Macao Orchestra brings ‘Peter and the Wolf’ to 13 schools in campus concert series

According to a statement by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday, the Macao Orchestra staged a series of campus concerts at 13 local schools in December and this month, introducing students to classical music through the symphonic work “Peter and the Wolf”*. Organised by the bureau and Macao Orchestra Company Limited, the concerts formed part of the “Music for Future – Music in the Campus” programme under the 2025–26 Concert Season, the statement said, noting that the

January 29, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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MTel chief says new lab in Macau to boost development in high-tech industries

Macau-based MTel Telecommunication Company Limited hosted an unveiling ceremony yesterday about its new joint laboratory with Yongjiang Laboratory (Y-LAB) and Wuhan Yangtze Optical Technology Co. Ltd. (YOTC).MTel Chairman and CEO Michael Choi Tak Meng said in his speech at the ceremony that the laboratory was set to boost development in Macau’s high-tech industries.The ceremony was held at Macau Tower in Sai Van.According to Choi, the laboratory marks a milestone in tripartite collaborative

January 29, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau spring craft market applications open for stalls & workshops

Applications are now open for stall operators and workshop instructors for the upcoming spring edition of the Tap Siac Craft Market, according to a statement from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) on Tuesday.The market will be held in Tap Siac Square over two consecutive weekends, from April 23 to 26 and again from April 30 to May 3. The statement said applications are free and will be accepted until February 12, noting that there will be over 200 handicraft and creative gastronomy

January 29, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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A dedication to music: journey of Macau conductor Vivian Ng & Cantate Chorus

Interview by William Chan    To celebrate the 450th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Macau, a sacred music concert will be held on February 7 at the Sé* Cathedral, featuring seven music groups from Hong Kong and Macau.One of the performing choirs is the Cantate Chorus, led by local conductor Vivian Ng Wai Hang; and her choir which only made its debut in November. In an exclusive interview earlier this month, Ng shared her motivation for founding the choir, her musical insights

January 29, 2026 | BY William Chan

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‘2026 Sands China Macao Int’l 10K’ set for March 15

The “2026 Sands China Macao International 10K” will take place on March 15, with registration opening on Saturday and next Monday, integrated resorts operator Sands China Ltd announced yesterday.The event is jointly organised by the Sports Bureau (ID), Sands China Ltd and the General Association of Athletics of Macau (AGAM). Details of the race and registration arrangements were unveiled in a press conference yesterday at Sands China’s The Londoner Macao in Cotai, attended by ID

January 29, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Over 5,000 fined for illegal smoking in 2025, up 27 pct: Macau Health Bureau

Anti-smoking inspectors fined 5,008 people for illegally smoking in 2025, representing an increase of 27.0 per cent from 2024, the Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement last night.In Macau, smoking is banned in all indoor public venues and facilities, except for smoking lounges in casinos and at the airport. Additionally, smoking is prohibited in certain outdoor public areas such as public parks and gardens, public beaches, footbridges, pedestrian underpasses, and within 10 metres of all

January 28, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Ng Sekha’s ‘Between Plastic’ exhibition opens at Macau's FRC gallery

The solo exhibition “Between Plastic” by local artist Ng Sekha opened yesterday evening at the Rui Cunha Foundation’s (FRC) gallery, presenting painting, performance and installation works that explore “plastic” as both concept and material. The exhibition displays 19 oil and acrylic paintings, sculptures and glass installations created by Ng, whose recent practice has focused on examining plastic’s physical properties and its broader social, cultural and philosophical

January 28, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Health Bureau reports 3 school clusters of flu-like illnesses

The Health Bureau (SSM) reported three separate clusters of influenza-like illnesses on Monday, according to a statement issued on the same day.The first cluster involves seven patients (five male, two female), all students from Primary 2, Class A in Colégio Diocesano de São José 5, located on Rua Central do Ilha Verde (台山中街). The second involves four patients (one male, three female), all students from Form 6, Class “Ai” at Macau Baptist College on Rua Central da Areia Preta

January 28, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau's northern district carnival draws flak from business figures

Vox Pop by Armindo NevesThe six-week Northern District Consumer Carnival, organised by the Macau Northern District Industry and Commerce Association (AICZNM) has been underway for only two weeks but it has already faced criticism from business figures.AICZNM Chairman Raymond Wong Kin Chong stated during the carnival’s opening ceremony on January 12 that the event aims to stimulate spending through “appealing prizes” to boost the district’s economy. Wong announced an initial allocation

January 28, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Beijing’s immersive drama team reveals vision behind ‘Farewell My Concubine’

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement this month that the immersive drama “Farewell My Concubine”, which is a part of the inaugural “Chinese Culture Performances Season”, will stage four performances from tomorrow through Sunday at Box II of the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM)  in Nape. “Farewell My Concubine”, written by Nobel Prize laureate Mo Yan and produced by the Beijing People’s Art Theatre, breaks away from conventional narrative frameworks of

January 28, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Joint exhibition in Macau showcases characters by 2 local illustrators

Rui PastorinA collaborative exhibition titled “The Mysterious Visitor” is taking place on the first-floor exhibition room of the 10 Fantasia gallery, showcasing the characters created by local illustrators Aurelio Lewis (aka Oreo) and Joy Choi (蔡容容), who is also a graphic designer.On until February 28, the exhibition features “Bumbo”, a brown bear who likes food and exploration, and a poodle named “Little P”, with the sport-loving character described as being courageous and

January 28, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau to host ‘China Expo Forum for Int’l Cooperation’ in 2027

Macau will host the “China Expo Forum for International Cooperation” (CEFCO) again in 2027, becoming the first city to stage the national-level industry event twice, following an announcement made during CEFCO 2026 in Wuhan last week, according to a Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) statement on Monday.IPIM said it recently organised a delegation of representatives from the local exhibition industry to attend CEFCO 2026, where the organisers officially confirmed Macau as

January 28, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau University of Science and Technology's (MUST) Agricultural Sciences enters ESI global top 1 pct

The private Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) said in a statement yesterday that its Agricultural Sciences discipline has entered the ESI global top 1 percent for the first time, following ten other disciplines already ranked.The Essential Science Indicators (ESI) data was released by Clarivate, a global information services and analytics company that focuses on providing insights and analytics to the research and academic sectors, AI chatbot Poe notes. ESI is a recognised

January 28, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau police bust cabbie for cheating passenger out of HK$900

The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested a local taxi driver on Saturday for cheating a passenger out of HK$900, PSP spokeswoman Cheong Im Sim said during a regular press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the suspect as a male in his sixties surnamed Lei.According to Cheong, the police received a report on September 23 from a mainland man who said that he had taken a taxi from Rua de Cantão (廣州街) in Zape to the Qingmao pedestrian border checkpoint earlier that day, with a fare of

January 28, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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