Jordan ready to expand economic cooperation with China, says investment minister

Interview        AMMAN –Jordan regards China as a strategic partner in advancing investment, industrial cooperation and economic transformation, Jordan’s Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh has said.“We look forward to elevating Jordan’s economic partnership with China to broader and more diversified levels in a way that serves our shared interests and supports sustainable development in both countries,” Abu Ghazaleh said in a recent

August 14, 2026 | BY admin

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Confucius Institute, Chinese medical team hold martial arts injury prevention training in São Tomé and Príncipe

SÃO TOMÉ – The Confucius Institute at the University of São Tomé and Príncipe and the 20th Chinese medical team to the country on Wednesday launched a training program on the prevention and treatment of martial arts injuries at the university.The program, aimed at local martial arts coaches, athletes and sports practitioners, covers injury prevention, rehabilitation and on-site first aid.Chinese instructors and doctors are providing training on the prevention and treatment of common

August 14, 2026 | BY admin

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From cave exploration to cafés: China’s karst ‘cool resources’ fan summer tourism

Analysis        GUIYANG – With summer heatwaves sweeping across China, the country’s southwestern karst areas are getting creative, offering unique tourism experiences in the depths of the cool caves.Following a guide, tourist Chang Ting ducked into a natural cave in Guizhou Province. After trekking about 100 meters along a narrow rocky path, her mobile signal disappeared.“It felt like stepping into a crack in time, and all the noise faded away,”

August 14, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau's Studio City resort unveils immersive flying attraction ‘Stardust’

Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s Studio City Macau integrated resort in Cotai launched “Studio City Stardust” yesterday, a new 4D immersive attraction that combines dynamic motion seating, visual effects, sound, and multi-sensory technology to create a simulated flying experience.Yesterday’s technical rehearsal was officiated by Lawrence Ho Yau-lung, chairman and chief executive officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment; James Chui (崔贊捷), co-chairman and chief executive

August 13, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Judiciary Police (PJ) warn against ‘Credit Card Annual Fee Waiver’ scam

The Judiciary Police (PJ) warned yesterday that scammers have been sending phishing text messages to the public under the guise of Macau banks, with the aim of stealing personal and credit card information.According to a PJ statement, scammers posing as a Macau bank have been sending SMS messages falsely claiming that recipients are eligible for a “full refund of the 1,050 pataca annual fee paid in 2025”. This is an attempt to lure victims into clicking a link provided in the message to

August 13, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Olive oil likely contains mineral oils: Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced in a statement that it was notified by Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety – which had been alerted by Belgium’s Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain – that two bottled olive oil products may contain mineral oils, specifically mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH).The affected products, under the brand “Olitalia,” comprise Olitalia Pomace Olive Oil in 1-litre and 5-litre capacities across all batches, and were packaged in

August 13, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Flyover to Macau's Guia Hill Tunnel to close for 4 days for expansion joint repairs

The one-way flyover leading to Guia Hill Tunnel from Avenida de Horta e Costa will close to traffic from 10:00 a.m. this Saturday until 4:00 p.m. next Tuesday to allow for the repair of worn expansion joints* on the road surface, according to a joint statement by the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) and the Transport Bureau (DSAT) on Tuesday. DSOP officials concluded during a recent routine inspection that the flyover’s expansion joints required repair, the statement said. New materials will

August 13, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau-based Key One vows to drive GBA auto integration via cross-border finance

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Capital) hosted a forum and local launch ceremony for its subsidiary, Key One Investment Fund Management Limited, at the Crowne Plaza Macau hotel yesterday. The event was co-hosted by the Securities and Funds Industry Association of Macao.Key One Investment Fund Management Limited (祺澳投資基金管理股份有限公司) is a fund management company based in Macau, formally authorised by Executive Order signed by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai and

August 13, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macao SAR CE Sam Hou Fai expresses deep condolences over passing of former premier Zhu Rongji

Statement by the Macao Government Information Bureau (GCS)* Former premier of the State Council Zhu Rongji passed away in Beijing yesterday.Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, on behalf of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR), expressed deep condolences over Zhu’s passing and extended sincere sympathies to his family.Sam stated that Zhu was an outstanding leader of the nation who made significant contributions to the country’s reform, opening-up, and modernisation. On December 20,

August 13, 2026 | BY admin

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Children’s puppet show to present ‘Stone Wolves’ in Macau

Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the 3rd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival (MICAF) will feature “Stone Wolves”, an original children’s puppet show created and produced by Portuguese company Trupe Fandanga, from tomorrow through Tuesday at the Macao Cultural Centre (MCC) in Nape.The show uses wood, metal, and various curious objects to construct an ever-changing islet setting, paired with deft, whimsical puppets to portray the different emotions and imaginations

August 13, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Tropical Cyclone ‘Dolphin’ intensifies heat as trough brings more showers: Macau observatory (SMG)

Macau has experienced several days of intense heat under the influence of Tropical Cyclone “Dolphin,” with maximum temperatures averaging 37°C at urban stations and reaching 38.3°C at the Outer Harbour station, according to a statement released yesterday by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG).The bureau attributed the prolonged sunny and extremely hot weather to the continued subsidence associated with Dolphin’s outer circulation, which prompted the issuance of the Orange

August 13, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Commentary: Macau’s Associations: A Reform Worth Discussing Carefully

Commentary by Manuel Silvério        Independent Analyst on Public Policy and Regional Development(Former public-sector official with international experience and a long-standing involvement in public policy and sports development)In recent days, several association leaders have asked me what I think about the proposed reform of Macau’s Legal Regime for Associations, now under public consultation by the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR)

August 13, 2026 | BY admin

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‘Wind.n.Sand’ exhibition in Macau gives new life to coffee capsules

     Coffee capsules are given new life by being turned into jewellery, accessories and framed artworks in an ongoing exhibition “Now You SEA Me – Coffee Capsule Art” exhibition, with the pieces created by Hong Kong upcycling brand “Wind.n.Sand”.The exhibition is part of the Fantasia Arts Theme Promotion Project – “Fantasia Summer Festival 2026: Eco-Harmony”, which features other related programmes from Galleries A through D.This particular exhibition is located

August 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Ne Zha 2’ wins top prize at China’s audience-voted film awards amid animation boom

Xinhua writers Li Yue and Wang Xiaopeng        BEIJING – “Ne Zha 2,” the Chinese animated feature that shattered global box office records, was the biggest winner at the 38th Hundred Flowers Awards, becoming the first animated film in the ceremony’s history to claim the Best Picture Award.The award was presented at the 38th edition of the ceremony in Beijing on Monday night. Audience representatives from various sectors cast their ballots at the

August 13, 2026 | BY admin

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