Local man loses 1,000 yuan in online porn scam: Macau police

A local man was blackmailed online after falling for a pornographic scam in which he lost 1,000 yuan (1,125 patacas), Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Lei, the Judiciary Police received a complaint from a local youth at 9:50 p.m. on Monday. The young man reported that while browsing a social media platform named “X” around 6:38 p.m. on that day, he discovered a post named “resources exchange.” The post used push

September 18, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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University of Macau (UM) Int’l Night 2025 brings together students from 45 countries

The University of Macau (UM) announced in a statement yesterday that it hosted its International Night 2025 at the on-campus N1 Multi-Functions Room of the UM Guesthouse on Friday last week, gathering more than 250 students and faculty from 45 countries to promote cultural exchange and cross-cultural dialogue.According to the public university, the event featured cultural performances and opportunities for students to talk about their experience of studying overseas. The evening brought

September 18, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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China’s new measures to expand service consumption set to boost growth

Analysis        BEIJING – China’s newly released measures to increase service consumption have drawn significant attention, with officials and experts saying the package will optimize service supply, stimulate new demand, promote high-quality development and improve people’s well-being.These measures, rolled out by nine government organs, outline 19 tasks in five areas. At a press conference yesterday, Vice Minister of Commerce Sheng Qiuping highlighted the focus of

September 18, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau govt announces audited election results

The government yesterday announced the audited results of Sunday’s direct Legislative Assembly (AL) election, which did not affect the composition of the 14 lawmakers-elect.It also announced the audited results of the indirect election, which also did not affect the composition of that segment’s 12 lawmakers-elect. According to the audited results announced yesterday, the New Hope candidacy group headed by veteran lawmaker-cum-civil service unionist José Maria Pereira Coutinho, that

September 17, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau govt launches subsidy encouraging SMEs to launch online marketing

The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) announced yesterday that it will launch a subsidy programme next month aiming to encourage local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering unique products or quality services or those willing to innovate their operations to launch online marketing campaigns.The programme was announced during a press conference at the bureau’s headquarters in Nam Van.The first round of applications will run between October 21 and December 2.

September 17, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau students thank teachers with posters & comics

Teacher’s Day* was celebrated last Wednesday, and students conveyed their gratitude through artworks at the “2025 Teacher’s Day Poster and Comic Exhibition” (2025年教師節海報及漫畫作品展) in the Centre of Educational Resources of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ).On until October 18, there are a number of artworks showcased at the free-admission venue, all created by students ranging from primary to university students. The works featured were selected from

September 17, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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2nd Macao Int’l Shorts Film Festival opens at Galaxy Cinemas

The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Macao International Shorts Film Festival (MISFF) officially opened yesterday at Galaxy Cinemas in the integrated resort of Galaxy Macau in Cotai, highlighting short films as a platform for international creativity and cultural exchange. The ceremony was attended by local officials and international jury members, as well as industry guests.In his opening remarks, Kevin Kelley, chief operating officer of GEG, welcomed the guests and cinemagoers to the

September 17, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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GBA Legal & Business Symposium in Macau discusses channels for 3-region lawyers

The “2025 Greater Bay Area (GBA) Legal & Business Symposium” was held yesterday, discussing ways how to establish a channel for direct access to legal resources across Macau, Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, particularly providing clear guidance on practical issues such as cross-border legal practices and intellectual property protection, offering businesses clear directions for overseas expansion.The one-day event took place at Macau Galaxy International Convention Centre, focusing

September 17, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Forum aims to consolidate Macau, Guangdong & HK cybersecurity

Aiming to further consolidate the local cybersecurity framework and enhance collaboration between Macau, Guangdong and Hong Kong, the 2025 edition of “China Cybersecurity Week (Macau Sub-forum)” was held yesterday.The one-day forum took place at the Macau Science Centre in Nape and focused on cutting-edge issues in cyber and data security, including personal data protection, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing security, ransomware prevention, and vulnerability management.Over 400

September 17, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Police nab man for ‘slandering’ Macau table tennis player

A man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly slandering a local table tennis player, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a regular press conference yesterday.Lei identified the suspect as a 51-year-old mainlander surnamed Liang who claims to be jobless.According to Lei, the Judiciary Police received a complaint last Thursday night from a middle-aged female table tennis player representing Macau internationally, who said that she was being slandered by a group affiliated with

September 17, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau observatory mulls hoisting Signal No.1 tonight

The Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced on its website yesterday afternoon that Standby Signal No.1 might be hoisted between tonight and early tomorrow when a tropical cyclone is forecast to arrive within 800 kilometres from Macau.Signal No.1 is the lowest of Macau’s five-level tropical cyclone warning signals. It is hoisted when a tropical cyclone comes within 800 kilometres from Macau. Its higher warning typhoon signals are the No.3, No.8, No.9, and No.10.The

September 17, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Participatory ‘Art Exhibition for All’ kicks off, invites Macau to unleash creativity

The participatory “Art Exhibition for All” located adjacent to Flower City Park (花城公園) in Taipa kicked off yesterday with an opening ceremony, inviting members of the public not only to view works on display, but to showcase their own as well.Featuring an exhibition and an improvisation zone, “Art Exhibition for All” is among the raft of events for the 23rd Macao City Fringe Festival, which is taking place across various districts in Macau through September 28.  Those

September 17, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Consultation on Macau's 2026 policy guidelines starts today

The Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) announced in a statement yesterday that in preparation for the government’s policy guidelines for next year, the latter will today start a one-month-long public consultation in the runup to Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s upcoming 2026 Policy Address.The consultation process will conclude on October 17.Customarily, the chief executive delivers his annual policy address in the Legislative Assembly (AL) in November.Macau’s calendar and fiscal

September 17, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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University of Tourism of Macau (UTM) marks 30th anniversary with gala dinner

The University of Tourism of Macau (UTM) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a gala dinner on Monday at Macau Tower, bringing together over 200 guests from various government entities, the tourism industry, institutions and organisations, as well as faculty, students and alumni to reflect on its journey and future development, according to a statement from the public higher institute of learning yesterday.Addressing the gathering, UTM Council Chair Andrew Chan Chak Mo underlined that the

September 17, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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