Citigroup’s latest table survey shows premium mass wagers have risen 3 percent year-on-year in September so far, despite casinos clocking 18 percent fewer players

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Macao’s neighbouring SAR also took the top spot for Asia in this year’s IMD World Talent Ranking, and jumped five places on 2024’s performance
New lines in Guizhou and Liaoning put the two provinces’ rail networks in line with those of Guangdong, Hubei, Jiangsu and others
Eight years since that first attack on Mocímboa da Praia, Islamist insurgents have returned to the district in southern Cabo Delgado, killing at least six people
New analysis comprising 44 countries reveals that the peak of unhappiness now occurs among the young, fuelling growing concern about youth mental health
During his first official visit to China, Luís Montenegro underscored Portugal's reliance on Beijing's close ties with Moscow to foster peace in the ongoing conflict
Typhoon Tapah remained a signal no. 8 typhoon for 18 hours on Sunday and Monday, causing widespread disruption across Macao
The late Feng is a pioneer of modern Chinese comic art and created comics that depicted everyday life while conveying spiritual ideals for love and peace
The world’s top table tennis players are set to clash in Macao as the six-day WTT Champions Macao 2025 gets underway today
Shenzhen has lifted home-buying restrictions in non-core districts, sparking a 10 percent jump in new home viewings over the weekend
Portugal’s prime minister begins first China visit as nations mark 20 years of strategic partnership
Luís Montenegro’s three-day trip includes a meeting with President Xi Jinping, a tribute at the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and the signing of new cooperation agreements
MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle says China’s relaxation of travel restrictions is fuelling Macao’s rising tourist numbers and gaming revenues