MGM and Fortune conclude 3rd Fortune Brainstorm Design in Macau

Macau’s integrated resort operator MGM and US-based Fortune Media Group concluded the third edition of their Fortune Brainstorm Design on Tuesday, attracting more than 700 participants to two days of discussions and workshops centred on future design, cultural integration and innovation, according to a statement provided by MGM that day.Held at the eponymous Fantasy Box at MGM MACAU, the forum brought together over 30 international speakers to explore how design can guide social and business

December 5, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Int'l Airport marks 30th anniversary of operation, pledges greater input to GBA development

Macau International Airport operator CAM held a reception yesterday marking the 30th anniversary of the airport’s operation, where Ma Iao Hang, the chairman of CAM’s board of directors, pledged the airport’s commitment to making greater contributions to the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the nation’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).The local airport in Taipa officially opened on December 8, 1995, when Macau was still under temporary Portuguese

December 5, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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‘Spiritual Narrative’ exhibition opens at Macau's Taipa Houses complex

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) reopened the Taipa Houses’ Nostalgic House yesterday with the launch of its “Spiritual Narrative – 2025 Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries,” bringing together eight artists for a cross-cultural showcase.Speaking at the opening ceremony yesterday, the bureau welcomed guests including Bai Bing, deputy director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government;

December 5, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau police nab Indian security guard for stealing bracelet & power bank from workmates

The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested on Monday an Indian security guard for stealing a bracelet and a power bank, PSP spokesman Wong Wai Chon said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspect as a 40-year-old Indian male surnamed Singh, who told police that he works in Macau as a security guard. According to Wong, last Saturday the Public Security Police received a report from two security guards working at a hotel in Cotai, stating that their personal

December 5, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau police nab trio in ‘blue card’ fraud case

The Public Security Police (PSP) nabbed three “blue card” fraud suspects on Tuesday, PSP spokesman Wong Wai Chon said in a regular press conference yesterday.Non-resident workers’ ID cards are colloquially known as “blue cards”. Wong identified the suspects as a 50-year-old female mainlander surnamed Zhou, a 30-year-old female local resident surnamed Wu, who said that she is a housewife, and a male local resident surnamed Leong who told the police that he was working at a hotel.

December 5, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Cultural exchanges help bridge global divides

Commentary        HANGZHOU – Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts, the unifying power of culture has grown increasingly vital in connecting people, fostering friendship, dispelling misunderstandings, and even bridging divides.This will become more evident, as the recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) call for efforts to promote cross-border cultural exchanges, boost cultural creativity, and advance fine traditional culture

December 5, 2025 | BY admin

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HK marks Constitution Day with vow to learn from Tai Po blaze

HONG KONG – Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Thursday that the Tai Po fire had deepened his faith in the Constitution and the rule of law and vowed to translate the hard lessons learned from the disaster into steps to bolster urban safety and overhaul systems.Speaking at a seminar to mark Constitution Day, he said setting up an independent committee chaired by a judge to probe the fire would allow government departments with investigative powers to assist the panel in

December 5, 2025 | BY admin

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AMap launches accessible navigation for wheelchair users in Macau

The accessible navigation for wheelchair users on the mapping app run by mainland web-mapping giant AMap is now also available in Macau after the new function’s launch here yesterday.AMap is known as Gaode (高德 – “High Virtue”) in Chinese. In addition to the Chinese mainland, the map can also be used in various other countries and regions, including Macau.AMap launched its English version early this year, targeting foreigners visiting the Chinese mainland.Despite being a more

December 4, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau commentary: Deepening Reform to Promote Diversified Development

Frederico Ma Chi Ngai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Macao Chamber of CommerceRecently, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivered his second Policy Address during his term at the Legislative Assembly, with the theme “ Deepen Reform Firmly, Enhance Efficiency, and Jointly Address Challenges to Promote Diversification”. The address reviewed and summarized the work carried out in seven aspects over the past year since he took office, and put forward nine overall directions and policy

December 4, 2025 | BY admin

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Bib collection for GEG Macao Int’l Marathon opens

Bib collection for the 2025 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon began yesterday, according to a Tuesday statement from the Sports Bureau (ID).The race is scheduled for Sunday, December 7, and is organised by the Sports Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), and the General Association of Athletics of Macau.Participants can collect their number bibs and information documents at Broadway Macau in Cotai from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. until tomorrow, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on

December 4, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Beware of ‘helping fire victims’ donation scams: Macau police

The Judiciary Police (PJ) urged the public in a statement yesterday to beware of fake “helping fire victims” donation scams.According to the statement, the Judiciary Police have recently received reports from local business associations that individuals claiming to represent a Hong Kong charity have been visiting local shops to solicit donations, claiming that the funds raised will be used to assist residents affected by last Wednesday’s inferno in Hong Kong’s Tai Po District. Given

December 4, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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‘Renowned in Business’ highlights century of Macau’s merchant heritage

The Archives of Macao opened its “Renowned in Business – Macao Merchants in Historical Archives” exhibition on Monday, presenting documents that illustrate the development of Macau’s commercial sector over the past century.Built on trade and sustained by maritime exchange, Macau has long relied on the business acumen of its merchant communities, according to an information board at the exhibition’s entrance. The message notes that the exhibition traces this evolution from the Ming and

December 4, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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General Ye Ting’s Former Residence in Macau reopens after exhibition upgrade

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) said in a statement yesterday that it has reopened the upgraded permanent exhibition at General Ye Ting’s Former Residence after unveiling a bronze statue of the general and presenting new displays that aim to strengthen patriotic education and highlight the general’s historical contributions.The bureau held a reopening ceremony yesterday at the eponymous residence, the statement said, adding that officiating guests included Secretary for Social Affairs and

December 4, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau police nab Malaysian for trafficking 6.279 kg of cannabis buds worth 6.27 million patacas

The Judiciary Police (PJ) apprehend a man from Malaysia on Tuesday for trafficking 6,279 grams of cannabis buds valued at 6.27 million patacas, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference yesterday.Chao identified the suspect as an 18-year-old male surnamed Goh who claimed to be jobless.According to Chao, the Judiciary Police (PJ) identified a drug trafficking group through intelligence and cross-border risk management procedures. The group was preparing to send a member,

December 4, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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