Portugal to firmly uphold int’l law as UN Security Council member: president

LISBON – Portuguese President António José Seguro said on Wednesday that Portugal will firmly uphold international law and work to advance peace, security and sustainable development during its tenure on the United Nations (UN) Security Council.In a statement, Seguro said that Portugal’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council reflects international recognition of the country’s commitment to multilateralism and support for the UN.Portugal was elected a

June 5, 2026 | BY admin

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China-Cabo Verde ties enter new stage with broad prospects: Chinese ambassador

Interview        PRAIA – Relations between China and Cabo Verde have grown stronger over the past five decades and are now entering a new stage with broad prospects, Chinese Ambassador to Cabo Verde Zhang Yang has said.In a recent interview with Xinhua, Zhang said that although China and Cabo Verde are separated by vast oceans, the two countries have maintained a traditional friendship and supported each other on issues concerning their core interests

June 5, 2026 | BY admin

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50 years on, China,Cabo Verde shorten distance through health & education

Analysis        PRAIA – Cabo Verde is a small island country scattered across the Atlantic, where the sea has long linked people to distant shores.For many Cabo Verdeans, China was once such a distant place – across continents, oceans and languages. This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Cabo Verde. Half a century later, the distance is no longer measured only on maps. It is being shortened in hospital

June 5, 2026 | BY admin

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Fans and creators praise debut HK Comic Con –despite crowd woes

Khalel Vallo in Hong Kong         The inaugural “Hong Kong Comic Con 2026” concluded on Sunday after a three-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai, attracting visitors, cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts from Hong Kong and neighbouring cities including Macau and Shenzhen. Held from Friday through Sunday, the convention brought together comic book creators, entertainment personalities, collectors,

June 4, 2026 | BY admin

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The ‘Kung Fu Kid’ rocks the Galaxy at UFC Macau

     Riding the LRT out to Cotai presents a panorama of Macau glories past and present. The rubber-tyred two-carriage trains cruise past the overgrown ruins of the Macau Jockey Club – faded paint on concrete blocks as former stables bake in the late-May summer sun.Overlooking the fuzzy green track: the Zhuhai skyline (the dream of an architect’s drawing) and the gilded steeples of the Galaxy Macau complex. At last count: 550,000 square metres, 10 hotels, a convention centre,

June 4, 2026 | BY Stefan Hammond

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Macau govt appoints ex-secretary Tai, ex-sports chief Pun to airport operator’s board

Anton Tai Kin Ip, who had served as the Macau Special Administrative Region’s (MSAR) secretary for economy and finance since December 20, 2024 until his sudden resignation on April 16 this year, has been appointed by the local government to local airport operator CAM’s board of directors.The local government has also appointed Pun Weng Kun, the former president of the Sports Bureau (ID), to CAM’s board of directors.The local government has appointed six members of CAM’s board of

June 4, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau govt launches tender for up to 700 new taxis, only firms can bid

The government yesterday launched a public tender for the granting of 14 new eight-year company licences each of which will be allowed to operate up to 50 common taxis, with the aim of meeting the city’s rising demand for taxi services.The granting of the 14 new company licences will enable up to 700 new taxis to serve the city.Common taxis – as opposed to special radio taxis – are colloquially known as “black taxis” (“hak dik” in Cantonese), as the colour of the common taxis is

June 4, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau observatory warns of even hotter days ahead

As Macau grapples with sweltering heat, the local observatory warned on its website yesterday that temperatures will continue to remain high today and tomorrow.The city has been seeing high temperatures for the past few days, with the Yellow Hot Weather warning, the lower of Macau’s two-level weather warnings that indicates it is “very hot” in Macau, put up accordingly.According to the Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) website yesterday, temperatures will soar to 33

June 4, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau launches energy-saving initiatives for WED

The local government is calling on residents, businesses and public institutions to take part in two energy-saving initiatives this month as part of activities marking tomorrow’s World Environment Day* (WED), including a citywide lights-off campaign and a summer energy conservation programme, according to a statement issued by the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) yesterday.The activities are part of the Macau programme for the “National Event on the Environment Day 2026” and

June 4, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau visual arts exhibition calls for entries

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement on Tuesday that the 2026 Macau Annual Visual Arts Exhibition will accept submissions from next Friday through Sunday (June 12-14), between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Macau Museum of Art (MAM). This year’s exhibition calls for works in Western media, including two-dimensional, three-dimensional, videos, and multimedia creations. Participants must be aged 18 or above and hold a valid permanent or non-permanent Macau resident

June 4, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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‘June, Month of Portugal’ in Macau features variety of events

A raft of events is scheduled this month for “June, Month of Portugal”, with a total of 38 events in its programme, according to the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) website. Portugal annually celebrates its national day on June 10, with the MGTO website noting that it is officially known as “Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities”.Portuguese poet Luís de Camões passed away on June 10, 1579 or 1580. His date of birth is unknown. The extensive

June 4, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 1.3 kg of corals

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers seized 1.31 kg of Scleractinia (stony coral) at Gongbei Port (checkpoint) on May 13.Gongbei Customs identified the smuggler as a Macau resident surnamed Chan.According to the statement, on that day, Chan, carrying a long, thin plastic bag, entered the Chinese mainland through the “green channel” in the passenger inspection hall of the checkpoint. As customs officers noticed that Chan appeared to be nervous and

June 4, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Local man loses 180,000 patacas in online dating scam: Macau police

A middled-age local man fell victim to an online dating scam in which he lost 180,000 patacas, Judiciary Police spokesman Cheong Un Hong said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Cheong, on May 23, the victim met a woman through the online dating app Momo*. The woman’s profile displayed a QR code, which the victim scanned out of interest and added her as a friend, Cheong said. During their conversation, the woman said that a meeting could be arranged, but an upfront

June 4, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's Food Safety Publicity Week features forums, seminars & community event

Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) officials underlined yesterday that the month-long 15th Food Safety Publicity Week is being held this month in alignment with Sunday’s World Food Safety Day, featuring forums, seminars, community events, and thematic courses.The officials made the remarks during a closed-door meeting with members of the government-appointed Central District Community Service Consultative Council at the Patane Municipal Market Complex (沙梨頭街市市政綜合大樓).Briefing

June 4, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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