Macau's Int’l Gastronomy Forum explores cross-sector collaboration

The “International Gastronomy Forum, Macao” was held yesterday at the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre in Nape, bringing together representatives from nearly 50 member cities of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) to explore how collaboration across culinary culture and other fields can drive sustainable urban development. Organised by the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the forum is a key highlight of the “2026 International Cities of

March 24, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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One hurt in motorbike-bus crash in Inner Harbour area: Macau police

The Fire Service Bureau (CB) announced in a statement that it had received a report at around 2 p.m. yesterday about a traffic accident between a bus and a motorcycle near Hotel Ponte 16 on Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos (巴素打爾古街), resulting in the biker being injured. When arriving at the scene, fireman confirmed that the accident involved a public bus and a motorbike. The firemen rushed the injured biker to hospital with bruised limbs.The Public Security Police (PSP) announced

March 24, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Fang Suo Commune adds to Macau’s bookshops

Commentary by Rui Pastorin         On Thursday evening, I was running late. I was making my way to the Michelin Guide Ceremony hosted at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) and, as I have for the third or fourth consecutive year of covering the event, again found myself on the wrong side from where the event was scheduled to take place. After a few more twists and turns, I was on the right path in no time. But I had yet to reach my destination, prompting me to increase my

March 24, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau Health Survey 2026 to start next Monday

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in yesterday’s press conference that the “Macau Health Survey 2026” will take place from March 30 to June 14, and its preliminary survey results are expected to be released in the fourth quarter. The survey target sample size is 3,000 residents, aged 18 or older.According to the Statistics and Census Bureau’s (DSEC) latest database, Macau’s population stood at 688,900 at the end of last year, so that the sample size is about 0.4 percent of

March 24, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau's ‘Old Taipa’ stormwater pumping station project to start tomorrow

In order to alleviate flooding in old Taipa Village during heavy rainfall, the “Old Taipa Stormwater Pumping Station and Sewerage System Construction” project will commence tomorrow and is slated for completion in the second quarter of next year, according to a joint statement issued by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) and Macau Transport Bureau (DSAT).Due to the low-lying topography of the old Taipa Village, the existing sewer system often reaches capacity at the rainwater box culverts

March 24, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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10 women aim to redefine ‘The Golden Ratio’ at art exhibition in Macau

Ten women are showcasing their art pieces at the Former Municipal Cattle Stable at the junction of Avenida do Coronel Mesquita (美副將大馬路) and Avenida do Almirante Lacerda (罅些喇提督大馬路) until April 19, challenging traditional gender roles and social expectations while aiming to redefine the “golden ratio” with a female perspective.The exhibition titled “The Golden Ratio – Macau Exchange Exhibition”, which kicked off on Friday, features works created by artists

March 24, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Xi urges efforts to build Xiong’an New Area into innovation hub, model of high-quality development

XIONG’AN, Hebei Province – Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, yesterday called for efforts to build the Xiong’an New Area in Hebei Province into an innovation hub in the new era and a model of promoting high-quality development.Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspected the Xiong’an New Area yesterday, where he also chaired a symposium on further advancing the high-quality construction and

March 24, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) student killed in robbery in Hengqin: PSB

The Public Security Bureau (PSB) in Hengqin announced in a statement yesterday afternoon that two females fell victim to robbery in the adjacent island on Friday, one of whom was killed in the attack. Later in the afternoon, the private Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) identified both at its students.In the brief statement, the bureau identified the suspect as a 26-year-old male surnamed Chen. According to the statement, the incident occurred on Friday evening when

March 23, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau Women’s Sports Carnival draws over 1,000 participants: ID

The 2026 Macau Women’s Sports Carnival held its recreational sport competitions yesterday, also featuring a disease prevention and health consultation booth set up for women, where doctors provided health services, aiming to enhance women’s health awareness and safeguard their physical and mental well-being.The Macau Sports Bureau (ID), which organised the event, said that about 1,000 people were in attendance. The two-day event, which started on Saturday in the city’s main square,

March 23, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Customs seizes 70 terrapins worth 35,000 patacas

Macau Customs Services announced in a statement last week that its officers seized 70 terrapins* worth 35,000 patacas, or 500 patacas per reptile, on TuesdayBased on trends observed in smuggler activities, the statement said that customs officers identified and monitored a flat suspected of serving as a parallel-trading den, adding that on Tuesday, during surveillance, they observed three women leaving the flat and heading towards the Barrier Gate checkpoint, the statement said.According to the

March 23, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau youth spend more time on social media: Sheng Kung Hui survey

Macau’s Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office hosted a press conference on Friday about the findings of its surveys showing that young people spend more time on social media, from around 1.64 hours a day in 2022 to around 3.53 hours a day last year.The press conference was held at its service centre in Fai Chi Kei. The two surveys are titled “Survey on Youth Digital Literacy and New Technology Application in Macau 2025” and “Building a Healthy Macau – Survey on

March 23, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau Basic Law promotion events to feature seminars, speech contests & carnival

The Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) announced in a statement yesterday that in order to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) of the People’ s Republic of China (PRC), a raft of “vibrant” activities will be held from this month through December, including seminars, speech contests, carnivals, and training sessions.The MSAR Basic Law was promulgated by the nation’s then-president Jiang Zemin in Beijing on March

March 23, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macao Orchestra to perform Bach’s St. John Passion at S. Domingos Church

The Macao Orchestra will present Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. John Passion on Maundy Thursday, according to a Friday statement by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC).The concert will start on April 2 at 8 p.m. at S. Domingos Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site.The orchestra will be joined by British conductor Laurence Cummings, several European early music vocalists, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus, the statement said. The performers include tenor Nicholas Watts, soprano Miriam Allan, bass

March 23, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Japan’s Utsunomiya Brex win EASL Finals in Macau

Japan’s Utsunomiya Brex defeated Taoyuan Pauian Pilots from China’s Taiwan region with a score of 90-81 to win the EASL Finals Macau 2026 at Studio City Macau’s Event Centre in Cotai yesterday, securing the championship in their debut home-and-away season structure.EASL stands for East Asia Super League.The Japanese side established control early in the game with a dominant first quarter, converting a high volume of three-point shots to build a decisive lead. Taoyuan Pauian Pilots

March 23, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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