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Macau

Macau
Macau
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.
Head of Government
Sam Hou Fai
Firefighters rescued the couple, both in their sixties, who were trapped inside the vehicle. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Driver arrested after wife killed in crash at Hong Kong border checkpoint

Vehicle rammed into cones and kiosk before turning sideways on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, police say.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams

Greater Bay Area

More Hongkongers can drive to Macau under expanded travel scheme

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong seizes HK$16 million of counterfeit goods in joint cross-border operation

Operation between Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau uncovers 23 cases, involving 46,000 counterfeit items including watches, phones and luxury goods.

A joint operation by Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau authorities seized 46,000 counterfeit goods worth HK$16 million. Photo: Handout
Science

China’s Tiangong space station to double in size as Nasa phases out ISS

Plans are under way to add three more modules to the Chinese facility but no timeline has been released to complete the work.

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Aviation

China forges new aviation alliances to fast-track C929 certification

Pacts include airworthiness standards for long-haul aircraft, together with Hong Kong and Macau, aiding efforts to expand international operations for Comac’s jets.

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Fashion

This exhibition in Macau honours Vivienne Westwood’s jewellery legacy

The new exhibition opened at SJM’s Grand Lisboa Palace Resort this week, with guests like Miyeon of I-dle and Anson Lo from Mirror in tow.

The 'Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery' exhibition in Macau’s Grand Lisboa Palace runs until July 15. Photo: Handout
Greater Bay Area

Guangdong to ‘actively align’ with Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis push

Province’s 15th five-year plan also uses term ‘Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area’ 57 times.

Food and Drinks

The best restaurants and bars in Hong Kong, Macau and the GBA, revealed

SCMP’s 100 Top Tables Guide 2026 – its biggest ever – awarded winners in the Greater Bay Area and celebrates the region’s vibrant F&B scene.

Food and Drinks

‘Exceptional’ steak, Chiu Chow cuisine: wine lover’s Hong Kong food picks

New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel’s Sam Chong shares where he goes for Chiu Chow-style dim sum, charcoal-grilled meats and more.

Dry-aged bone-in ribeye at Prohibition Grill House & Cocktail Bar. Photo: Prohibition Grill House & Cocktail Bar
Food and Drinks

100 Top Tables 2026: the finest restaurants and bars in Hong Kong

Read on for our list of the top talent in the region’s dining scene this year, from best new restaurant to champion of sustainability.

Shelley Tai of Mius is 100 Top Tables 2026’s best bartender. Photo: Sun Yeung
Style Edit

Style Edit: Poly MGM Museum’s new ‘Silk Roads Beyond Borders’ treasures

New Italian and Persian treasures make their Asia debut, expanding the museum’s Silk Road narrative with rare works that illuminate centuries of East-West exchange.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Li Auto targets BMW and Mercedes with premium SUVs in Middle East, Asia-Pacific

Beijing-based EV maker expects overseas deliveries to account for 30 per cent of its total by 2030, president Ma Donghui says.

Hong Kong transport

Over 5,000 Guangdong motorists sign up for Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme

Scheme launched on December 23 and currently grants access to Hong Kong for up to 100 vehicles a day from four mainland Chinese cities.

A vehicle from Guangdong is parked at Ocean Terminal. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance

Life insurance sales in Hong Kong hit record amid ‘rise of millionaires’

Industry wrote US$42.2 billion in new life policies last year, ‘capturing both onshore and offshore demand across Asia’, HSBC Life CEO says.

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People walk through Central during the lunch hour on January 30, 2026. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers find value, space and style in Shenzhen’s new cultural hotspots

Short cross‑border getaways emerging as the ‘quick escape’ of choice, with the newly opened Shenzhen Bay Culture Square adding to appeal.

China travel

More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to pricier fuel for May holiday

Domestic flight bookings up about 8 per cent and domestic package-tour reservations up about 10 per cent, survey finds.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Travel scheme could allow Hong Kong, Macau yachts to sail to 6 bay area ports

Guangdong provincial government document also shows several routes recommended for leisure, such as Pearl River Delta, Castle Peak Bay.

Yacht berths in Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung. Photo: Dickson Lee
Food and Drinks

Top Macau dining spots for an F&B boss, from soup noodles to Portuguese ribs

Galaxy Macau’s Sammy Wu reveals his favourite Macau restaurants for everything from Portuguese to Cantonese to Shunde cuisine.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to launch public consultation on first 5-year plan this quarter

City leader John Lee urges public to weigh in as government accelerates preparations for city’s first five-year plan.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retailers leverage scale, sourcing to offset war-driven cost pressures

Operator of Wellcome, Mannings, 7-Eleven and Ikea tackles crisis with key initiatives but Sa Sa warns of pressure on beauty items derived from petroleum.

People shop at a supermarket in Causeway Bay. Photo: Jelly Tse
Science

China’s space station crew to ‘maximise opportunities’ with extra month in orbit

The Shenzhou-21 astronauts were embroiled in drama last year after their probe was used in an emergency mission for the previous crew.

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Astronauts Zhang Hongzhang, Wu Fei and Zhang Lu pictured before Shenzhou-21 was launched in October. Photo: Reuters
Artificial intelligence

Black market workarounds scale up for Claude as Anthropic tightens ID checks

Chinese developers are bypassing new ID checks as demand for Claude remains strong despite official restrictions.

Sam Hou Fai

Macau finance minister steps down for ‘personal reasons’

Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai thanks Tai Kin-ip for his hard work and temporarily assumes duties until a new candidate is appointed.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong must stay watchful to protect its hard-won prosperity

During a ceremony marking National Security Education Day, leaders spoke of the need to be vigilant against various risks and challenges.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu attends the opening ceremony and seminar of the National Security Education Day held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on April 15. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Digital cooperation is a vital link for Greater Bay Area integration

By fostering tech and talent exchange, the new MOU reinforces Hong Kong’s financial standing and advances China’s national development goals.

Cyberspace Administration of China director Zhuang Rongwen (left) sits down with Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on April 12. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong leader vows reforms to boost safety, national security after Tai Po fire

Chief Executive John Lee says city will act on lessons learned from deadly blaze, as Beijing warns against exploiting tragedies to sow unrest.

Hong Kong economy

Mega-events drive 14% year-on-year rise in Hong Kong tourist arrivals in March

City welcomed 4.35 million visitors in March, but Tourism Board warns that war in the Middle East could bring volatility to the travel market.

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