Macau Customs seizes 307 kg of cigars worth 4.54 million patacas

The Macau Customs Service announced in a statement on Saturday that its officers seized 307 kg of cigars worth 4.54 million patacas at the Inner Harbour Ferry Terminal on Tuesday.According to the statement, on that day, customs officers inspected a batch of imported cigars at the terminal and discovered that the actual quantity of the goods far exceeded the amount declared in the accompanying documents, suggesting an attempt to illegally import the cigars into Macau through underreporting.The

April 20, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Fire possibly caused by ‘feline suspect’: Macau Fire Services Bureau

The Fire Services Bureau (CB) announced in a statement on Saturday that a cat is suspected of having started a fire in a flat of a residential building on Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida (荷蘭園大馬路).The bureau said in the statement that it received an emergency call on Saturday at 10:46 a.m. about a fire in a flat in the Hoi Tou Garden Building (海濤花園) near Lou Lim Ioc Garden. After arriving at the building, firefighters extinguished the blaze in the kitchen of

April 20, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau Myanmar Friendship Association hosts Thingyan celebration

Interview by Rui Pastorin        Revellers gathered in Dr. Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park (紀念孫中山市政公園) yesterday for traditional Myanmar food, a lively programme, and the spraying of water for a festive celebration of Thingyan*, aka traditional Myanmar’s New Year festival, also known as the country’s “Water Festival”.Organised by the Macau Myanmar Friendship Association and venue-sponsored by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), yesterday’s one-day

April 20, 2026 | BY admin

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Marathon of innovation has no finish line: China Daily Editorial

China Daily Editorial        The half-marathon in Beijing’s E-Town economic and technological development zone yesterday showcased a leap in the capabilities of Chinese-made humanoid robots.The winner of the race, autonomous-navigation robot “Lightning”, developed by Honor, completed the race in an impressive 50 minutes and 26 seconds, despite a minor mishap near the finish line, surpassing the human world record.“Lightning” incorporates Honor’s proprietary

April 20, 2026 | BY admin

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Analysis: China’s consumer shift: not just importing, but integrating global supply chains

Analysis        HAIKOU – The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) concluded on Saturday in Haikou, capital of Hainan Province.It drew 3,413 premium consumer brands from 67 countries and regions, with international exhibits making up 65 percent of the total, a sharp increase of 20 percentage points from the previous edition.The strong turnout reflects the growing demand among Chinese consumers for high-quality and diverse products, as the country keeps

April 20, 2026 | BY admin

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Analysis: China-Mozambique cooperation delivers steady gains for development

Analysis        MAPUTO – Marking the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in 2026, China and Mozambique are seeing tangible progress in infrastructure, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, delivering momentum to local development and better livelihoods.INFRASTRUCTURE UPLIFTS LOCAL LIVESThe Maputo-Katembe Bridge, built by China Road and Bridge Corporation, spans the Maputo Bay and serves as a key transport artery and urban landmark. As

April 20, 2026 | BY admin

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When Portugal meets TCM intelligent robot

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April 19, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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Enoki mushroom product from Japan may contain glass shards: Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) issued a warning on Wednesday regarding certain batches of Japanese enoki mushrooms potentially contaminated with glass shards.An enoki is a long, thin white mushroom commonly used in East Asian cuisine.According to the statement, the bureau has been informed by the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan about the problematic product recently and is currently recalling it.The bureau said that it will continue to monitor and follow up on the incident, urging

April 17, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's Grand Coloane Resort to offer Indian cuisine-themed dinner buffet

“Echoes of India · Taste of Tradition Dinner Buffet” will be hosted by Grand Coloane Resort tomorrow at Café Panorama and its Garden Lawn.A statement by the hotel operator on Wednesday said that the event is co-organised with the Consulate General of India in Hong Kong & Macau SAR. The buffet is curated by Chef Nathi Singh and features a wide selection of Northern and Southern Indian specialties, along with specialty drinks like mango lassi*, according to the statement, with the

April 17, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau resort Studio City launches Thai-themed buffet at Spotlight

Integrated resort Studio City Macau has launched a Thailand-themed buffet experience at its Spotlight restaurant in Cotai, offering a wide selection of Southeast Asian dishes as part of its ongoing push to enhance Macau’s culinary appeal, according to a recent statement by Studio City.The “World on A Plate – The Taste of Thailand Buffet” is running at the integrated resort until May 8, which coincided with celebrations of the Songkran Festival. The festival, also known as Thai New Year,

April 17, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau resort MGM, Poly Culture host cultural exchange programme

Integrated resort operator MGM said in a statement on Monday that it held the “POLY MGM MUSEUM Cultural Exchange Programme 2026 – Weaving the Legacy of Silk Roads” with Poly Culture Group on Saturday at MGM MACAU, gathering over 500 attendees and speakers from the Chinese mainland, Macau, Italy, and Portugal.According to the statement, during the event, POLY MGM MUSEUM signed cooperation agreements with five major cultural institutions across key regions in the Chinese mainland, namely

April 17, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau power utility CEM Ambassadors visit, support MASDAW

Power utility CEM said in a statement yesterday that its Ambassadors Team recently visited the Macau Association for Stray Dogs and Animal Welfare (MASDAW), aiming to “bring warmth and support to the animals, while taking practical action to raise public awareness of the welfare of stray animals and promote the concept of ‘adopt, don’t shop’”.CEM Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Communications Office Jaclyn Iun and eight CEM Ambassadors toured MASDAW, which has over

April 17, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau Health Bureau to set up 10 info stations to promote mosquito prevention

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced at a press conference yesterday that it will set up 10 public information stations to promote mosquito prevention.The presser was held at the bureau’s conference hall in a building adjacent to the public Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre (CHSCJ).The main purpose of yesterday’s press conference was to introduce the prevention and control of mosquito-borne diseases.Ieong Chon Kit, a doctor of the bureau’s Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

April 17, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau sci-tech fund (FDCT) doubles industry-university collaborations Jan-April

The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) facilitated 31 industry-university-research collaborations in the first four months of this year, more than doubling the figure recorded in the same period last year, according to a statement by the public fund yesterday. The statement said that the increase reflects the growing effectiveness of its efforts to promote collaboration between local enterprises and universities, contributing to the development of an integrated innovation

April 17, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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