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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Macau police rule out arson in last week’s motorcycle fire

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have ruled out arson as the cause of a recent fire near a building in Beco da Ostra (蠔里) on October 28, confirming that the blaze was actually caused by a malfunction in the electronic control unit (ECU) of one of the burnt motorcycles, PJ spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Lei, the fire broke out in a motorcycle parking area next to a residential building in Beco da Ostra, damaging six motorcycles and the exterior

November 6, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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New exhibition to celebrate Macau sports achievements

An exhibition showcasing the sporting history of Macau and the contributions of the Macanese community will open next Tuesday at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC), according to a statement from the Macanese Youth Association (AJM) yesterday.Customarily, the term “Macanese” denotes Macau’s community of mixed Portuguese and Asian extraction and its diaspora. The exhibition, titled “Honor and Distinction - Memories of Macau Sports and Macanese Glory”, is organised by the association

November 6, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau police nab Filipina maid for stealing from 2 employers

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a live-in domestic helper from the Philippines last Thursday for stealing gold jewellery and cash worth over 260,000 patacas from two employers, PJ spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a regular press conference yesterday.Lei identified the suspect as a 42-year-old female surnamed Castro.According to Lei, the Judiciary Police (PJ) received a referral last Thursday from the Public Security Police (PSP) about a theft at a flat in the Lam Mau Tong (林茂塘)

November 6, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau resort operator GEG concludes series of eco & health initiatives

Integrated resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has concluded a five-month series of activities promoting environmental and workplace health themes, according to a statement from the company yesterday.The “Towards Dual Carbon – Building a Healthy Enterprise” 2025 Series, which began in June, was launched with support from the government’s Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) and Health Bureau (SSM). The statement said that the initiative aimed to deepen awareness of green

November 6, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau resort operator Sands China donates 300,000 patacas to Caritas for charity bazaar, run

Integrated resort operator Sands China supported Caritas Macau’s 56th Charity Bazaar and the 2025 Charity Run, donating a total of 300,000 patacas and marking 22 consecutive years of donations to support the Catholic charity’s operations, according to a statement earlier this week by Sands China.The charity run took place on September 28 at the University of Macau (UM). Sands China donated 100,000 patacas during the cheque presentation ceremony, with Sands China’s Director of Community

November 6, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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