Macau Business

21/11/2025

澳門行政法務司司長黃少澤今日透露，澳門單牌車入境橫琴後駛往廣東省其他地區的具體實施安排，將於近期正式公布。此項被稱為「北上行」的政策，標誌著粵澳跨境交通便利化邁出關鍵一步。

澳門行政法務司司長黃少澤今日透露，澳門單牌車入境橫琴後駛往廣東省其他地區的具體實施安排，將於近期正式公布。此項被稱為「北上行」的政策，標誌著粵澳跨境交通便利化邁出關鍵一步。

21/11/2025

Upwards of two million visitors descended upon Macau over the course of the 15th National Games, the organiser announced.

Mainland Chinese officials unveiled the figure on Friday during a press conference summarising the event, which took place between 9 and 21 November.

The summary, held in Shenzhen, concluded that as many as 479 games were held in Macau, with 22 gold medals conferred among a total of 74 recognitions.

The authorities said that Macau saw over 1,800 participants, including leaders, coaches, athletes, and technical referees, alongside 3,500 volunteers.

Macau played host to four competitive events: table tennis, three‑on‑three basketball, five‑on‑five basketball (men’s under‑18 category), and volleyball (women’s adult category), as well as karate.

The authorities added that Macau proved itself to be a vital hub for sports, capable of organising two mega sporting events simultaneously.

Part of the 15th National Games was held in Macau to coincide with the Macau Grand Prix, intentionally to boost visitation.

Official records show that more than eight new world records were set during the games.

Recently, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai told lawmakers that Guangdong province, now billed as the Greater Bay Area including Hong Kong and Macau, could aim even higher to host the Summer Olympic Games.

https://www.macaubusiness.com/two-million-visit-macau-during-15th-national-games-officials-say/

21/11/2025

Integrated resort operator Wynn recently hosted a 26-member delegation on a four-day visit to Jiangxi province, aiming to deepen Macau youth’s understanding of national development while fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Macau, MNA, Partner Content, Tourism Plus Series | Integrated resort operator Wynn recently hosted a 26-member delegation on a four-day visit to Jiangxi province, aiming to deepen Macau youth’s understanding of national development while fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

21/11/2025

Upwards of two million visitors descended upon Macau over the course of the 15th National Games, the organiser announced.

Greater Bay, Macau, MNA, MNA Featured | Upwards of two million visitors descended upon Macau over the course of the 15th National Games, the organiser announced.

21/11/2025

主辦單位宣布，於11月9日至21日舉行的第十五屆全國運動會舉行期間，澳門接待了超過200萬人次的旅客。

主辦單位宣布，於11月9日至21日舉行的第十五屆全國運動會舉行期間，澳門接待了超過200萬人次的旅客。

21/11/2025

The decision by gaming operator SJM Holdings Ltd to acquire the L’Arc Hotel and casino on the Macau peninsula for HK$1.75 billion (US$224.8 million), will strengthen the group’s core portfolio and boost earnings, analysts from J.P.Morgan considered.

Gaming, Macau, MNA, MNA Featured | The decision by gaming operator SJM Holdings Ltd to acquire the L’Arc Hotel and casino on the Macau peninsula for HK$1.75 billion (US$224.8 million), will strengthen the group’s core portfolio and boost earnings, analysts from J.P.Morgan considered.

21/11/2025

澳門博彩營運商澳博控股有限公司宣布，以19.5億澳門元收購位於澳門半島的凱旋門酒店及娛樂場。投資銀行摩根大通分析師認為，此舉將強化澳博的核心資產組合，並有助提升其收益。

21/11/2025

Young diners 'time travel' back to ancient China

Young Chinese are paying to “time-travel” into the past, dressing in flowing Han clothing, or hanfu, and dining among pavilions and zither music, as immersive ancient-themed restaurants surge in popularity despite a slowing economy.

21/11/2025

The Macau government announced on Thursday that it will not increase the salaries of public sector workers in 2026, for the second consecutive year, a decision it justified on the grounds of prudence and low inflation.

Macau, MNA | The Macau government announced on Thursday that it will not increase the salaries of public sector workers in 2026, for the second consecutive year, a decision it justified on the grounds of prudence and low inflation.

21/11/2025

Macau has the potential to drive forward the circular economy model to enhance resource and energy efficiency, not only as a pathway toward sustainable development but also as a strategic lever for economic diversification.
These were among the key takeaways shared by experts and industry leaders at the 2025 Macau Circular Economy Forum, held on Thursday and organised by the Macau Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility in Greater China (MICSRGC)

Macau, MNA | Macau has the potential to drive forward the circular economy model to enhance resource and energy efficiency, not only as a pathway toward sustainable development but also as a strategic lever for economic diversification.

20/11/2025

SJM Holdings is not taking over Casino Ponte 16, with the decision announced on Thursday pledging a smooth transition for its own local staff.

SJM Resorts, a subsidiary of SJM Holdings, said in a statement that it would not ‘proceed with the previously stated intention to acquire the property’.

This surprise decision, as SJM stated, follows a ‘thorough assessment’ of long-term business planning, commercial considerations and resource prioritisation across the group’s portfolio.

SJM said that it had entered into a ‘mutual termination agreement’ with Pier 16 Entertainment Group Corporation over its decision to bow out.

As a result, Casino Ponte 16 is slated to stop running on 28 November (Friday).

Calling the outcome a ‘disciplined approach’ to capital deployment, SJM said that it intended to focus on ‘strengthening core operations’ in line with market developments and long-term strategies.

All gaming tables and machines will then have been moved to other casinos under SJM, the casino operator stated.

It also urged gamblers to redeem related chips, deposits, or cash rebates at other SJM casinos.

In addition, all ‘local employees’ hired by SJM will remain employed and be assigned to other gaming operations.

For ‘local employees’ not hired by SJM, the gaming company said that it would invite them to fill vacancies elsewhere across the group under ‘equal circumstances’.

According to a Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau statement, as many as 1,025 team members are set for the transition.

The authorities pledged on the same day to ensure compliance with all legal steps for a stable and orderly service cessation.

Ponte 16 is a joint venture between SJM Holdings and Success Universe Group, both listed in Hong Kong.

According to its interim report, Success Universe saw its first-half loss narrowed to HK$33.7 million from HK$35.47 million a year earlier.

SJM Holdings announced last week that it had suffered a sizeable profit loss in the third quarter, with its profit down by over 91 per cent from the same period of 2024.

https://www.macaubusiness.com/sjm-drops-plan-to-acquire-casino-ponte-16/

20/11/2025

Tech firms are betting on AI-powered robots to perform 'any human task'

Tech firms are racing to bring robots into everyday life. From Japan to China, massive sums are being poured into "physical AI," a booming sector that could put more than a billion humanoid robots in homes and workplaces by 2050.

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