Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) chief expects 500,000 visitors for 72nd MGP

Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes told reporters yesterday that MGTO is expecting to see around 500,000 visitors during the four-day 72nd Macau Grand Prix, which will be taking place from today through Sunday.Senna Fernandes made the remarks after yesterday’s opening ceremony for ART OF RACING Helmet Model Artworks and Riders’ Collection Exhibition at the Macau Grand Prix Museum in Zape.The veteran tourism chief remarked that MGTO is looking

November 13, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM, Macau Grand Prix Museum showcase helmet designs, racing memorabilia

A total of 72 model helmet designs showcased along with Motorcycle Grand Prix memorabilia are being presented at the Macau Grand Prix Museum in Zape for the “ART OF RACING” Helmet Model Artworks and Riders’ Collection Exhibition, jointly presented by the museum in conjunction with integrated resort operator MGM. Launched yesterday and located on the second floor of the museum until January 5, the exhibition features three sections, with “Artistic Inclusion and Community

November 13, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau Grand Prix Museum launches ‘Extreme Speed Heroes’ racing simulator

The Macau Grand Prix Museum (MGPM), in conjunction with integrated resort operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment, launched the “Extreme Speed Heroes” racing simulator programme yesterday, aiming to promote motorsport culture and inspire the next generation of local racing enthusiasts. The programme offers simulated motor-racing training divided into two stages – practice sessions on November 22, 23 and 29, followed by a simulated contest on December 7 for graduating

November 13, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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72nd Macau Grand Prix begins today, ID reports strong weekend ticket sales

The 72nd Macau Grand Prix (MGP) kicks off today and will run through Sunday, with tickets for this weekend almost sold out, Acting President of the Sports Bureau (ID) and Coordinator of the Macau Grand Prix Committee (MGPOC) See Lei Si Leng (李詩靈) told reporters yesterday afternoon at the Macau Grand Prix Media Lounge. Lei made the remarks during an activity at the Media Lounge above the paddocks opposite the Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal yesterday for drivers racing in the Macau

November 13, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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90 pct of parents in Macau ‘regulate’ their kids’ use of smartphones

The findings of a survey released yesterday show that 90 percent of the parents said that they have set out rules for their children to use smartphones properly, while the other 10 percent said that they don’t impose any rules as their children demonstrate a high level of self-discipline.According to the findings, the rules set out by the parents include a maximum length of time that their children can use smartphones per day. In addition, the parents have also installed tools on their

November 12, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau govt accepts applications for subsidy encouraging young locals to work in GBA

The Macau government has reminded the public that it is accepting applications from eligible young local people for its subsidy programme aiming to encourage them to pursue their career development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).The subsidy’s application period started early last month when the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) announced the programme’s details, which came after Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced his 2025 Policy Address, which he

November 12, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau's ‘Friends Fest’ raises over 10,000 patacas for animal charities

Following its weekend debut, “Friends Fest” concluded with over 10,000 patacas raised for local animal charities, aiming to reinforce Macau’s growing push for human-pet integration and responsible ownership, according to a Monday statement by Conde Group.Held at Grand Coloane Resort, the large-scale pet carnival drew families, pet owners and animal lovers for a “Waggy Weekend” of charity, education, and entertainment, the statement said, adding that the funds collected from charity

November 12, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Public Library to suspend certain services for information system maintenance

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) said in a statement yesterday that the Macao Public Library website, the library catalogue search system and the electronic resources, the “My Library” app and relevant functions of the “Public Library of IC” in the “Macao One Account” will all be suspended or affected due to maintenance of the information system of the Public Library.The statement said that the maintenance will take place from next Monday through November 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30

November 12, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau, Mahua FunAge join hands to train local performing arts talents

Striving to advance the development of Macau as a “City of Performing Arts”, strengthen the cultivation of performing arts talents and provide comprehensive support for the trainees’ career development such as internships, the “Young Performing Artists Talents Training Programme” is open for application until December 10, according to yesterday’s press conference.The press conference for the “Young Performing Artists Talents Training Programme” was held at the Macau Cultural

November 12, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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‘Honor & Distinction’ exhibition celebrates sport and Macanese athletes

Interview by Rui Pastorin         The “Honor and Distinction – Memories of Macau Sport and Macanese Glory” exhibition launched last night at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery, highlighting Macanese* athletes, their achievements in their respective sports, and their legacies.Organised by Associação dos Jovens Macaenses (AJM – Macanese Youth Association) and sponsored by the public Macau Foundation (FM), visitors to the exhibition will be greeted by

November 12, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau police arrest Filipino worker for robbing local retiree

A man from the Philippines was arrested on Monday for robbing a local elderly man of a wallet containing cash in various currencies amounting to 23,000 patacas in total and several ATM and ID cards, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said during a special press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the suspect as a 38-year-old male surnamed Malabanan, a non-resident worker (NRW) employed in the food processing industry who had resigned last week, and was planning to return to the

November 12, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau police nab HK drug mule for trafficking 1.31 grams of ice in his anus

The Judiciary Police (PJ) apprehended a man from Hong Kong on Thursday for trafficking 1.31 grams of methamphetamine (commonly known as ice) from Hong Kong to Macau, concealed in his anus, PJ spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the suspect as a 59-year-old male surnamed Lee who claimed to be jobless.According to Cheong, based on a tip-off, the Judiciary Police (PJ) identified Lee as a drug trafficker who entered Macau through the Hong

November 12, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau's 2025 Reading Festival stalls’ registration opens

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement on Monday aiming to further enhance public participation in reading promotion activities, the “Macao Reading Festival 2025” will be held early next month at the Taipa Houses complex.According to the statement, the recruitment process for local creative retail and beverage or snack stalls for the event is open until November 19, the registration and rental fees of which are free.The event, themed “A Reading Holiday,” the Macao

November 12, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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German chemicals company expands China investment with tech upgrade

Analysis        QINGDAO – German specialty chemicals company LANXESS yesterday celebrated the capacity expansion of its Qingdao production base, a move to meet rising demand for rubber additives in China.The upgrade increases its capacity for two production lines by 50 percent each, according to Michael Rockel, CEO of LANXESS Greater China. The site’s total annual output will rise from 25,000 tonnes to 30,000 tonnes.Rockel said that the expansion enhances asset

November 12, 2025 | BY admin

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