Macau govt proposes minimum wage hike to between 35 & 37 patacas per hour

The government announced yesterday that it is proposing to raise Macau’s statutory minimum wage to between 35 and 37 patacas per hour from the current 34 patacas an hour, an increase of between 2.94 percent and 8.82 percent.The government also said yesterday that it is aiming for a new minimum wage to be implemented from January 1 next year, following the enactment of a bill amending the city’s minimum wage law – if passed by the legislature.Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) Director Chan Un

September 19, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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‘A Sea in the Old House of Orchid’ shows Macau’s dark memories

Review by William Chan        Attending the Fringe Festival has always felt like opening a blind box – you never know what to expect, but there is always the thrill of surprise. This year, thanks to a friend’s invitation and a lucky pair of free tickets, I found myself last Wednesday at Yuan Coffee situated at 5 Pátio de Lourenço Marques, a Sino-Portuguese heritage house with nearly a hundred years of history near Praça de Ponte e Horta, for a performance that

September 19, 2025 | BY admin

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Chef Melba Nunis from Malaysia showcases flavours of Kristang community in Macau

The smell of spices and various other ingredients filled the packed Demo Kitchen of the Macao University of Tourism’s (UTM) Mong Ha campus yesterday afternoon as Chef Melba Nunis prepared Melaka (Malacca) Kristang dishes.Nunis, who was born and raised in Garden City, Ujong Pasir in Malacca, is a member of the Kristang* community, an ethnic group also known as “Malacca Portuguese” mainly found in Malaysia and Singapore. Her goal, according to a statement provided by the public university

September 19, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau integrated resort operator Sands China holds responsible gaming carnival

The “Sands China Responsible Gaming Parent-Child Happy Carnival” took place at The Londoner Macao on August 23, gathering around 160 staff members, local NGO members, and their children, the integrated resort operator noted in a statement earlier this week, which added that the event marked its third year.The event supports the government’s “Seeking Help for Winning the Future” responsible gaming theme and featured 12 activities to “demonstrate the importance of parental engagement

September 19, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau police nab local duo for fraud & money laundering

Two local men were arrested on Wednesday for fraud and money laundering, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a special press conference yesterday.Lei identified the suspects as two 41-year-old residents surnamed Lam and Cheong who told police that they are unemployed and a businessman, respectively.According to Lei, on February 12, the Judiciary Police received a report from a local man saying that he was defrauded in an investment scam, resulting in a loss of HK$2.45

September 19, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's Lisboeta resort to host K-Pop fan event tomorrow

Lisboeta Macau’s H853 Fun Factory is scheduled to host its first “최애 DAY K-Pop Fans Day” tomorrow.According to a statement recently provided by the integrated resort in Cotai, the one-day event is aligned with Macau’s strategy to diversify the local economy through “Tourism + Culture” initiatives.The statement said that the event will feature three main activities: a K-Pop Random Dance session, a K-Pop Dance Parade, and a “GOLDEN” Singing Challenge. Participants will have

September 19, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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34,000 senior residents being surveyed: Macau Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) chief

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) held a press conference yesterday about its ongoing census called “Survey and Registration of Isolated Elderly and Families of Two”, which is collecting data from 34,000 senior residents.The one-hour press conference was held at the Social Service Centre in Bairro da Ilha Verde Building in Ilha Verde district.IAS President Wilson Hon Wai said in a speech during the press conference that the census aims to gradually establish databases of seniors living alone

September 19, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Exhibition to showcase Silk Road artefacts in Macau

An exhibition featuring over 200 rare artefacts from along the historic Silk Road will open at MGM MACAU’s POLY MGM MUSEUM in Nape on National Day, October 1.According to a statement recently provided by the integrated resort operator, the “Silk Roads Beyond Borders” exhibition commemorates the 12th anniversary of the nation’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).The statement said the exhibition is structured into four thematic chapters that explore the history of exchange and integration

September 19, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Asset management scale in In-Depth Cooperation Zone tops 6 trillion yuan: Macau symposium

The Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has achieved a significant clustering effect in the financial sector, and the asset management scale of licensed institutions in the zone, approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), exceeds six trillion yuan (6.77 trillion patacas), while the scale of private equity funds has surpassed 680 billion yuan, ranking among the highest in the country, the director of the zone’s Financial Development Bureau, Chi Tenghui,

September 19, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Mid-Autumn mooncake workshop in Macau opens for registration

The Macau Cultural Heritage Reinventing Studies Association announced in a recent statement that it will launch a mooncake-making workshop on September 28, aiming to give participants a chance to experience traditional craftsmanship and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in a hands-on way.According to the statement, the workshop aims to allow residents to “feel the charm of centuries-old craftsmanship” while celebrating the festival with family and friends.The upcoming workshop, titled

September 19, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau observatory says high probability of issuing T3

The local observatory announced on its website last night that Tropical Storm “Mitag” was moving north-westwards towards the coastal area of eastern Guangdong and gradually strengthening, being expected to enter within 200 kilometres of Macau during today, with a high probability of issuing Strong Wind Signal No.3 (T3) between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m.Standby Signal No.1 was issued at midnight on September 18.The statement said that due to Mitag’s relatively small circulation and uncertainties

September 19, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau Anglican College: Celebrating Excellence in Education

Macau Anglican College (MAC), established in 2002 by the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (HKSKH), proudly celebrates its 22nd anniversary. Guided by a vision to inspire a new generation of learners to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors, the school upholds its core mission of embracing a multicultural outlook, maximising potential, and being all-inclusive. Operating at full capacity, MAC serves approximately 1,500 students from

September 19, 2025 | BY admin

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China commemorates start of war against Japanese aggression

SHENYANG – Sirens wailed and a bell tolled in northeast China on Thursday to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the September 18 Incident, which marked the start of China’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression.Hundreds of people, including veterans and their relatives, gathered on the square of the 9.18 Historical Museum in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning Province, to honor those who fought in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.At exactly 9:18 a.m.,

September 19, 2025 | BY admin

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DeepSeek’s R1 sets benchmark as first peer-reviewed major AI LLM

LONDON – Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) model R1 has set a new benchmark for large language models (LLM) by becoming the first of its kind to receive formal peer reviews, with the company highlighting that its innovative approach succeeded independently of competitor outputs, according to a study published Wednesday in Nature.Released in January, R1 was purpose-built to excel in reasoning-intensive tasks, including mathematics and programming, positioning itself

September 19, 2025 | BY admin

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