Winds set to strengthen as ‘Fengshen’ nears: Macau observatory

According to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG), under the influence of the northeast monsoon, Macau is expected to experience stronger winds and cooler temperatures beginning tonight, as Tropical Cyclone “Fengshen” continued to intensify near the Philippines.The combined effects of the northeast monsoon and “Fengshen” will bring significant winds reaching Force 6 to 7 with gusts, prompting the issuance of a strong monsoon signal, the observatory said last night, adding

October 20, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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First local artificial heart surgery successfully completed by Macau's public hospital

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement on Thursday that the first local artificial heart implant surgery was successfully completed through a collaboration arrangement between the cardiothoracic (CT) surgery teams of the public Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre and the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, which marked a new breakthrough in cardiac surgery in Macau, and was also the first local application of a fully magnetically levitated artificial heart*

October 20, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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hush! provides platform for local musicians: Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) chief

Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) President Deland Leong Wai Man told reporters yesterday that the “hush! Beach Concert x Urban Sports Festival 2025” aimed to provide a platform for Macau’s young original musicians and bands to showcase their talent and foster development, thereby supporting the growth of local homegrown music scene.The two-day concert held over the weekend, at Hac Sa Beach and the adjacent Temporary Green and Leisure Area, featured over 30 fitness and yoga instructors from

October 20, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Coffee & Creative Culture Market aims to build momentum in lead-up to National Games

A coffee and creative culture market held by the Industry and Commerce Association of Macau, which will conclude this coming Sunday, aims to build momentum in the lead-up to the National Games, the group’s executive chairman, Ng Wah Wai, said in a speech at the event’s opening ceremony on October 5. The Chinese name of the event “全運風尚•咖啡文創匯福隆”, translated through DeepSeek, is “National Games Style • Coffee & Creative Cultural Fair in [Rua da]

October 20, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Germany’s Dominic Foos wins SJM Macao Open 2025

Germany’s Dominic Foos was crowned champion of the SJM Macao Open 2025 at the Macau Golf & Country Club yesterday, finishing at 17 under par and having a total score of 263 points.Taking home a cheque of US$180,000 (1.44 million patacas) alongside the tournament trophy, Foos is the first German to win on the Asian Tour since Bernhard Langer in 1996.The 28-year-old emerged victorious after winning the sudden-death play-off on the par-five 18 against Wang Wei-hsuan from China’s Taiwan

October 20, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Switzerland’s Team Lugano wins FIBA 3x3 World Tour Macau 2025

The final day of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Macau 2025 took place yesterday on the Wynn Palace South Lawn in Cotai, with Team Lugano from Switzerland emerging as champions.FIBA 3x3 World Tour Macau 2025 gathered 16 top 3x3 basketball teams from around the world and had a total prize pool of up to US$185,000, according to a statement from the Sports Bureau (ID) yesterday, adding that the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) sanctioned event’s qualification and group stage matches were held

October 20, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Oxfam TowerRun draws over 400 contestants in Macau

The 12th Oxfam TowerRun took place yesterday at Macau Tower in Nam Van, drawing more than 400 athletes and volunteers to one of Macau’s iconic landmarks in support of Oxfam’s poverty alleviation initiatives for left-behind children in the Chinese mainland.According to a statement from Oxfam yesterday, the annual charity race featured a full race (61 floors), half race (31 floors), and a team relay challenge, which attracted over 40 local and visiting athletes, including the world’s

October 20, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 96 hermit crabs

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement on Friday that its officers seized 96 hermit crabs from a mainlander.According to the statement, at 6 p.m. on August 19, customs officers at the Gongbei border checkpoint noticed the smuggler entering the Chinese mainland from Macau through the “Green Channel” in the passenger inspection hall. As his shopping bag had not been X-rayed, they decided to intercept him for inspection.The inspection revealed 96 live hermit crabs in mesh bags

October 20, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) students showcase their works at Creative Macau exhibition

Students from the Macao Polytechnic University’s (MPU) Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts programme are presenting a raft of works in an exhibition titled “Prototype” at the CREATIVE MACAU – Centre for Creative Industries gallery in Nape until November 8.Having opened on Thursday, the works by students comprising those studying in their first, second and third years showcase their creativity through game design, 3D modelling, animation, and interactive art.“Through hands-on assignments

October 20, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau police nab 4 mainlanders for fraud in 2 cases

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have nabbed three mainlanders for fraud, PJ spokesman Chong Kam Leong said during a special press conference on Friday.Chong said the three suspects, aged between 34 and 54, are surnamed Meng, Luo and Du. Meng told police that she was a saleswoman, while Luo and Du said were unemployed.According to Chong, on Thursday afternoon, while PJ officers patrolled a casino in the peninsula, they noticed the trio organising a “crossroading” scam, in which they were

October 20, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai urges new legislature to enhance role in exercising political leadership

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has urged all members of the new, eighth term of the Macau Special Administrative Region’s (MSAR) Legislative Assembly (AL), which started on Thursday, to further enhance the legislature’s three major roles, namely exercising political leadership, carrying out legislative and oversight duties, and serving as a crucial bridge between the government and the public.Sam made the remarks during a meeting with the lawmakers on Thursday evening after the new legislative

October 20, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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HK-based diplomats, business leaders explore Xinjiang’s beauty, eye collaboration

Analysis by Xinhua writer Wang Xinyi        HONG KONG – A delegation of consular corps and business communities based in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) have recently wrapped up a visit to northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a visit organized by the Commissioner’s Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR to boost exchanges between Hong Kong and Xinjiang.For many in the group, the first-hand experience of Xinjiang deepened

October 20, 2025 | BY admin

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How China fosters growth, innovation amidst global uncertainties through past 5-Year Plan

Analysis        BEIJING – This year marks the conclusion of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), which has steered the country through global uncertainties while maintaining growth and electrifying innovation over the past five years.Despite global challenges such as recurring geopolitical conflicts, soaring global inflation and rising trade protectionism, China’s economy is projected to expand by over 35 trillion yuan during the 14th Five-Year Plan period,

October 20, 2025 | BY admin

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André Cheong unanimously elected president of Macau legislature

André Cheong Weng Chon, a newcomer to the Legislative Assembly (AL) after serving as the Macau Special Administrative Region’s (MSAR) secretary for administration and justice between December 20, 2019 and Wednesday, October 15, 2025, was elected by his peers as the legislature’s president unanimously yesterday.Since the establishment of the MSAR on December 20, 1999, it is the first time that a newcomer to the legislature and an appointed lawmaker has been chosen by their peers as the

October 17, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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