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Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and in 1999 it became a special administrative region of China. Its economy relies heavily on tourism, specifically the gambling industry, whose revenue has made Macau the world's largest casino market.
City urged to draw on its “super roles” to raise capital, as well as to connect with and support investors and help the country become a financial powerhouse
Relaxing daily cross-border remittance caps will make it easier to purchase homes in the development zone, and thus provide incentive for jobseekers and entrepreneurs to move
Unlike its highly successful Hong Kong counterpart, the club that has decided to end races failed to diversify its sources of betting and did not generate the expected economic and social benefits.
From wealth management to bonds and banking services, mainland China has shown further support for city as a financial hub
Hong Kong professionals will find it easier to operate in the economic zone, and easing of investment restrictions will help revive economies in the city and mainland China.
First batch of second officers under Cathay Pacific initiative will lift city as it returns to its pre-pandemic status.
Chan says new or expanded firms, together with 30 companies that made similar moves last year, will invest more than HK$40 billion in the city and create 13,000 jobs.
New ‘community living rooms’ expected to cater to more than 1,000 households living in cramped conditions in To Kwa Wan, Hung Hom and Nam Cheong.
Every year, the Post’s 100 Top Tables pays tribute to the outstanding individuals and restaurants who help make Hong Kong’s F&B scene one of the very best in the world. Here are this year’s award winners.
The US tech giant’s latest initiative shows that it remains committed to boosting capital spending in the world’s largest smartphone market, despite sluggish iPhone sales.
Now in its 12th edition, the South China Morning Post’s 100 Top Tables fine dining guide was launched to the cream of the city’s dining scene at the Peninsula Hong Kong
Trapped in a cycle of debt and exploitation by the host clubs of Tokyo’s Kabukicho nightlife district, ‘Yu’ found herself forced to work in a ‘soapland’ brothel in Macau.
Ant Group’s Alipay and Tencent’s WeChat Pay are enhancing operations to make it easier for foreign travellers to pay for goods and services on the mainland, the world’s largest cashless society.
A Cantonese restaurant recently opened in a Kowloon housing estate, and a modest place specialising in Vietnamese noodles and baguette sandwiches, are among new Bib Gourmand awardees in Hong Kong.
The government’s recent adjustments are ‘steps in the right direction’, but further relaxations are needed to revitalise the industry, according to the Asian Securities & Financial Markets Association.
HSBC, Standard Chartered and Hang Seng Bank are rolling out more products tied to the Wealth Management Connect scheme amid a drive by Beijing to boost the Greater Bay Area’s financial markets.
Policy support measures and post-Covid sports activities have contributed to growth, executives say at an industry summit in Macau attended by Yao Ming and Dwyane Wade.
Macau is setting the stage to become a key driver of the Greater Bay Area’s sports sector, as the city looks to tap its tourism strengths and expand its economy beyond the gaming industry, a conference heard.
‘Art March’ freebies announced as tourism industry experts say heightened social media presence and better links with rest of Greater Bay Area will speed recovery.
Visa-free access for Chinese tourists to the Southeast Asia countries boosted traffic and signalled a robust revival in travel since Beijing lifted strict Covid-19 restrictions.
DAB says more stock exchange listings from mainland would boost city’s standing as major financial centre and increase global profile of Chinese companies
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says expansion of voucher scheme aims to benefit elderly Hong Kong residents retiring in bay area cities.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan says stronger links between city’s financial sector and rest of Greater Bay Area being forged.
Chinese stocks look poised for a strong open when onshore traders return from the Lunar New Year break, thanks to buoyant travel and tourism data.
Some experts have warned that Hong Kong could lose out in the battle for business as Shenzhen and Guangzhou airports eye aggressive expansion.
Legco hears evaluation study on east-west link in New Territories expected to take 38 months and cost HK$1.13 billion.
Since the reopening of the borders last year, policies in place have enabled progress in transport, border clearance as well as exchanges of people, think tank expert says.
The SFC warned it may delist two companies formerly headed by Alvin Chau because of concerns about a US$116 million sale of assets in Russia.
Macau casino operator MGM China reported a surge in revenue in the fourth quarter of last year amid a rollback in pandemic-related curbs, and analysts said its financial performance will continue to improve in 2024.
Tourism industry representatives say mega events are a ‘great help’ in bringing in visitors.
Concentrations of some pollutants climbed last year, although air quality was second best to 2002 since city returned to Chinese rule in 1997.