Macau

From July 10, foreign permanent residents of the two Chinese-ruled cities will be eligible to apply for such visas to enter the mainland, according to the administration.

10 things to do in Macao or Macau, the former Portuguese colony in China

Indian tourists don't need a visa to enter Macau, or Macao, so here is your go-to guide for activities to help you explore the Chinese special administrative region.

These are the best restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau according to Michelin

There’s a new three-star restaurant in town, Ta Vie, in the boutique Pottinger hotel in Hong Kong.

China to fully reopen borders with Hong Kong, Macau

The semi-autonomous cities have both stuck to Beijing's zero-Covid strategy for nearly three years, splitting families, cutting off tourism and suffocating businesses.

Macau government cancels COVID risk zones for mainland China

In addition, all arrivals into Macau via the mainland, including from overseas, need to show a negative COVID test conducted within the last 72 hours, versus 48 hours previously, the government said.

Macao awards casino licenses to MGM, Sands, Wynn, 3 others

The announcement is positive news for owners who have invested billions of dollars to build the former Portuguese colony near Hong Kong into the biggest global gambling center.

Macau mass tests its population after COVID-19 infections

After of a three-month spell of virtually no COVID cases, 11 infections have been found in the past few days and the return of curbs marks a setback for casino executives and investors keen for a recovery in gambling revenues.

Macau reimposes COVID curbs with casino lockdown as infections creep up

Authorities locked down the MGM Cotai casino resort owned by MGM China on Sunday with staff and guests ordered to stay inside until November 1.

Macau begins 11th round of mass testing in worst COVID outbreak

Despite a steady fall in infections that saw just 27 new cases reported on Sunday, authorities said the city’s more than 600,000 residents must stay home, with all non-essential businesses shut, until Friday.

Macau shuts all casinos to curb its worst COVID outbreak, plunging gaming shares

Macau has recorded around 1,500 COVID-19 cases since mid-June. Around 19,000 people are in mandatory quarantine as the government adheres to China's zero-COVID policy that aims to squash all outbreaks.

Macau shuts down casinos in race to curb COVID spread

Casinos were last closed in Macau in February 2020 for 15 days in an unprecedented move to fight the virus.

Macau beefs up casino rules, more than doubles number of gaming investigators

The executive council that advises Macau's chief executive announced proposals to boost the number of inspectors to 459 from 192 now, as well as creating a new director-level post at the regulator.

Hong Kong and Macau suspend Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine over 'flawed' vials

The statements from Hong Kong and Macau did not give any details on how the packaging was defective.

Casino king Stanley Ho: the man who built the gambling hub of Macau

The flamboyant tycoon, who loved to dance and advised his nearest and dearest to shun gambling, headed one of the world's most lucrative gaming businesses through his flagship firm

Macau gambling king Stanley Ho dies aged 98

Macau gambling king Stanley Ho, who built a business empire from scratch in the former Portuguese colony and became one of Asia's richest men, died peacefully at the age of 98

Mizoram woman hid travel history, arrested after Facebook post on Macau trip

The woman landed at Lengpui airport on March 10 and told the screening team that she returned from Kolkata, Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) John Neihlaia said.

CBI finds Winsome Group's money trail in Macau

Macau becomes the known destination for money launderers because of its casinos and easy cash withdrawal rules.

World’s longest bridge connecting Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuhai to open on October 24

The world's longest bridge, which includes a 6.7 km tunnel, will be inaugurated by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Gambling haven Macau to topple Qatar as the richest place on Earth by 2020

The gap between Macau and Qatar will further increase by 2023. The IMF projects that the per capita GDP (PPP-current prices) will reach $172,680 compared to Qatar’s $158,117

MGM Resorts opens $3.4 billion casino in Macau as revenues boom

MGM Resorts opened its $3.4 billion casino resort in the Chinese-controlled territory of Macau on Tuesday, just days ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, hoping to ride a boom in business in the world's biggest gaming hub.

Death toll rises to 12 as typhoon Hato hit Macau, Hong Kong

The typhoon made landfall yesterday, bringing winds of up to 160 kilometre per hour to the mouth of the Pearl river and heavy rain to nearby regions, the local meteorological bureau said.

Uber says will suspend operations in Macau

Uber, in its official website, said it was exploring ways to serve the Chinese-controlled territory again and had started talks with business partners, including transport operators and hotels.

Suven Life gets NCEs' patents from Israel, Macau and South Korea

These patents are valid through 2032, the Hyderabad- based company said in a statement.

China premier says economy improving, debt risks under control

"China's economy in the third quarter not only extended growth momentum in the first half but showed many positive changes," Li said in the speech broadcast live on state television.

Uber to pull out of Macau in September: Report

According to a copy of a letter uploaded onto Macau legislator Au Kam-san's official Facebook account, Uber's Asia Regional General Manager Mike Brown said the firm planned to exit the small China-ruled city, saying its drivers have been fined a total of 10 million patacas (USD 1.25 million) in the short time in which it has operated in Macau.