Macau Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) consultations focus on optimising ‘Consumption Tax Regulations’ procedures

Aiming to optimise the import of alcoholic beverages and tobacco business operations for the industry and shorten the required cash flow time, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) is holding four industry consultation sessions to review procedures outlined in the government’s “Consumption Tax Regulations” and extensively gathered opinions from local tobacco and alcohol importers. The first two sessions were held at Luso International Bank Building in Nam Van

March 10, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau logs 46 chikungunya fever cases last year

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement yesterday that Macau recorded 46 cases of chikungunya fever (38 imported, 8 local) and 36 cases of dengue fever (35 imported, 1 local) last year. The SSM prevention of dengue fever working group held its 2026 work conference yesterday, with the aim of effectively addressing the heightened risk of dengue and chikungunya fever in Macau and neighbouring regions, and to safeguard public health.According to the statement, last year’s data

March 10, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau-based Portuguese artist Lúcia Lemos explores architectural beauty at ‘White Diamond’ solo exhibition

An exhibition by Portuguese Macau-based visual artist Lúcia Lemos is currently on display at Creative Macau, presenting black-and-white photographs of the iconic Casa da Música in Portugal. Titled “A White Diamond Exhibition,” the show opened last week and runs until March 28.The exhibition presents a series of black-and-white photographs, reflecting Lemos’s fascination with the fleeting moment between framing and releasing the camera shutter. According to Lemos, photographing with

March 10, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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‘Local View Power’ open in Macau for submissions until April 10

Proposals for the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s (IC) “Local View Power” programme are now open to Macau ID holders aged 18 or older and are interested in film production, with applications accepted through April 10.According to a statement by the bureau on Friday, the programme is divided into documentary, short-feature and animation, each further divided into advanced, open and freshman levels. The statement said that professionals will be invited to form an adjudicating panel to select

March 10, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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45th Macao Green Week opens with focus on eco-conservation

The 45th Macao Green Week officially began on Saturday with an opening ceremony in Seac Pai Van Park in Coloane, bringing together government officials, organisations and members of the public to promote environmental protection and ecological awareness, according to a statement by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) that day.The ceremony, held at 3 p.m., was officiated by several guests including Wong Sio Chak, secretary for Administration and Justice; Du Weimin, director of the Department of

March 9, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) holds trial kids’ mini karting track event in Cotai, plans more

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) launched a kids’ temporary mini karting track at the Macau Outdoor Performance Zone in Cotai yesterday, which ran from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The bureau said in a statement that, based on the results of yesterday’s trial operation, it aims to expand the functional use of the venue and announce the official opening arrangement in due course. IC Deputy Director Cheang Kai Men told reporters yesterday that both the order and safety during yesterday’s

March 9, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Chefs discuss heritage & community through ‘Recipes with a Hope’ at Macau Literary Festival

The 15th Macau Literary Festival – The Script Road kicked off on Thursday in Casa Garden, with a wide-ranging programme of literature, films, art and music until this Sunday. Chefs and food advocates gathered yesterday afternoon to discuss “Recipes with a Hope”, a collaborative Chinese-English-language cookbook celebrating the Macanese community’s culinary heritage, during a session at the festival. The session featured chefs and contributors including André Lai, Sónia

March 9, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Ding urges Macau to advance economic diversification, Hengqin’s development

During a meeting with the Macau delegation of deputies to the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on Saturday, Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged Macau to make solid efforts to promote its appropriate economic diversification and advance the development of the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.Macau has 12 deputies to the NPC.During the ongoing fourth session of the 14th NPC, according to Xinhua, Ding attended a deliberation meeting of the NPC delegation from the Hong

March 9, 2026 | BY admin

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Head-of-state diplomacy is Chinese diplomacy’s anchor: Wang Yi

BEIJING –  Head-of-state diplomacy is the anchor of Chinese diplomacy, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said yesterday.Under the guidance and stewardship of President Xi Jinping, China’s diplomacy provides the most-needed stability and certainty to a world in turmoil and serves as an irreplaceable mainstay amid global turbulence, Wang told a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing session of the national legislature.The series of important initiatives and propositions put

March 9, 2026 | BY admin

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China will remain most stable engine of global economy: Wang Yi

BEIJING – China will remain the most stable engine of the global economy, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said yesterday.Over the past five years, China’s economy has grown at an average annual rate of 5.4 percent, accounting for around 30 percent of global growth, greater than the contribution of the Group of Seven combined, Wang said at a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing session of the national legislature.As the world’s largest potential consumer market and the biggest

March 9, 2026 | BY admin

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From practice to podium: Macau's Pui Ching Middle School robotics team marks global success in Brazil

S1C Angel Lin Sin Chi (連善知)Instructors: Sandra U Cheng Man, Kelly Ka Ka Chong, Rachel Tou Wing SzeThe Robotics Team from Pui Ching Middle School won third prize in the RoboCup 2025* competition held in Brazil in July last year, making history as the first high school in the world to receive this award.Competing against around 2,000 participants from more than 40 countries, including university students and researchers, the robotics team from Pui Ching Middle School was one of the youngest

March 9, 2026 | BY admin

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Nearly 1,300 students showcase their music talents at Macau Science Centre

A two-day event organised by the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) named “Exhibition of Macau School Bands” concluded yesterday, involving 1,300 students from 27 local schools who showcased their musical talents.The event, which took place in the heart-shaped Tree Square in front of Macau Science Centre (MSC) was held in conjunction with the Macau Band Directors Association (MBDA).The performances encompassed a variety of musical forms, including wind, string, Chinese

March 9, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Chamber aims to promote joint development of youth, Macau & nation: JCI Hou Kong chief

Macau’s Hou Kong Junior Chamber aims to promote the joint development of Macau, its youth and the nation as a whole, its president, Davii Chan Chong Kuan, said in a press conference on Saturday about its 2026 work plan. The one-hour press conference was held at the Macao Daily News Building.Hou Kong is one of Macau’s ancient Chinese names. Chan noted in a speech that the chamber has been serving Macau for 38 years, dedicating itself to cultivating young leaders and fostering

March 9, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Organisers unveil expanded festivities for Macau's Dragon Boat Races

The 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races, set to take place on June 13, 14, and 19 at Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, will feature a raft of cultural activities, performances, and food stalls alongside the competitions this year, according to details revealed at a press conference on Friday. The Organising Committee held the press conference at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) in Cotai to introduce event details, the Sports Bureau (ID) said in a statement later that day. Attendees

March 9, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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