With the city in danger of being overtaken by Macao when it comes to visitor numbers, researchers are coming up with ways to bring tourists back.
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New customs rules come into effect on 1 March, making life easier for people commuting between the SAR and Hengqin island.
After record-setting trade figures in 2023, the long-time trade partners ring in the new year with another strong showing.
The impost was levied on December’s gross gaming revenue and represents almost 9 percent of the gaming tax the Macao government hopes to collect this year.
A second attempt is being made to sell off three dozen properties, including car parks and commercial spaces, once owned by the former junket bigwig.
Christopher Hui has rejected suggestions made by a prominent American economist that the city’s days as a finance hub are ‘over.’
Hotel occupancy and Macao’s major tourism markets also made a strong recovery over the eight-day holiday period, figures show.
The Chinese New Year celebration also featured a well-attended concert with singers from both Macao and Hong Kong.
Macao’s delegation is set to compete in two figure skating events, taking place in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia.
The Procession of the Passion of Our Lord, the God Jesus is celebrated as part of the penitential 40-day period leading up to Easter.
A wealth of natural resources and other competitive advantages mean that the country is well positioned to develop a hydrogen industry.
Hong Kong regulators are concerned that an asset sale by the companies in Russia may have violated stock exchange regulations.