd Macao Arts Festival
Culture
Culture

The lineup of the 33rd Macao Arts Festival has just been announced

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Egg Tarts
Tourism
Tourism

Taste the differences between Macao and Portuguese egg tarts

Local author, yoga teacher and wellness consultant Lou Lou
Culture
Culture

Take a meditation journey in Macao with Lou Lou, a local wellness pioneer

Maccrew
Business
Business

Kickin’ it with Maccrew

Vintage Shop
Culture
Culture

Explore Macao’s pre-loved fashion scene with local fashion stylist Lora Lo

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Top Stories

Health Code app
Covid-19

Delete that Health Code app. It won’t work from Monday

In a symbolic move marking Macao’s emergence from the Covid-19 pandemic, health officials will be switching off the once-mandatory Health Code app.

Macao’s birth rate
Social Affairs

Macao’s birth rate is super low. This is how experts say we should fix it

The latest figures put Macao’s birth rate at its lowest level in 37 years. If that’s allowed to continue, it will pose big problems for the city.

Macao monthly visitors
Business

Macao posts a big increase in monthly visitor arrival figures

Travellers are flocking to the city once more, according to the latest data, with arrivals from Hong Kong soaring by over 1,000 percent year-on-year.

Macao hotel room rates
Business

The government says it is ‘concerned’ about the cost of hotel rooms in Macao

With the city’s tourism sector picking up, measures are being implemented to combat excessive prices for hotel rooms being quoted on online booking platforms.