Norovirus cases rise 2.5 times in Jan: Health Bureau
The Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday released its mandatory disease notification data for last month, revealing a significant rise in gastrointestinal infections.A total of 1,608 cases of notifiable diseases were recorded during the month, the statement said. The three most reported illnesses were influenza with 1,307 cases, the rotavirus with 84 cases, and the norovirus with 74 cases.According to the statement, norovirus cases increased by approximately 2.5 times compared to December, rising from
February 27, 2026
10-day gastronomy-fest slated for March, with 100 booths
The 10-day “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” will be held from March 20 to 29 at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, with an additional venue in Zape, featuring 100 food booths, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Deputy Director Jennifer Si Tou Lai Lam announced in an investment and promotion briefing yesterday.The briefing about the gastronomic event took place at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday afternoon. The first phase of recruitment
February 27, 2026
New FM Commissioner Bian vows stronger practice of ‘diplomacy benefiting Macau’
The newly appointed Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR), Bian Lixin, pledged yesterday that the commissioner’s office, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, will align its work with the new development goals of the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, further strengthen the barrier of national security in Macau, correctly and deeply implement the “diplomacy benefiting Macau” principle, assist Macau in expanding external
February 27, 2026
Tap Seac Gallery displays over 150 works of embroidery from Chongqing & Xinjiang
A large-scale exhibition titled “Splendid Colours – Embroidery Art Exhibition from Chongqing and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region” is showcasing a total of 154 sets or pieces at Tap Seac Gallery, with members of the public able to admire traditional embroidery, one of the nation’s most representative traditional arts, until March 15.Entering the free-admission venue, visitors will find a display of intricate and colourful pieces as well as a glimpse into the craftsmanship that went
February 27, 2026
Norovirus cases rise 2.5 times in Jan: Health Bureau
The Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday released its mandatory disease notification data for last month, revealing a significant rise in gastrointestinal infections.A total of 1,608 cases of notifiable diseases were recorded during the month, the statement said. The three most reported illnesses were influenza with 1,307 cases, the rotavirus with 84 cases, and the norovirus with 74 cases.According to the statement, norovirus cases increased by approximately 2.5 times compared to December, rising from
February 27, 2026
10-day gastronomy-fest slated for March, with 100 booths
The 10-day “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” will be held from March 20 to 29 at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, with an additional venue in Zape, featuring 100 food booths, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Deputy Director Jennifer Si Tou Lai Lam announced in an investment and promotion briefing yesterday.The briefing about the gastronomic event took place at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday afternoon. The first phase of recruitment
February 27, 2026
New FM Commissioner Bian vows stronger practice of ‘diplomacy benefiting Macau’
The newly appointed Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR), Bian Lixin, pledged yesterday that the commissioner’s office, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, will align its work with the new development goals of the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, further strengthen the barrier of national security in Macau, correctly and deeply implement the “diplomacy benefiting Macau” principle, assist Macau in expanding external
February 27, 2026
Tap Seac Gallery displays over 150 works of embroidery from Chongqing & Xinjiang
A large-scale exhibition titled “Splendid Colours – Embroidery Art Exhibition from Chongqing and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region” is showcasing a total of 154 sets or pieces at Tap Seac Gallery, with members of the public able to admire traditional embroidery, one of the nation’s most representative traditional arts, until March 15.Entering the free-admission venue, visitors will find a display of intricate and colourful pieces as well as a glimpse into the craftsmanship that went
February 27, 2026
Situation of the investments of the Financial Reserve of the MSAR in the year 2025
Statement by Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM)In order to properly manage the budget balance and protect the payment capacity of public finances, the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) enacted Law No. 8/2011 (Legal Regime of the Financial Reserve), which assigns to the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) the responsibility for ensuring the investments and management of the Financial Reserve. In 2025, the Financial Reserve of the MSAR recorded an investment income of
February 27, 2026
Eco-fair MIECF to return next month
The 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2026MIECF) will be held from March 26 to 28 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, according to a statement issued yesterday by Macau’s Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM).The event will run under the theme “Low-carbon, Zero Waste Cities: Embarking on a Global Collaboration.” According to the statement, it aligns with Macau’s “1+4” economic diversification strategy and the “Macao +
February 27, 2026
Police arrest mainlander for stealing friend’s HK$1 million, gambling away 90 pct
The Judiciary Police (PJ) nabbed a man from the Chinese mainland for stealing a male friend’s HK$1 million (1.025 million patacas) on Wednesday, PJ spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the suspect as a 37-year-old man surnamed Lu who claimed to be jobless. Cheong said that the victim is a middle-aged mainlander. Both have been friends for only about three months.According to Cheong, on Tuesday, the victim arrived in Macau with HK$1
February 27, 2026
S Korean seaweed snack ‘probably’ contains plastic contaminants: IAM
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has received a report from food safety authorities in Australia and New Zealand that a South Korean seaweed product is being recalled due to the probable presence of plastic fragments, according to a IAM statement.The statement pointed out that the affected product is “Pinkfong Seasoned Seaweed Flakes” of the South Korean brand KWANG CHEON, with a net weight of 40 grams, and best before date of 2026.08.20.The statement noted that the bureau is closely
February 27, 2026
Film screening aims to promote Chi Lam Vai: concern group vice-convenor
“Rainy Moment”, a film dedicated to exploring Macau’s vanishing urban fabric, takes the peninsula’s largest still existing, previously walled, village, Chi Lam Vai (茨林圍), as its central theme.The Chi Lam Vai Concern Group hosted a film screening with Caritas Macau at the Hino Luminoso Elderly Centre on February 6, according to Tang Kam Chun, the concern group’s deputy convenor and vice president of the local Na Tcha Temple Association, the event aimed to promote and preserve Chi
February 27, 2026
Editorial: National alignment key to success of Macau’s 3rd Five-Year Plan
Considering that the central authorities’ 15th Five-Year Plan and Macau’s Third Five-Year Plan are getting off the ground at a gallop in the run-up to the Year of the Horse, it is the right moment to reflect on the importance of making sure that the national plan and the two regional plans – Hong Kong has finally come up with its 1st Five-Year Plan – are aligned with each other. I am convinced that national alignment is the key to success for the two regional plans. This editorial
February 9, 2026
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Editorial: National alignment key to success of Macau’s 3rd Five-Year Plan
Considering that the central authorities’ 15th Five-Year Plan and Macau’s Third Five-Year Plan are getting off the ground at a gallop in the run-up to the Year of the Horse, it is the right moment to reflect on the importance of making sure that the national plan and the two regional plans – Hong Kong has finally come up with its 1st Five-Year Plan – are aligned with each other. I am convinced that national alignment is the key to success for the two regional plans. This editorial
February 9, 2026
Tap Seac Gallery displays over 150 works of embroidery from Chongqing & Xinjiang
A large-scale exhibition titled “Splendid Colours – Embroidery Art Exhibition from Chongqing and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region” is showcasing a total of 154 sets or pieces at Tap Seac Gallery, with members of the public able to admire traditional embroidery, one of the nation’s most representative traditional arts, until March 15.Entering the free-admission venue, visitors will find a display of intricate and colourful pieces as well as a glimpse into the craftsmanship that went
February 27, 2026
From LAB to LIFE: Macau Teenagers Develop Protein-Based Flame Retardant Coating: Pui Ching Middle School Students' Research
Analysis by iGEM team of Pui Ching Middle School Pui Ching–Macau, the city’s first high-school iGEM team, has explored an eco-friendly, safe, and sustainable biological flame-retardant coating. Their work has been published in the international journal Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology and earned them a Gold Medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition.* A flame can only form when three essential elements are present:
February 3, 2026
Situation of the investments of the Financial Reserve of the MSAR in the year 2025
Statement by Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM)In order to properly manage the budget balance and protect the payment capacity of public finances, the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) enacted Law No. 8/2011 (Legal Regime of the Financial Reserve), which assigns to the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) the responsibility for ensuring the investments and management of the Financial Reserve. In 2025, the Financial Reserve of the MSAR recorded an investment income of
February 27, 2026
Norovirus cases rise 2.5 times in Jan: Health Bureau
The Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday released its mandatory disease notification data for last month, revealing a significant rise in gastrointestinal infections.A total of 1,608 cases of notifiable diseases were recorded during the month, the statement said. The three most reported illnesses were influenza with 1,307 cases, the rotavirus with 84 cases, and the norovirus with 74 cases.According to the statement, norovirus cases increased by approximately 2.5 times compared to December, rising from
February 27, 2026
Eco-fair MIECF to return next month
The 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2026MIECF) will be held from March 26 to 28 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, according to a statement issued yesterday by Macau’s Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM).The event will run under the theme “Low-carbon, Zero Waste Cities: Embarking on a Global Collaboration.” According to the statement, it aligns with Macau’s “1+4” economic diversification strategy and the “Macao +
February 27, 2026
Police arrest mainlander for stealing friend’s HK$1 million, gambling away 90 pct
The Judiciary Police (PJ) nabbed a man from the Chinese mainland for stealing a male friend’s HK$1 million (1.025 million patacas) on Wednesday, PJ spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the suspect as a 37-year-old man surnamed Lu who claimed to be jobless. Cheong said that the victim is a middle-aged mainlander. Both have been friends for only about three months.According to Cheong, on Tuesday, the victim arrived in Macau with HK$1
February 27, 2026
S Korean seaweed snack ‘probably’ contains plastic contaminants: IAM
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has received a report from food safety authorities in Australia and New Zealand that a South Korean seaweed product is being recalled due to the probable presence of plastic fragments, according to a IAM statement.The statement pointed out that the affected product is “Pinkfong Seasoned Seaweed Flakes” of the South Korean brand KWANG CHEON, with a net weight of 40 grams, and best before date of 2026.08.20.The statement noted that the bureau is closely
February 27, 2026
10-day gastronomy-fest slated for March, with 100 booths
The 10-day “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” will be held from March 20 to 29 at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, with an additional venue in Zape, featuring 100 food booths, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Deputy Director Jennifer Si Tou Lai Lam announced in an investment and promotion briefing yesterday.The briefing about the gastronomic event took place at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday afternoon. The first phase of recruitment
February 27, 2026
Film screening aims to promote Chi Lam Vai: concern group vice-convenor
“Rainy Moment”, a film dedicated to exploring Macau’s vanishing urban fabric, takes the peninsula’s largest still existing, previously walled, village, Chi Lam Vai (茨林圍), as its central theme.The Chi Lam Vai Concern Group hosted a film screening with Caritas Macau at the Hino Luminoso Elderly Centre on February 6, according to Tang Kam Chun, the concern group’s deputy convenor and vice president of the local Na Tcha Temple Association, the event aimed to promote and preserve Chi
February 27, 2026
Winners of ‘Sports in Macao’ 2025, 72nd Grand Prix photo contests announced
The Sports Bureau (ID) has announced the winners of its photography contests “Sports in Macao” 2025 and the 72nd Macau Grand Prix (MGP), with an awards ceremony held at the Mong-Ha Sports Centre yesterday. Organised by the bureau in conjunction with the Macau Photographic Association, the two competitions were concluded last year.Officiating guests included the bureau’s Vice-President Mok Chi Hang, Sports Development Department Chief Chao Kuok Wai, and Head of the Macau Grand Prix
February 27, 2026