The government is proposing to increase the minimum wage

Predictably, the labour sector is in favour but a leading business figure warns that the raise will be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices.

Major renovations will start at the Londoner Macao later this year

A US$1 billion refurbishment will see revamps of the two of the resort’s five hotels, updating rooms that haven’t been refreshed since the resort was known as Sands Cotai Central.

In a region representing Asia’s future, Macao is the ‘culture city,’ a top diplomat says

Abdullah bin Abiyah, Saudi Arabia’s consul general in Guangzhou, highlighted Macao’s unique positioning in the Greater Bay Area.

More big names have signed up for the MGM Macau Tennis Masters

The invitational event takes place in early December at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, featuring some of the world’s top tennis stars.

Lula says Brazil has the ‘potential to help Africa’

Speaking during a visit to Cabo Verde, the Brazilian leader said he wanted to reestablish close ties with the African continent.

How very appropriated

From 2 August to 22 September, the Taipa Village Art Space hosts artist Felix Vong on his first solo exhibition, which uses appropriation as a way of rethinking contemporary art.

Bubble tea

Sober-curious? From now through 31 August, try Michelin-starred restaurant Lai Heen’s new lunch tasting menu, paired with a selection of Saicho single-origin sparkling teas.

The Internet asked ‘What is Macao’s currency?’ and we answered

The Macanese pataca has faced a long, uphill battle for acceptance in its hometown. Welcome to the curious world of Macao’s unloved currency.

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Here’s what Macao can learn from neighbouring ‘smart cities’ to forge a path forward

As some of Macao’s neighbours show, becoming a ‘smart city’ means more than just improving technology.

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USJ’s Prison Outreach Programme prepares inmates for a career in social work after prison

A pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree in social work at the University of Saint Joseph, the Prison Outreach Programme provides much-needed motivation and support for inmates who want to start fresh.

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