13 residents lose 3.27 million in ‘customer service’ scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) issued a warning yesterday about 13 residents who fell victim in separate “customer service” scams, losing around 3.27 million patacas in total. The Judiciary Police reminded the public to be wary of the scams.Between March 9 and yesterday, the statement said, the Judiciary Police received multiple reports from citizens that they had received fraudulent phone calls or text messages from scammers impersonating customer service representatives of various major
March 13, 2026
‘Int’l Cities of Gastronomy Fest’ to open next Friday
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced in a press conference at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday that the “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” will run for 10 days from next Friday to March 29, bringing together nearly 40 Creative Cities of Gastronomy from around the world.Details of the event were unveiled in the press conference attended by MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Deputy Directors Cheng Wai Tong and
March 13, 2026
Sands China to promote local artists’ works in HK Art Central
Integrated resort operator Sands China will be showcasing the selected works of three outstanding emerging Macau artists through a Sands Gallery booth slated to be set up at the international art event Art Central in Hong Kong for the special administrative region’s art month.In a statement yesterday, the company noted that it was “the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise from Macau invited as an Associate Partner” of the event, which was had its first edition in 2015 and will
March 13, 2026
Convention & exhibition industry yields 6.28 billion patacas in 2025: MCECA chief
The “Macau Federal Commercial Association of Convention & Exhibition Industry” (MCECA)* hosted a Spring Festival reception at Macau Tower yesterday, announcing that local convention and exhibition activities increased by 22.1 per cent year-on-year to 1,861 events last year, increasing the industry’s revenue to 6.28 billion patacas in 2025. The association’s president, Osborn Lo Wang Chun, underlined in a speech that an “international technology giant” has chosen Macau as
March 13, 2026
13 residents lose 3.27 million in ‘customer service’ scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) issued a warning yesterday about 13 residents who fell victim in separate “customer service” scams, losing around 3.27 million patacas in total. The Judiciary Police reminded the public to be wary of the scams.Between March 9 and yesterday, the statement said, the Judiciary Police received multiple reports from citizens that they had received fraudulent phone calls or text messages from scammers impersonating customer service representatives of various major
March 13, 2026
‘Int’l Cities of Gastronomy Fest’ to open next Friday
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced in a press conference at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday that the “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” will run for 10 days from next Friday to March 29, bringing together nearly 40 Creative Cities of Gastronomy from around the world.Details of the event were unveiled in the press conference attended by MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Deputy Directors Cheng Wai Tong and
March 13, 2026
Sands China to promote local artists’ works in HK Art Central
Integrated resort operator Sands China will be showcasing the selected works of three outstanding emerging Macau artists through a Sands Gallery booth slated to be set up at the international art event Art Central in Hong Kong for the special administrative region’s art month.In a statement yesterday, the company noted that it was “the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise from Macau invited as an Associate Partner” of the event, which was had its first edition in 2015 and will
March 13, 2026
Convention & exhibition industry yields 6.28 billion patacas in 2025: MCECA chief
The “Macau Federal Commercial Association of Convention & Exhibition Industry” (MCECA)* hosted a Spring Festival reception at Macau Tower yesterday, announcing that local convention and exhibition activities increased by 22.1 per cent year-on-year to 1,861 events last year, increasing the industry’s revenue to 6.28 billion patacas in 2025. The association’s president, Osborn Lo Wang Chun, underlined in a speech that an “international technology giant” has chosen Macau as
March 13, 2026
2026 Macau Int’l Parade set for March 29, with over 60 troupes
The 2026 Macau International Parade will be held on Sunday, March 29, featuring a total of 1,600 performers from nearly 50 local troupes and over 10 from around the world, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced during a press conference yesterday.As in previous years, this year’s parade will set off from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ruins of St. Paul’s and conclude in Praça do Lago Sai Van (Sai Van Lake Square).This year, the parade is organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau in
March 13, 2026
Financial regulator AMCM finds shops’ illegal financial businesses
The authorities have found several shops illegally engaging in financial businesses, such as remitting foreign currencies to other countries for customers, the Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) said yesterday.An AMCM statement yesterday said that the Macau Monetary Authority “recently” received reports that a number of shops, which mainly sell goods to non-resident workers (NRWs), were suspected of providing members of the public with illegal currency exchange and remittance services.The
March 13, 2026
Police bust 3 illegal exchange dealers in a day
The Judiciary Police (PJ) nabbed three illegal exchange dealers on Wednesday, PJ spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a special press conference yesterday.Lei identified the trio as a 31-year-old mainland male surnamed Zhou, a 35-year-old mainland female surnamed Yan and a 43-year-old local female surnamed Lam, all of whom claimed to be jobless.According to Lei, PJ officers noticed Zhou and a gambler engaged in an illegal currency exchange at a casino in Cotai. After questioning the duo, the
March 13, 2026
A Lorcha, Nok Song garner Michelin Guide’s ‘Bib Gourmand’ award
The latest recipients of the “Bib Gourmand” distinction for the 18th edition of the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau have been unveiled, with Macau restaurants “A Lorcha” and “Nok Song” listed among the eight establishments receiving the award between the two regions.The “Bib Gourmand” is a special distinction that celebrates restaurants that “serve exceptional food at great value”, according to the Michelin Guide website. It was introduced in 1997, with the award taking
March 13, 2026
Macao Union Medical Centre holds lecture on gastrointestinal health, shingles prevention
The Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Centre of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), colloquially known as “Macao Union Medical Centre”, announced in a statement last week that it recently conducted a public health lecture to raise awareness of gastrointestinal* health and shingles prevention.According to the statement, the lecture featured two sessions led by specialists from the gastroenterology and dermatology departments of the medical centre. In the first
March 13, 2026
Editorial: Xi, Merz hit the reset button for amicably pragmatic Sino-German ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid a highly instructive two-day official visit to China last week, his first as the head of government of Europe’s strongest economy. President Xi Jinping and Merz, who appear to have established a good rapport, have hit the reset button for amicably pragmatic ties between the world’s second and third largest economies.In Beijing, the nation’s political nerve centre, Merz met with Xi, Premier Li Qiang, and Vice-Premier He Lifeng, and – visibly
March 2, 2026
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Editorial: Xi, Merz hit the reset button for amicably pragmatic Sino-German ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid a highly instructive two-day official visit to China last week, his first as the head of government of Europe’s strongest economy. President Xi Jinping and Merz, who appear to have established a good rapport, have hit the reset button for amicably pragmatic ties between the world’s second and third largest economies.In Beijing, the nation’s political nerve centre, Merz met with Xi, Premier Li Qiang, and Vice-Premier He Lifeng, and – visibly
March 2, 2026
Macau's Albergue SCM exhibition presents art of calligraphy
Calligraphy and art lovers can admire a raft of works displayed at Albergue SCM for the “Success with Horse - Works by Choi Chun Heng and his Treasured Collections” exhibition.On until April 16, the exhibition kicked off last week during CAC – Círculo dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau (Circle of the Friends of Macau’s Culture) and Albergue SCM’s* “Celebration of the Chinese New Year of the Horse” party in commemoration of the Lantern Festival, with the opening witnessed by
March 12, 2026
From practice to podium: Macau's Pui Ching Middle School robotics team marks global success in Brazil
S1C Angel Lin Sin Chi (連善知)Instructors: Sandra U Cheng Man, Kelly Ka Ka Chong, Rachel Tou Wing SzeThe Robotics Team from Pui Ching Middle School won third prize in the RoboCup 2025* competition held in Brazil in July last year, making history as the first high school in the world to receive this award.Competing against around 2,000 participants from more than 40 countries, including university students and researchers, the robotics team from Pui Ching Middle School was one of the youngest
March 9, 2026
2026 Macau Int’l Parade set for March 29, with over 60 troupes
The 2026 Macau International Parade will be held on Sunday, March 29, featuring a total of 1,600 performers from nearly 50 local troupes and over 10 from around the world, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced during a press conference yesterday.As in previous years, this year’s parade will set off from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ruins of St. Paul’s and conclude in Praça do Lago Sai Van (Sai Van Lake Square).This year, the parade is organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau in
March 13, 2026
13 residents lose 3.27 million in ‘customer service’ scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) issued a warning yesterday about 13 residents who fell victim in separate “customer service” scams, losing around 3.27 million patacas in total. The Judiciary Police reminded the public to be wary of the scams.Between March 9 and yesterday, the statement said, the Judiciary Police received multiple reports from citizens that they had received fraudulent phone calls or text messages from scammers impersonating customer service representatives of various major
March 13, 2026
Financial regulator AMCM finds shops’ illegal financial businesses
The authorities have found several shops illegally engaging in financial businesses, such as remitting foreign currencies to other countries for customers, the Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) said yesterday.An AMCM statement yesterday said that the Macau Monetary Authority “recently” received reports that a number of shops, which mainly sell goods to non-resident workers (NRWs), were suspected of providing members of the public with illegal currency exchange and remittance services.The
March 13, 2026
Police bust 3 illegal exchange dealers in a day
The Judiciary Police (PJ) nabbed three illegal exchange dealers on Wednesday, PJ spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a special press conference yesterday.Lei identified the trio as a 31-year-old mainland male surnamed Zhou, a 35-year-old mainland female surnamed Yan and a 43-year-old local female surnamed Lam, all of whom claimed to be jobless.According to Lei, PJ officers noticed Zhou and a gambler engaged in an illegal currency exchange at a casino in Cotai. After questioning the duo, the
March 13, 2026
‘Int’l Cities of Gastronomy Fest’ to open next Friday
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced in a press conference at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday that the “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” will run for 10 days from next Friday to March 29, bringing together nearly 40 Creative Cities of Gastronomy from around the world.Details of the event were unveiled in the press conference attended by MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Deputy Directors Cheng Wai Tong and
March 13, 2026
A Lorcha, Nok Song garner Michelin Guide’s ‘Bib Gourmand’ award
The latest recipients of the “Bib Gourmand” distinction for the 18th edition of the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau have been unveiled, with Macau restaurants “A Lorcha” and “Nok Song” listed among the eight establishments receiving the award between the two regions.The “Bib Gourmand” is a special distinction that celebrates restaurants that “serve exceptional food at great value”, according to the Michelin Guide website. It was introduced in 1997, with the award taking
March 13, 2026
Macao Union Medical Centre holds lecture on gastrointestinal health, shingles prevention
The Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Centre of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), colloquially known as “Macao Union Medical Centre”, announced in a statement last week that it recently conducted a public health lecture to raise awareness of gastrointestinal* health and shingles prevention.According to the statement, the lecture featured two sessions led by specialists from the gastroenterology and dermatology departments of the medical centre. In the first
March 13, 2026
Sands China to promote local artists’ works in HK Art Central
Integrated resort operator Sands China will be showcasing the selected works of three outstanding emerging Macau artists through a Sands Gallery booth slated to be set up at the international art event Art Central in Hong Kong for the special administrative region’s art month.In a statement yesterday, the company noted that it was “the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise from Macau invited as an Associate Partner” of the event, which was had its first edition in 2015 and will
March 13, 2026