New FM Commissioner Bian vows stronger practice of ‘diplomacy benefiting Macau’

The newly appointed Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR), Bian Lixin, pledged yesterday that the commissioner’s office, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, will align its work with the new development goals of the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, further strengthen the barrier of national security in Macau, correctly and deeply implement the “diplomacy benefiting Macau” principle, assist Macau in expanding external

February 27, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau legislature’s speaker Cheong vows constructive oversight of executive-led governance

Legislative Assembly (AL) President André Cheong Weng Chon pledged yesterday that the legislature will continue to firmly exercise its functions and powers conferred by the Macau Basic Law, while taking the initiative of upholding Macau’s executive-led governance, fully supporting the chief executive and the local government in exercising law-based governance, and enhancing positive interaction with the government.Cheong also pledged that the local legislature will, through rational,

February 27, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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UN Tourism delegation visits Macao University of Tourism (UTM) to deepen cooperation

A delegation from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) visited the public Macao University of Tourism (UTM) on Wednesday to discuss innovation in tourism education and the further development of co-branded programmes, according to a statement by the tertiary education institution yesterday. The delegation was led by Antonio López de Ávila, director of Innovation, Education and Investments at UN Tourism, and was received by UTM Rector Fanny Vong Chuk Kwan, Vice

February 27, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau integrated resort operator Sands China extends staff’s maternity, paternity leaves

Integrated resort operator Sands China said in a statement yesterday that it is extending staff’s paid maternity leave from 70 days to 90 days and paternity leave from 5 days to 7 days, effective from March 1.The statement from the company, which employs over 28,000 staff, noted that with the updated policy, female employees with at least one year of service are entitled to 90 days of paid maternity leave, while male employees are entitled to 7 days of paid paternity leave.Sands China Senior

February 27, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau's Tap Seac Gallery displays over 150 works of embroidery from Chongqing & Xinjiang

A large-scale exhibition titled “Splendid Colours – Embroidery Art Exhibition from Chongqing and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region” is showcasing a total of 154 sets or pieces at Tap Seac Gallery, with members of the public able to admire traditional embroidery, one of the nation’s most representative traditional arts, until March 15.Entering the free-admission venue, visitors will find a display of intricate and colourful pieces as well as a glimpse into the craftsmanship that went

February 27, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sino-German ties can act as a stabilizer

Commentary by Peter Bofinger*        In the intricate tapestry of the global economy, few threads are as tightly interwoven as the partnership between China and Germany. For decades, this relationship has stood as a definitive “win-win” situation, validating the fundamental insights of Adam Smith, referred to as the “father of modern economics”, regarding the mutual benefits of the division of labor. However, as we stand at the dawn of a green industrial revolution,

February 27, 2026 | BY admin

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Pragmatic cooperation should continue to be defining trait of Sino-German relations

China Daily Editorial        The fourth G7 leader to visit China since December, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit comes at a moment when the gravitational pull of geopolitics threatens to drag economics into rival camps. Yet the very composition of Merz’s delegation, about 30 senior executives from companies forming Germany’s industrial backbone, sends a different signal: that supply chains, innovation ecosystems and climate imperatives are not obedient to

February 27, 2026 | BY admin

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Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) students win top prizes at Asian Student Arts Fest Int’l Music Competition

Two students from the public Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) have secured top honours at the 2026 ASAF Asian Student Arts Festival International Music Competition in Hong Kong early this month, according to a statement by the tertiary education institution yesterday.Zong Xiaohuan and Cai Shiyi, both majoring in Vocal Performance under the Bachelor of Arts in Music programme at MPU’s Faculty of Arts and Design, were awarded first and third places respectively in the “Classical Vocal Open

February 26, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Showers to affect Macau over weekend: observatory

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecast in a statement yesterday that Macau will be affected by scattered showers over the weekend and early next week.Influenced by an easterly airstream, the weather station forecast that Macau will experience warm and humid weather today and tomorrow. There will be light fog in the morning and evening, with reduced visibility, the statement said, urging drivers and riders to exercise caution on the roads and pay attention to traffic

February 26, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macao University of Tourism (UTM) to launch MBA programme in 2026/2027 academic year

According to a statement provided by the public Macao University of Tourism (UTM) yesterday, the university plans to introduce a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme in the 2026/2027 academic year, aiming to cultivate management talent equipped with technological innovation capabilities. The statement said that the new programme will focus on strengthening business management skills and supporting corporate digital transformation.It is designed to nurture future business

February 26, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) to host lantern festival celebration in Hengqin

The free-admission “Welcoming Prosperity Lantern Festival Celebration” is slated to take place this Sunday in Lotus Square in Hengqin, with the event set to feature a raft of activities and installations to commemorate the Chinese New Year (CNY) and the Lantern Festival.Marking the final day of the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, the Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, when the first full moon of the year appears – symbolising unity,

February 26, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau’s fiscal reserves reach all-time high in 2025

The fiscal reserves of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) reached an all-time high at the end of last year – 668.4 billion patacas, an increase of 0.7 percent from the previous record of 663.5 billion patacas in February 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement by the Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) published in the MSAR Official Gazette yesterday. Last year, the fiscal reserves’ investments generated a positive balance of nearly 43 billion

February 26, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai vows high-quality development of women’s causes, advocates positive views on childbearing

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai pledged yesterday that the local government will continue to join hands with all sectors of Macau’s civil society to strengthen support for the development of women’s causes in Macau, while effectively safeguarding women’s various legitimate rights and interests, allocating more welfare resources to women and children, creating a more equal, inclusive, and respectful social environment for women’s development, and promoting Macau’s high-quality development

February 26, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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MTel chief makes 3 recommendations for development of Macau's telecom sector

Macau-based MTel Telecommunication Company Limited hosted a Spring Festival dinner yesterday for the media at L’Arc Hotel in Nape, where MTel Chairman and CEO Michael Choi Tak Meng made three recommendations for the development of the local telecommunication Industry.Regarding the government’s ongoing drafting of a telecommunication bill, Choi suggested in a speech that the unique characteristics of Macau’s micro-economy should be taken into consideration to balance competition with

February 26, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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