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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Macau's govt plans to roll out smoking ban on streets on pilot basis

The Health Bureau (SSM) said yesterday that it is planning to implement a smoking ban on the pavements in Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção, the two-way avenue outside Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção Park in Nape, next year on a pilot basis.Lam Chong, who heads the bureau’s Tobacco and Alcohol Prevention and Control Office, made the remarks when attending a current affairs phone-in programme yesterday hosted by Ou Mun Tin Toi, the Chinese-language radio channel of public broadcaster TDM.Lam said

December 11, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau team clinches more NSOG medals - 6 gold, 4 silver & 7 bronze

The Macau Special Olympics (MSO) announced on its Facebook page yesterday that the local team has clinched more medals – six gold, four silver, and seven bronze – at the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympics Games (NSOG).Tuesday was the last day of the NSOG table tennis competition, and the local team clinched one gold, one silver and three bronze medals in the Women’s Singles and Men’s Doubles competitions.The latest local table

December 11, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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German director Meike Wüstenberg wins ‘Best Film’ award at Macau Int’l Short Film-fest

The 16th edition of the Macau International Short Film Festival concluded yesterday at Teatro Capitol on Rua de Pedro Nolasco da Silva (伯多祿局長街), with director Meike Wüstenberg from Germany winning the ”Best Film of the Festival” award in the SHORTS category for “The Last Bet”, a fictional film she directed. The film was an entry from Germany. The free admission festival was held from last Thursday through yesterday at the cinema on the top floor of Teatro Capitol in

December 11, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau's Landmark Casino to shut for good Dec 30: govt

Landmark Casino in Zape will close for good after midnight on December 30, just one day before the expiration of the statutory three-year transition period after which all “satellite casinos” in Macau must close.The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) announced the casino’s upcoming closure in a statement yesterday.Except Le Royal Arc Casino located in L’Arc Hotel in Nape, which currently is still a third-party-operated satellite casino but is scheduled to become a casino

December 11, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Pedro Ramos provides portal to Macau’s past & present

A new exhibition by Portuguese professional photographer Pedro Ramos titled “Macau’s Reflections – Now and Then” – opened last night at the Portuguese Bookshop on Rua de São Domingos (板樟堂街), showcasing photos from a key moment in the city’s history to its present day.Located in the basement gallery of the bookshop, the exhibition has been organised by the Macau-based 10 Marias Cultural Association, with the works on display until December 30.Upon entering the exhibition,

December 11, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau products showcased at Singapore food expo

A dedicated Macao Pavilion was set up at the Asia Pacific Food Expo 2025 in Singapore between last Friday and Monday this week, according to a statement recently issued by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM).The pavilion was a collaboration between IPIM and the Industrial Association of Macau (AIM). It featured 26 local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to the statement, approximately 350 “Made-in-Macau” and “Macau Brand” products were showcased,

December 11, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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MORS contest aims to upgrade tourism & gastronomy skills: Macao University of Tourism (UTM) rector

The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) hosted an award ceremony yesterday named “Macao Occupational Skills Recognition System (MORS) Gold Pin Competition Award Presentation Ceremony” and, according to UTM Rector Fanny Vong Chuk Kwan, the annual contest aims to drive the further advancement of the tourism and gastronomy industries. The two-hour ceremony was held at The Parisian in Cotai.According to a UTM statement, the competition attracted around 500 participants from 51 enterprises,

December 11, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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