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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.
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Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng
Locals and tourists are expected to head out to the races being held in Stanley, Aberdeen, Tsim Sha Tsui East and Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong tourism

Dragon Boat Festival: Hong Kong set for 3.2 million cross-border trips

Nine-day carnival kicks off at Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on Saturday, coinciding with launch of Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Month.

Science

China’s mega bridges: build smarter, build higher, build where others won’t dare

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man held after Zhuhai customs finds 42 mobile phones inside wheelchair

Alibaba

Alibaba’s Amap offers ride-hailing function catering to China’s foreign visitors

Amap’s ride-hailing feature, available on the platform’s English version, reflects support for China’s visa-free travel scheme.

Amap’s ride-hailing feature will initially accept users’ registered mainland, Hong Kong and Macau phone numbers. Photo: Shutterstock
Mainland China

Editorial | Nansha gives bay area tech innovation boost

Guangzhou district will become a pilot zone for high finance and fintech, linking the development zone with global financial markets.

Robotics

Chinese robot firms dazzle at Macau’s Beyond Expo amid AI boom

The significant presence of robotics companies underscores the intense domestic competition in the rapidly growing sector.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$28 million of undeclared cargo on Macau-bound ship

Dried shark fins, cosmetic injection vials, electronic products and e-cigarettes found in hold of intercepted vessel.

Some HK$28 million worth of undeclared items, including dried shark fins and alternative smoking products were seized from the Macau-bound vessel. Photo: May Tse
Artificial intelligence

Chinese scientist behind supercomputer in orbit: ‘Put AI in space’

Space has once again become the frontier of scientific exploration, and AI should be part of it, says Zhejiang Lab director Wang Jian.

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Food and Drinks

Chef Marino D’Antonio on his culinary journey from Italy to Beijing and Macau

After working with Umberto Bombana in Beijing, D’Antonio is once again partnering with the legendary chef – this time in Macau.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong-Macau ferry services to be disrupted again on Monday after accident

TurboJet vessel that hit pier still awaiting repairs, as operator announces second straight day of changes to services.

TurboJet began cancelling services after one of its catamarans hit a pier at the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal shortly after 3.30pm on Saturday. Photo: RTHK
Accidents and personal safety

3 Hong Kong ferry services cancelled after vessel with 300 aboard hits pier

Macau-bound TurboJet vessel strikes pier at ferry terminal in Sheung Wan after suffering ‘mechanical failure’; no injuries reported.

Images circulating online showed that the bow of the Universal MK 2005 vessel was slightly damaged and had been covered with a large cloth. Photo: RTHK
Hong Kong's national security law

Exclusive | Beijing supported Hong Kong’s subsidiary security legislation ‘for months’

Expected easing of China-US tension because of trade deal provided good timing for legislation to be passed by the end of the week, sources say.

Banking & finance

OCBC plans to stay the course in Hong Kong, hire talent despite trade war

OCBC has no intention to change its planned US$192 million investment in Hong Kong and Macau, CEO Helen Wong says.

How House of Dancing Water reboot in Macau adds Asian elements

Look out for swordplay with elements of tai chi and baguazhang in new House of Dancing Water, says its martial arts director Jaden He Jingde.

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Look out for swordplay with elements of tai chi and baguazhang in the new House of Dancing Water show in Macau, says its martial arts director, Jaden He Jingde. Photo: House of Dancing Water
US-China relations

Will satellite dogfights be the final frontier for US-China space rivalry?

Analysts warn of more intense space race as rival powers grappling with low trust and transparency seek both superiority and deterrence.

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Photo: Brian Wang
Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for May 16-18

From Ling Chan’s guest shift at Serendipity and a gin-filled experience at PMQ, to a special evening with Ajit Gurung and Nokoy Mak in Macau.

Art Basel

Macau’s Poly MGM Museum draws 500,000 punters with hi-tech historical displays

Fusing ancient artefacts with cutting-edge technology, Macau’s new Poly MGM Museum is drawing huge crowds eager for an immersive historical experience.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to cut quarantine for cats and dogs from mainland to 30 days from 120

New rules will take effect from June 3 amid calls to ease travel restrictions for pet owners and reduce cross-border animal smuggling.

The new 30-day quarantine for bringing pets from the mainland to Hong Kong will start next month. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong’s 4 ‘hopes’ viewed as ‘wake-up call’ for Hong Kong, Macau firms

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director’s message takes aim at CK Hutchison Holdings and businesses with ties to the US, analyst says.

Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong subsidiary law push prompted by China-US tensions, local ‘stability’

But observers dismiss speculation law aimed at being applied to ongoing high-profile cases.

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Banking & finance

China to spur Nansha as Greater Bay Area’s third financial hub

Latest measures follow efforts since 2023 to build up Qianhai and Hengqin in southern Guangdong province, and foster ties with Hong Kong.

A map showing the Greater Bay Area development at the Nansha Planning Exhibition Hall in Guangzhou. Photo: Eugene Lee
US-China trade war

Beijing’s point man on Macau affairs calls on city to ‘stand firm’ amid trade war

Xia Baolong also stresses need to explore new markets in meeting with city’s chief executive and local members of national governing bodies.

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Director Xia Baolong (second left) and city leader Sam Hou-fai (left) inspect a site earmarked for development. Photo: Handout
Insurance

Hong Kong insurers extend Greater Bay Area medical coverage

BOC Life, FWD, Prudential unveil plans as firms see opportunities in ‘silver’ economy and cross-border retirement trend.

Hong Kong

‘Good start’ by new Macau administration, Beijing’s point man says on visit

Xia Baolong also praises Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai’s maiden policy address last month as embodying the ‘spirit of courage’.

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US-China trade war

China targets smugglers to strengthen export controls on critical minerals

Beijing wants to tighten restrictions on illegal transshipments through third countries – a risk that companies could exploit, analyst says.

China’s flag next to the elements of gallium and germanium on a periodic table. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Macau affairs begins 6-day visit to city

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong meets Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai and other officials at the start of his visit.

Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai (left) greets Xia Baolong at the start of his visit on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Abby Choi - murder of a model

Hong Kong duo accused of aiding Abby Choi’s ex had ‘no intention to get involved’

Kowloon City Court heard closing submissions from the defence lawyers of Lam Shun and Irene Pun, with verdict to be learned on June 16.

Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong to conduct 6-day inspection tour of Macau from Thursday

Beijing’s point man overseeing Macau affairs will be briefed about new administration’s work in his first visit to city since May last year.

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