Guangdong-Macau fair: 49 deals signed on day 1

The opening ceremony for the four-day 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (GMBPF) took place yesterday at The Venetian Macao, witnessing the signing of 49 cooperation projects on-site, according to a statement by the organisers. Covering big health, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), sports, catering, and kitchen equipment, these agreements demonstrate the platform’s pragmatic and efficient role in business matching, the statement

August 7, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau police arrest mainlander for attempted homicide & illegal weapon possession

Police suspect ‘relationship dispute’ as motive The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced in a statement yesterday that they arrested a man from the Chinese mainland on Wednesday for attempted homicide and possession of an illegal weapon.According to the statement, at 10:02 p.m. on Wednesday, the PJ received notification from the Public Security Police Force (PSP) that a serious assault had occurred outside a hotel in Cotai, and that a woman had been injured and taken to hospital for

August 7, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau heat shelter opens amid Yellow hot weather alert

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) opened its heat shelter yesterday after the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) issued a Yellow hot weather alert, urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.The shelter is located on the ground floor of the Bairro da Ilha Verde Building, at 34 Rua Leste da Ilha Verde (青洲東街34號青洲坊大廈E1的避暑中心).The Yellow alert is issued by the observatory when the weather is forecast to be “very hot”. It is activated

August 7, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau police arrest 2 middle school students for theft

The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested two junior high school students last Saturday and on Monday for theft, PSP spokesman Wong Chi Weng said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong said that the duo, who attend different schools but are friends, are surnamed Cheng and Chio.According to Wong, last Saturday, the Public Security Police received a report from a local man stating that a bicycle, a helmet, and a pair of shoes had been stolen from a parking space in a residential

August 7, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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First-store scheme aids Macau debut: exhibitors

Representatives of businesses participating in the “Scheme for Supporting the Development of Macao First-Store Economy” say that the initiative has encouraged investment in the city, with financial support and policy incentives helping new brands establish themselves in the local market.Speaking to the media during the 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (GMBPF) at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo Hall A’s Business Matching Area yesterday, representatives from newly established

August 7, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau seniors’ denture scheme starts today

Aiming to address senior citizens’ ongoing oral health needs, the Health Bureau (SSM) launches a new phase of the “Denture Scheme for Elderly” today. The scheme continues to adopt a phased implementation approach, prioritising older seniors, according to an SSM statement yesterday.The statement noted that the bureau first partnered with non-profit medical institutions in 2019 to launch the pilot scheme, prioritising denture subsidies for financially disadvantaged seniors. The

August 7, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau integrated resort operator Sands China garners ‘Great Place to Work Certification’

Integrated resort operator Sands China was recently recognised with the “Great Place to Work Certification”, being the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise in China to garner the recognition.The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday, where it was noted that Macau’s largest private employer made the achievement upon its first participation in the assessment conducted by the US-based Great Place To Work enterprise, which serves over 22,000 organisations

August 7, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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From camera to ‘canvas’: Macau lensman Vong Sek Kuan's work on display at Amagao gallery

Interview by Rui Pastorin        Veteran photographer Vong Sek Kuan is presenting a series of images featuring his signature “camera shaking” technique, where photos are seemingly turned into paintings – with no filters or editing involved.Kicking off its over month-long run with a formal opening ceremony last night at Amagao Gallery in Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, the launch of the “FLOWING LIGHT • RADIANT COLOURS” solo exhibition was attended

August 7, 2026 | BY admin

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Macao SAR CE Sam Hou Fai visits Hengqin university town’s 1st phase

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai yesterday paid an inspection visit to the first phase of the Macau government’s Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, located in Dezhi Plaza (德智廣場) in Hengqin, which will start operating on August 17, according to a statement by the Macau Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) last night.Through the visit, the statement said, Sam aimed to gain a better understanding of the teaching facilities and the ongoing preparation for their

August 7, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Four Seasons Hotel Macao unveils Mid-Autumn mooncake collection

Four Seasons Hotel Macao has announced the 2026 Mid-Autumn Mooncake Collection by the Michelin-starred team at Zi Yat Heen, highlighting two signature offerings.According to a recent press release, the collection pays ‘tribute to time-honoured traditions while showcasing the refined finesse of Cantonese haute cuisine’.The classic option, ‘Zi Yat Heen White Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes with Double Egg Yolks’, is priced at 768 patacas for a box of four. Meanwhile, the more contemporary

August 7, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Senior struck by public bus after running into road: Macau police

A local man in his seventies suffered serious head injuries after being hit by a public bus as he dashed into the road in Fai Chi Kei yesterday afternoon, authorities announced.The accident occurred at around 5:00 p.m. in Rua do Comandante João Belo (俾若翰街/筷子基北街) outside the Lok Yeung Fa Yuen (綠楊花園) residential estate – the two-way road running along the south-side waterfront of Patane North Bay.No one on the bus was injured.According to a Public Security Police

August 7, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Xi diplomacy: Hosting the world, building the future

Analysis        BEIJING – As southern China’s metropolis of Shenzhen prepares to host the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in November, China is once again extending its welcoming arms to leaders from around the world.Over the years, China has hosted a series of major diplomatic gatherings that have brought together world leaders. More than simply platforms for dialogue, these occasions have showcased China’s vision

August 7, 2026 | BY admin

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China to build planetary protection lab for Mars sample-return mission

HEFEI – China is pressing ahead with its Mars sample-return mission, for which a planetary protection laboratory is to be built in the first phase of Hefei’s Deep-Space Science City in east China’s Anhui Province, according to the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL), which will undertake part of the laboratory’s operation.The planetary protection laboratory will implement a two-way protection system that guards both the returning Martian samples and Earth’s biosphere. Its tasks

August 7, 2026 | BY admin

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China unveils refined lunar map, empowering future Moon exploration

BEIJING – A Chinese research team has completed an updated geologic map of the entire Moon featuring a scale of 1:5 million, the Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (IGCAGS), said yesterday.Representing a significant scientific iteration from the 2024 version, this map effectively rewrites the moon’s geologic history based on the latest research findings. “The lunar geologic history has indeed been rewritten – more precisely, refined and systematized,” said

August 7, 2026 | BY admin

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