Macau-Heilongjiang Forum discusses new quality productive forces driving tourism industry’s innovation

The Office of the Secretary for Economy and Finance (GSEF) announced in a statement yesterday that the ongoing 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) in Harbin is discussing new quality productive forces driving the tourism industry’s innovation. According to the statement, the three-day forum, which started on Monday, is jointly hosted by the People’s Government of Heilongjiang Province and Macau’s Global Tourism Economy Research Centre, noting that this is the first time that the

December 17, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau Health Bureau (SSM) urges residents to remain vigilant during peak travel month

The Health Bureau (SSM) urged residents in a statement yesterday to remain vigilant about personal, food, and environmental hygiene during their travels, such as getting vaccinated before leaving, as the Christmas and New Year holidays draw near, and increased travel and gatherings among residents are expected to elevate the risk of infectious diseases such as influenza and gastroenteritis.According to the statement, residents should assess their health conditions and stay informed about any

December 17, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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‘Operation Oops! A Musical’ to hit Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) stage in early 2026

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a Friday statement that “Operation Oops! A Musical”, an original comedy produced under the “Commissioning Performing Arts Productions 2024–2026” project, is slated to be staged over three performances from January 31 to February 2 next year at the Small Auditorium of the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) in Nape. Adapted from the homonymous novel by local playwright Lawrence Lei I Leong, “Operation Oops!” aims to bring together an

December 17, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Jimmy Lai’s ‘champions’ have own agenda

China Daily Editorial        British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s remarks on the conviction of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, echoed by some other Western politicians and media outlets, once again reveal a familiar pattern: selective outrage, willful ignorance of facts and an attempt to politicize a judicial case that was handled strictly in accordance with the law.Such reactions are not only irresponsible but also disrespectful to Hong Kong’s judicial independence and the

December 17, 2025 | BY admin

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Expanding domestic demand a strategic move to sustain high-quality development

China Daily Editorial        An article by President Xi Jinping published in this year’s 24th issue of the Qiushi Journal highlights how important it is for China to expand domestic demand in order to make its economic development more sustainable and more resilient.The article makes it clear that rather than being a stopgap, expanding domestic demand is a strategic measure that is necessary to maintain the long-term, sustained, healthy development of China’s economy and

December 17, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau regulator orders local banks to launch new online trade safety function

The Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) announced in a statement yesterday that in order to enhance online trade safety, it has mandated that all ATM card-issuing banks introduce a new online transaction authorisation feature within their mobile banking apps starting by the end of this year. The new feature will replace the one-time SMS verification code system, the statement said.The measure, according to the statement, aims to prevent fraudsters from accessing interception verification codes

December 16, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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University of Macau (UM) co-develops ‘Macao Yat-Tiu-Gan’ patch for joint and muscle pain relief

The University of Macau (UM) announced in a statement yesterday that it has co-developed a topical patch, “Macao Yat-Tiu-Gan” (澳門一條筋 – “Macau One Tendon”), aimed at alleviating joint and muscle pain, which has entered production and is now available in local pharmacies. According to the statement, the patch was developed through a collaboration between UM’s Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and the State Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine

December 16, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Local man loses HK$196,900 in ‘fake police’ scam: Macau police

A middle-aged local man has fallen victim to a “fake police” scam, resulting in a total loss of HK$196,900 (202,000 patacas), Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Un Hong said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Cheong, the police received a report on Thursday afternoon from the victim, who said that he had received a call earlier that morning from someone claiming to be a “mainland police officer.” The caller alleged that the victim’s mainland phone number was

December 16, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau police nab local man for ‘drunk cycling’

The Public Security Police (PSP) apprehended a local cyclist on Thursday for drunk driving, with his blood alcohol concentration standing at 1.25 grams per litre, PSP spokesman Wong Chi Weng said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspect as a male in his fifties surnamed Cheang, who told the police that he is jobless.According to Wong, the Public Security Police (PSP) received a report on Thursday night about a traffic accident in Avenida Marginal do Lam Mau

December 16, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau govt sets up Kai Fong-run centre for city’s 6 historic areas

The government has initiated the setting-up of a centre dedicated to planning and coordinating the participation of different segments of civil society in its ongoing campaign to revitalise six historic areas, with the Macau General Union of Neighbourhood Associations (known as Kai Fong in Cantonese) having been commissioned to operate the centre, which was inaugurated yesterday.The government revealed last month the implementation of a new model on revitalising the six historic areas,

December 16, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau team clinches 146 medals at 12th NGD & 9th NSOG

Yesterday was the last day of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, with the closing ceremony held in Shenzhen – and the Macau team won no fewer than 146 medals. State Councillor Shen Yiqin declared the Games closed.It marked the first time that the two Games were co-hosted by the three regions of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). It was also the second time that both Games took place in the same city and

December 16, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau consumption reward campaign receives mixed reactions

The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) said in a statement on Friday that its 13-week-long consumption reward programme, called “National Games Cohesion – Community Consumption Grand Prix”, had achieved good results.According to the statement, the event attracted around 20,000 participating businesses. During the period, a total of 462 million patacas in e-vouchers was issued, with a total redemption value of 408 million patacas, stimulating around 1.645 billion patacas

December 16, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau CE Sam Hou Fai pays his first duty visit to Beijing

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai travelled to Beijing yesterday for his first annual duty visit where he will brief state leaders about the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) government’s work this year and its policy guidelines for next year.This is Sam’s first annual duty visit to the nation’s capital to deliver his work report since he took office as the MSAR’s chief executive on December 20 last year.The Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) announced Sam’s three-day visit

December 16, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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‘Above the Abyss’ celebrates 26th Anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland

The Chinese mainland’s Zhang Lanpo is presenting  16  works consisting of paintings and photography in his solo exhibition “Above the Abyss” at Albergue SCM’s A2 Gallery, not only presenting artworks but also celebrating the 26th Anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland.Running through February 15, the exhibition opened last week and features works that transport exhibitiongoers to an almost otherworldly place as they explore each of the pieces, several of which are

December 16, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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