Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) opens registration for spring English courses

Registration is now open for a new series of English courses at Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) beginning this spring, according to a statement yesterday by the tertiary education institution. The public university’s website noted that the MPU-Bell Centre of English is “a joint project between MPU and Bell Education Trust based in Cambridge, England (a leading UK centre of excellence for English language teaching and learning for nearly 70 years)”. MPU-Bell was formerly known as

January 14, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau logs this year’s 1st imported Zika case

Macau recorded this year’s first imported case of Zika fever yesterday, the Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement last night.According to the statement, the patient is a 53-year-old local man who lives in Block 5 of the Kuong Wa San Chun (廣華新邨) residential estate in Areia Preta district. His workplace is located on the nearby Estrada de D. Maria II, i.e., the road where the CEM headquarters is located.The man visited Malaysia with his family members between December 20 and

January 14, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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China to ramp up solid waste management in green transition push

Analysis        BEIJING – China has released an action plan to achieve a notable increase in its solid waste treatment capacity in the next five years, as part of its broader efforts to propel a comprehensive green transition in its economy and society.The plan, drafted by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and 24 other government departments, prioritizes the treatment of solid waste that has a direct impact on public health or workplace safety. It calls

January 14, 2026 | BY admin

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How Xi’s letter encourages American youth to deepen China-US friendship

Analysis        BEIJING –  President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from a US youth education exchange delegation, in which he encouraged more young Americans to serve as a new generation of envoys in the China-US friendship.After visiting Chinese cities in October last year, members of the delegation wrote to Xi to express their gratitude, saying the trip has helped them gain a better understanding of China.The visit by the US  delegation was a part of the

January 14, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau govt to start gathering public opinion next week for LRT long-term expansion

The government announced yesterday that it will start gathering public opinion on Friday next week concerning its plan to expand the city’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) network in the long term.The Public Works Bureau (DSOP), the public entity tasked with organising and overseeing public construction projects, made the announcement in a statement yesterday.The upcoming opinion collection period will run until February 28, during which, the statement said, the government will hold various

January 13, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 227 bogus goods, incl Labubu and Wakuku dolls

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers seized 227 infringement goods at Qingmao Port on New Year’s Eve.The pedestrian border checkpoint is one of the most popular between Macau and Zhuhai. According to the statement, on New Year’s Eve morning, customs officers at Qingmao Port, during the inspection of Macau-bound travellers’ luggage, noticed anomalies in a large package carried by a border crosser and intercepted it. Upon opening the package

January 13, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau police nab 2 loan sharks for filching chips from ‘chip-pool’ gambler

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two loan sharks from the Chinese mainland on Sunday for stealing HK$80,000 in chips while collecting HK$320,000 as “interest” from a gambler, PJ spokesman Leng Kam Lon said during a regular press conference yesterday.Leng identified the suspects as a 29-year-old male surnamed Yu and a 40-year-old male surnamed Tao. Both claimed to be jobless.According to Leng, a male gambler was approached by a man, who was still as large at the time of the press

January 13, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau's Ox Warehouse presents 3 solo exhibitions by invited artists

Three concurrent solo exhibitions by three invited artists are being simultaneously presented by Ox Warehouse, showcasing styles and creativity across different sections until February 8.Located at the Former Municipal Cattle Stable at the junction of Avenida do Coronel Mesquita (美副將大馬路) and Avenida do Almirante Lacerda (罅些喇提督大馬路), each section presents a distinct set of artworks, atmospheres and subjects that the respective artists are tackling, with the resulting

January 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau govt launches programme aiming to provide ‘easy access to health resources’

The government launched a new community programme yesterday aiming to enable residents to gain “easy” access to its “health resources”, with the objective of encouraging more residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle.The programme is jointly carried out by the Health Bureau (SSM), the Sports Bureau (ID), and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), with the aim of leveraging the synergy effect created by the three public entities’ respective services provided to residents.Specifically, the

January 13, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau’s Zhu Yuling, world’s No. 5, wins Women’s Singles at WTT Champions Doha

Macau’ s Zhu Yuling has won the Women’s Singles title against the Chinese mainland’s Chen Xintong during the WTT (World Table Tennis) Champions Doha 2026, which was held at the Lusail Sports Arena from January 7 through 11.The announcement was made in a statement on the WTT website yesterday and the day prior, with the competition being the first event of the WTT season. A total prize fund of US$500,000 (4.015 million patacas) was up for grabs.The scores were 5-11, 13-11, 3-11, 11-7, 11-8

January 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau police nab overstayer for stealing HK$237,000 in chips from gaming table

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a male overstayer from the Chinese mainland on Thursday for stealing chips worth HK$237,000 from a gaming table, PJ spokesman Leng Kam Lon said during a regular press conference yesterday.Leng identified the suspect as a 42-year-old male surnamed Wang who claimed to be jobless.According to Leng, a female gambler had placed HK$237,000 in gaming chips on a gaming table at a casino in Cotai on Thursday evening before stepping away to watch others gambling.Upon

January 13, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau World Heritage documentary premieres online

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), in collaboration with China Media Group (CMG), has produced the World Heritage documentary “Macau: An Open-Air Museum”, aiming to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the inscription of the “Historic Centre of Macau” on the UNESCO World Heritage List, according to an IC statement yesterday.The statement noted that the documentary premiered nationwide on CCTV-9 Documentary Channel on December 19 and is now available on the dedicated page of CCTV.com, as

January 13, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Sight programme benefits over 2,100 eye patients in Macau

Charity Fund of the Readers of Macao Daily News Chairperson Tina Ho Teng Iat said in a speech during yesterday’s contract renewal ceremony that her charity fund has collaborated with the Kiang Wu Charitable Association to launch the “Sight Restoration Programme” since 1995, benefiting a total of 2,133 ophthalmology patient within 31 years, with 2,711 eye surgeries performed. The renewal ceremony (2026-2028) for the “Sight Restoration Programme” was held at the private Kiang Wu

January 13, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau resort operator Sands China announces discretionary bonus, salary rise

Integrated resort operator Sands China announced in a statement yesterday that it will be paying a discretionary bonus equal to a month’s salary to eligible full-time staff on February 6, while a salary increase is also set to be effective from March 1, benefitting 99 percent of the company’s nearly 28,000 employees.According to the statement, the discretionary bonus will be paid to non-management staff who have been with the company for one year or more. Meanwhile, management staff will

January 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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