Macau police nab 2 loan sharks for filching chips from ‘chip-pool’ gambler

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two loan sharks from the Chinese mainland on Sunday for stealing HK$80,000 in chips while collecting HK$320,000 as “interest” from a gambler, PJ spokesman Leng Kam Lon said during a regular press conference yesterday.Leng identified the suspects as a 29-year-old male surnamed Yu and a 40-year-old male surnamed Tao. Both claimed to be jobless.According to Leng, a male gambler was approached by a man, who was still as large at the time of the press

January 13, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau's Ox Warehouse presents 3 solo exhibitions by invited artists

Three concurrent solo exhibitions by three invited artists are being simultaneously presented by Ox Warehouse, showcasing styles and creativity across different sections until February 8.Located at the Former Municipal Cattle Stable at the junction of Avenida do Coronel Mesquita (美副將大馬路) and Avenida do Almirante Lacerda (罅些喇提督大馬路), each section presents a distinct set of artworks, atmospheres and subjects that the respective artists are tackling, with the resulting

January 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau govt launches programme aiming to provide ‘easy access to health resources’

The government launched a new community programme yesterday aiming to enable residents to gain “easy” access to its “health resources”, with the objective of encouraging more residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle.The programme is jointly carried out by the Health Bureau (SSM), the Sports Bureau (ID), and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), with the aim of leveraging the synergy effect created by the three public entities’ respective services provided to residents.Specifically, the

January 13, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau’s Zhu Yuling, world’s No. 5, wins Women’s Singles at WTT Champions Doha

Macau’ s Zhu Yuling has won the Women’s Singles title against the Chinese mainland’s Chen Xintong during the WTT (World Table Tennis) Champions Doha 2026, which was held at the Lusail Sports Arena from January 7 through 11.The announcement was made in a statement on the WTT website yesterday and the day prior, with the competition being the first event of the WTT season. A total prize fund of US$500,000 (4.015 million patacas) was up for grabs.The scores were 5-11, 13-11, 3-11, 11-7, 11-8

January 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau police nab overstayer for stealing HK$237,000 in chips from gaming table

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a male overstayer from the Chinese mainland on Thursday for stealing chips worth HK$237,000 from a gaming table, PJ spokesman Leng Kam Lon said during a regular press conference yesterday.Leng identified the suspect as a 42-year-old male surnamed Wang who claimed to be jobless.According to Leng, a female gambler had placed HK$237,000 in gaming chips on a gaming table at a casino in Cotai on Thursday evening before stepping away to watch others gambling.Upon

January 13, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau World Heritage documentary premieres online

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), in collaboration with China Media Group (CMG), has produced the World Heritage documentary “Macau: An Open-Air Museum”, aiming to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the inscription of the “Historic Centre of Macau” on the UNESCO World Heritage List, according to an IC statement yesterday.The statement noted that the documentary premiered nationwide on CCTV-9 Documentary Channel on December 19 and is now available on the dedicated page of CCTV.com, as

January 13, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Sight programme benefits over 2,100 eye patients in Macau

Charity Fund of the Readers of Macao Daily News Chairperson Tina Ho Teng Iat said in a speech during yesterday’s contract renewal ceremony that her charity fund has collaborated with the Kiang Wu Charitable Association to launch the “Sight Restoration Programme” since 1995, benefiting a total of 2,133 ophthalmology patient within 31 years, with 2,711 eye surgeries performed. The renewal ceremony (2026-2028) for the “Sight Restoration Programme” was held at the private Kiang Wu

January 13, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau resort operator Sands China announces discretionary bonus, salary rise

Integrated resort operator Sands China announced in a statement yesterday that it will be paying a discretionary bonus equal to a month’s salary to eligible full-time staff on February 6, while a salary increase is also set to be effective from March 1, benefitting 99 percent of the company’s nearly 28,000 employees.According to the statement, the discretionary bonus will be paid to non-management staff who have been with the company for one year or more. Meanwhile, management staff will

January 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau northern district consumption carnival chief expects over 750 businesses to join

The Industry and Commerce Association of Macau Northern District (AICZNM) yesterday hosted the launch ceremony of its consumption carnival, expecting over 750 merchants to take part. AICZNM Charman Raymond Wong Kin Chong said in his speech at the ceremony he expects the six-week event to involve over 750 businesses in the northern district.The carnival, which began yesterday and is scheduled to conclude on February 20, aims to stimulate spending through “appealing prizes”, Wong said.

January 13, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macao Chinese Orchestra to stage ‘Dawn Breaks’ concert

According to a Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) statement yesterday, the Macao Chinese Orchestra has announced that it will present the concert “Dawn Breaks” this Friday at the Macau Cultural Centre’s (CCM) Small Auditorium in Nape, opening its 2025–26 Concert Season with a programme blending new and classic Chinese music. Scheduled to start at 7:45 p.m., the concert is themed around “the break of day that symbolises hope and renewal”, the statement noted. Under the baton of

January 13, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau's econ-tech bureau, Huawei launch AI training course to boost operational capacity of local tech firms

The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) and Huawei Services Company (Hong Kong) Ltd – Macau Branch launched a three-day artificial intelligence (AI) training course in Hengqin yesterday, aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of certified technology enterprises in Macau, according to a statement by the bureau. The “Practical Training Course in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Huawei Certification under the Macau Technology Enterprises AI Transformation

January 13, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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China’s diplomacy with Global South – respect, new opportunity for development

Commentary by Juvenal Quicassa        In an era when the global geopolitical landscape is marked by various types of conflicts between states, sanctions, and exclusionary rhetoric among international actors, Chinese diplomacy has increasingly emerged as a more tangible alternative for countries of the Global South.From a constructivist perspective, China’s external engagement is a clear commitment to multilateralism, grounded primarily in the pillars that underpin peaceful

January 13, 2026 | BY admin

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University of Macau (UM) to set up 5 sci-tech faculties this year

The University of Macau (UM) will establish five new science and technology faculties through faculty restructuring, with the new academic structure set to commence operations on August 1 this year, according to a statement from the public university on Friday.According to a statement, the restructuring will see UM expand from two to five science and technology faculties, with student enrolment in related disciplines expected to reach about 14,500 at the five new faculties in the

January 12, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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University of Macau (UM) marks 45th anniversary with Open Day

The University of Macau (UM) celebrated its 45th anniversary in conjunction with its Open Day yesterday, titled “UM Anniversary Open Day”, which invited the public to explore the public university’s latest developments, academic strengths, and campus culture.The opening ceremony for the university’s 45th anniversary celebrations was held at 11 a.m. at the university’s Lakeside Theatre, followed by the Open Day, which ran until 5 p.m.The opening ceremony brought together local

January 12, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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