Govt aims to ensure transparency of guidance fund’s operation via ‘multidimensional’ oversight mechanism
The local government hosted a presentation session yesterday for representatives from the finance industry and other sectors briefing them about its ongoing preparations for setting up a so-called “guidance fund” aiming to channel different types of private capital towards investments in Macau’s key emerging industries, where officials underlined that the operation of the fund will be subject to a “multidimensional” oversight mechanism with the aim of ensuring its
March 10, 2026
Sports Bureau hosts ‘Putting the Community in Motion with Energy’ initiative for all ages
A new community sports initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles was held on Sunday in Seac Pai Van, aiming to draw residents of all ages to participate in health and fitness activities, according to a statement by the Sports Bureau (ID) that day. The programme, titled “Putting the Community in Motion with Energy,” was organised by the bureau as part of the government’s policy to bring more public resources into neighbourhood communities, the statement said. The statement
March 10, 2026
Writers discuss Hotel Central’s place in literature on rooftop
“A Literary Celebration of the Hotel Central” was held last night on the rooftop of the eponymous hotel in Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro (亞美打利庇盧大馬路) last night, gathering book lovers for cocktails and book readings conducted by British writer and China historian Paul French, and Annemarie Evans, a broadcaster and journalist also from the UK. Excerpts from books by four authors were read to last night’s attendees, with each featuring Hotel Central and the writers’
March 10, 2026
Lúcia Lemos explores architectural beauty at ‘White Diamond’ solo exhibition
An exhibition by Portuguese Macau-based visual artist Lúcia Lemos is currently on display at Creative Macau, presenting black-and-white photographs of the iconic Casa da Música in Portugal. Titled “A White Diamond Exhibition,” the show opened last week and runs until March 28.The exhibition presents a series of black-and-white photographs, reflecting Lemos’s fascination with the fleeting moment between framing and releasing the camera shutter. According to Lemos, photographing with
March 10, 2026
Govt aims to ensure transparency of guidance fund’s operation via ‘multidimensional’ oversight mechanism
The local government hosted a presentation session yesterday for representatives from the finance industry and other sectors briefing them about its ongoing preparations for setting up a so-called “guidance fund” aiming to channel different types of private capital towards investments in Macau’s key emerging industries, where officials underlined that the operation of the fund will be subject to a “multidimensional” oversight mechanism with the aim of ensuring its
March 10, 2026
Sports Bureau hosts ‘Putting the Community in Motion with Energy’ initiative for all ages
A new community sports initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles was held on Sunday in Seac Pai Van, aiming to draw residents of all ages to participate in health and fitness activities, according to a statement by the Sports Bureau (ID) that day. The programme, titled “Putting the Community in Motion with Energy,” was organised by the bureau as part of the government’s policy to bring more public resources into neighbourhood communities, the statement said. The statement
March 10, 2026
Writers discuss Hotel Central’s place in literature on rooftop
“A Literary Celebration of the Hotel Central” was held last night on the rooftop of the eponymous hotel in Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro (亞美打利庇盧大馬路) last night, gathering book lovers for cocktails and book readings conducted by British writer and China historian Paul French, and Annemarie Evans, a broadcaster and journalist also from the UK. Excerpts from books by four authors were read to last night’s attendees, with each featuring Hotel Central and the writers’
March 10, 2026
Lúcia Lemos explores architectural beauty at ‘White Diamond’ solo exhibition
An exhibition by Portuguese Macau-based visual artist Lúcia Lemos is currently on display at Creative Macau, presenting black-and-white photographs of the iconic Casa da Música in Portugal. Titled “A White Diamond Exhibition,” the show opened last week and runs until March 28.The exhibition presents a series of black-and-white photographs, reflecting Lemos’s fascination with the fleeting moment between framing and releasing the camera shutter. According to Lemos, photographing with
March 10, 2026
Govt proposes tougher anti-smoking rules
The government is proposing several amendments to Macau’s anti-smoking law. Key changes include expanding the smoking ban to more outdoor public areas, prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in all public spaces, and allowing anti-smoking inspectors to be equipped with body-worn video cameras (body cams).The Health Bureau (SSM) has launched a 32-day public consultation on proposed amendments to Macau’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Law, which was announced during a press conference on its
March 10, 2026
Young man falls victim to nude chat scam, loses 812 patacas
A young local man fell victim to a nude chat scam losing 812 patacas, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Lei, the Judiciary Police received a report from the victim on Sunday that he came across an advertisement for a pornographic website on a messaging app, adding that after “liking” the ad, someone contacted him and suggested downloading an app unknown to him that could remotely control sex toys. Following the
March 10, 2026
Gongbei customs seizes 623 grams of stony coral
Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers seized 623 grams of stony coral at Gongbei checkpoint on February 8.On that day, customs officers noticed a Macau traveller behaving strangely and walking with a rigid gait when entering the Chinese mainland through the checkpoint’s “green channel” in the arrivals hall so they intercepted him for inspection.Customs officers discovered 623 grams of suspected coral concealed in a yellow bag.The Gongbei Customs
March 10, 2026
Macau customs seizes 107 kg of silver granules in 8 days, worth 2.21 million patacas
The Macau Customs Service announced in a statement on Sunday that its officers seized 107 kilograms of silver granules worth 2.21 million patacas in eight days.According to the statement, customs officers raided a parallel-trading den in the peninsula’s northern district on Friday where they seized 12 kilograms of silver granules worth around 240,000 patacas in total.The statement said that the officers caught a 47-year-old local male who ran the business and hired parallel traders to smuggle
March 10, 2026
DSEDT consultations focus on optimising ‘Consumption Tax Regulations’ procedures
Aiming to optimise the import of alcoholic beverages and tobacco business operations for the industry and shorten the required cash flow time, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) is holding four industry consultation sessions to review procedures outlined in the government’s “Consumption Tax Regulations” and extensively gathered opinions from local tobacco and alcohol importers. The first two sessions were held at Luso International Bank Building in Nam Van
March 10, 2026
Editorial: Xi, Merz hit the reset button for amicably pragmatic Sino-German ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid a highly instructive two-day official visit to China last week, his first as the head of government of Europe’s strongest economy. President Xi Jinping and Merz, who appear to have established a good rapport, have hit the reset button for amicably pragmatic ties between the world’s second and third largest economies.In Beijing, the nation’s political nerve centre, Merz met with Xi, Premier Li Qiang, and Vice-Premier He Lifeng, and – visibly
March 2, 2026
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Editorial: Xi, Merz hit the reset button for amicably pragmatic Sino-German ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid a highly instructive two-day official visit to China last week, his first as the head of government of Europe’s strongest economy. President Xi Jinping and Merz, who appear to have established a good rapport, have hit the reset button for amicably pragmatic ties between the world’s second and third largest economies.In Beijing, the nation’s political nerve centre, Merz met with Xi, Premier Li Qiang, and Vice-Premier He Lifeng, and – visibly
March 2, 2026
Lúcia Lemos explores architectural beauty at ‘White Diamond’ solo exhibition
An exhibition by Portuguese Macau-based visual artist Lúcia Lemos is currently on display at Creative Macau, presenting black-and-white photographs of the iconic Casa da Música in Portugal. Titled “A White Diamond Exhibition,” the show opened last week and runs until March 28.The exhibition presents a series of black-and-white photographs, reflecting Lemos’s fascination with the fleeting moment between framing and releasing the camera shutter. According to Lemos, photographing with
March 10, 2026
From practice to podium: Macau's Pui Ching Middle School robotics team marks global success in Brazil
S1C Angel Lin Sin Chi (連善知)Instructors: Sandra U Cheng Man, Kelly Ka Ka Chong, Rachel Tou Wing SzeThe Robotics Team from Pui Ching Middle School won third prize in the RoboCup 2025* competition held in Brazil in July last year, making history as the first high school in the world to receive this award.Competing against around 2,000 participants from more than 40 countries, including university students and researchers, the robotics team from Pui Ching Middle School was one of the youngest
March 9, 2026
Govt aims to ensure transparency of guidance fund’s operation via ‘multidimensional’ oversight mechanism
The local government hosted a presentation session yesterday for representatives from the finance industry and other sectors briefing them about its ongoing preparations for setting up a so-called “guidance fund” aiming to channel different types of private capital towards investments in Macau’s key emerging industries, where officials underlined that the operation of the fund will be subject to a “multidimensional” oversight mechanism with the aim of ensuring its
March 10, 2026
Govt proposes tougher anti-smoking rules
The government is proposing several amendments to Macau’s anti-smoking law. Key changes include expanding the smoking ban to more outdoor public areas, prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in all public spaces, and allowing anti-smoking inspectors to be equipped with body-worn video cameras (body cams).The Health Bureau (SSM) has launched a 32-day public consultation on proposed amendments to Macau’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Law, which was announced during a press conference on its
March 10, 2026
Young man falls victim to nude chat scam, loses 812 patacas
A young local man fell victim to a nude chat scam losing 812 patacas, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Lei, the Judiciary Police received a report from the victim on Sunday that he came across an advertisement for a pornographic website on a messaging app, adding that after “liking” the ad, someone contacted him and suggested downloading an app unknown to him that could remotely control sex toys. Following the
March 10, 2026
Sports Bureau hosts ‘Putting the Community in Motion with Energy’ initiative for all ages
A new community sports initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles was held on Sunday in Seac Pai Van, aiming to draw residents of all ages to participate in health and fitness activities, according to a statement by the Sports Bureau (ID) that day. The programme, titled “Putting the Community in Motion with Energy,” was organised by the bureau as part of the government’s policy to bring more public resources into neighbourhood communities, the statement said. The statement
March 10, 2026
Gongbei customs seizes 623 grams of stony coral
Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers seized 623 grams of stony coral at Gongbei checkpoint on February 8.On that day, customs officers noticed a Macau traveller behaving strangely and walking with a rigid gait when entering the Chinese mainland through the checkpoint’s “green channel” in the arrivals hall so they intercepted him for inspection.Customs officers discovered 623 grams of suspected coral concealed in a yellow bag.The Gongbei Customs
March 10, 2026
Macau customs seizes 107 kg of silver granules in 8 days, worth 2.21 million patacas
The Macau Customs Service announced in a statement on Sunday that its officers seized 107 kilograms of silver granules worth 2.21 million patacas in eight days.According to the statement, customs officers raided a parallel-trading den in the peninsula’s northern district on Friday where they seized 12 kilograms of silver granules worth around 240,000 patacas in total.The statement said that the officers caught a 47-year-old local male who ran the business and hired parallel traders to smuggle
March 10, 2026
Writers discuss Hotel Central’s place in literature on rooftop
“A Literary Celebration of the Hotel Central” was held last night on the rooftop of the eponymous hotel in Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro (亞美打利庇盧大馬路) last night, gathering book lovers for cocktails and book readings conducted by British writer and China historian Paul French, and Annemarie Evans, a broadcaster and journalist also from the UK. Excerpts from books by four authors were read to last night’s attendees, with each featuring Hotel Central and the writers’
March 10, 2026
DSEDT consultations focus on optimising ‘Consumption Tax Regulations’ procedures
Aiming to optimise the import of alcoholic beverages and tobacco business operations for the industry and shorten the required cash flow time, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) is holding four industry consultation sessions to review procedures outlined in the government’s “Consumption Tax Regulations” and extensively gathered opinions from local tobacco and alcohol importers. The first two sessions were held at Luso International Bank Building in Nam Van
March 10, 2026