Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) warns of contaminated apple juice

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is urging residents and businesses to stop consuming and selling a batch of bottled apple juice imported from New Zealand after it was found to contain excessive levels of patulin, a harmful toxin. According to an IAM statement on Friday, the bureau was notified by Hong Kong’s food safety authorities that the product – “100% PURE NZ APPLE JUICE” under the brand “Homegrown” – had been found to exceed the officially permitted limits for

April 1, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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‘Easy Transfer’, ‘Anti-Scam Programme’ linked up by financial regulator: Macau police

The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced in a joint statement with Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) yesterday that the latter’s interbank transfer system “Easy Transfer” has been linked up with the former’s “Anti-Scam Programme”.According to the statement, in order to strengthen the prevention of telecom and online fraud, the two authorities have integrated the database of the “Anti-Fraud Programme” with the “Easy Transfer” system. The statement pointed out that when the

April 1, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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UFC Fight Night returns to Macau at Galaxy Arena

The United States’ Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to return to Macau next month with a stacked fight card headlined by the Chinese mainland’s Song Yadong against Brazil’s Deiveson Figueiredo, aiming to mark the start of a multi-year partnership with Galaxy Macau, according to a statement by the integrated resort operator yesterday.Scheduled from May 28 to 30 at the Galaxy Arena in Cotai, the event will feature UFC Fight Night alongside the opening rounds of ROAD TO UFC Season

April 1, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 180,000 cigs at HZMB

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers seized 180,000 cigarettes at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) on March 4.According to the statement, on that day, customs officers at the delta bridge’s Zhuhai checkpoint noticed an abnormality in the X-ray scanned image of a lorry.Upon further inspection, customs officers discovered “BOHEM” brand cigarettes concealed within cardboard boxes wrapped in woven plastic bags, adding that a total of 900

April 1, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau media learns about fresh opportunities from Hengqin’s latest development

Tony Wong in Hengqin        A one-day fact-finding tour of Hengqin was organised for Macau media workers last week where they visited three facilities concerning economic cooperation between Macau and Hengqin, and the three facilities’ representatives briefed the local journalists about their operations and latest developments.The three facilities visited on Thursday last week comprised the Hengqin International Film Studio, the Service Centre for Economy and Trade between

April 1, 2026 | BY admin

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The power of the arts in a child’s development: Macau interview

Interview by Rui Pastorin         Children go through a lot as they grow and learn to traverse life. With that in mind, could engaging in more arts-related activities be helpful in their development? Local artistes Chloe Lao Cho Wa, who serves as creative director of the Ieng Chi Dance Association, and Ivan Au Chi Hang, director of Big Mouse Kids Drama Group, say that it can, giving their opinions on its significance and implications during a recent interview with

April 1, 2026 | BY admin

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Entries open for photo contest ‘discovering’ Macau & Hengqin

A photography contest titled “Discovering Macau and Hengqin” is now open for entries, according to a Monday statement by the International Institute of Macau (IIM), inviting participants to capture the diversity and beauty of both Macau and Hengqin. According to the statement, contestants are encouraged to explore natural landscapes, urban settings, and the cultural interaction between the two areas. The aim is to portray Macau’s multicultural communities, historical heritage,

April 1, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau govt to support schools affected by shrinking student numbers: O Lam

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Wallis O Lam said yesterday that with the decreasing number of school students the result of a dropping birth rate, the local government is planning to roll out various new measures in the upcoming 2026/27 academic year aiming to advance Macau’s education reform and encourage local schools to enhance their education quality, including helping schools affected by the falling number of students convert into other types of education institutions, or

April 1, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau documentary aims to eliminate Down syndrome prejudice

Review by Armindo Neves        Macau’s Dream Sail Association* (DSA) and Macau Down Syndrome Association screened a documentary on Saturday with the aim of eliminating prejudice against people with Down syndrome and respecting differences, according to a joint statement by the two groups. The screening was held at the Macau Federation of Trade Unions’ (FAOM; customarily known as Gung Luen) headquarters on Rua da Ribeira do Patane.The statement also said that

April 1, 2026 | BY admin

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Gen Z-fueled ‘Guochao’ drives new shift for Chinese manufacturers

Analysis        BEIJING – As China’s Gen Z emerges as a new leading consumer group, it is also driving manufacturers towards a shift that reflects both emotional needs and rising cultural confidence.One of the dominant trends is ‘Guochao’ (国潮), which literally means “national trend,” referring to domestically created designs, often inspired by traditional Chinese culture, that can be applied to toys, decorations, apparel, everyday items, and even food and

April 1, 2026 | BY admin

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Chinese embassy donates humanitarian aid to fire victims in Bafata Region of Guinea-Bissau

BISSAU – The Chinese Embassy in Guinea-Bissau has held a donation ceremony in the city of Bafata, in Bafata Region, to provide humanitarian aid to people affected by a fire.Chinese Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Yang Renhuo and Bafata Region Governor Mustafa Cassama last Wednesday attended the ceremony and jointly distributed the donation to representatives of the victims.“China and Guinea-Bissau have long maintained friendly cooperative relations,” Yang said, adding that Bafata Region is an

March 31, 2026 | BY admin

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Chinese agricultural experts help improve agricultural productivity in Mozambique

Analysis        MAPUTO –  At the Umbeluzi Agricultural Station in Maputo Province, Mozambique, vast rice fields have entered the harvest season. Golden rice panicles sway gently in the breeze as two small harvesters move across the fields, presenting a vivid scene of abundance.The site is a comprehensive rice production base jointly established by the fourth batch of Chinese agricultural experts assisting Mozambique and the Mozambique Agricultural Research Institute

March 31, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau Health Bureau (SSM) urges residents with emotional distress to seek help

The Health Bureau (SSM), Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) jointly held a press conference yesterday, aiming to raise public awareness of the need for people to seek help when they experience emotional distress. The bureaux have joined hands and formed a support network covering all ages throughout the whole recovery process via a network of cross-departmental cooperation. The press conference about the setting-up of the psychology support

March 31, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Different: Continuity in Motion (Part 3)

Continuity with Method: Identity, Legitimacy and the FutureCommentary by Manuel Silvério Former President of the General Assembly of the Macau Civil Servants’ Association (ATFPM)The issue is easy to state and hard to solve: how to keep Macau distinctive, preserving Macanese* identity while ensuring renewal, continuity and real space for a new bilingual/trilingual generation –capable of contributing to education, the economy, culture and public life. The reactions I received to the

March 31, 2026 | BY admin

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