Macao has confirmed the preliminary site selection for its ambitious International Integrated Tourism and Cultural District, featuring three major venues: the Macau National Museum of Culture, the Macau International Performing Arts Center, and the International Museum of Contemporary Art. The project, estimated at MOP12 billion, aims to diversify Macao's economy and establish it as a global cultural hub.
Macao has confirmed preliminary site selections for its ambitious International Integrated Tourism and Cultural District. The project will feature three landmark venues—the Macau National Museum of Culture, the Macau International Performing Arts Center, and the International Museum of Contemporary Art—across two strategic locations: the coastal area east of the Macau Tower and New Urban Zone Area C. This initiative aims to diversify Macao's economy and enhance its global cultural tourism appeal.
Macao has confirmed preliminary site selections for its ambitious international integrated cultural and tourism zone. The project will feature three major venues: the Macau National Museum of Culture, the Macau International Performing Arts Center, and the International Museum of Contemporary Art, strategically located across the coastal area east of the Macau Tower and New Urban Zone Area C.
Macao has confirmed preliminary site selections for its ambitious international integrated cultural and tourism zone. The project will feature three major venues—the Macau National Museum of Culture, the Macau International Performing Arts Center, and the International Museum of Contemporary Art—across two strategic locations: the coastal area east of the Macau Tower and New Urban Zone Area C. This initiative aims to diversify Macao's economy and establish it as a global cultural hub.
Macau's Executive Council has completed its review of a draft bill to update the territory's Advertising Law, which includes an explicit ban on most gambling-related promotions while considering limited exemptions for industry events and responsible gambling initiatives. The bill aims to modernize regulations and will be submitted to the Legislative Assembly.
Hengqin Port is set to implement a new 'Smart Immigration Clearance' system starting November 5, 2025. Utilizing advanced facial recognition technology, the system aims to significantly streamline cross-border travel between Macao and Hengqin, enhancing efficiency and reducing processing times for eligible travelers.
Macao successfully hosted its leg of the 15th National Games torch relay on November 2, 2025, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai initiating the event. The 2.6-kilometer route traversed iconic city landmarks, involving 50 torchbearers, and underscored Macao's role as a co-host for the upcoming Games.
Macao's Gross Domestic Product expanded by 8.0 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 103.86 billion patacas. This significant growth, reported by the Statistics and Census Service, was primarily fueled by a strong rebound in tourism and a 13.6 percent increase in visitor arrivals.
Macao's Public Security Police Force and Identification Services Bureau have jointly introduced new electronic services for Residence Authorization Certificate collection and Macao Non-permanent Resident Identity Card renewal. Launched on October 20, 2025, these services aim to enhance efficiency and convenience for eligible residents through the 'Macao One Account' platform and self-service kiosks.
The University of Macau (UM) has made a significant leap into the global top 150 universities for the first time, securing the 145th position in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 World University Rankings. This marks a notable rise of 35 places from its previous ranking, highlighting its growing international recognition.
Macao has recorded over 303,000 visitor arrivals during the initial two days of the 2025 October Golden Week holiday. Authorities anticipate a total of 1.2 million visitors for the entire eight-day period, signaling a robust recovery for the city's tourism sector.
Macao's Judiciary Police have seized over 31 kilograms of cannabis buds, valued at approximately 31.7 million Macao patacas, in what authorities describe as the city's largest drug trafficking case. Three men, two Malaysian nationals and one Hong Kong resident, were arrested at Macau International Airport in connection with the international smuggling operation.
Macau's casinos have reopened from 2 AM on Thursday, September 25, following a 33-hour suspension due to the passage of Super Typhoon Ragasa. The closure, mandated by authorities, aimed to ensure public safety during the powerful storm that impacted the region.
The 2025 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) successfully concluded on September 20, 2025, at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue. Marking its first-ever outdoor ceremony and the first Korean awards show at this 50,000-capacity venue, the event celebrated K-Pop's biggest stars, with Stray Kids, aespa, and IVE among the top honorees.
