Enrolment for 15th intake of Sands Procurement Academy kicks off

Registrations for the 15th intake of the Sands Procurement Academy kicked off yesterday and runs until September 6, being open to local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) “suppliers”, Sands China said in a statement.The free training programme is organised by the integrated resort (IR) operator in conjunction with the Macao Chamber of Commerce (MCC) and the Macau Productivity and Technology Centre (CPTTM). It specifically targets the development of micro-enterprises, Macau young

September 2, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau’s first Waso Cafe branch to debut at Galaxy Macau

Macau’s first and only Waso Cafe branch is slated to have its grand opening at Galaxy Macau on September 24, the integrated resort (IR) operator said in a statement on Wednesday.The Macau branch is currently operating its soft opening. The upcoming grand opening is set to be attended by celebrities Pakho Chau Pak-ho, Venus Wong Man-yik and Stephanie Cheng (鄭融), according to the statement.A “legendary cha chaan teng”, the statement said that Hong Kong’s Waso Cafe is renowned for

September 2, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM co-organises ‘New Greater Bay Area Youth Exchange Programme’

Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM said in a statement earlier this week that it co-organised the “New Greater Bay Area Youth Exchange Programme” on August 14 and 15, which aimed to “support Macau’s appropriate economic diversification, nurture talent, as well as attract youths to participate in regional cooperation”.According to the statement, the two-day exchange trip was co-organised with the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), the Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the

August 23, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM hosts cruises, activities for local families

SJM Resorts said in a statement yesterday that it has invited over 100 parents and children from Escola Tong Sin Tong, Macau Special Olympics, Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office and the Macau Association of the Hearing Impaired to join the “SJM x Macau Cruise” on special occasions and cultural festivals between March and this month.According to the statement, 20 primary students from Escola Tong Sin Tong and their parents joined the cruise on March 17 to “admire the

August 23, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Hins Cheung to perform 12 shows at The Londoner Arena in Oct & Nov

Hong Kong singer-songwriter Hins Cheung King-hin is set to perform a total of 12 shows at The Londoner Arena in October and November for the “Dahlia Blossom Hins Cheung The Prime Classics Live 2024” concert, marking the third chapter of “The Prime Classics”, according to a statement on Wednesday from integrated resort (IR) operator The Londoner Macao.Online and phone ticket sales via Cotai Ticketing and Macau Ticketing started yesterday and are priced between 680 patacas and 1,680

August 23, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM hosts Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop series for local community

SJM Resorts invited community members to participate in its “Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Workshop Series” last month at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai, with the series aiming to offer a deeper insight into the China’s intangible cultural heritage, according to a statement from the company earlier this week.The statement noted that on July 16, the elderly members of Caritas Macau’s Areia Preta Catholic Pastoral Centre’s Kei Hong Lok Yuen activity facility learnt

August 16, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China invites families to enjoy maiden ‘Macau Cruise Tour’

Families from the General Union of Neighbourhood Associations (UGAMM) of Macau’s Mong-Ha Community Centre were invited by Sands China to join the maiden voyage of Cotai Water Jet’s new “Macau Cruise Tour”, where they were also able explore the ship and learn about the crew’s responsibilities, according to a Wednesday statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator.UGAMM is commonly known as “Kai Fong” in Cantonese.The hour-long tour took place on August 10, with the families

August 16, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Grand Coloane Resort to host ‘Bubbly Bash – The Coolest Foam Party on the Island’

A 15-hour, all-day party entitled “Bubbly Bash – The Coolest Foam Party on the Island” is slated to take place at the Grand Coloane Resort on August 24, featuring a raft of activities.Lasting from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., the statement noted that the resort will “celebrate local vibrancy by presenting a local squad of mermaid and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) athletes, DJs, and dancers”.Among the highlights is an opportunity to slip into a mermaid “fin” and take a few dips as well as snap

August 16, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Rendezvous in Macau Lisboa Culinary Adventure’ to take place at GLP

SJM Resorts unveiled its upcoming “Rendezvous in Macau Lisboa Culinary Adventure” at Grand Lisboa Palace’s (GLP) Grand Pavilion in Cotai on August 17, with the dining experience to feature nine “master chefs” from eight of SJM’s restaurants, according a statement from the integrated resort operator yesterday.The statement noted that the evening event, which is an “East-West culinary celebration”, will feature global cuisines and live performances. It is priced at 6,288 patacas

August 9, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Melco hosts Heart-of-House F&B product roadshow

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has recently hosted an F&B minibar product roadshow at Studio City’s Heart-of-House staff areas for 18 local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the integrated resort (IR) operator said in a statement last week.Melco Vice President of Supply Chain Augusta Vargas-Prada was quoted by the statement as saying: “A signature event for our colleagues and local SMEs is our regular Heart-of-House Roadshows, where we open our doors and provide rent-free

August 9, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM promotes responsible gaming through initiatives

Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM said in a statement earlier this week that it has been promoting responsible gaming (RG) through various initiatives and has recently unveiled its “MGM Financial Education School Tour 2024 – Hero of Egg Waffle”.The tour, the statement said, aims to convey positive messages such as the prevention of problem gaming and financial awareness to students.The statement quoted MGM Gaming Operations & Strategic Marketing Executive Vice President Tian Han as

August 9, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China brings back ‘Amazing Summer’

The Sands China Amazing Summer 2024 campaign kicked off on July 19 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, marking the seventh year of the parent-child activity series for the company’s staff and their families, integrated resort (IR) Sands China said in a statement on Wednesday.The annual campaign is part of the company’s “ongoing commitment to the well-being and quality of life of its team members, both at work and at home”, having seen more than 2,700 participants over the past six

August 9, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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SJM promotes respiratory health to staff

SJM Resorts has recently organised its Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Promotion Month themed “Breathe in a Healthy Way, Share a Fresh Workplace”, according to a recent statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator.The statement said that the campaign aimed to “foster a healthy and safe workplace culture” and attracted over 7,000 participants.A key event was a seminar on “Understanding and Preventing Tuberculosis”, which had representatives from the Health Bureau’s (SSM)

July 26, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Rossio at MGM offers exclusive ‘Portuguese Afternoon Tea Set’

Rossio at MGM MACAU’s Grande Praça is offering an exclusive Portuguese Afternoon Tea Set, showcasing a line-up of Portuguese teas and pastries until September 29.Rossio, according to a statement provided during a tasting event at MGM MACAU earlier this week, is named after Lisbon’s Rossio Railway Station and offers a range of Portuguese and Macanese culinary delights.Available from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily and priced at 338 patacas for a set for two, the Portuguese Afternoon Tea Set features

July 26, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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