7 residents lose 2.4 million patacas to fake ‘Douyin customer service’ scams in 4 days: Macau police

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have received seven separate reports of scams involving fraudsters impersonating Douyin customer service representatives, with the seven local victims losing a combined 2.436 million patacas, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokeswoman Leong Sok Man said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Leong, the victims, comprising four men and three women aged between their 20s and middle age, reported the cases between October 30 and November 2. Individual losses

November 5, 2026 | BY Sherwin Hng

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Oct temperatures hit record high as monsoon set to bring cooler weather this weekend: Macau observatory (SMG)

Macau recorded its warmest October since 1952, with both the monthly average temperature and average minimum temperature reaching new highs, while the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) yesterday forecast several days of cloudy skies and showers before a northeast monsoon brings cooler conditions over the weekend.The local observatory said that October’s average temperature was 26.6 degrees Celsius, 1.5 degrees above the climatological average, the statement said, adding that the

November 5, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macao University of Tourism (UTM) awards AHLEI certificates to hospitality trainees

The public Macao University of Tourism (UTM), the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) jointly held a certificate presentation ceremony yesterday for trainees who completed the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute’s (AHLEI) international certification courses, for 175 training places across five course areas and two additional industry classes.The ceremony took place on UTM’s Mong-Ha campus, recognising participants who completed the

November 5, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Over 30 firms offer 230 opportunities at University of Macau's (UM) Hengqin autumn career and internship fair

The University of Macau (UM) recently held its 2026/2027 Autumn Career and Internship Fair for Technology and Engineering at the first phase of the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, bringing together 30 companies that provided close to 230 internship and employment opportunities across related fields, according to a statement by the university yesterday.The statement did not reveal the exact date of the fair.The event, jointly organised by the university’s Faculty of

November 5, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Exhibition in Macau highlights distinction between algorithms and souls

The Art Teacher Communication Association of Macau (ATCA) is holding a month-long exhibition at the Centre of Educational Resources’ Exhibition Gallery of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) near S. Francisco Garden, which runs until November 21.According to a press statement released to the Post recently, in an era of rapid technological iteration where artificial intelligence (AI) frequently defines modern life, the exhibition takes “ÀI” as its theme. This draws

November 5, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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China’s import expo draws more Fortune Global 500 companies, industry leaders

Analysis        SHANGHAI – The numbers of overseas companies and industry heavyweights attending the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) are both set to reach record highs, underscoring the enduring appeal of the world’s largest import-themed trade fair.The event is scheduled to open this morning in Shanghai, with more than 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders expected to participate, marking a record high. Additionally, more

November 5, 2026 | BY admin

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CIIE key platform for advanced technologies, innovation: Samsung executive

Interview by Xinhua writer Huang Xinxin        SEOUL – The China International Import Expo (CIIE) serves as an important platform for multinational companies to launch new products, showcase new technologies and expand their presence in the Chinese market, Zhang Daijun, senior vice president of Samsung China, said in a recent interview with Xinhua.This year marks Samsung’s ninth consecutive appearance at the CIIE. Alongside its continued participation

November 5, 2026 | BY admin

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CIIE injects impetus for Africa’s shift to value-added exports, says Ethiopian scholar

Interview        ADDIS ABABA – The China International Import Expo (CIIE) serves as a pivotal opportunity for African economies and enterprises to leverage expanding Chinese market access and preferential tariffs to drive long-term structural transformation, an Ethiopian scholar has said.In a recent interview with Xinhua, Alemayehu Geda, professor of macro and international economics at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia, highlighted that China places

November 5, 2026 | BY admin

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MyLand Culture’s ‘MACAO&’ series marks Shenzhen debut

Macau artist Joein Leong Chou In’s wax sculptures accompanied by the work of sound artist Zen Lu are being showcased in an exhibition in Shenzhen that marks the second edition of MyLand Culture’s “MACAO&” series.The “MACAO&” series made its debut* back in September in Lisbon, with the inaugural exhibition featuring photos taken by Macau’s Tang Kuok Ho and featuring the kinaesthetic audio** scores of Lisbon dancer, educator and researcher Inês Zinho Pinheiro.The latest

November 4, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Fraud case numbers drop, but losses rise: Macau police

Taipa and Coloane Community Service Consultative Council Deputy Convenor Li Yongjian announced yesterday that the number of fraud cases decreased in the first three quarters of this year, but total financial losses increased.The government-appointed Taipa and Coloane Community Service Consultative Council held its regular monthly meeting at the Seac Pai Van Community Complex in Coloane yesterday. During the closed-door meeting, Judiciary Police (PJ) IT Crimes Division senior officer Li Chi Wai

November 4, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Woman cheats gambler out of HK$770,000 using fake bank transfer records: Macau police

A woman from the Chinese mainland has been arrested for defrauding a female gambler of HK$770,000 by showing her forged bank deposit and transfer records at a Cotai casino, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokeswoman Leong Sok Man said during a regular press conference yesterday.Leong said that the suspect, a 36-year-old surnamed Ji, said that she is unemployed.According to Leong, Ji met the middle-aged female victim from the Chinese mainland at a casino in Cotai on Sunday and claimed that she had more

November 4, 2026 | BY Sherwin Hng

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Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 6.8 kg of endangered blue shark fins

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers seized 6.8 kg of endangered blue shark fins at the Hengqin checkpoint on September 3.According to the statement, a Macau single-plate vehicle entered the Chinese mainland through the checkpoint at around noon on that day without declaring any goods to Customs officers.During a routine inspection, officers discovered a batch of suspected endangered shark fins on the vehicle’s rear seats and floor.The statement

November 4, 2026 | BY Sherwin Hng

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Over 4,800 fined for smoking, alcohol offences in Macau in Jan-Sept

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement yesterday that its staff carried out a total of 199,685 venue inspections during the first three quarters of this year, recording 4,859 violations of the tobacco and alcohol control laws.Regarding tobacco control, joint operations conducted by the Health Bureau alongside the Public Security Police (PSP), the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), and Macao Customs Services discovered 4,226 cases of

November 4, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macao Union Hospital launches iodine-131 services

The public Macao Union Hospital in Cotai began offering iodine-131* diagnostic and treatment services this month, allowing patients with thyroid** diseases to undergo assessment, examinations, treatment and follow-up in Macau, according to a statement by the hospital yesterday.The large-scale healthcare complex in Cotai is officially known as Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Centre of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (CMM-PUMCH). It is jointly operated by the internationally

November 4, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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