2nd Macao Int’l Shorts Film Festival opens at Galaxy Cinemas

The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Macao International Shorts Film Festival (MISFF) officially opened yesterday at Galaxy Cinemas in the integrated resort of Galaxy Macau in Cotai, highlighting short films as a platform for international creativity and cultural exchange. The ceremony was attended by local officials and international jury members, as well as industry guests.In his opening remarks, Kevin Kelley, chief operating officer of GEG, welcomed the guests and cinemagoers to the

September 17, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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GBA Legal & Business Symposium in Macau discusses channels for 3-region lawyers

The “2025 Greater Bay Area (GBA) Legal & Business Symposium” was held yesterday, discussing ways how to establish a channel for direct access to legal resources across Macau, Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland, particularly providing clear guidance on practical issues such as cross-border legal practices and intellectual property protection, offering businesses clear directions for overseas expansion.The one-day event took place at Macau Galaxy International Convention Centre, focusing

September 17, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Forum aims to consolidate Macau, Guangdong & HK cybersecurity

Aiming to further consolidate the local cybersecurity framework and enhance collaboration between Macau, Guangdong and Hong Kong, the 2025 edition of “China Cybersecurity Week (Macau Sub-forum)” was held yesterday.The one-day forum took place at the Macau Science Centre in Nape and focused on cutting-edge issues in cyber and data security, including personal data protection, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing security, ransomware prevention, and vulnerability management.Over 400

September 17, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Police nab man for ‘slandering’ Macau table tennis player

A man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly slandering a local table tennis player, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a regular press conference yesterday.Lei identified the suspect as a 51-year-old mainlander surnamed Liang who claims to be jobless.According to Lei, the Judiciary Police received a complaint last Thursday night from a middle-aged female table tennis player representing Macau internationally, who said that she was being slandered by a group affiliated with

September 17, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau observatory mulls hoisting Signal No.1 tonight

The Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced on its website yesterday afternoon that Standby Signal No.1 might be hoisted between tonight and early tomorrow when a tropical cyclone is forecast to arrive within 800 kilometres from Macau.Signal No.1 is the lowest of Macau’s five-level tropical cyclone warning signals. It is hoisted when a tropical cyclone comes within 800 kilometres from Macau. Its higher warning typhoon signals are the No.3, No.8, No.9, and No.10.The

September 17, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Participatory ‘Art Exhibition for All’ kicks off, invites Macau to unleash creativity

The participatory “Art Exhibition for All” located adjacent to Flower City Park (花城公園) in Taipa kicked off yesterday with an opening ceremony, inviting members of the public not only to view works on display, but to showcase their own as well.Featuring an exhibition and an improvisation zone, “Art Exhibition for All” is among the raft of events for the 23rd Macao City Fringe Festival, which is taking place across various districts in Macau through September 28.  Those

September 17, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Consultation on Macau's 2026 policy guidelines starts today

The Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) announced in a statement yesterday that in preparation for the government’s policy guidelines for next year, the latter will today start a one-month-long public consultation in the runup to Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s upcoming 2026 Policy Address.The consultation process will conclude on October 17.Customarily, the chief executive delivers his annual policy address in the Legislative Assembly (AL) in November.Macau’s calendar and fiscal

September 17, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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University of Tourism of Macau (UTM) marks 30th anniversary with gala dinner

The University of Tourism of Macau (UTM) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a gala dinner on Monday at Macau Tower, bringing together over 200 guests from various government entities, the tourism industry, institutions and organisations, as well as faculty, students and alumni to reflect on its journey and future development, according to a statement from the public higher institute of learning yesterday.Addressing the gathering, UTM Council Chair Andrew Chan Chak Mo underlined that the

September 17, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Global Governance Initiative (GGI) a road map for solving global challenges

Commentary by Balew Demissie*       In an age of profound uncertainty, marked by geopolitical rivalries, pandemics, the climate crisis, and growing development disparities, fair and equitable global governance has become a necessity more than ever. Existing institutions, while historically significant, are often found wanting when it comes to addressing pressing transnational issues. Against this backdrop, President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative is a strategic

September 17, 2025 | BY admin

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Canberra cannot butter bread on both sides

China Daily Editorial        Marking a move to bolster trade with China, the Australian government unveiled a plan to enhance domestic exporters’ access to the Chinese market on Monday. As trade barriers between the two countries continue to be eased, this measure will help promote bilateral economic cooperation.The Accessing New Markets Initiative, a two-year plan backed by A$50 million (US$33.32 million), encourages farmers, fishers, miners and winemakers to explore the

September 17, 2025 | BY admin

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Free trade, AI make China-ASEAN economic cooperation closer, more fruitful

Commentary        NANNING – Amid global uncertainties and the rise of protectionism, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are forging ahead to deepen their integration.This commitment is epitomized by the full conclusion of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade negotiations, which was announced in May and is an achievement that promises to bolster economic ties.With its negotiations lasting more than two years, the upgraded pact extends to new

September 17, 2025 | BY admin

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China and US both gain from rational dialogue

Commentary        BEIJING – The two-day China-US economic and trade talks, which concluded in Madrid on Monday once again demonstrated that rational dialogue serves the interests of both sides.During the talks, the Chinese and US delegations engaged in candid, in-depth and constructive communication, and reached a basic framework consensus on resolving issues related to TikTok through cooperation, reducing investment barriers and promoting relevant economic and trade

September 17, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) holds workshop on cybersecurity vulnerability management

The Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) held its Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management Workshop (2025) on Saturday at the Auditorium of the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM) with a large attendance and active participation, according to a statement from the bureau yesterday.The workshop introduced the fundamentals of cybersecurity vulnerability management, including identification, assessment criteria, and remediation methods, the statement said, adding that

September 16, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) to remove sick tree next to Guia Hill trail’s mural

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said yesterday that it will remove a Masson’s pine tree, scientifically known as Pinus massoniana, on the main walking and running trail on Guia Hill later this month as it poses a risk of collapse.A statement by the bureau yesterday said that IAM inspectors recently identified the tree’s risk of collapse during a routine inspection.Masson’s pine is also known as Chinese red pine.The 1,700-metre-long Guia Hill Jogging Path is part of the Guia Hill

September 16, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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