‘Jacone’s Polyphony’ chosen to be shown in Venice: Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC)

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement on Thursday that the exhibition proposal “Jacone’s Polyphony”* was chosen to represent Macau at the Biennale in Venice, northern Italy, in May next year for the “61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia – Collateral Event from Macao, China”.The proposal, chosen among the six proposals received based on various criteria, was submitted by curators Feng Yan and Ng Sio Ieng, and was created by local artists Fok

September 15, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Coutinho’s ‘New Hope’ comes out on top, gaining 3 seats first time in Macau legislature

The New Hope candidacy group headed by veteran lawmaker José Maria Pereira Coutinho came out top in yesterday’s direct Legislative Assembly (AL) election as it garnered the highest number of votes, at 43,361, enabling the group to win three of the 14 seats at stake for the first time.In addition to the New Hope group, the Macau United Citizens Association (ACUM) group, which obtained the second highest number of votes, at 29,459, also won three seats in yesterday’s direct election. The

September 15, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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1 re-elected, 1 newcomer in indirect Macau legislature election for labour sector

In yesterday’s indirect Legislative Assembly (AL) election of the two seats in the labour sector, sitting lawmaker Lam Lon Wai was re-elected, while incumbent legislator Lei Chan U, who did not seek re-election this time, was replaced by newcomer Leong Pou U.Two candidacy groups comprising four candidates were competing for the labour sector’s two seats in yesterday’s indirect election.Only association representatives can vote in Macau’s indirect election. The legislature’s 12

September 15, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Shop owners in Macau review govt’s ‘ZAPE Taste Jam’

Interviews by Armindo Neves        About a fortnight after the government’s 10-day ‘ZAPE Taste Jam’ market concluded, the event, according to a Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) statement on August 15, aimed to attract visitors to the district for entertainment and shopping and benefit its businesses and give tourism and the night-time economy a badly needed boost, considering that several so-called “satellite casinos” there are slated to close for good by the

September 15, 2025 | BY admin

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2nd GEG Macao Int’l Shorts Film Festival opens

The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Macao International Shorts Film Festival (MISFF) opened yesterday, ending on Sunday.The weeklong festival is jointly organised by GEG and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC).The festival featured yesterday’s opening ceremony, followed by film screenings throughout the week, workshops, industry forums, and a closing awards ceremony this Sunday. According to the official website of MISFF, the festival is organised around five curated screening sections

September 15, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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7 female artists explore life in exhibition at Macau's Pátio do Espinho/Chi Lam Vai

Seven female artists of foreign educational backgrounds are using art to explore themes of self-expression in their daily lives as women and also re-examine different aspects of life in an exhibition titled “A Speakable Position for WOMEN (我們)” at Pátio do Espinho. On until October 31, the exhibition is part of Art Macao’s “Local Curatorial Project” and showcases works by artists Ho Pui San, Io Weng Si, Leong Kitman, Li Jia Bao, Luo Ai Ying, Ng Man Wai and Situ

September 15, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau Union Hospital launches nuclear medicine services

The Macau Union Hospital announced in a statement on Thursday that a nuclear medicine* examination service has recently commenced operation, and in its initial phase the services will cater to residents referred by the Health Bureau (SSM).The Macau Union Hospital in Cotai is officially known as Islands Healthcare Complex – Macau Medical Centre of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH). It is operated by PUMCH in collaboration with the local government thanks to the central

September 15, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau public libraries to be enhanced from today: Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC)

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement on Friday that enhancement works on small-scale facilities across Macau’s public libraries will begin today, with completion expected by mid-December.According to the bureau, the works will cover infrastructure upgrades such as floor refurbishments, wall repairs, thermal insulation film* installation, and modification to doors and windows. Some branches will also undergo wooden window frame repairs and the installation of charging

September 15, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau police nab local man for sexually abusing boy

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a local man for sexually abusing a local boy, PJ spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said at a special press conference on Saturday.Spokesman Cheong Kim Fong identified the suspect as a 33-year-old resident surnamed Chan who told police that he works as a clerk in the city centre, where PJ officers apprehended him on Thursday.The spokesman did not reveal the ages of the four victims, merely saying that they are aged under 18.According to Cheong Siu Keong, a

September 15, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Shenzhen customs busts man for anal smuggling of e-cigarette

Shenzhen Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers nabbed a man for smuggling an e-cigarette in his rectum.The statement said that while monitoring inbound travellers, customs officers at the Shenzhen Bay Control Point noticed a male arrival entering the customs control area without declaring any goods so officers proceeded to conduct a routine inspection.The statement did not say when the case occurred.During the inspection, according to the statement, the traveller was

September 15, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Promoting int’l rule of law for fairer global governance

Commentary        BEIJING – The world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation, with global governance at a fresh crossroads. At the recent “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus” Meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the Global Governance Initiative, emphasizing the need to stay committed to international rule of law.Staying committed to international rule of law is the fundamental safeguard for global governance. Yet reality is sobering:

September 15, 2025 | BY admin

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Sovereign equality is anchor of fairer global governance

Commentary        BEIJING – At the recent “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus” Meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), emphasizing that “staying committed to sovereign equality” is the foremost premise of global governance.The essence of sovereign equality is that all countries, regardless of size, strength or wealth, shall have their sovereignty and dignity respected, their domestic affairs free from external

September 15, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai says voting not only a right but also a civic duty

     Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has urged local voters today to cast their ballots in Sunday’s Legislative Assembly election, pointing out that voting is not only residents’ right but also their civic duty.Speaking to the media while inspecting the Tap Seac Multi-Sports Pavilion polling station, Sam said that voters should participate in the Legislative Assembly election, “fulfilling their voting obligations and being supporters and practitioners, rather than mere

September 12, 2025 | BY Staff Reporter

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Macau integrated resort operator Sands China’s bilingual publication wins PATA Gold Award

Integrated resort operator Sands China’s bilingual (Chinese & English) publication “In Search of Its Roots – An Illustrated History of Rua das Estalagens” was recognised with a PATA Gold Award for the “Best Printed Marketing Campaign (Industry)” category during the PATA Gold Awards 2025.The ceremony was held on August 28 in Bangkok.According to a statement earlier this week, the publication, written by Siguo Chen with illustrations by Shirley Lu, is an initiative of the

September 12, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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