Macau holds memorial for Nanjing Massacre
The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) government held a memorial ceremony this morning to mourn the victims of the Nanjing Massacre.MSAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai and the director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the MSAR, Zheng Xincong, along with other principal officials, representatives from various sectors of society, and teachers and students, attended the ceremony in Coloane. Around 450 people were present.The participants
December 13, 2025
China holds national memorial for Nanjing Massacre victims, calling for remembrance of history
NANJING – The 12th national memorial day was observed in Nanjing today to honor about 300,000 victims killed by Japanese troops during the Nanjing Massacre, in a year that marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II (WWII). Despite the winter chill, thousands dressed in dark attire gathered at the public square of the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, with white flowers pinned to
December 13, 2025
Macau's recorded crime cases drop 7.1 pct in Jan-Sept
Macau’s police forces launched 10,058 criminal investigations in the first three quarters of this year, a year-on-year decrease of 7.1 percent, Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King announced during a press conference at his office yesterday.Chan, a former chief public prosecutor who succeeded Wong Sio Chak at the helm of Macau’s public security services in September, stressed that Macau’s overall public security situation has remained stable and favourable this year. Wong
December 13, 2025
Macau police nab 2 women for fraud & money laundering
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two women for fraud and money laundering on Wednesday, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference yesterday.Chao identified the suspects as a 64-year-old Filipina surnamed Sy and a 43-year-old local resident surnamed Wong. Sy told police that she works as a domestic helper, while Wong said that she is a casino dealer, Chao said.According to Chao, there are two separate victims in the case. The first victim reported the case in August,
December 12, 2025
Macau holds memorial for Nanjing Massacre
The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) government held a memorial ceremony this morning to mourn the victims of the Nanjing Massacre.MSAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai and the director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the MSAR, Zheng Xincong, along with other principal officials, representatives from various sectors of society, and teachers and students, attended the ceremony in Coloane. Around 450 people were present.The participants
December 13, 2025
China holds national memorial for Nanjing Massacre victims, calling for remembrance of history
NANJING – The 12th national memorial day was observed in Nanjing today to honor about 300,000 victims killed by Japanese troops during the Nanjing Massacre, in a year that marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II (WWII). Despite the winter chill, thousands dressed in dark attire gathered at the public square of the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, with white flowers pinned to
December 13, 2025
Macau's recorded crime cases drop 7.1 pct in Jan-Sept
Macau’s police forces launched 10,058 criminal investigations in the first three quarters of this year, a year-on-year decrease of 7.1 percent, Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King announced during a press conference at his office yesterday.Chan, a former chief public prosecutor who succeeded Wong Sio Chak at the helm of Macau’s public security services in September, stressed that Macau’s overall public security situation has remained stable and favourable this year. Wong
December 13, 2025
Macau police nab 2 women for fraud & money laundering
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two women for fraud and money laundering on Wednesday, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference yesterday.Chao identified the suspects as a 64-year-old Filipina surnamed Sy and a 43-year-old local resident surnamed Wong. Sy told police that she works as a domestic helper, while Wong said that she is a casino dealer, Chao said.According to Chao, there are two separate victims in the case. The first victim reported the case in August,
December 12, 2025
Macau to host int’l forum on mutual learning among civilisations next week
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement on Wednesday that it will host the first “International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilisations” next Tuesday and Wednesday, aiming to position the city as a key platform for global cultural dialogue and a bridge for China’s high-level opening-up.Organised by the bureau and supported by the Chinese Academy of History, the two-day forum will bring together government representatives, international organisations, and leading
December 12, 2025
Macau's 2nd anti-drug youth ambassador programme starts
The second edition of the “International Training Programme for Macao Anti-Drug Youth Ambassadors” was launched yesterday at Lin Zexu* Memorial Museum (澳門林則徐紀念館), bringing together more than 120 participants from government entities, schools, social service institutions, and youth groups. Co-organised by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), General Association of Chinese Students of Macau (AECM), Macau Youth Federation (MYF), Macau New Chinese Youth Association (MNCYA) and
December 12, 2025
Macau in photos: Pedro Ramos’ deep connection with Macau
Interview by Rui Pastorin In 1999, Portuguese photographer Pedro Ramos captured a pivotal moment in Macau’s history: Its return to the motherland.Ramos, who grew up in Macau and studied at Portuguese-curriculum public secondary school Liceu de Macau (澳門利宵中學), graduated in photography from the Ar.Co Centre for Art and Visual Communication in Lisbon. In 1998, he kicked off his career as a professional photographer and a year later he decided to
December 12, 2025
Macau govt appoints legislature’s ex-speaker Kou Hoi In as TDM chairman
The government has appointed Kou Hoi In, former president of the Legislative Assembly (AL), as the chairman of the board of directors of public broadcaster TDM, succeeding António José de Freitas, who heads the Macau Holy House of Mercy (SCMM).Kou’s appointment, which took effect on Wednesday, was formalised through an executive order by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai published in the Official Gazette (BO) that day.The executive order, signed by Sam on Wednesday last week, has appointed the
December 12, 2025
Macao govt, FM commissioner’s office firmly oppose US CECC report
The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government expressed strong opposition yesterday to the Macao-related content in a recent so-called annual report released by the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), saying it distorts facts and misrepresents Macao’s human rights situation.The Macao SAR government noted that since Macao’s return to the motherland, the city has fully and faithfully implemented the principles of “One Country, Two Systems” and the Basic Law
December 12, 2025
Editorial: Tai Po inferno sparks solidarity and triggers call for fire safety drive
Wednesday’s deadly inferno in Hong Kong’s Tai Po District has sparked a wave of empathy and solidarity, triggering a nationwide call for fire safety improvements.I began editing Thursday’s edition in our newsroom in the afternoon while watching the catastrophe live on TVB News Channel with some of my team members. Initially, we thought it was “just” another blaze affecting a few flats in one of the many high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong. Of course, quicker than we would
December 1, 2025
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Editorial: Tai Po inferno sparks solidarity and triggers call for fire safety drive
Wednesday’s deadly inferno in Hong Kong’s Tai Po District has sparked a wave of empathy and solidarity, triggering a nationwide call for fire safety improvements.I began editing Thursday’s edition in our newsroom in the afternoon while watching the catastrophe live on TVB News Channel with some of my team members. Initially, we thought it was “just” another blaze affecting a few flats in one of the many high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong. Of course, quicker than we would
December 1, 2025
Macau in photos: Pedro Ramos’ deep connection with Macau
Interview by Rui Pastorin In 1999, Portuguese photographer Pedro Ramos captured a pivotal moment in Macau’s history: Its return to the motherland.Ramos, who grew up in Macau and studied at Portuguese-curriculum public secondary school Liceu de Macau (澳門利宵中學), graduated in photography from the Ar.Co Centre for Art and Visual Communication in Lisbon. In 1998, he kicked off his career as a professional photographer and a year later he decided to
December 12, 2025
Macau's traditional Tap Siac Craft Market in Autumn draws fairgoers to shop, play, learn & eat
Macau has, to say the least, been busy with events from the recently concluded 15th National Games and the 72nd Macau Grand Prix (MGP) to the ongoing and ever-packed 25th Macau Food Festival. And now, with the onset of cooler weather, has come another event to draw Macau’s crowds: the annual Tap Siac Craft Market in Autumn, which opened on Thursday.Running for a total of eight days broken up into two consecutive weeks, the craft market, which has been annually held in the spring and the
November 24, 2025
Macau holds memorial for Nanjing Massacre
The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) government held a memorial ceremony this morning to mourn the victims of the Nanjing Massacre.MSAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai and the director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the MSAR, Zheng Xincong, along with other principal officials, representatives from various sectors of society, and teachers and students, attended the ceremony in Coloane. Around 450 people were present.The participants
December 13, 2025
China holds national memorial for Nanjing Massacre victims, calling for remembrance of history
NANJING – The 12th national memorial day was observed in Nanjing today to honor about 300,000 victims killed by Japanese troops during the Nanjing Massacre, in a year that marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II (WWII). Despite the winter chill, thousands dressed in dark attire gathered at the public square of the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, with white flowers pinned to
December 13, 2025
Macau's recorded crime cases drop 7.1 pct in Jan-Sept
Macau’s police forces launched 10,058 criminal investigations in the first three quarters of this year, a year-on-year decrease of 7.1 percent, Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King announced during a press conference at his office yesterday.Chan, a former chief public prosecutor who succeeded Wong Sio Chak at the helm of Macau’s public security services in September, stressed that Macau’s overall public security situation has remained stable and favourable this year. Wong
December 13, 2025
Macau police nab 2 women for fraud & money laundering
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two women for fraud and money laundering on Wednesday, PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference yesterday.Chao identified the suspects as a 64-year-old Filipina surnamed Sy and a 43-year-old local resident surnamed Wong. Sy told police that she works as a domestic helper, while Wong said that she is a casino dealer, Chao said.According to Chao, there are two separate victims in the case. The first victim reported the case in August,
December 12, 2025
Macau to host int’l forum on mutual learning among civilisations next week
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement on Wednesday that it will host the first “International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilisations” next Tuesday and Wednesday, aiming to position the city as a key platform for global cultural dialogue and a bridge for China’s high-level opening-up.Organised by the bureau and supported by the Chinese Academy of History, the two-day forum will bring together government representatives, international organisations, and leading
December 12, 2025
Macau's 2nd anti-drug youth ambassador programme starts
The second edition of the “International Training Programme for Macao Anti-Drug Youth Ambassadors” was launched yesterday at Lin Zexu* Memorial Museum (澳門林則徐紀念館), bringing together more than 120 participants from government entities, schools, social service institutions, and youth groups. Co-organised by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), General Association of Chinese Students of Macau (AECM), Macau Youth Federation (MYF), Macau New Chinese Youth Association (MNCYA) and
December 12, 2025
Macau in photos: Pedro Ramos’ deep connection with Macau
Interview by Rui Pastorin In 1999, Portuguese photographer Pedro Ramos captured a pivotal moment in Macau’s history: Its return to the motherland.Ramos, who grew up in Macau and studied at Portuguese-curriculum public secondary school Liceu de Macau (澳門利宵中學), graduated in photography from the Ar.Co Centre for Art and Visual Communication in Lisbon. In 1998, he kicked off his career as a professional photographer and a year later he decided to
December 12, 2025
Macau govt appoints legislature’s ex-speaker Kou Hoi In as TDM chairman
The government has appointed Kou Hoi In, former president of the Legislative Assembly (AL), as the chairman of the board of directors of public broadcaster TDM, succeeding António José de Freitas, who heads the Macau Holy House of Mercy (SCMM).Kou’s appointment, which took effect on Wednesday, was formalised through an executive order by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai published in the Official Gazette (BO) that day.The executive order, signed by Sam on Wednesday last week, has appointed the
December 12, 2025