UTM, Duy Tan University collaborate on dual programme

The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) has recently formalised a collaboration pact with Duy Tan University (DTU), a private research university in Da Nang, central Vietnam, and is one of the country’s top five tertiary education establishments, a Wednesday UTM statement said.The collaboration introduces the “1.5+2.5” dual bachelor programme for DTU students enrolled in a specific bachelor’s programme, adding that after completing one and a half years of study, they will get a chance to

December 13, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau logs 21 suicides in Q3, 76 pct locals

Macau recorded 21 suicides – 10 males and 11 females – in the third quarter of this year, six more than in the same quarter of 2023, according to a statement by the Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday.The statement noted that among the 21 victims, aged between 20 and 75, 16 were local residents, accounting for 76.2 percent, while five were non-local residents, accounting for 23.8 percent.The statement pointed out that mental diseases, gambling issues and financial problems were the most probable

December 13, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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UK student nabbed for theft & drug possession at supermarket

The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested a British man on Monday for allegedly stealing goods from a supermarket and discovered that he had drugs in his hotel guestroom, a PSP spokesperson announced during a regular press conference yesterday.The suspect is a UK citizen surnamed Singh in his thirties and told the police that he is a student, the spokesperson said.PSP officers received a report from a supermarket in Nam Van district on Monday at 1 a.m. that a man was suspected of having stolen

December 13, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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MadeGood granola bars may contain metal pieces: IAM

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said yesterday that some batches of the Canada-origin MadeGood granola bar products were found to possibly contain metal pieces, warning the public to stop eating them.According to an IAM statement, branded as “MadeGood”, the affected products are the “Chocolate Chip Organic”, “Mixed Berry Organic”, “Chocolate Banana Organic”, “Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Organic”, and “Chocolate Drizzled Vanilla Organic”.The statement underlined

December 13, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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HSBC Life hosts Furry ‘Pawsome’ Day at Macau Tower – incl pet yoga

HSBC Life hosted The Furry “Pawsome” Day last Saturday at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre, which garnered numerous dog-loving families.A recent HSBC Life statement noted that the event featured several highlights, among which were a “pet yoga” session where participants and their dogs practised asanas, which, according to Wikipedia, refers to a body posture used in both medieval hatha yoga and modern yoga. It was led by lululemon Macau brand ambassador Yuci and yoga

December 13, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Grand Coloane Resort, Int’l Ladies Club of Macau to host Christmas Charity Bazaar

The annual International Ladies’ Club of Macau (ILCM) Christmas Charity Bazaar will again take place on the Grand Coloane Resort’s Outdoor Lawn on Sunday, themed “Island’s Gift of Giving”.The free-admission ‘Gift of Giving’ Christmas Charity Bazaar, hosted by the resort in collaboration with the non-profit charitable association, is held in support of the ILCM Charity Fund. It is set to feature a raft of stalls offering Christmas gifts and treats, as well as culinary delights from

December 13, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Leveraging unique advantages to create a better future together

Interview with CE-designate Sam Hou FaiFu Zimei, Jiang Lin, Ren Chengqi“In the 25 years since Macau returned to the motherland, the practice of ‘One Country, Two Systems ‘ with Macau characteristics has achieved world-renowned achievements, which fully proves the strong vitality and great superiority of ‘One Country, Two Systems’.” Sam Ho Fai, the incoming sixth chief executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR), has told People’s Daily in a recent interview.

December 13, 2024 | BY admin

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Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre reopens after renovation, attended by designer

The Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre, i.e., the indoor cultural area which forms the plinth of the statue, on the Nape waterfront has reopened, after closure for renovation which started in December last year, marked by a ceremony yesterday evening.Yesterday’s event also marked the opening ceremony of an exhibition being held at the centre, displaying sculptures of Kun Iam statues created by Portuguese architect and sculptor Cristina Rocha Leiria (李潔蓮), the designer of the 20-metre-high Kun

December 12, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Local man nabbed for drunk driving

A local man has been arrested for drunk driving, Public Security Police (PSP) spokesman Wong Chi Weng said at a press conference yesterday.The man surnamed Chun is in his thirties. He is a salesman.According to Wong, a resident reported to the police on Tuesday night that a vehicle was obstructing traffic on Rua Nova a Guia (東望洋新街). Upon arrival, the police discovered two cars legally parked next to Chun’s car that had been damaged, with Chun asleep in his vehicle.A breathalyser

December 12, 2024 | BY William Chan

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Golf: Wynn to present 2nd Int’l Series in March 2025

Integrated resort (IR) operator Wynn will again be presenting and sponsoring the International Series, with its second edition slated to take place at the Macau Golf & Country Club from March 20 to 23.According to a recent joint statement, the event will be the date on a 10-tournament schedule, following next year’s LIV Golf Hong Kong (March 7-9) and LIV Golf Singapore (March 14-16). It is set to feature “stars from the LIV Golf League and the Asian Tour”, including this year’s

December 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Gaming GDP share declines as Macau diversifies economy: Ho

Interview        Macau has achieved new progress in diversifying its economy as the share of the gaming industry in its GDP decreased to 37.2 percent last year, says Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR).The figure was down 14 percentage points compared to that in 2019 when Ho began his tenure as the MSAR’s top official.“The growing share of key non-gaming industries in Macau’s economy over the past years is enhancing its

December 12, 2024 | BY admin

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From no choices to too many: a Macau youth’s journey in an expanding entrepreneurial landscape

In 2014, Fu Tang Long was at a crossroads.After rejecting a secure civil service job in Macau , the 26-year-old decided to venture into entrepreneurship on the Chinese mainland.At the time, the decision was bold. Macau’s youth had limited options for jobs that offered security, steady income and clear career paths. Often, it was a choice between becoming a casino dealer or securing a civil servant role.Yet, Fu felt that the region’s economy couldn’t offer him the growth he craved. He

December 12, 2024 | BY admin

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With Macau at heart, President Xi’s words speak directly to people’s hearts: CCTV

The website of People’s Daily, the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), quoted on Tuesday a report by national broadcaster CCTV about the upcoming 25th Anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland. The report includes remarks by President Xi Jinping concerning the anniversary, which will be celebrated next Friday, December 20. This is the unabridged CCTV report* headlined “With Macau at heart, President Xi’s words speak directly to

December 12, 2024 | BY admin

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Macau SAR celebrates its 25th Anniversary with launch of theme song

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) launched a theme song yesterday to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM).The song is named “傳源”, which means “passing on the origin”, and is officially translated as “Herança e Origem” (“Heritage and Origin”) in the Portuguese language, is a Cantonese-Mandarin bilingual song.The event was attended by Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) President

December 12, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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