The Latest Breaking News from Macau

China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties

China has announced sanctions against the communications minister of Paraguay and the foreign minister of Belize. These measures are in response to the countries' diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which China claims as its territory. The sanctions restrict entry into Hong Kong and Macau and prohibit financial transactions with Chinese entities.…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Strong pushback as US downgrades Hong Kong to tier-3 in human trafficking: 'Double standard'

Hong Kong has rejected the United States’ decision to place it in the lowest category of its annual human trafficking report, calling the assessment “entirely unfounded” and accusing Washington of applying double standards in evaluating the city’s efforts to combat trafficking. The US State Department’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP)…

The Times of India · Oct 10

Crude prices back above $101 as China suspends oil exports

Oil prices experienced a 2% rise as China halted oil product exports to regions outside Hong Kong and Macau. This suspension is likely to tighten fuel markets which are already dealing with supply shortages globally. Investors are reacting to ongoing diplomatic efforts concerning the US-Israeli situation with Iran. The market…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Distraught family pleads with EU to intervene in Macau’s first national security trial

IN FOCUS: Xi Jinping’s crackdown on dissent has now reached the former Portuguese colony of Macau, where tightened national security laws face their first test in the prosecution of a veteran public servant. Speaking to Alisha Rahaman Sarkar, his family calls on the EU to intervene

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Dry Wave Cocktail Studio is the Best Bar in Thailand

MACAU — Bangkok isn’t short of drinking holes with eight bars making the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 list at this evening’s awards, held at Wynn Palace.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

China urges easing of travel barriers as Apec tourism ministers meet in Macau

China will strengthen coordination with other countries to remove bureaucratic barriers and make travel more convenient for international tourists, Beijing's tourism chief has told an Apec meeting attended by ministers from Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28

FIA abolishes presidential term limits at Macau meetings

The rule change allows FIA presidents and the heads of other bodies to serve beyond the previous 12-year limit

Motorsport · Jun 25

Tencent Cloud and China CITIC Bank International Limited Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Accelerate FinTech 2.0 Transformation

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Tencent Cloud Day Hong Kong, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent, announced the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with China CITIC Bank International Limited (CNCBI). The agreement, which marks one of the most comprehensive partnerships between a Chinese-funded bank in…

AAP · Jun 18

FIA turmoil surrounding BMW: Was a Macau withdrawal on the cards due to the turbocharger?

A turbocharger, a FIA inspection and numerous open questions: The background to the re-homologation of the BMW M4 GT3, whose participation in Macau was at stake

Motorsport · Jun 16

Manulife Hong Kong Named Core Participating Insurer in Insurance Authority's AI Cohort Programme

HONG KONG, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Hong Kong today announced that it has been named a Core Participating Insurer in the latest batch of the Insurance Authority's ("IA") AI Cohort Programme, underscoring its commitment to advancing the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence ("AI") and supporting Hong Kong's development…

AAP · Jun 15