New obesity group aims to ease healthcare burden

The inaugural ceremony for the International Obesity Society (IOS) China Macao Chapter was held yesterday at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo, aiming to introduce cutting-edge international academic standards and technologies, elevate local medical capabilities, conduct public science outreach to dispel weight-loss misconceptions, and reduce healthcare burdens.IOS China Macao Chapter President Iao Sok Soi said in a speech yesterday that obesity and metabolic disorders have become major global

August 10, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Septuagenarian critical with flu A: Health Bureau

The Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement on Friday that a 70-year-old male resident with a history of chronic illness was in critical condition with a severe case of influenza A.According to the statement, the patient, a retired local resident, developed a fever, cough, and shortness of breath on Thursday and sought medical care at the private Kiang Wu Hospital. He was diagnosed with influenza A complicated by pneumonia and subsequently transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU), where his

August 10, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Wong vows advancing Macau-Hengqin rule alignment

Secretary for Administration and Justice Wong Sio Chak has underlined that in terms of his portfolio work, the Macau government will remain committed to solidly advancing the alignment of rules and mechanisms between Macau and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.Wong made the remarks on the University of Macau (UM) campus while delivering a speech during the swearing-in ceremony for the fourth-term board members of the Macau Legal Workers Association on Saturday. The event

August 10, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau logs this year’s top temperature yesterday

Yesterday’s highest temperature recorded at Macau’s main weather station on Big Taipa Hill reached 35.9 degrees Celsius at 2:00 p.m., making it the highest recorded so far this year, according to the website of the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG).Among the city’s various weather stations, the station at the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal recorded yesterday’s overall peak temperature at 38.3 degrees Celsius.According to the bureau, yesterday’s top temperatures recorded at

August 10, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Population rises to 686,500 in June – 22,553 per km2

Macau’s population rose by 600 year-on-year to 686,500 at the end of the first half of the year, resulting in a population density of 22,553 per km2, one of the world’s highest, based on Macau’s current land area of 33.4 km2, according to official demographics released on Friday.At the end of 1999, Macau’s population stood at 438,100 and its land area at 23.8 km2 – a population density of 18,407 per km2.Females accounted for 54.0 percent of the population at the end of June. Male

August 10, 2026 | BY admin

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Businessman remanded for attempted murder of girlfriend, illegal weapons

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a mainland Chinese man for illegal weapon possession and the attempted murder of his girlfriend, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference held at PJ headquarters in Zape on Friday.He was remanded in custody on Saturday. Chao identified the suspect as a 41-year-old businessman surnamed Chen, and described the victim as a middle-aged mainland woman.According to PJ spokesman Leong Kuok Hei, the incident occurred at around 10:00

August 10, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Gongbei Customs seizes 8,000 cigarettes at HZMB

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement on Friday that its officers seized 8,000 cigarettes at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Zhuhai Port (checkpoint) on July 31.According to the statement, on that day, while conducting a routine inspection of outbound passenger vehicles, customs officers noticed that a Guangdong-Hong Kong dual-plate passenger vehicle driver was behaving suspiciously and therefore stopped the car for inspection.Upon further inspection, customs officers

August 10, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Flights cancelled; check updates before departing

Multiple flights at the local airport have been cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone “Dolphin”, with 30 flights cancelled yesterday and two more scheduled to be cancelled today, according to a statement by the Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) over the weekend.  Dolphin landed in Zhejiang Province yesterday, moving further inland this week. According to the statement, passengers are urged to confirm the latest flight status with their airlines before departing for the

August 10, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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A solo masterclass: British jazz legend Martin Taylor opens Barra Slow Festival

Review by William Chan        British jazz guitar legend Martin Taylor delivered a captivating performance at Navy Yard No. 2 last Wednesday evening as the prelude concert for the Barra Slow Festival.The night kicked off with local guitarist Chan Hon Chong and his quartet, who delivered a 20-minute set of original compositions from his album Travelling Coffee. Having heard the material before, I found Chan’s meticulous, complex contemporary arrangements

August 10, 2026 | BY admin

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LRT stations transform into Beyblade battle arenas for summer tournament

Several Light Rapid Transit (LRT) stations were transformed into Beyblade* battle arenas yesterday as the one-day “Speed on Rails – Beyblade Tournament” brought competitions and interactive activities to passengers and visitors alike during the summer holidays.Organised by Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation, Limited (MLM) in collaboration with local toy company SWAP, the event ran from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. across several LRT stations, with Barra Station serving as the main

August 10, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Senior dies 1 day after being struck by public bus: police

A local man in his seventies died in hospital on Friday afternoon, one day after he was hit by a public bus when he dashed into the road in Fai Chi Kei, authorities have announced.According to a statement released on Friday, the Public Security Police (PSP) received a report at 4:46 p.m. on Thursday regarding the accident. The senior citizen was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, where he was pronounced dead at 2:44 p.m. on Friday after life-saving efforts failed.Police said on

August 10, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Beyond the ‘overcapacity’ narrative: China’s industrial rise in perspective

Analysis        BEIJING – As China continues to upgrade its manufacturing base and scale up production in sectors ranging from electric vehicles to renewable energy equipment, some Western countries once again revived claims of Chinese “overcapacity” to justify new tariffs and investment restrictions.Yet the latest round of accusations goes beyond questions of production capacity, reflecting growing concerns in some economies over industrial

August 10, 2026 | BY admin

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Mainlander arrested by Macau police for attempted murder of girlfriend, illegal weapons

 The Judiciary Police (PJ) has arrested a man from the Chinese mainland for illegal weapon possession and the attempted murder of his girlfriend on Wednesday, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference held at PJ headquarters in Zape today. Chao identified the suspect as a 41-year-old businessman surnamed Chen, and described the victim as a middle-aged mainland woman. According to PJ spokesman Leong Kuok Hei, the incident occurred at around 10:00 p.m. on

August 7, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Guangdong-Macau fair: 49 deals signed on day 1

The opening ceremony for the four-day 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (GMBPF) took place yesterday at The Venetian Macao, witnessing the signing of 49 cooperation projects on-site, according to a statement by the organisers. Covering big health, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), sports, catering, and kitchen equipment, these agreements demonstrate the platform’s pragmatic and efficient role in business matching, the statement

August 7, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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