Zhuhai's Gongbei Customs seizes 180,000 cigs at HZMB

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers seized 180,000 cigarettes at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) on March 4.According to the statement, on that day, customs officers at the delta bridge’s Zhuhai checkpoint noticed an abnormality in the X-ray scanned image of a lorry.Upon further inspection, customs officers discovered “BOHEM” brand cigarettes concealed within cardboard boxes wrapped in woven plastic bags, adding that a total of 900

April 1, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau media learns about fresh opportunities from Hengqin’s latest development

Tony Wong in Hengqin        A one-day fact-finding tour of Hengqin was organised for Macau media workers last week where they visited three facilities concerning economic cooperation between Macau and Hengqin, and the three facilities’ representatives briefed the local journalists about their operations and latest developments.The three facilities visited on Thursday last week comprised the Hengqin International Film Studio, the Service Centre for Economy and Trade between

April 1, 2026 | BY admin

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The power of the arts in a child’s development: Macau interview

Interview by Rui Pastorin         Children go through a lot as they grow and learn to traverse life. With that in mind, could engaging in more arts-related activities be helpful in their development? Local artistes Chloe Lao Cho Wa, who serves as creative director of the Ieng Chi Dance Association, and Ivan Au Chi Hang, director of Big Mouse Kids Drama Group, say that it can, giving their opinions on its significance and implications during a recent interview with

April 1, 2026 | BY admin

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Entries open for photo contest ‘discovering’ Macau & Hengqin

A photography contest titled “Discovering Macau and Hengqin” is now open for entries, according to a Monday statement by the International Institute of Macau (IIM), inviting participants to capture the diversity and beauty of both Macau and Hengqin. According to the statement, contestants are encouraged to explore natural landscapes, urban settings, and the cultural interaction between the two areas. The aim is to portray Macau’s multicultural communities, historical heritage,

April 1, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau govt to support schools affected by shrinking student numbers: O Lam

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Wallis O Lam said yesterday that with the decreasing number of school students the result of a dropping birth rate, the local government is planning to roll out various new measures in the upcoming 2026/27 academic year aiming to advance Macau’s education reform and encourage local schools to enhance their education quality, including helping schools affected by the falling number of students convert into other types of education institutions, or

April 1, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau documentary aims to eliminate Down syndrome prejudice

Review by Armindo Neves        Macau’s Dream Sail Association* (DSA) and Macau Down Syndrome Association screened a documentary on Saturday with the aim of eliminating prejudice against people with Down syndrome and respecting differences, according to a joint statement by the two groups. The screening was held at the Macau Federation of Trade Unions’ (FAOM; customarily known as Gung Luen) headquarters on Rua da Ribeira do Patane.The statement also said that

April 1, 2026 | BY admin

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Gen Z-fueled ‘Guochao’ drives new shift for Chinese manufacturers

Analysis        BEIJING – As China’s Gen Z emerges as a new leading consumer group, it is also driving manufacturers towards a shift that reflects both emotional needs and rising cultural confidence.One of the dominant trends is ‘Guochao’ (国潮), which literally means “national trend,” referring to domestically created designs, often inspired by traditional Chinese culture, that can be applied to toys, decorations, apparel, everyday items, and even food and

April 1, 2026 | BY admin

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Chinese embassy donates humanitarian aid to fire victims in Bafata Region of Guinea-Bissau

BISSAU – The Chinese Embassy in Guinea-Bissau has held a donation ceremony in the city of Bafata, in Bafata Region, to provide humanitarian aid to people affected by a fire.Chinese Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Yang Renhuo and Bafata Region Governor Mustafa Cassama last Wednesday attended the ceremony and jointly distributed the donation to representatives of the victims.“China and Guinea-Bissau have long maintained friendly cooperative relations,” Yang said, adding that Bafata Region is an

March 31, 2026 | BY admin

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Chinese agricultural experts help improve agricultural productivity in Mozambique

Analysis        MAPUTO –  At the Umbeluzi Agricultural Station in Maputo Province, Mozambique, vast rice fields have entered the harvest season. Golden rice panicles sway gently in the breeze as two small harvesters move across the fields, presenting a vivid scene of abundance.The site is a comprehensive rice production base jointly established by the fourth batch of Chinese agricultural experts assisting Mozambique and the Mozambique Agricultural Research Institute

March 31, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau Health Bureau (SSM) urges residents with emotional distress to seek help

The Health Bureau (SSM), Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) jointly held a press conference yesterday, aiming to raise public awareness of the need for people to seek help when they experience emotional distress. The bureaux have joined hands and formed a support network covering all ages throughout the whole recovery process via a network of cross-departmental cooperation. The press conference about the setting-up of the psychology support

March 31, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Different: Continuity in Motion (Part 3)

Continuity with Method: Identity, Legitimacy and the FutureCommentary by Manuel Silvério Former President of the General Assembly of the Macau Civil Servants’ Association (ATFPM)The issue is easy to state and hard to solve: how to keep Macau distinctive, preserving Macanese* identity while ensuring renewal, continuity and real space for a new bilingual/trilingual generation –capable of contributing to education, the economy, culture and public life. The reactions I received to the

March 31, 2026 | BY admin

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Ching Ming & Easter set to bring frequent showers, thunderstorms to Macau

The Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said in a statement yesterday that Macau will experience rising temperatures and an increase in intermittent showers and thunderstorms during the upcoming Easter and Ching Ming (spelt “Qingming” in Putonghua pinyin) holidays (April 3–6), with winter conditions now essentially over.Residents planning outdoor activities are advised to monitor the weather, carry rain gear, or adjust their itineraries as needed. However, due to the longer

March 31, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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ITTF World Cup starts at Macau's Galaxy Arena

The ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup Macao 2026 kicked off at Galaxy Arena in Cotai yesterday, with opening matches delivering tightly contested encounters. Sanctioned by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), the seven-day event is co-organised by the Sports Bureau (ID), Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and World Table Tennis (WTT) Management Group Limited, in conjunction with the Macau Table Tennis General Association (MTTGA).According to the ITTF website, Japan’s Mima

March 31, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau power utility CEM encourages eco-friendly tasks for reward points

Power utility CEM has announced the launch of its new “Green Point” environmental incentive programme, where, through the CEM app, customers can complete eco-friendly tasks in exchange for points to use for rewards.According to a statement yesterday, paying bills using the e-wallet, reducing paper usage through using e-bills, or using EV charging services, are among the designated eco-friendly tasks.The points earned can be used to redeem electricity, charging vouchers or CEM souvenirs,

March 31, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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