H2H Christmas Event hopes to bring celebration to Ka Ho Village

Interview by Rui Pastorin        Another Christmas-themed event is set to heighten the festive spirit in Macau, this time hoping to draw more people to one place: Coloane’s Ka Ho hamlet.Hosted by the Hold On To Hope Project (H2H Project), the one-day “H2H Christmas Event” will be taking place on Sunday in Ka Ho from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., promising an afternoon of fun and activities, all for free. Face painting, balloon modelling, DIY Christmas wreaths and the decoration

December 5, 2025 | BY admin

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63 pct of local staff finds govt’s NRW policies ‘inadequate’: FAOM survey

The Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM; aka Gung Luen) co-hosted a press conference in conjunction with the Macau Economic Sciences Association yesterday to announce that the findings of their latest survey show, among other things, that 63 percent of local employees believe that the government’s policies on non-resident workers (NRWs) are “inadequate”. The press conference was held at Gung Luen’s Macau Gaming Enterprises Staff Association office on Estrada Marginal do

December 5, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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LRT is 0.1 pct of people’s transport choice: survey

Regarding the proportion of people using the Light Rapid Transit (LRT), the “2024 Macau Travel Survey” showed that the LRT took up a mere 0.1 percent of residents’ transportation mode share (all trips), according to a survey released by the Transport Bureau (DSAT) statement yesterday.The statement about the survey noted that the Transport Bureau has completed the data analysis and compilation for its “2024 Macau Travel Survey”, which indicated walking remains the most common mode of

December 5, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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50th APAVT congress closes, Macau named ‘Preferred Destination’ for 4th time

The 50th Congress of the Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (APAVT) concluded yesterday, with the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) noting in a statement that Macau was named “Preferred Destination 2026” during the congress, marking the fourth time that the city garnered the designation.The city received the designation in 2012, 2019 and 2024.This year marked the sixth time in over four decades that the congress was held in Macau, according to the statement, this

December 5, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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1,513 social workers hold registration certs

Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) Director Hon Wai noted in a speech during a roundtable conference yesterday that as the government’s social worker registration system has been implemented for several years already, 2,370 social workers have meanwhile obtained professional social worker qualification recognition, with 1,513 holding valid social worker registration certificates.The one-day “Charting Career Paths, Pursuing Dreams” social worker career development roundtable conference was held

December 5, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Sam vows optimisation of technological innovation ecosystem, opens first AIE fair

During yesterday’s opening ceremony of the 2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo (AIE) in Macau, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said in a speech that Macau will continue to optimise its technological innovation ecosystem and strengthen the synergy between research outcomes and their commercialisation, with the aim of fostering new economic growth engines.The expo is held for the first time.Sam also said that Macau will continue to vigorously seize the opportunities

December 5, 2025 | BY admin

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Grammy-winning ‘Time for Three’ perform in Macau

The Grammy and Emmy-winning string trio “Time for Three” recently performed in Macau and also engaged with the community, according to a Tuesday statement from integrated resort operator Sands China.Time for Three (Tf3) is a classically trained string trio that explores a variety of musical genres. The members of the group are Nicolas Kendall, Charles Yang, and Ranaan Meyer.The “Starry Symphony” concert took place last Sunday at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) Grand Auditorium. It was

December 5, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Whisky Live & Fine Spirits Macau 2025 takes place at GLP

The Whisky Live & Fine Spirits Macau 2025 event was held last weekend at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai, according to a Tuesday statement from SJM Resorts.According to the statement, the event was co-presented by SJM and Whisky Magazine, with support from the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO). More than 80 international brands and over 500 kinds of whisky and fine spirits were featured, and attendance exceeded 1,000 visitors. The event was officially launched at The Grand

December 5, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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MGM and Fortune conclude 3rd Fortune Brainstorm Design

Macau’s integrated resort operator MGM and US-based Fortune Media Group concluded the third edition of their Fortune Brainstorm Design on Tuesday, attracting more than 700 participants to two days of discussions and workshops centred on future design, cultural integration and innovation, according to a statement provided by MGM that day.Held at the eponymous Fantasy Box at MGM MACAU, the forum brought together over 30 international speakers to explore how design can guide social and business

December 5, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Airport marks 30th anniversary of operation, pledges greater input to GBA development

Macau International Airport operator CAM held a reception yesterday marking the 30th anniversary of the airport’s operation, where Ma Iao Hang, the chairman of CAM’s board of directors, pledged the airport’s commitment to making greater contributions to the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the nation’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).The local airport in Taipa officially opened on December 8, 1995, when Macau was still under temporary Portuguese

December 5, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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‘Spiritual Narrative’ exhibition opens at Taipa Houses

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) reopened the Taipa Houses’ Nostalgic House yesterday with the launch of its “Spiritual Narrative – 2025 Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries,” bringing together eight artists for a cross-cultural showcase.Speaking at the opening ceremony yesterday, the bureau welcomed guests including Bai Bing, deputy director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government;

December 5, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Police nab Indian security guard for stealing bracelet & power bank from workmates

The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested on Monday an Indian security guard for stealing a bracelet and a power bank, PSP spokesman Wong Wai Chon said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspect as a 40-year-old Indian male surnamed Singh, who told police that he works in Macau as a security guard. According to Wong, last Saturday the Public Security Police received a report from two security guards working at a hotel in Cotai, stating that their personal

December 5, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Police nab trio in ‘blue card’ fraud case

The Public Security Police (PSP) nabbed three “blue card” fraud suspects on Tuesday, PSP spokesman Wong Wai Chon said in a regular press conference yesterday.Non-resident workers’ ID cards are colloquially known as “blue cards”. Wong identified the suspects as a 50-year-old female mainlander surnamed Zhou, a 30-year-old female local resident surnamed Wu, who said that she is a housewife, and a male local resident surnamed Leong who told the police that he was working at a hotel.

December 5, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Cultural exchanges help bridge global divides

Commentary        HANGZHOU – Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts, the unifying power of culture has grown increasingly vital in connecting people, fostering friendship, dispelling misunderstandings, and even bridging divides.This will become more evident, as the recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) call for efforts to promote cross-border cultural exchanges, boost cultural creativity, and advance fine traditional culture

December 5, 2025 | BY admin

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