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Macau

Portuguese president highlights deepening of political relations between Portugal and China

30 April 2019
The Portuguese president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, on Monday in Beijing highlighted the "closer political relations" between Portugal and China, with the transition from "strategic partnership to a constant dialogue," through a memorandum of understanding.

The Greater Bay Area is a challenge for Portuguese-speaking countries, says Forum Macau official

26 April 2019
The deputy secretary general of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, Rodrigo Brum said on Thursday that Macau's role in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) is, among other things, to be the link to Portuguese-speaking countries.

Chui Sai On discusses Macau’s role in Belt and Road

26 April 2019
Macau should take advantage of the opportunities offered by the construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative to deepen cultural and human exchanges and promote understanding among people through the creation of an exchange platform, the region's Chief Executive said on Thursday in Beijing.

Macau receives over 10 million visitors from January to March

24 April 2019
Over 10 million people visited Macau during the first quarter of 2019, an increase of 21.2% compared to the same quarter of 2018, according to the region's Statistics and Census Bureau.

Macau Chief Executive to attend 2nd “Belt and Road” Forum

23 April 2019
Macau's chief executive, Chui Sai On, plans to take part in the 2nd "International Belt and Road" Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, from 25 to 27 April, a government official said.

President of Portugal visits Macau on 30 April and 1 May

23 April 2019
The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, will visit Macau on 30 April and 1 May, a Macau government spokesman said.

Mass market overtakes VIP segment in Macau casinos

18 April 2019
Macau's casino gaming mass market overtook the VIP segment in the first quarter of 2019, providing gross revenue of 38.994 billion patacas, according to figures released by the Macau Gaming, Inspection and Coordination Bureau

Supporting Office to the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macau may become a Services Directorate

17 April 2019
The Macau government is considering a proposal to transform the Supporting Office to the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macau into a Services Directorate, Teresa Mok, the Office's coordinator, said on Tuesday.

Macau Chief Executive to visit Portugal

16 April 2019
Macau's Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, will pay an official visit to Portugal from 11 to 19 May, heading a government delegation, with activities in Lisbon and Porto, according to an official statement.

Trade between China and Portuguese-speaking countries up 15.61% in January/February 2019

15 April 2019
The value of trade between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries reached US$23.583 billion in January/February 2019, an increase of 15.61% year-on-year, according to official Chinese figures released by Forum Macau.

Macau Government defines external economic and trade cooperation in three areas

12 April 2019
The Macau government will strengthen economic and trade cooperation with the outside world, notably Latin America through Brazil, the European Union through Portugal and Africa through Angola and Mozambique, the Secretary for Economy and Finance said in Beijing.

Leong Vai Tac discusses Macau’s role as a financial platform, in Beijing

11 April 2019
The Macau government is working to publicise the currency of China and the services provided by local banks in Portuguese-speaking countries, the secretary for Economy and Finance said on Wednesday in Beijing.

Macau International Tourism Fair highlights “Belt and Road” and “Greater Bay” initiatives

10 April 2019
The 7th Macau International Tourism (Industry) Expo, which will take place from 26 to 28 April, will highlight Macao's unique role in the Banner and Route and Greater Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macau Initiative, said Tuesday the director of Macau Tourism Services.

IMF projects Macau’s economy will contract slightly to 4.3% by 2019

10 April 2019
Macau's economy is expected to see a growth of 4.3% this year, down by 40 basis points from 4.7% in 2018, according to the latest economic forecasts from the International Monetary Fund.

Setting up leasing companies in Macau has new rules

9 April 2019
The laws that define the Legal Regime of Financial Leasing Companies and the Tax Benefit Scheme for Financial Leasing came into force on Tuesday in Macau, after being published on Monday in the region's Official Gazette, according to an official statement.

São Tomé and Príncipe welcomes 300 entrepreneurs to an international meeting in July

8 April 2019
About 300 entrepreneurs are expected to head to São Tomé and Príncipe to attend the 14th business meeting for economic cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries next July, the organising committee said.

WTO reviews and approves the Hong Kong-Macau CEPA Agreement

4 April 2019
The World Trade Organization recently reviewed and approved Macau and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, (CEPA), reported the Macau Economic Bureau.

Macau takes a further step in building the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay

3 April 2019
A protocol of cooperation established by the services of the Bank of China for the integration of Macau in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay was signed on Tuesday in the territory, according to official information.

Hengqin Island, adjacent to Macau, earmarked as an international tourist zone

3 April 2019
China's State Council has approved a proposal to turn Hengqin, adjacent to Macau, into an island of international tourism, according to a ruling released on Monday.

Macau casino revenue falls marginally in March

2 April 2019
Gross revenue at Macau's casinos stood at 25.84 billion patacas (US$3.23 billion) in March, a marginal decline of 0.4% year-on-year, according to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (GICB).
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