G'News Macau

14/06/2026

Our Natural Living column for this month is out now!

Last month, our columnist shared how a mother's intuition led her to uncover hidden toxins affecting her son’s health.

This month, "let’s take the next step together – because knowing the problem is only half the battle; knowing where to start is where real change begins," says Macau-based Natural Living consultant and Pilates instructor Sandi Manhão.

She adds: "Have you noticed your eyes watering or throat itching after scrubbing the bathroom? These aren’t coincidences. Your body is signaling that conventional cleaning products leave behind chemical cocktails affecting our respiratory systems, skin and overall wellbeing."

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Our Natural Living column is a collaborative effort between Good News Macau and Sandi Manhão, who writes one article per month for six months as a pilot project. The articles are expected to raise more awareness on our readers' health and well-being, as well as about Natural Living.

By Sandi Manhão | Natural Living Consultant & Pilates Instructor Last month, I shared how a mother’s intuition led me to uncover hidden toxins affecting my son’s health. Now, let’s take the next step together – because knowing the problem is only half the battle; knowing where to start is w...

14/06/2026

Over 9,000 pots of lotus flowers are currently displayed in various locations across Macau for “The Scent of Lotus Perfumes the City of Macao – the 26th Macao Lotus Flower Festival”, which kicked off on Friday.

Organised by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), the festival also features a series of exhibitions and activities.

Themed “Lotus Filling Macao with Joy”, this year’s Lotus Flower Festival will run until 17 July.

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The 26th Macao Lotus Flower Festival has officially opened, showcasing over 9,000 pots of lotus flowers across the city. Running until 17 July, the festival features exhibitions, cultural activities, and the themed lotus variety Nelumbo nucifera ‘Xingfen’.

14/06/2026

The 35th Annual Meeting of the Association of Portuguese Speaking Universities (AULP) will take place in Macau from 15 to 17 June, co-hosted by the University of Macau (UM), Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and Macao University of Tourism (UTM).

The three-day event will bring together around 150 university representatives and guests from various Portuguese-speaking countries and regions, according to a UM press release.

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Macau will host the 35th Annual Meeting of the Association of Portuguese Speaking Universities (AULP) from 15–17 June, bringing together around 150 representatives to strengthen academic and cultural ties between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.

14/06/2026

Eligible non-resident workers employed in Macau and eligible non-resident students enrolled at Macau’s higher education institutions now have access to the iris automated clearance service, a move that will further enhance immigration efficiency and the overall clearance experience, according to a press release jointly issued by the Public Security Police Force and Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau.

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Macau has expanded its iris automated immigration clearance service to eligible non-resident workers and students at local higher education institutions, improving clearance efficiency and the touchless border-crossing experience.

14/06/2026

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) attended the 126th session of the Executive Council and meetings of two specialised committees of UN Tourism held in Toledo, Spain this month.

Representing Macao, China as an Associate Member of UN Tourism, MGTO took the opportunity of participating in the meetings to further enhance the city’s engagement in the organisation’s activities, reinforce international exchange, as well as raise the destination’s recognition abroad, according to the tourism office.

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Macau, represented by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), attended the 126th UN Tourism Executive Council meeting in Toledo, Spain, strengthening international cooperation and promoting the destination globally.

13/06/2026

A photographic exhibition showing Macau’s transformations over a century kicked off at the Archives of Macao on Friday.

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Archives of Macao launches a photo exhibition showcasing the city’s transformation over the past century through historical and contemporary images.

13/06/2026

Tickets for the 3rd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival’s (MICAF) “Art Camp” and other programmes will be on sale from tomorrow onwards, according to the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC).

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Tickets for the 3rd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival, including the popular Art Camp programme, go on sale from tomorrow.

13/06/2026

Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism recently announced that the Southeast Asian nation will on a trial basis exempt the visa requirement for Chinese nationals holding passports of the People’s Republic of China – including Macau SAR Passport holders – for four months starting from this coming Monday.

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Macau SAR passport holders can enjoy visa-free travel to Cambodia for up to 14 days from 15 June to 15 October 2026 under a trial policy.

13/06/2026

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has found that the level of Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of boneless chicken feet item has reached an unsatisfactory result during routine sample testing of food.

The affected “sour and spicy lemon boneless chicken feet” food sample was collected from “Macau Full Basket Industria Lda.”, which is located in Praceta de Venceslau de Morais, Edf. Fábrica Veng Kin, Macau.

In accordance with “Microbiological Guidelines for Ready-to-eat Food” of Macao, the sample tested “unsatisfactory” in terms of the level of Listeria monocytogenes.

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Macau authorities suspend sales of a boneless chicken feet product after routine testing detected unsafe levels of Listeria monocytogenes.

12/06/2026

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