Speakers and attendees participate in a briefing session May 8 afternoon at The Londoner Macao for Sands China’s “Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens.” The session aimed to empower aspiring local entrepreneurs to better seize the business opportunities arising from the programme. It was the first event in the programme’s public activity series, attracting strong attendance and lively exchange from nearly 100 aspiring entrepreneurs and SME representatives.
Sands China recently launched the “Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens” in support of the Macao SAR government’s direction of promoting the community economy and district revitalization.
To help aspiring local entrepreneurs seize the opportunities created by the programme, the company held a briefing session May 8 afternoon at The Londoner Macao, attracting nearly 100 aspiring entrepreneurs and SME representatives.
The session was the first public activity in the programme series and introduced the achievements of the inaugural “Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens” over the past two years.
William Chan, Executive Director of Supply Chain Operations for Sands China, outlined the new programme, which is centred on the principle of “integrating the old with the new, bridging the past into the future” and includes the Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme 2.0 and the inaugural Shop Rebranding Programme.
Speakers and attendees participate in a briefing session May 8 afternoon at The Londoner Macao for Sands China’s “Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens.” The session aimed to empower aspiring local entrepreneurs to better seize the business opportunities arising from the programme. It was the first event in the programme’s public activity series, attracting strong attendance and lively exchange from nearly 100 aspiring entrepreneurs and SME representatives.
Guest speakers from government departments and public utility companies attend May 8’s briefing session for the “Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens.” To deepen entrepreneurs’ understanding of practical operations in the district, Sands China invited the representatives to provide professional guidance on policy support, license applications and essential operational support.
Under the Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme 2.0, applicants must commit an initial self-invested operating capital of no less than MOP 300,000.
Selected projects may receive subsidies of one to two times the self-invested amount, up to MOP 1 million per applicant, based on evaluation factors such as creativity, market potential and team experience.
The Shop Rebranding Programme targets businesses already operating on Rua das Estalagens. Applicants must invest at least MOP 50,000, and selected projects may receive subsidies of one to three times that amount, capped at MOP 500,000 per applicant.
The programme covers brand image innovation, product packaging and storefront beautification, with the aim of strengthening businesses in the district.
Stella Ho speaks at May 8’s event, where she highlighted several government support measures for young entrepreneurs and SMEs, including the Young Entrepreneurs Aid Scheme, SME Aid Scheme, and SME Bank Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme. The information shared can help aspiring entrepreneurs leverage policy resources to ease start-up funding pressures while enhancing overall competitiveness.
Lam Cheok Kao provides detailed explanations of the “one‑stop licensing system” and the “Law Regulating the Food and Beverage Business and Related Establishments,” which will take effect on July 1 this year. Lam clarified the latest operating license system, application procedures, and related requirements.
Lok Wai Ian speaks on the “Registration System for Establishments of Takeaway Activities” at May 8’s briefing session. She outlined compliance requirements and application procedures to help aspiring entrepreneurs clearly understand regulations on food safety and premises operating conditions and requirements for takeaway businesses, facilitating better business planning and more efficient launch.
Tommy Cheong explains CEM’s electricity support services for SMEs at May 8’s briefing session. To ensure businesses’ smooth initial operations, he also shared information on demand assessments and application arrangements tailored to the size of business premises and the characteristics of different industries.
Joby Kuo explains how to properly plan water supply arrangements before opening a new shop. She covered application procedures, relevant requirements and key considerations at May 8’s briefing session, helping entrepreneurs understand the basic water supply conditions in advance.
To support practical preparation, Sands China invited representatives from government departments and public utilities to explain policy support, licensing and operational requirements.
Stella Ho, Expert Senior Officer of the Industry and Commerce Support Division of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau introduced support measures for young entrepreneurs and SMEs, including the Young Entrepreneurs Aid Scheme, SME Aid Scheme and SME Bank Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme.
Lam Cheok Kao, Senior Officer of the Municipal Affairs Bureau explained the one-stop licensing system and the Law Regulating the Food and Beverage Business and Related Establishments, while Lok Wai Ian outlined the Registration System for Establishments of Takeaway Activities.
Tommy Cheong, Engineer of Technical Services Management of the CEM Customer Services Department and Joby Kuo, Assistant Customer Relations Officer of The Macao Water Supply Company Limited also briefed participants on electricity and water supply arrangements for new businesses.
Speakers and attendees participate in a briefing session May 8 afternoon at The Londoner Macao for Sands China’s “Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens.” The session aimed to empower aspiring local entrepreneurs to better seize the business opportunities arising from the programme. It was the first event in the programme’s public activity series, attracting strong attendance and lively exchange from nearly 100 aspiring entrepreneurs and SME representatives.
Speakers and attendees participate in a briefing session May 8 afternoon at The Londoner Macao for Sands China’s “Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens.” The session aimed to empower aspiring local entrepreneurs to better seize the business opportunities arising from the programme. It was the first event in the programme’s public activity series, attracting strong attendance and lively exchange from nearly 100 aspiring entrepreneurs and SME representatives.
The session concluded with a public Q&A, during which Sands China and the speakers answered questions on entrepreneurship and operations.
The company also ran training courses for SMEs on 14 May and held open days on Rua das Estalagens from 15 to 17 May, and will heal open days again from 12 to 14 June, offering additional support through training and site visits.
The Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens is organised by Sands China Ltd. and co-organised by the Macao Chamber of Commerce, with support from government departments, public utilities and community organisations.
The application period is open until 5 p.m. on June 30. Interested individuals can visit https://tinyurl.com/RuadasEstalagens2026.
