Digital pataca issuance to be launched in 3 phases: monetary chief

The local government says that the ongoing research and development of its digital pataca issuance, including trial operations, is being carried out in three phases before it can be officially launched.The government also underlines that the future digital patacas will also be Macau’s legal tender, the same as physical money, with zero credit risks.The government also says that the future first-phase trial issuance and operation of digital patacas will be carried out by the Bank of China

September 26, 2024 | BY admin

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Civic leaders call for urgent revamp of sitting-out areas

The Municipal Affairs Bureau’s (IAM) Consultative Committee member Ku Man Tat voiced his concern yesterday over the urgency to revamp several of Macau’s sitting-out areas, particularly in the densely populated northern district.Addressing a current affairs phone-in programme, Ou Mun Gwong Cheung, hosted by Ou Mun Tin Toi – the Chinese-language radio channel of public broadcaster TDM, Ku deplored the deteriorating conditions of facilities considering the high usage rates among local

September 26, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Young people’s changing attitude toward food reflects nation’s evolution

Analysis        BEIJING – Chinese people have come a long way in ensuring their food security over the 75 years since the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).As an old Chinese saying goes, “Food is the first necessity of people.” But over the years, Chinese people’s attitude toward food has changed dramatically, especially among young people.Now focusing more on the emotional value of food and maintaining healthy diets, the evolution of Chinese young

September 26, 2024 | BY admin

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Bearing in Mind Our Common Future and Jointly Building a Better Tomorrow

Statement by H.E. Wang YiSpecial Representative of President Xi JinpingMember of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central CommitteeMinister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of ChinaAt the United Nations Summit of the FutureNew York, September 23, 2024Mr. President,Colleagues,The future carries the hope of human development. Facing transformation unseen in a century, it is highly relevant that we gather at the Summit of the Future and, together, adopt the Pact for the Future to

September 26, 2024 | BY admin

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Muddying waters over Taiwan question can’t change its status as part of China

China Daily Editorial        For a long time the United States held to its stance of strategic ambiguity on the Taiwan question, officially adhering to the one-China principle, which recognizes the central government of the People’s Republic of China as the legitimate government of China to which the island belongs, while maintaining unofficial relations with Taiwan and its long-standing commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act, which allows arms sales to the island, among

September 26, 2024 | BY admin

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‘Financial education is indispensable lesson in life’: YMCA

Financial education is indispensable to building healthy and positive financial values, and the findings of a survey carried out by the Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau (YMCA) show that the attitudes and behaviours of young local people towards financial management are generally positive.The survey was conducted last month to collect views on financial education, attitudes and behaviours of 1,460 Chinese-speaking local students in upper primary, junior secondary and senior secondary

September 25, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Ho demands public entities to ‘practically’ strengthen measures on cybersecurity risks

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has demanded that public entities make continuous efforts to promote the participation of various sectors of the community and the public in building cybersecurity, as well as to deepen cooperation in cybersecurity with mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HSAR), “practically” strengthening the relevant measures to prevent and mitigate the various types of cybersecurity risks.The Cybersecurity Commission held yesterday morning its

September 25, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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SSM hosts seminar to mark today's World Pharmacists Day

The Health Bureau (SSM) held a seminar yesterday on “Pharmaceutical Care Services for Diabetes Patients,” on the eve of World Pharmacists Day, with the aim of promoting professional exchanges among pharmacists and enhancing community health, the bureau said in a statement yesterday.Established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (IPF), this year’s theme of World Pharmacists Day is “Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs.”The seminar

September 25, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Macanese Nights returning for 3rd year

A variety of dishes is set to be presented at Café Bela Vista (“Beautiful View”) in Artyzen Grand Lapa during Macanese Nights 2024 from October 8 to 24, with the promotion marking its return for the third year and celebrating Macau’s gastronomic heritage and legacy.Dinners will be available from Tuesdays to Thursdays over the three-week period that features a curated menu again presented by Macanese* guest Chef Antonieta Manhão (aka Chef Neta) and Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau Executive

September 25, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Oktoberfest at MGM to return next month

The 14th edition of Oktoberfest Macau at MGM is slated to take place from October 25 to November 5, with admission tickets and table reservations for the 12-day event available from today.Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM noted in a recent statement that Oktoberfest at MGM Macau 2024 will take place, once again, on MGM COTAI’s roof terrace.The upcoming event, which has seen more than 180,000 guests over the past 13 years, will continue to “capture the essence of Bavarian festivities and

September 25, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGTO hosts educational tourism promotion conference

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organised the “Macau Educational Tourism Industry Promotion Conference” yesterday to explore the city’s potential in educational tourism, according to an MGTO statement yesterday.Government representatives, private enterprises, and higher education institutions showcasing their educational resources participated in the one-day event held at the Macau Science Centre (MSC) yesterday, with the aim of familiarising the tourism industry with the

September 25, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Uni student scams 6 women in concert ticket fraud

A university student from the mainland has been arrested for separately cheating six mainland women in concert ticket scams, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said during a regular press conference yesterday.The suspect surnamed Song is in his twenties.According to Cheong, in August, the six victims spoke with Song separately on social media. Song purported to be selling tickets for a concert at a Cotai hotel resort. Subsequently, the victims met Song in a Cotai hotel lobby, where

September 25, 2024 | BY William Chan

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Police nab rider for drunk driving

A local man has been arrested for drunk driving, Public Security Police (PSP) spokesman Cheong Heon Fan said during a regular press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the suspect as a male surnamed Lin, who is in his thirties and works as a casino dealer.According to Cheong, a police officer discovered Lin riding a motorcycle not following the lane markings in Iao Hon district. Lin was intercepted and was found to be reeking of alcohol, and a breathalyser test showed that his alcohol

September 25, 2024 | BY William Chan

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Macau hosts leg of ‘Maker in China’ global SME contest

In recent years, the government has endeavoured to promote the nurturing of young people and continued to expand the development space of young people’s innovation and entrepreneurship through diversified policy measures, and yesterday afternoon the 2024 Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest Macao Chapter Final took place at the Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre (MYEIC) in Nape.This year’s Macau leg of the competition, jointly organised by the China

September 25, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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