Karate trio clinches Macau’s 1st gold at National Games ever

The men’s team kata (amateurs) mass participation event at the 15th National Games karate competition concluded yesterday, with the Macau delegation securing its first ever gold medal in the history of the National Games. This gold medal also marked the first medal awarded at the local segment of the 15th National Games, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai presiding over the award ceremony.The competition took place at the Macau Forum in Zape. The 15th National Games, held not just in

November 7, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's Zone A health station starts operating

After residents started to move into the first three completed subsidised home-ownership scheme (HOS) estates in the Zone A new urban area in September, a public health station, located in one of the three housing estates, opened yesterday.The health station is the first public facility serving members of the public to come into service in the 1.38-square-kilometre land reclamation area.Zone A, a new land reclamation area primarily being developed for public housing projects, is located between

November 7, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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No firecrackers’ area in peninsula for next year’s CNY: Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said in statement yesterday that due to the ongoing “green promenade” project along the peninsula’s southern shore, it will not set up an area for the selling and letting-off of firecrackers and fireworks near Macau Tower during next year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) period.The letting-off and selling of firecrackers and fireworks is prohibited in Macau except in officially designated areas for such activities during the CNY period.Normally, the bureau

November 7, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau's Kun Iam Temple hosts ‘Silent Radiance of Unity’ exhibition

The “Silent Radiance of Unity – Macao in Harmony” exhibition, presented by six religious communities in Macau, opened yesterday at Kun Iam Temple.Co-organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and sponsored by the Cultural Development Fund (NDF), the event brings together six major religions in Macau – Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism, the Baháʼí Faith, and Islam – to promote interfaith understanding and harmony through art.According to a statement provided by the

November 7, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) marks significant milestone in 2026 QS Asia University Rankings

The Macao Polytechnic University’s (MPU) ranking rose to 402nd place in the 2026 QS Asia University Rankings, according to a statement from the public university yesterday, noting that this marked a significant milestone.The improvement was around 50 positions from last year, the statement said. The statement added that this year’s rankings analysed higher education institutions across 25 countries and regions in Asia, with 1,500 universities making the list.The statement quoted MPU Rector

November 7, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Extra sessions to be added to Macau's ‘Book for Book’ swap

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced additional sessions for its “Book for Book” swap, following an enthusiastic public response to the initiative, according to a Wednesday statement from the bureau.The statement noted that the activity aims to promote the city’s reading culture and provide a platform for the community to share and circulate books. The new sessions will be held on weekends from this month through next month to allow more residents to participate.The statement

November 7, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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‘Radiant Blue’ merges tradition and innovation at Macau's FRC gallery

The solo exhibition “Radiant Blue” by local artist Hu Jiawen (胡嘉雯) continues this week at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery in Nam Van, inviting exhibitiongoers to explore exhibits made between traditional painting and contemporary experimentation.According to a recent statement from the gallery, Hu aims to present an artistic journey that examines imperfection, transformation and memory through a series of works blending ink, blue printing, and burnt gold leaf. The

November 7, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau college bands celebrate Lusofonia with vibrant performances: Review by William Chan

Review by William Chan        The two-weekend “2025 GEG Lusofonia Festival” at Taipa Houses concluded on Sunday, once again celebrating the culture of Portuguese-speaking communities in Macau through a vibrant programme of activities, cultural booths, gastronomy, dance, and music performances.Over the six-day event, spanning two weekends, both local artistes and performers from Portuguese-speaking countries showcased their talents at the Amphitheatre of the Taipa Houses

November 6, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau central district councillors discuss e-governance progress

The government-appointed Central District Community Service Consultative Council held its regular monthly meeting yesterday, where various concerns about e-governance were raised.The first part of the meeting was open to the media, during which committee members raised various issues in their speeches. The meeting then proceeded behind closed doors. It included Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) Deputy Director Lou Soi Cheong and Civil Registry and Commercial and Movable Property Registry officials

November 6, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau CE Sam Hou Fai to deliver 2026 Policy Address on Nov 18

The Government Information Bureau (GCS) announced in a statement yesterday that Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will deliver his 2026 Policy Address on Tuesday, November 18.The statement said that Sam will attend a plenary meeting of the Legislative Assembly (AL) starting at 3 p.m. on that day to explain the government’s policy programme for next year. Afterwards, he will give a press conference beginning at 5:30 p.m.On November 19, Sam will attend a Q&A session in the legislature’s

November 6, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Lawmakers pass outline of bill streamlining Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday unanimously passed the outline of a government-initiated bill that proposes to transfer some of the Municipal Affairs Bureau’s (IAM) existing statutory functions and duties to the respective public entities under the government’s Transport and Public Works portfolio.Secretary for Administration and Justice Wong Sio Chak introduced the outline of the bill during a plenary session of the legislature’s hemicycle yesterday.Wong took office as the

November 6, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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The Macallan unveils new visual identity for Double Cask, Sherry Oak in Macau

The new visual identity for The Macallan’s Double Cask and Sherry Oak in its Timeless Collection was showcased during a cocktail event at MGM MACAU on Tuesday night.The new visual identity was created by contemporary graphic designer and longstanding collaborator David Carson, according to a statement yesterday by The Macallan.Among Carson’s sources of inspiration are how sherry wine and oak intersect to influence The Macallan’s taste. Moreover, the new bottle design was influenced by the

November 6, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 6 bottles of Maotai

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers seized six bottles of Maotai from a mainlander at Gongbei Port (checkpoint) last Wednesday.According to the statement, on that evening, customs officers at the Zhuhai Gongbei border checkpoint noticed a female mainlander surnamed Yu carrying two unusually heavy shopping bags, so they decided to intercept her for inspection.The inspection revealed six bottles of Maotai concealed in six beverage boxes.The statement

November 6, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's FDCT, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) co-host course for local sci-tech professionals in Hefei

The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) jointly held the “Training Course for Science and Technology Professionals of Macau” in Hefei, capital of Anhui Province, between October 27 and November 2, according to a statement released by the fund yesterday. The statement said that the initiative aims to strengthen the training and exchange of scientific and technological talent and deepen Macau’s integration into national innovation

November 6, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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