University of Macau (UM) launches 5 new faculties, 2 research institutes to strengthen innovation

The public University of Macau (UM) launched five new faculties and two research institutes on Saturday as part of a major restructuring aimed at strengthening science and technology education, supporting Macau’s appropriate economic diversification, and expanding the university’s role in innovation and research, according to a UM statement issued that day.The new academic units, which commenced operations on Saturday, comprise the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Information Science and

August 3, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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3 kids infected in enterovirus cluster at crèche in Macau

According to a statement issued by the Health Bureau (SSM) on Saturday, three children at a crèche in Taipa have contracted enterovirus in a cluster infection. All patients have mild symptoms and no severe complications have been reported.Enteroviruses are a very common group of viruses that can cause mild cold-like symptoms, hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or, in more severe cases, conditions such as viral meningitis. They spread easily through respiratory droplets, unwashed hands, and contact

August 3, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau integrated resort operator Melco hosts tech innovation matching event

The “Technological Innovation Industry-Academia-Research Reverse Business Matching” event was held at Studio City in Cotai on Friday, drawing more than 130 attendees, according to a statement released that day by Melco Resorts & Entertainment.The statement noted that the event, organised by the integrated resort operator in conjunction with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) and the public Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), was carried out by the

August 3, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau exhibition showcases AI integration across Pui Va Middle School disciplines

Pui Va Middle School is hosting a month-long exhibition at the Centre of Educational Resources’ Exhibition Gallery near S. Francisco Garden to celebrate its 30th anniversary and showcase the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its academic disciplines.The exhibition concludes on August 24. According to a statement released during the opening ceremony on July 17, the exhibition is themed “Pui Va – 30 Years: Setting Sail Once More”. The showcase highlights the

August 3, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau govt proposes addition of new substances to drug law

The government has announced that it has completed drafting amendments to Macau’s anti-drug law, proposing to add various substances to the law’s drug list, including seven analogues of etomidate*.Etomidate is the primary active ingredient in a new illicit substance known by the street name “space oil”.The law is officially titled the Law on the Prohibition of the Illicit Production, Trafficking and Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.Etomidate and three of its

August 3, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) to set up National Ecology Day flower exhibition

The Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will host a flower exhibition on Avenida da Praia in Taipa for National Ecology Day on August 15. The event will run until November 1 and aims to promote ecological conservation while deepening public awareness of environmental protection and conservation.Themed “Natural Habitat”, the exhibition will feature nectar plants, as well as butterfly-attracting species, among others, according to a statement released by the bureau on Friday. It described

August 3, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau Transport and Public Works Secretary Raymond Tam vows to complete online taxi ride-hailing bill within this year

Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam Vai Man has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to submitting a bill to the Legislative Assembly (AL) before the end of this year. The proposed legislation, which seeks to amend the current law governing Macau’s taxi sector, aims to formally regulate taxi-based online ride-hailing services and the operations of ride-hailing platforms.Tam made the remarks on Friday while responding to oral interpellations from lawmakers during a plenary

August 3, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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WAICO: Towards a more inclusive and representative global AI governance architecture

Commentary by Francisco José Leandro*        One of the most consequential developments in international digital governance in recent years has been the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai on July 16. Far more than a symbolic institutional innovation, WAICO marks a significant milestone in the evolution of global digital governance. Its creation reflects the growing recognition that artificial

August 3, 2026 | BY admin

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Former industrial base in northeast China finds new ambition in robotics

Analysis        HARBIN – A lightweight robotic hand deftly rotated and gripped objects at an exhibition hall. Nearby, a surgical robot designed for retinal procedures demonstrated movements with micron-level precision, finer than a human hair.These exhibits at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), a leading engineering university in Heilongjiang Province, offer a glimpse into a broader transformation underway in a province that once faced challenges in

August 3, 2026 | BY admin

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China-Europe scientific cooperation has become ‘collaboration of equals’: Dutch oncologist

Interview        AMSTERDAM – Scientific cooperation between China and Europe has evolved into a partnership of equals, moving beyond the traditional model in which Europe trained Chinese scientists, a renowned Dutch oncologist has said.“We are now essentially at the same level. In terms of scientific output, China has even surpassed Europe and the United States. It is a remarkable accomplishment within about 10 years,” René Bernards, who was

August 3, 2026 | BY admin

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PLA celebrates 99th founding anniversary in march toward world-class military, with peace as enduring mission

   BEIJING – Yesterday marked the 99th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) as it continues its journey from a fledgling revolutionary force to a modern military advancing toward its centenary.   In Nanchang, in Jiangxi Province, stands a memorial tower. At its summit are sculptures of an old-style rifle and the fluttering military flag, symbolizing the Nanchang Uprising led by the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Aug. 1 in 1927, a day

August 2, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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Macau casino takings drop 8.4 pct to 20.26 billion patacas in July

      Macau’s 20 casinos generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of 20.26 billion patacas (US$2.52 billion) last month, marking a year-on-year decline of 8.4 percent, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) announced today.Month-on-month, July’s GGR rose by 9.4 percent from June’s 18.52 billion patacas.July was the gaming industry’s second month this year to generate negative year-on-year GGR growth. In June, GGR fell by 12.1 percent.Last month generated the

August 1, 2026 | BY Staff Reporter

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Macau’s external trade rises 24.6 pct to 82.5 billion patacas in H1

       Macau’s external merchandise trade rose by 24.6 percent year-on-year to 82.5 billion patacas (US$10.2 billion) in the first half of the year, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) has announced.According to a DSEC statement yesterday, total exports (comprising domestic and re-exports) grew by 24.0 percent to 8.2 billion patacas, with re-exports accounting for 90.0 percent, while imports increased by 24.6 percent to 74.3 billion patacas, resulting in

August 1, 2026 | BY Staff Reporter

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Sam praises PLA Garrison as Macau’s ‘great wall of iron’

   Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai attended today a reception to mark the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) by the PLA Macao Garrison at its barracks in Taipa. In his address, he stated that the PLA Macao Garrison has consistently and resolutely implemented the decisions and instructions of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Central Military Commission. By strictly

July 31, 2026 | BY Staff Reporter

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