The recent surge, driven by the Canton Fair and Beijing’s expanded visa-waiver policy, saw more than 1.14 million inbound and outbound passengers pass through The post Guangzhou airport logs busiest passenger fortnight since pandemic appeared first on Macao News. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a …
The role of AI trainer has become the single most sought-after international hire for Hong Kong enterprises, ranking above traditional technology roles such as mobile application developer, software developer, and business developer. That’s according to the latest State of Global Hiring Report by global HR and payroll company Deel, cited by the industry website Human …
Food and water are life’s essentials, occupying the bottom tier of Maslow’s pyramid of needs, together with shelter. From an anthropological perspective, food is also deeply tied with notions of identity and community. Further still, as a commodity, it can be used as a political tool within the realm of power relations. As the writers …
Hong Kong’s English‑language literary community gathered at the city’s Helena May club on 28 April for the Proverse Spring Reception – an evening that served as a centenary tribute, prize‑giving and triple book launch. Hosted by managing editor Gillian Bickley, the reception drew authors, poets, diplomats and long‑time supporters of Proverse, the boutique Hong Kong …
Casino card brand Bee Macau has begun full-scale production of casino-level playing cards at what it describes as Macao’s first factory to manufacture such “high-quality gaming supplies.” According to a press release published today, around HK$500 million (US$63.83 million) was invested into the factory – a collaborative effort between Belgium card producer, Cartamundi Group, and …
The 139th Canton Fair wrapped up in Guangzhou on 5 May, drawing a record 314,000 international buyers from 220 countries and regions – up 1.1 percent year-on-year – in a result that underlines the enduring appeal of China’s flagship trade event despite ongoing global trade pressures. The scale of this year’s fair was unprecedented. The …
The Macao government is launching a two-month long diesel subsidy scheme between 11 May (12 am) and 10 July (11:59 pm), in order to support motorists and industries impacted by fluctuating fuel prices caused by the Middle Eastern conflict. At a press conference this morning, the Economic and Technological Bureau (known by its Portuguese initial …
Brazil has reclaimed the top spot globally as the preferred destination for Chinese investment in 2025, according to data recently released by the Brazil-China Business Council (known by its Portuguese initials CEBC). The nation attracted 10.9 percent of total outbound Chinese capital, or US$6.1 billion in Chinese investment across dozens of projects, Reuters reported. The …
Gaming operator MGM China is set to issue US$750 million in seven-year senior notes with proceeds earmarked to repay a portion of its debt under its 2025 unsecured revolving credit facility. According to the purchase agreement filed with the Hong Kong Exchange yesterday, the new debt will carry an annual interest rate of 6.25 percent, …
The property market in Shenzhen has experienced its highest level of sales and enquiries in six years, following the relaxation of purchasing controls in key districts towards the end of April. Figures from local estate agent Leyoujia, reported by Yicai Global, reveal a significant uplift during the recent five-day Labour Day holiday, which concluded on …