Half of Macau ambulance callers say: ‘I’m unwell’

Macau’s Fire Services Bureau (CB) announced yesterday that 11,515 ambulance call-outs were recorded in the first quarter of this year, of which half of the callers said: “I’m unwell” (唔舒服) when requesting the free service. The bureau hosted a press conference at its headquarters next to Sai Van Lake, near Macau Tower, yesterday morning during which its senior officers announced their statistics on fire alerts, ambulance call-outs, and other rescue incidents for the first

May 27, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau CE Sam Hou Fai to attend Q&A in legislature Jun 16

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will attend a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly (AL) in its hemicycle on Tuesday, June 16, where he will review his government’s administration and governance over the past six months, and present his government’s key tasks and policy initiatives for the second half of this year, the Government Information Bureau (GCS) announced in a statement yesterday.During the plenary session, which will start at 3 p.m., Sam will also answer questions from lawmakers

May 27, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Winners named for Macau Architectural Photography Competition 2026

The Macau Architectural Photography Competition 2026 had garnered 306 entries from 143 participants, with winners across the Open Group and Student Group recently announced in a statement by the organiser, CURB – Center for Architecture and Urbanism.Now in its fifth consecutive year and having garnered a total of 831 participants and 1,917 submissions since its inception in 2022, the 2026 edition was themed “People in Architecture”, challenging participants to “explore the relationship

May 27, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Potential participants can sign up for 2026 Macau Summer Activity from today

The government yesterday announced the schedule for this year’s annual summer activity.The 2026 Summer Activity will provide a total of 46,000 places for local residents aged between 4 and 25, around the same as last year.The online registration period, which starts at 10 a.m. today, is running until 10 p.m. next Tuesday. Those registering during this period will enter a draw, which will determine whether they will be allocated a place. The government will announce the results of the draw at

May 27, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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No need for parents to compete with AI: Macau scholar

The Macau General Union of Neighbourhood Associations (UGAMM), generally known as “Kai Fong,” hosted a conference at its Toi San headquarters recently to present survey findings showing that 99 percent of Macau students use AI chatbots.The findings also revealed that high school students rank AI as one of their top priorities when seeking help, placing it ahead of traditional sources such as teachers.Francis Lee Wai-lun, a PhD programme in Social Work graduate from Hong Kong Polytechnic

May 27, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macao 2026 Specialised World Stamp Exhibition to open next month

The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) announced in a statement yesterday that the “Macao 2026 Specialised World Stamp Exhibition” will be held from June 26 to July 1 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, striving to bring together philatelic collections and exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions.According to the statement, the exhibition, co-organised by the bureau and the Macau Philatelic Association, will serve as an international exchange platform for stamp

May 27, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Luso-Chinese music arts fest aims to unite Macau, Zhuhai & Hengqin

The “Galaxy Entertainment Group Presents: Luso-Chinese Music Arts Festival Macau-Zhuhai-Hengqin 2026” was announced by the integrated resort operator (GEG) in a press conference at the Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre in Sai Van yesterday, highlighting the festival’s cross-city cultural vision through music, competitions and heritage activities spanning Macau, Zhuhai and Hengqin. Hengqin is a part of Xiangzhou, Zhuhai’s largest district. The Guangdong-Macao

May 27, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Resonating with the past: 3 Macau artists on ‘Jacone’s Polyphony’ at Venice Biennale

Interview by William Chan        Following our discussion with curators Feng Yan and Ng Sio Ieng regarding Macau’s participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia*, we turn to the three artists whose works form the core of “Jacone’s Polyphony.” Through their diverse styles of art, Fok Hoi Seng, O Chi Wai, and Lei Fung Ieng bridge the gap between the unfulfilled 17th-century journey of the Jesuit painter Wu Li

May 27, 2026 | BY admin

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Innovative response to choke-point chip tech

    China Daily Editorial        Moore’s Law has been a cornerstone of the rapid advancement of digital technology over the past decades, although it is now confronting physical limits and diminishing economic returns.For an industry conditioned to equate progress with nanometers, the Tau Scaling Law disclosed by Huawei on Monday is a challenge to the organizing logic of the semiconductor ecosystem.Instead of continuing the increasingly

May 27, 2026 | BY admin

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Why UN Day of Vesak makes its China debut in Jiangsu

Analysis        NANJING – The 21st Conference of the United Nations Day of Vesak opened yesterday in the city of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, marking the first time China has hosted this global Buddhist gathering.Observed by Buddhists worldwide, Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. The World Fellowship of Buddhists formally endorsed the celebration in 1950, while the United Nations General Assembly granted it international

May 27, 2026 | BY admin

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Hybrid rice grows China-Africa ties as Yuan Longping’s legacy benefits millions across continent

Analysis        CHANGSHA/NAIROBI – In late May, before the fifth anniversary of the passing of China’s prestigious agronomist Yuan Longping, his wife Deng Ze received a special gift – a bag of hybrid rice produced in the West African country of Guinea.Printed on the front of the rice bag were the national flags of China and Guinea. On the back, Guinean Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah handwrote a message in French: “This bag of rice is a symbol of

May 27, 2026 | BY admin

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Self-monitoring required in Macau for 12 African countries’ arrivals amid Ebola threat

The Macau Health Bureau (SSM) announced yesterday that from today it will strengthen its health monitoring measures for those arriving in Macau from various African countries in response to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) latest assessments of the potentially deadly Ebola* virus disease.An SSM statement yesterday noted that during a recent joint online press briefing, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the WHO warned that 10 African countries are at

May 26, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) records 2,000 visits at inaugural Int’l Tea Day Carnival

Macau’s inaugural “International Tea Day Carnival” took place on May 16 at both the Tea Culture House and the surrounding Lou Lim Ioc Garden, seeing a total of 2,000 visits during its one-day run, according to its organiser, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM).The bureau noted in a statement released on Friday that “International Tea Day” is annually celebrated on May 21, as designated by the United Nations. While it has passed, the statement underlined that more activities are set to

May 26, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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7 wine producers offer taste of Tejo wines in Macau

Wine producers, industry members and professionals, along with members of the public, gathered yesterday for the one-day Tejo Wines Tasting Showcase at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau.Organised by Tejo wines, the one-day event featured seven wine producers from Portugal’s Tejo region, which event information highlighted as having deeply-rooted heritage in Portugal’s oldest wine region. It was divided into two sessions, with an afternoon session exclusive to professionals, companies, wine shops,

May 26, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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