China’s economy recorded 5.4 percent growth in the first quarter, surpassing market expectations as shipments were quickly dispatched to avoid new tariffs
Christopher Chu
Editor
Originally from the United States, Macao-based Christopher spent over a decade in Hong Kong, working as an investment analyst and financial journalist. He holds a Master of Philosophy from Cambridge University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Economics and Psychology from Pitzer College. Beyond his work at Macao News, Christopher is a published writer, co-authoring Macau’s Historical Witnesses, Camilo Pessanha’s Macau Stories and Macau’s Historical Flavors, all of which explore Macao’s unique history from various perspectives, such as why Macao is also spelled Macau.
Macao’s direct exposure to US trade tariffs is fairly limited but a weaker Chinese RMB could be problematic for Chinese tourists visiting the city
“Macao caught itself in time to realise it has something special to offer,” the Hong Kong-based writer tells Macao News
Washington will implement a 10 percent baseline tariff on the vast majority of imports from today, with far higher reciprocal tariffs on goods from certain markets hitting 9 April
Industry safety disclosures have been inconsistent, noted Cambridge academic Andrew Blake, speaking by video link at a University of Macau symposium
Medical tourism around the world is projected to be worth $36 billion by 2032, with 75 percent of the business coming from Asia-Pacific countries
Culinary writer Thomas DuBois is in town for the Macau Literary Festival to speak about his new book, cautioning against over-romanticising food nostalgia and standardising cuisine taste
New pilot programmes aimed at nurturing low-altitude economy industries are being rolled out, with the sector's market value estimated to be worth 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035
New trading tools and closer financial ties between the regions are paving the way for smoother transactions, increased investor participation, and enhanced market access
Professor Rostam J. Neuwirth of the University of Macau says that AI’s oxymoronic definition creates both a major obstacle, as well as an opportunity
Regulatory guardrails have been unable to keep pace with AI, opening users to a slew of liability risks, said an expert at a breakfast discussion yesterday
Regional real estate investment volumes bounced 14 percent last year, shrugging off market weakness in mainland China and Hong Kong