‘Macau Int’l Dragon Boat Races’ calls for applications

The annual “SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races” slated for June 8-10 is calling for entry submissions and applications from teams interested in joining this year’s races which will be accepted from tomorrow and next Wednesday respectively.A press conference was held yesterday at The Grand Pavilion of the Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) integrated resort in Cotai.In his speech, Sports Bureau (ID) President Pun Weng Kun said that co-hosted by his bureau, SJM Resorts and the China-Macau

March 12, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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IC calls for local firms to join cultural industries fair in Shenzhen

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) said in a statement yesterday that a “Macao Creative Pavilion” will be set up at the upcoming 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) slated for late May, with local companies with experience in assisting non-local film or television projects in Macau, and those involved in video technology eligible to apply for participating in the exhibition.Applications to join the exhibition can be submitted until March 18, according to the

March 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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HK-born artist showcases works at AFA

Hong Kong-born artist Karen Yung (翁麗晶) is showcasing her works at the Macau Art For All Society (AFA) gallery as part of “Objects and Non-Objects – The Art of Painting Exhibition Series II”, bringing her art style to her latest solo exhibition.Currently residing in Macau, Yung’s works lean towards pop surrealism and are influenced by the “Space Age” of the 1960s. Moreover, being influenced by cartoons, comics and pop culture, her works have a “cute cartoon style”,

March 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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1st Macau Int’l Comedy Festival kicks off

The 1st Macau International Comedy Festival (MICF) kicked off yesterday, staging five international dramas and screening 10 comedy films, as well as a series of forums and summits, with the aim of providing a platform for comedians from all over the world to explore and cultivate local comedy talents, as well as introduce “excellent” comedy to develop Macau into a “City of Performing Arts”, according to the organisers.The opening ceremony of MICF was held at the Macau University of

March 12, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Govt to remove Ho Yin Park fences in Zape

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced in a statement yesterday that it will start a project on Friday to improve pavement facilities and remove all fences surrounding Comendador Ho Yin Park in Zape.The project, which will be carried out in four phases, is scheduled to be completed in 120 working days, the statement said.Comendador Ho Yin Park, which opened in 1993, has been split into two parts by a road since 2005, enabling vehicles from Rua de Pequim to travel to Rua de Luís Gonzaga

March 12, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau logs this year’s 3rd whooping cough case

Macau recorded this year’s third case of pertussis, aka whooping cough, yesterday, the Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement last night.According to the statement, the patient is a three-year-old local boy who normally lives in the mainland. He lives with his one-year-old sister who was Macau’s second pertussis patient this year, the statement said.The girl’s case was announced on Monday last week.Last night’s statement said that the boy came down with a cough on February 25,

March 12, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Anthony Kim among Int’l Series Macau players

Korean-American professional golfer Anthony Kim is joining the lineup of players in the International Series Macau, which will be presented by Wynn Resorts from Thursday through Sunday, according to a joint statement by the International Series Macau and the integrated resort (IR) operator.Making its Macau debut, the tournament has a prize fund of US$2 million (16.1 million patacas) and will be held at the Macau Golf and Country Club, according to the event website. It is the second of 10

March 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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No deflation in China but more efforts needed to defuse risks

Analysis        BEIJING – China has not slid into deflation, but more efforts will be exerted to defuse potential risks, lawmakers and political advisors* have said during the annual sessions of China’s national legislature and political advisory body.“Deflation is often the result of long-term accumulation of structural problems in economic operation, not affirmed solely on one or two price indicators,” said Huang Maoxing, a deputy to the 14th National People’s

March 12, 2024 | BY admin

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Conclusion of NPC session highlights guarantees for healthy private sector

China Daily Editorial        The development of new quality productive forces is a clear priority for the country, as the advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, big data, the metaverse and Web 3.0 are ushering in a new scientific and technological revolution, which will transform every aspect of life.China has made unprecedented achievements in almost all fields in the past more than four decades. The country is a giant in terms of its

March 12, 2024 | BY admin

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Govt completes ‘Eastern District 2’ development plan, Zone A to have 96,000 residents

The government has announced that it has completed drawing up its urban development plan for “Eastern District 2”, according to which the Zone A land reclamation area is earmarked to have a population of 96,000.According to the plan, Zone A is primarily earmarked for residential buildings as well as green areas and areas for other types of public open spaces.The plan will take effect on the day after its promulgation in the Official Gazette (BO).Secretary for Administration and Justice

March 11, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Editorial: A 90-minute master class in (Chinese) foreign policy

Last week’s 90-minute press conference by veteran Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the “two sessions” in Beijing was a master class about foreign policy in general and China’s in particular.Wang, a former Chinese ambassador to Japan who began his diplomatic career back in 1982 and current Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee is one of the world’s most experienced foreign ministers. He is also one of the most outspoken and

March 11, 2024 | BY admin

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‘Police Community Day’ in Tap Seac draws huge crowds

The anniversary of the Public Security Police Force is celebrated annually on March 14, and one of the highlights of its various celebratory events for the 333th anniversary was “Police Community Day”, which took place in Praça do Tap Seac yesterday.Scores of residents, including many children and their parents, attended the event.During the opening ceremony at 10 a.m., 14 members of the public who have assisted the police in fighting crime and protecting lives received a certificate of

March 11, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Govt lists 6 more heritage sites

The government has listed six more properties in the city as officially-protected cultural heritage sites.Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong Weng Chon made the announcement during a press conference at Government Headquarters on Friday.The six newly classified properties are listed in an administrative regulation, which will take effect on the day after its promulgation in the Official Gazette (BO).After the regulation takes effect, Macau’s number of officially-protected

March 11, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Shoe Dog: A book about determination

“Let everyone else call your idea crazy … just keep going. Don’t stop. Don’t even think about stopping until you get there, and don’t give much thought to where ‘there’ is. Whatever comes, just don’t stop.” Phil Knight*, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc.In the 1960s, Phil Knight, a shy, rail-thin 24-year-old from Oregon, had what he called a “crazy idea”, which was to introduce and sell Japanese shoes to the American market.Young and determined to pursue

March 11, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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