Macau exhibition: ‘Zodiac With You’: A tribute to life’s companions

Local artist and oil painter Sharon Van’s (温雪嫻) “Zodiac With You” exhibition, which is on display through October 31, celebrates the connections made over a lifetime, using oil paintings to blend animals and humans as symbols of different life stages.Held daily at 10 Fantasia’s Gallery C03 on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed on Mondays) with free admission, the exhibition draws on the theme of the Chinese zodiac, with each of the 11

September 12, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau elections: 14 candidates vying for 2025 indirect election’s 12 seats

A total of 14 candidates fielded by six electoral groups are vying for the 12 seats at stake in the 2025 indirect Legislative Assembly (AL) election on Sunday, as two indirect election candidacy groups comprising four candidates are competing for the labour sector’s two seats, while only one candidacy group is running for each of the other four sectors.The legislature’s 12 indirectly-elected seats comprise four seats representing the city’s industrial, commercial and financial sector,

September 12, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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‘Very hot’ weather on Sunday for polling day: Macau observatory (SMG)

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecast in a statement yesterday that the weather on Sunday, polling day for this year’s direct and indirect Legislative Assembly election, will be “very hot”.The statement predicted that due to the influence of an upper-level anticyclone, with light winds over the next few days, hot weather will affect Macau during daytime. The maximum temperature is forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius, while urban areas may record temperatures even one

September 12, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau confirms its 1st Zika fever case

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement last night that Macau confirmed its first imported case of Zika fever yesterday.The bureau identified the patient as a 32-year-old non-resident-worker (NRW) from the Philippines who lives in Son Hoi Building on Rua do Matapau in the city centre and works in Lun Seng Building on Rua do Tarrafeiro in the Inner Harbour area.The patient, according to the statement, was in the Philippines from August 23 to September 2 and returned to Macau on

September 12, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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First online meeting solves Shenzhen consumer’s dispute: Macau Consumer Council (CCM)

The Macau Consumer Council (CCM) announced in a statement yesterday that it recently collaborated with the Shenzhen Consumer Committee to provide cross-border arbitration services via a video meeting for the first time, resolving a consumer dispute between a Shenzhen consumer and a local merchant, which marked a new milestone in the deepening cooperation between consumer protection organisations in Macau and Shenzhen.According to the statement, a consumer from Shenzhen got into a dispute with a

September 12, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Wynn Signature – 2025 Hypercar Exhibition in Macau to open on Sept 29

The free-admission “Wynn Signature – 2025 Hypercar Exhibition” is set to take place from September 29 through November 16 at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, during which over 20 supercars will be on display.According to a Wednesday statement by the integrated resort operator, the exhibition will feature “exclusive collaborations between automotive legends and luxury powerhouses”.The exhibits to be displayed at Wynn Palace in Cotai include the Macau premiere of a Formula 1 car, as well as

September 12, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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2 young mainlanders lose 6 million patacas in ‘fake police’ scam: Macau police

A young man and a young woman from the mainland who live in Macau have separately fallen victim to “fake police’ scams, losing a total of 6 million patacas, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Cheong, the young woman received a call on June 27 from someone speaking Putonghua who claimed to be a “staff member of the local Immigration Department.” The caller accused her of being involved in a phone scam in the

September 12, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Tickets now on sale for 2nd GEG Macao Int’l Shorts Film Festival

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement yesterday that the 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Macao International Shorts Film Festival will run from this Sunday through September 21, aiming to showcase international and local short films, with the tickets now on sale.Organised by the bureau and GEG, this year’s festival will feature five sections, including “Macao Shorts,” where 10 local films will compete for the “Macao Unit Award” and “Jury Special Mention”

September 12, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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AI seminar in Macau discusses applications & cyber security, incl Agentic AI

Aiming to further promote artificial intelligence (AI) industry interaction and exchange, while encouraging more enterprises to actively pursue digital transformation and leverage technology to optimise workflows, as well as alleviate employee stress, a seminar titled “Empowering Business with AI Innovation, Security and Insights” took place yesterday.The one-day seminar, jointly organised by HKBN JOS (Macau) and Microsoft Hong Kong, was held at Vista in MGM MACAU.The event attracted

September 12, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau police nab drunk driver for evading responsibility

The Public Security Police (PSP) apprehended a local man on Monday for drunk driving and evading responsibility, with his blood alcohol concentration standing at 3.14 grams per litre, PSP spokesman Wong Wai Chon said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspect as a taxi driver surnamed Lam who is in his thirties.According to Wong, the Public Security Police (PSP) received a report about a car accident at noon on Monday from a staff member of a golf course on Rua das

September 12, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Technology breathes new life into traditional Chinese medicine

Analysis        HEFEI – As night fell in Bozhou, Anhui Province, many locals strolled through a night market that is both ancient and futuristic.Here, people sip herbal teas, experience acupuncture and consult with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners. But alongside these centuries-old practices, new technologies are also drawing big crowds.At one stall, people were seen lining up to try a smart device, dubbed “smart TCM practitioner,” to check their body

September 12, 2025 | BY admin

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China’s leapfrog progress from generic to innovative drugs, medical equipment

Analysis        BEIJING – Beyond its well-known strengths in manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, China is also carving out an edge in the sphere of pharmaceuticals.At a press conference on the country’s progress in the health sector during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) yesterday, health officials highlighted an array of homegrown drugs, indicating the country’s rising capabilities in health technology, as well as its broader surge in

September 12, 2025 | BY admin

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Chinese brands shine at German auto show

Analysis        MUNICH, Germany – Chinese automakers and suppliers drew great attention at the 2025 IAA Mobility, one of the world’s largest auto shows, by rolling out advances in electric vehicle (EV) and smart-car technologies. European manufacturers also showcased new models featuring Chinese-made batteries, driver-assistance systems and connected-car features.The biennial event, running from Tuesday through Sunday in Munich, brings together global carmakers and

September 12, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau food-fest to mark its 25th anniversary in Nov in Sai Van

The United Association of Food and Beverage Merchants of Macau held a briefing session yesterday about its upcoming “2025 Macao Food Festival” in Praça do Lago Sai Van from November 14 to November 30.The briefing session was held at Plaza Restaurant in Zape.The chairman of the Macao Food Festival Coordination Committee, lawmaker-cum-restaurateur Andrew Chan Chak Mo said that in order to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Macao Food Festival, this year’s event will be accompanied by a

September 11, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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