The Violin Case: from a lost artwork to film premiere in Macau

“The Violin Case” is set to make its premiere tomorrow at the Studio City Cinema in Cotai, marking the culmination of continued passion and years of hard work.A one-night mini-odyssey, it marks the first theatrical feature length film of award-winning director Max Bessmertny, an NYU Tisch School of the Arts graduate who has directed a variety of short films, including 12 set in Macau such as “Tricycle Thief”, “Dirty Laundry” and “The Handover”.  Leading the project with him

May 14, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau govt urges local jobseekers to join labour market first before pursuing better jobs

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) held a press conference yesterday to brief the media about Macau’s latest data on local residents’ employment and statistics concerning non-resident workers (NRWs), for the first quarter of this year.The DSAL officials acknowledged that Macau is affected by a job market mismatch where young local jobseekers generally prefer office jobs with stable working hours, but employers in the city need workers for blue-collar positions and frontline operational

May 14, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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China-Arab cooperation sets model for developing countries to pursue development together

Analysis        BEIJING – A report released Wednesday in Cairo by Xinhua Institute reviewed the achievements of China-Arab cooperation and examined future opportunities for both sides. The report comes as China and Arab states continue to expand ties in trade, infrastructure, energy, technology and people-to-people exchanges.Titled “Achievements, Opportunities, and Prospects of China-Arab Cooperation in the New Era,” the report noted that in

May 14, 2026 | BY admin

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Chinese robots attract attention, cooperation in Central, Eastern European markets

Analysis        WARSAW – The steady hum of robotic arms filled the exhibition hall as automated welding machines from Chinese company FAIRINO operated with precise movements. Nearby, visitors gathered around a humanoid robot made by Chinese company Unitree Robotics, taking photos as it greeted them with animated gestures.Many of the robots attracting visitors are made by Chinese firms participating in the International Trade Fair for Industrial

May 14, 2026 | BY admin

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China ready to work with US in spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit

China Daily Editorial        While global turbulence does not always stem from shifts in major-country relations, stable and healthy ties between the world’s two largest economies can help facilitate the easing of international turmoil as their intertwined economic relationship is a stabilizer for the world economy.Under such circumstances, US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China from yesterday to tomorrow has naturally attracted wide

May 14, 2026 | BY admin

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Interactions between heads of state provide irreplaceable strategic guidance for China-US ties: Amb. Xie

Interview        WASHINGTON – Interactions between the heads of state provide irreplaceable strategic guidance for China-US relations, Xie Feng, Chinese ambassador to the United States, has said.Xie made the remarks in a recent interview with Newsweek on US President Donald Trump’s visit to China and China-US relations, noting that in an increasingly turbulent world, the strategic value of China-US relations becomes more prominent.In the interview,

May 14, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau's G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo kicks off 3-day run

The G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo kicked off its three-day run yesterday with an opening ceremony at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, altogether featuring over 150 brands this year, expecting over 8,000 industry professionals from more than 90 countries and regions. G2E Asia describes itself as a leading gaming and entertainment marketplace in Asia, while the Asian IR Expo and Summit brings together stakeholders across the integrated resorts, hospitality, and travel industries throughout the

May 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Ink as Void’ explores calligraphy, spatial art at Creative Macau

 “Ink as Void” opened at CREATIVE MACAU (CCI) in Nape yesterday, aiming to present a contemporary dialogue between calligraphy, literature and spatial art through the works of Macau-based artist Xi Di. Blending ink, installation, video and mixed media, the exhibition reinterprets traditional calligraphy as an immersive and interactive visual experience. According to the event booklet, the exhibition positions ink as a bridge connecting text, poetry and spatial installation. Rather

May 13, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau forum to explore ways to cultivate students’ all-round abilities

Ma Io Fong, chairman of the Youth Association of the Chinese Educators’ Association of Macau, announced yesterday that a forum will be held this Saturday at the Macau Science Centre (MSC) in Nape to explore ways of cultivating students’ all-round abilities.The association is a branch of the Chinese Educators’ Association of Macau (EDUM). Ma made the announcement during a press conference held at the EDUM headquarters on Rua do Campo (水坑尾街) about the forum.According to Ma, Macau is

May 13, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Man, 83, becomes Macau's 6th Legionnaires’ disease patient this year

An 83-year-old local man inflicted with various chronic diseases is in a serious condition after being infected with Legionnaires’ disease, the Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement last night.Last night’s statement did not mention how many cases of Legionnaires’ disease Macau has so far recorded this year.Before the case announced yesterday, the Health Bureau had previously announced five cases of Legionnaires’ disease this year. This means that Macau has so far recorded six

May 13, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau legislature to host Open Day this Sunday

The Legislative Assembly (AL) has scheduled its annual Open Day for the coming Sunday, May 17.The legislature announced details of this year’s Open Day in a statement yesterday.In both 2024 and 2025, the legislature held its Open Day in January.Located near Macau Tower, the Legislative Assembly building will be open to members of the public between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the coming Sunday.During the upcoming Open Day event, the statement said, the public can visit the building’s atrium, the

May 13, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau police nab HK ‘entrepreneur’ for scamming local investor

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested on Sunday a Hong Kong “entrepreneur” for scamming a local investor, PJ spokesman Ho Wai Lok said during a regular press conference yesterday.Ho identified the suspect as a 54-year-old businessman surnamed To.According to Ho, the Judiciary Police received a report from the local victim on November 7, saying he suspected that he had been defrauded by To when investing in two restaurants, losing around HK$2.4 million (2.47 million patacas).In February 2024,

May 13, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) targets 3 million foreign visitors

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is hoping for international visitor arrivals to breach the three million benchmark this year, which would be a year-on-year growth of at least 8.9 percent, aiming for an average annual growth rate of 5.0 percent or more in the years following, MGTO Deputy Director Cheng Wai Tong told reporters on the sidelines of the G2E Asia + Asian IR Expo 2026 opening ceremony at The Venetian Macao yesterday.In the decade preceding the COVID-19 crisis, which

May 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau integrated resort operator GEG signs talent development deal with Macau University of Tourism (UTM)

Integrated resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said in a statement yesterday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the public Macao University of Tourism (UTM) to launch a new integrated resort talent development programme. According to the statement, the agreement was signed during the “IR Talent Empowerment Showcase and MOU Signing Ceremony” held at The Ritz-Carlton Macau in Cotai on Monday.The collaboration introduces the “Integrated Resort

May 13, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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