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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MGM MACAU TENNIS MASTERS confirms teams

The full team line-up has been confirmed for the two-day MGM MACAU TENNIS MASTERS, with World No. 14 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina also confirmed to join the upcoming event.Set to take place from December 27 to 28, the teams will be led by two female tennis legends: China’s Li Na and Conchita Martínez from Spain. According to a statement yesterday from integrated resort operator MGM that confirmed the line-up and Fokina’s presence, Team Li Na will comprise players Jack Draper, Jerry Shang

December 4, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau police nab mainland robbery duo

A duo from the Chinese mainland were separately arrested on Monday and last Thursday in Guigang and Macau respectively for robbing a middle-aged local man of HK$280,000 (288,000 patacas) in cash, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference yesterday.Chao identified the suspects as a 31-year-old male surnamed Huang who claimed to be jobless, and a 33-year-old male surnamed Wu.According to Chao, the victim met Huang in October and purchased USDT* virtual

December 4, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Macao University of Tourism (UTM), Swiss Education Group ink deal, establish joint centre in Hengqin

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony took place yesterday in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin on the establishment of the “Macao University of Tourism – César Ritz Colleges Switzerland Centre for Innovative Talent Development”.The MoU, which also includes collaboration at the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, was signed by UTM Rector Fanny Vong Chuk Kwan and Swiss Education Group (SEG) Chief Executive Officer Leo Wang (王魯).A

December 4, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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New exhibition on Macau’s street vendor history to open tomorrow

Members of the public keen on knowing more about the history of Macau’s street vendors have a chance to do so starting tomorrow at a dedicated exhibition set up at the IAM (Municipal Affairs Bureau) Gallery in the city centre.Set to be inaugurated at 6 p.m., the exhibition will be open through March 1 and features memorabilia related to the history of street vendor development in Macau ranging from photographs, vintage vendor licences and tools in addition to texts, video interviews, and

December 4, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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2025 Macau Int’l Kart Grand Prix starts today

The 2025 Macau International Kart Grand Prix will start its nine-day run today at the Coloane Karting Track, with around 330 drivers from 28 countries and regions competing, the Sports Bureau (ID) said in a statement yesterday.The karting event, free-admission for members of the public, is split into two weeks, running first from today through Sunday, and again from next Wednesday through next Sunday.The races in the first week comprise the 2025 ROK Cup Asia Final (MINI ROK, ROK Junior, ROK

December 4, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reports 3 dog carcasses to police

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said in a statement last night that it has received reports from a number of residents since Saturday last week regarding the discovery of three dog carcasses at three locations in Coloane, adding that it has reported the case to the police for further investigation.Since receiving the reports, the statement underlined, the bureau has been paying close attention to the incident and has sent personnel to the scenes for follow-up. After conducting autopsies on

December 4, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Motorcyclist dies in crash with another motorbike on Macau's Sai Van Bridge: police

A local female motorcycle rider died in hospital on Tuesday night after a crash with another motorbike on the Sai Van Bridge on Sunday night, the Public Security Police (PSP) said in a statement yesterday.Each direction of Sai Van Bridge has three vehicular lanes, one of which is designated for motorcycles only.According to yesterday’s PSP statement, the police received a report at 7:41 p.m. on Sunday about the crash, when the two motorcycles were travelling on the motorcycle-only lane from

December 4, 2025 | BY admin

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