Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), in partnership with the Macau Management Association (MMA), held the 14th YAP Award Presentation and the 15th YAP Launching Ceremony at the Galaxy International Convention Centre.
The event acknowledged the achievements of participants from the previous year and introduced the new programme cycle. Just last year, GEG announced its third quarter 2025 results, reporting net revenue of HK$12.2bn (US$1.56bn), up 14% year-on-year, alongside adjusted EBITDA of HK$3.3bn, also an increase of 14%.
The ceremony was attended by Ms Cheong Man Fai, Head of Department of Youth of the Education and Youth Development Bureau; Mr Chan Un Tong, Director of the Labour Affairs Bureau; Mr Sun Yaohua, Director of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau SAR; Mr Cheang Kai Meng, Acting Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau; and representatives from GEG and MMA.
Speeches were delivered by Mr Philip Cheng, Director of GEG, and Mr Tommy Lau, Council Chairman of MMA. Awards were presented to champions, first and second runners-up of the 14th YAP Final Competition by senior representatives from both organisations.
Macau athlete Mr Kuok Kin Hang, gold medallist in the Male Amateur Team Kata at the 15th National Games, shared his experience with participants. The 15th edition of YAP is themed “Cultural Heritage, Careers Set Sail” and includes workshops on Macau’s intangible cultural heritage, cultural seminars, art exhibitions and study tours.
The programme aims to provide participants with exposure to Macau’s creative industries, professional trends and cultural context. It also coincides with Galaxy Macau launching a three-day coffee festival to support local SMEs.
Since 2011, YAP has involved more than 3,600 participants and focuses on self-awareness, community care and career development
