‘Govt strengthening efforts to improve sci-tech innovation system’: Ho
‘Govt strengthening efforts to improve sci-tech innovation system’: Ho
Chaired by Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, the government-appointed Science and Technology Committee held its annual plenary meeting yesterday at the World Trade Centre Macau (WTCM) in Nape, during which 13 fellow members put forward more than 70 written opinions on promoting the development of sci-tech, deepening cooperation between colleges and enterprises, facilitating the acquisition and cultivation of scientific and technological talents, and strengthening the ties between Macau and
November 14, 2024
BY Yuki Lei
MGM-sponsored UK biker Sam West supports  local artists with disabilities
MGM-sponsored UK biker Sam West supports local artists with disabilities
On the sidelines of a press conference at Macau Grand Prix Museum yesterday where MGM unveiled its new VR F3 Pit Stop Challenge, the Post spoke to British biker Sam West where he explained his relationship with his sponsor MGM and the artwork created by people with disabilities on his bike and leathers for this weekend’s 56th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix (MGP).West is an independent racer, meaning he does not race for a team so MGM’s sponsorship, for the second year, is great for him. This
November 14, 2024
BY Lesley Wells
3 MPU master’s students present GBA-related works at FRC gallery
3 MPU master’s students present GBA-related works at FRC gallery
A joint exhibition is being held at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) entitled “The First Moment of Pure Flowers Bloom – Memories of Bay Area Cities”, which features a total of 26 oils and prints.Kicking off earlier this week, the works, according to the statement by the gallery, are the creations of He Honglang from Shunde, Li Zhuchao from Zhao’an and Fu Rao from Zhaoqing, all of whom are in their twenties and are master’s students at the Macao Polytechnic University (MPU).The statement
November 14, 2024
BY Rui Pastorin
Rise in locals’ deposits ‘may not be very desirable state of affairs’: CityU economist
Rise in locals’ deposits ‘may not be very desirable state of affairs’: CityU economist
Interview by Yuki Lei        The Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) has released its “Monetary and Financial Statistics” for September, which shows that local residents’ deposits rose by 0.7 percent month-on-month to 755.6 billion patacas from August’s 747.7 billion patacas, with an economist pointing out that based on this indicator alone, it “may not be a very desirable state of affairs” in terms of Macau’s economy.Speaking to the Post in an exclusive interview
November 14, 2024
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‘Govt strengthening efforts to improve sci-tech innovation system’: Ho
‘Govt strengthening efforts to improve sci-tech innovation system’: Ho
Chaired by Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, the government-appointed Science and Technology Committee held its annual plenary meeting yesterday at the World Trade Centre Macau (WTCM) in Nape, during which 13 fellow members put forward more than 70 written opinions on promoting the development of sci-tech, deepening cooperation between colleges and enterprises, facilitating the acquisition and cultivation of scientific and technological talents, and strengthening the ties between Macau and
November 14, 2024
BY Yuki Lei
MGM-sponsored UK biker Sam West supports  local artists with disabilities
MGM-sponsored UK biker Sam West supports local artists with disabilities
On the sidelines of a press conference at Macau Grand Prix Museum yesterday where MGM unveiled its new VR F3 Pit Stop Challenge, the Post spoke to British biker Sam West where he explained his relationship with his sponsor MGM and the artwork created by people with disabilities on his bike and leathers for this weekend’s 56th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix (MGP).West is an independent racer, meaning he does not race for a team so MGM’s sponsorship, for the second year, is great for him. This
November 14, 2024
BY Lesley Wells
3 MPU master’s students present GBA-related works at FRC gallery
3 MPU master’s students present GBA-related works at FRC gallery
A joint exhibition is being held at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) entitled “The First Moment of Pure Flowers Bloom – Memories of Bay Area Cities”, which features a total of 26 oils and prints.Kicking off earlier this week, the works, according to the statement by the gallery, are the creations of He Honglang from Shunde, Li Zhuchao from Zhao’an and Fu Rao from Zhaoqing, all of whom are in their twenties and are master’s students at the Macao Polytechnic University (MPU).The statement
November 14, 2024
BY Rui Pastorin
Rise in locals’ deposits ‘may not be very desirable state of affairs’: CityU economist
Rise in locals’ deposits ‘may not be very desirable state of affairs’: CityU economist
Interview by Yuki Lei        The Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) has released its “Monetary and Financial Statistics” for September, which shows that local residents’ deposits rose by 0.7 percent month-on-month to 755.6 billion patacas from August’s 747.7 billion patacas, with an economist pointing out that based on this indicator alone, it “may not be a very desirable state of affairs” in terms of Macau’s economy.Speaking to the Post in an exclusive interview
November 14, 2024
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71st MGP to go ahead even during Storm Warning Signal No.3
The Sports Bureau (ID) said in a statement yesterday that the Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee (MGPOC), after consulting the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has determined that the four-day 71st Macau Grand Prix (MGP) will go on even it the Storm Warning Signal No.3 has been hoisted by the local weather station, with measures in place to ensure everyone’s safety.Adjustments, the statement noted, will also be made in case of severe weather conditions, adding that the
November 14, 2024
BY Rui Pastorin
MGM unveils VR pit stop at MGP museum
MGM unveils VR pit stop at MGP museum
Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM and the Macau Grand Prix (MGP) Museum have jointly launched the interactive game “VR F3 Pit Stop Challenge”, which was unveiled yesterday at the museum.On until February 17, the game, which can be found on the museum’s first floor, has players donning VR goggles as they make a simulated tyre change during a pit stop, which they must do within two minutes, with a higher ranking for less time taken.Yesterday’s unveiling was attended by MGM-sponsored
November 14, 2024
BY Rui Pastorin
Macao Foundation increases funding by 60 pct
Macao Foundation increases funding by 60 pct
Macao Foundation (FM) President Wu Zhiliang said yesterday that the total funding provided last year reached 933 million patacas, a significant increase of over 60 percent compared to the 572 million patacas in the previous year. The foundation also received more than 2,100 funding applications last year, marking an increase of over 230 applications from the previous year.Wu made the remarks yesterday in a phone-in programme hosted by public broadcaster TDM’s Chinese-language radio station,
November 14, 2024
BY Ginnie Liang
Tito Paris to perform with Macao Chinese Orchestra tomorrow
Tito Paris to perform with Macao Chinese Orchestra tomorrow
The Macao Chinese Orchestra featuring Cape Verdean singer Tito Paris will be performing on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM).Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the concert is part of the sixth edition of the “Encounter in Macau – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries”.Zhang Lie, the musical director and principal conductor of the Macao Chinese Orchestra, spoke about this collaboration with Paris at a press conference
November 14, 2024
BY Ginnie Liang
Malaysian busted at airport smuggling ice
Malaysian busted at airport smuggling ice
A man from Malaysia was caught when he arrived at the local airport from Kuala Lumpur yesterday smuggling methamphetamine (aka ice), Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Ho Wai Lok said at a regular press conference yesterday.The 38-year-old male suspect surnamed Mohd told the police that he’s jobless.According to Ho, PJ officers intercepted Mohd, who appeared nervous after retrieving his luggage, during a routine luggage check on Tuesday afternoon. They found two packets of ice, with a street
November 14, 2024
BY William Chan
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Editorial: China, US ought to get along for good of wider world
President Xi Jinping chose the right words when he congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 47th president of the United States by urging both sides “to find the right way to get along in the new era, so as to benefit both countries and the wider world.”Xi’s choice of words was sober, practical and, last but not least, realistic, namely in comparison with some of the effusive congratulations by other heads of state or government, such as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s
November 11, 2024
BY Harald Brüning
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Editorial: China, US ought to get along for good of wider world
President Xi Jinping chose the right words when he congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 47th president of the United States by urging both sides “to find the right way to get along in the new era, so as to benefit both countries and the wider world.”Xi’s choice of words was sober, practical and, last but not least, realistic, namely in comparison with some of the effusive congratulations by other heads of state or government, such as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s
November 11, 2024
BY Harald Brüning
3 MPU master’s students present GBA-related works at FRC gallery
3 MPU master’s students present GBA-related works at FRC gallery
A joint exhibition is being held at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) entitled “The First Moment of Pure Flowers Bloom – Memories of Bay Area Cities”, which features a total of 26 oils and prints.Kicking off earlier this week, the works, according to the statement by the gallery, are the creations of He Honglang from Shunde, Li Zhuchao from Zhao’an and Fu Rao from Zhaoqing, all of whom are in their twenties and are master’s students at the Macao Polytechnic University (MPU).The statement
November 14, 2024
BY Rui Pastorin
Centre aims to help youngsters learn about robotics, AI
Centre aims to help youngsters learn about robotics, AI
Interview by Rui Pastorin        In Nape, a centre called “Macau Artificial Intelligence Education Centre” is striving to prepare youngsters for the future, as well as help diversify Macau’s economy.Focused on robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) education for kids, mainly aged between four and 16, the centre was launched right around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, and was “kind of started to improve on what Macau could offer”, said instructor, co-founder
November 4, 2024
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