Macau police nab 2 women for fraud & money laundering

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two women for fraud and money laundering on Wednesday, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference yesterday.Chao identified the suspects as a 64-year-old Filipina surnamed Sy and a 43-year-old local resident surnamed Wong. Sy told police that she works as a domestic helper, while Wong said that she is a casino dealer, Chao said.According to Chao, there are two separate victims in the case. The first victim reported the case in August,

December 12, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau to host int’l forum on mutual learning among civilisations next week

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement on Wednesday that it will host the first “International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilisations” next Tuesday and Wednesday, aiming to position the city as a key platform for global cultural dialogue and a bridge for China’s high-level opening-up.Organised by the bureau and supported by the Chinese Academy of History, the two-day forum will bring together government representatives, international organisations, and leading

December 12, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau's 2nd anti-drug youth ambassador programme starts

The second edition of the “International Training Programme for Macao Anti-Drug Youth Ambassadors” was launched yesterday at Lin Zexu* Memorial Museum (澳門林則徐紀念館), bringing together more than 120 participants from government entities, schools, social service institutions, and youth groups. Co-organised by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), General Association of Chinese Students of Macau (AECM), Macau Youth Federation (MYF), Macau New Chinese Youth Association (MNCYA) and

December 12, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau in photos: Pedro Ramos’ deep connection with Macau

Interview by Rui Pastorin         In 1999, Portuguese photographer Pedro Ramos captured a pivotal moment in Macau’s history: Its return to the motherland.Ramos, who grew up in Macau and studied at Portuguese-curriculum public secondary school Liceu de Macau (澳門利宵中學), graduated in photography from the Ar.Co Centre for Art and Visual Communication in Lisbon. In 1998, he kicked off his career as a professional photographer and a year later he decided to

December 12, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau govt appoints legislature’s ex-speaker Kou Hoi In as TDM chairman

The government has appointed Kou Hoi In, former president of the Legislative Assembly (AL), as the chairman of the board of directors of public broadcaster TDM, succeeding António José de Freitas, who heads the Macau Holy House of Mercy (SCMM).Kou’s appointment, which took effect on Wednesday, was formalised through an executive order by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai published in the Official Gazette (BO) that day.The executive order, signed by Sam on Wednesday last week, has appointed the

December 12, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Macao govt, FM commissioner’s office firmly oppose US CECC report

The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government expressed strong opposition yesterday to the Macao-related content in a recent so-called annual report released by the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), saying it distorts facts and misrepresents Macao’s human rights situation.The Macao SAR government noted that since Macao’s return to the motherland, the city has fully and faithfully implemented the principles of “One Country, Two Systems” and the Basic Law

December 12, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau resort operator Sands China, community volunteers assemble 30,000 hygiene kits for ‘Clean the World’

A total of 30,000 hygiene kits were recently assembled at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo by Sands China staff and volunteers from its community partners for the annual “Clean the World” initiative.According to a statement from the integrated resort operator yesterday, the kits were assembled for social enterprise “Clean the World” by 330 of Sands China’s staff together with volunteers from the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Sustaincia, Oxfam in Macau, and the Youth Volunteers

December 12, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau police bust jewellery shop engaged in illegal currency exchange worth HK$190 million

The Judiciary Police busted an illegal currency exchange den and nabbed two local residents on Wednesday in a case involving HK$190 million, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference yesterday.Chao identified the suspects as a 30-year-old man surnamed Chan and a 29-year-old woman surnamed Lo who told police that they work in sales. In November, according to Chao, the Judiciary Police received a report alleging that illegal currency exchange activities were being

December 12, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau govt lists 400 items of cultural value as statutorily protected

The government has listed 400 items of significant cultural value as statutorily protected movable properties.Secretary for Administration and Justice Wong Sio Chak and Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) President Deland Leong Wai Man made the announcement during a press conference at Government Headquarters yesterday. Wong is also the spokesman for the government’s top advisory Executive Council.The Cultural Heritage Protection Law defines cultural heritage as comprising intangible cultural

December 12, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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9,000 households to use reclaimed water next year: Macau Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA)

Macao Water yesterday hosted a routine meeting of its Customer Liaison Group, and Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) Director Susana Wong Soi Man told reporters that it is planned that around 9,000 households will use reclaimed water next year.The 3 ½ hour meeting was held by the water supply utility at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau in Nape.According to Wong, the basic construction of the first phase of the Coloane Reclaimed Water Station has been completed, while system testing is underway with the

December 12, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's CityU & MGM conclude responsible gaming project

A collaborative project focused on responsible gaming and financial literacy has concluded at City University of Macau (CityU), according to a statement from integrated resort operator MGM earlier this week.The second edition of the “MGM x CityU Responsible Gaming Promotional Project” consisted of two main components. The first was a “Responsible Gaming Campus Ambassador Programme” where over 30 students completed training on topics including gambling disorder prevention, the statement

December 12, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau's NOVA Mall shows Mickey & Friends Xmas display

NOVA Mall in Taipa has launched a Christmas campaign featuring Disney’s Mickey and Friends characters, according to a statement released by the shopping centre earlier this month.“Let’s Celebrate Christmas with Mickey & Friends” will be open to visitors until New Year’s Day. The statement described the central feature as a 16-metre-long Disney themed train in the shopping centre’s atrium.Guests can take photos with character figures placed around the display, including Mickey

December 12, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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China holds Central Economic Work Conference to plan for 2026

BEIJING – The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday through yesterday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2026.Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, the nation’s president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the conference.In his speech, Xi reviewed the country’s economic work in 2025, analyzed the current economic situation and

December 12, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau's Ritz-Carlton holds ‘Kids’mas’ event

The Ritz-Carlton held a festive event for over 40 children from the St. José Ka-Ho Children and Youth Home in Coloane, according to a statement yesterday from the five-star hotel.The “A Merry Merry Kids’mas” event took place on Tuesday in the integrated resort’s ballroom. Activities included Christmas-themed creative workshops, a tree-lighting ceremony, and a gift presentation. The statement noted that each child also received a specially selected present.The gifts were provided

December 11, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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