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External merchandise trade statistics for May 2025
MACAU, June 26 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise exports increased by 2.3% year-on-year to MOP1.06 billion in May 2025, while total merchandise imports dropped by 4.5% to MOP10.05 billion....

Beijing Sanctions Former Philippine Senator
(MENAFN) China has levied punitive measures against a former Philippine legislator, citing his "egregious conduct" on matters involving China, a spokesperson from the Foreign Ministry declared on Tuesday. The restrictions will bar Francis...

CE meets Secretary of CPC Foshan Municipal Committee
MACAU, June 24 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, visited Foshan this afternoon, where he met with the Secretary of the Foshan Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Mr Tang Yifeng. The two sides exchanged views on...

China Imposes Sanctions on Ex-Philippine Senator
(MENAFN) China has imposed sanctions on former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino, citing his “egregious conduct” on issues related to China, according to a statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. The sanctions will prevent...

CE meets Secretary of CPC Zhaoqing Municipal Committee
MACAU, June 24 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, was in Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province, today, where he met with the Secretary of the Zhaoqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chairman of the Standing Committee of...

UTM held 2025 Graduation Ceremony, 367 Graduates embark on new journey
MACAU, June 19 - On 19 June, the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) held its 2025 graduation ceremony at the Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion. A total of 367 graduates from doctoral degree, master’s degree, postgraduate diploma, and bachelor’s degree...

Malaysia Launches World’s First AI-Powered Robotic Concrete Testing System by UTS and MyCRS
Unit Test Scientific and MyCRS unveil a world-first AI-powered concrete testing system, bringing transparency and traceability to the industry. KUALA LUMPUR, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a bold move to...

Several UM bachelor of science degrees receive international accreditation
MACAU, June 24 - Several bachelor’s degrees offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) of the University of Macau (UM) have been accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). The accredited degrees include the Bachelor...

MGTO releases the video “The Spice of Sustainability” in celebration of Sustainable Gastronomy Day on 18 June
MACAU, June 18 - 【MGTO】“The Spice of Sustainability” 18 June is designated by the United Nations as Sustainable Gastronomy Day. Echoing this international observance, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) specially produced a video titled “The...

Biogen Initiates Phase 3 Study of Felzartamab for the Treatment of Primary Membranous Nephropathy
Global Phase 3 PROMINENT study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of felzartamab, as compared to tacrolimus, in adults with primary membranous nephropathy (PMN) There are currently no therapies specifically approved for PMN, a rare...

CE meets Secretary of CPC Dongguan Municipal Committee
MACAU, June 23 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today met with the Secretary of the Dongguan Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Mr Wei Hao, in Dongguan, Guangdong Province. The two sides exchanged views on further...

CE meets Secretary of CPC Huizhou Municipal Committee
MACAU, June 22 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, arrived in Huizhou this afternoon and met in the evening with the Secretary of the Huizhou Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Mr Liu Ji. The two officials discussed...

CE meets Secretary of CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee
MACAU, June 22 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today met with the Secretary of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Mr Meng Fanli. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening the existing cooperation...

Mortgage loans statistics – April 2025
MACAU, June 16 - According to statistics released today (16 June) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, new approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) increased whereas those of commercial real estate loans (CRELs) dropped month-on-month in...

UM holds international symposium on biomedical sciences
MACAU, June 20 - The 11th Macau Symposium on Biomedical Sciences (MSBS), organised by the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) and co-organised by UMTEC Limited, kicked off today (20 June) at UM. The two-day symposium,...

CE visits local neighbourhoods to assess community economy
MACAU, June 21 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today paid a visit to Patane Market, the Ilha Verde district, and the Fai Chi Kei neighbourhood to evaluate the local business environment. He also visited the former Yat Yuen Canidrome site to...

CE to visit six Greater Bay Area cities
MACAU, June 21 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, will lead a delegation of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government to visit, from Sunday (22 June) to Tuesday (24 June), six mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao...

UM ranks among top 0.1% worldwide in three ESI research fields
MACAU, June 16 - According to the latest data from Essential Science Indicators (ESI), a leading global benchmark for academic quality, the University of Macau (UM) now ranks among the top 0.1% worldwide in engineering, computer science, and...

Century Announces Filing of March 31, 2025 Year End Financial Results, Management Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form
THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. NEWS AGENCIES HONG KONG, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Global Commodities Corporation (“Century” or the “Company”) (TSX: CNT) is pleased to announce that it has...

Vor Bio Enters into Exclusive Global License Agreement with RemeGen for Late-Stage Autoimmune Asset
-Vor Bio receives ex-Greater China rights to develop and commercialize telitacicept, a novel, dual-target recombinant fusion protein in global Phase 3 development for generalized myasthenia gravis -RemeGen receives initial payment of $125 million...