Macau tourism and gaming help drive real year-on-year GDP growth of 3.7% in 1H26

Fitch: SJM should retain at least half of satellite casino market share

Driven by strong visitor arrivals in the first half of the year, Macau's revised Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the...

Macau’s MICE event participants up by 37.6% in 2Q26

by Pierce Chan

Mon 17 Aug 2026 at 11:44

Latest data from Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicates that the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) sector delivered...

US gaming equipment manufacturer Acres approved by DICJ to conduct business in Macau

by Pierce Chan

Thu 13 Aug 2026 at 13:29

US-based casino technology manufacturer Acres Manufacturing Company has received approval from Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) to become...

Macau government to invest US$16 billion in next five years to boost economic contribution of non-gaming sectors

by Pierce Chan

Wed 12 Aug 2026 at 19:19

Macau’s Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai stated in an article published Tuesday that the SAR will invest MOP$130 billion (US$16.1...

China’s foreign exchange regulator joins cross-border gambling fight

China to implement new exit-entry controls from 15 September

by Pierce Chan

Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 14:50

China will implement new immigration control regulations on 15 September, empowering border control personnel to advise citizens against exiting the...

Pierce Chan