Airport to launch more direct flights this year, incl Jeju & Phu Quoc

Macau International Airport Co. Ltd  (CAM) projects its passenger volume to reach 8.5 million this year – and the airport operator’s market department director, Eric Fong Hio Kin, told reporters yesterday that the number of passengers in the  first quarter is estimated to reach 1.85 million, a year-on-year increase of 3.0 percent, adding that CAM was currently in discussions with the relevant airlines to launch direct flights between Macau and Jeju Island in South Korea in May, as

March 31, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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MGTO keeps Level 1 travel alert for Thailand & Myanmar

Central Myanmar was hit by a 7.9-magnitude earthquake on Friday, and as of midday local time yesterday, it was reported that 1,700 people had been confirmed dead, about 3,400 injured and 300 missing – and in Macau, the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has maintained the travel alert for Thailand and Myanmar at Level 1, while the Macau Red Cross said on Saturday that it has made an emergency allocation of US$50,000 (400,615 patacas) through the Red Cross Society of China to support

March 31, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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Citywide cleanup campaign to run in April-May

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said in a Friday statement that an interdepartmental citywide cleanup campaign will be held from April 1 through May 31.An interdepartmental team comprised of representatives from multiple government entities called the “urban appearance and cleanliness working team” will organise the campaign, the statement noted.Kicking off with an inaugural ceremony on Saturday (April 5) in Iao Hon Market Park, teams will be formed to enter various neighbourhoods and

March 31, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Govt to revamp 8 sitting-out areas in Toi San & Ilha Verde

The government has announced that it will revamp eight sitting-out areas in the peninsula’s Toi San and Ilha Verde districts in phases where their layout will be reorganised while existing facilities will be replaced with new ones, as they have been in use for many years where facilities lack diversity and have aged, with the renovation of the first one to start in the second quarter, which is expected to be completed at the end of this year.The revamps of the other seven will start later in

March 31, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Govt urges public bus operators to hire more drivers

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) says that it has requested the city’s two public bus operators to gradually increase the number of their vehicles and drivers with the aim of coping with an expected continuous increase in the number of passengers.Lau Nga Hong, who heads the bureau’s Transport Management Division, made the remarks when attending a current affairs phone-in programme last week hosted by Ou Mun Tin Toi, the Chinese-language radio channel of public broadcaster TDM.Lau pointed out

March 31, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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14th Literary Festival ends with book launch & talk

Yesterday marked the last day of the 14th Macau Literary Festival (aka The Script Road – Macau Literary Festival), which presented a wide range of activities in its programme and ended with a book launch and a talk.Among the activities in the 10-day festival were photography exhibitions, talks and book launches that featured several authors, screenings of acclaimed shorts, films and documentaries, and concerts, with events having been held in multiple venues throughout its run.Yesterday’s

March 31, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Lawmakers pass outline of bill proposing extension of education system to Macau-run schools in Hengqin

The Legislative Assembly (AL) has passed the outline of a government-initiated bill aiming to enable Macau students and teachers of schools in Hengqin run by Macau organisations to be entitled to the same rights and benefits as their counterparts studying at privately-run schools in Macau.Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Wallis O Lam introduced the outline of the bill during a plenary session in the legislature’s hemicycle on Friday.After Friday’s passage of its outline, the bill is

March 31, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Pursuing greatness: local Filipino champion boxer Alvin Salinas shares his journey to success

Interview and review by Adrian Vallesteros        In the heart of Macau, local Filipino boxing champion Alvin Salinas (沙爾文) stands as a living testament to what discipline and perseverance can achieve. He has gone through the many pivotal milestones of his journey to success. His transformation into a strong athlete from a shy, introverted child is proof of the value of perseverance and good habits. In a recent interview with the Post, Salinas was asked to talk

March 31, 2025 | BY admin

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Mainland duo cheat 13 gamblers & illegal currency exchange dealers out of HK$330,000 with fake chips

The Judiciary Police (PJ) busted a mainland gang on Thursday for using counterfeit casino chips to cheat at least 13 gamblers and illegal currency exchange dealers out of HK$330,000 within one hour – and PJ spokesman Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference on Saturday that the seized bogus chips closely resembled real ones in appearance, size and weight, making them difficult to distinguish from genuine chips with the naked eye.The spokesman cited the investigation results,

March 31, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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Education carnival aims to raise public awareness on Basic Law

As part of the ongoing series of activities to commemorate the 32nd Anniversary of the promulgation of the Macau Basic Law, the “On the Road with the Law” education carnival was held in Tap Seac Square yesterday, attracting over 17,000 members of the public – and Ho Sio Kam, vice president and secretary of the Macau Basic Law Promotion Association (ADLBM), said that the practice of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) over the past 25 years has demonstrated that the Basic Law

March 31, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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Northern district becomes Flora Fête with Sanrio characters

The government has cooperated with Sanrio, a Japanese entertainment company, to bring Sanrio characters to Macau’s northern district for a “Flora Fête” – and Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) Director Yau Yun Wah said on Saturday he expected the 6½ month campaign to enhance consumer sentiment and stimulate the “community economy” there.Organised by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau in conjunction with The Industry and Commerce Association of

March 31, 2025 | BY Yuki Lei

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Andrea Bocelli brings his vocal prowess to Macau

Italian tenor and record-breaking artiste Andrea Bocelli brought his vocal prowess to Macau on Saturday night for a one-night concert at the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena in Cotai.Marking his return since performing in the city in 2016, the “Galaxy Macau Presents: Andrea Bocelli Live in Concert” saw 66-year-old Bocelli, who was dubbed by Canadian singer Céline Dion as the “Voice of God”, deliver a stellar performance at the packed arena.Split into two parts, the show featured guests such as

March 31, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Foreign business leaders reaffirm China as oasis of certainty

Analysis        BEIJING –In a world haunted by growing protectionism, China has continuously expanded opening up, injecting stability into the global economy, and has become an oasis of certainty and a hot spot for investment and entrepreneurship.This is the belief shared by more than 40 representatives of the international business community who met in Beijing on Friday with President Xi Jinping.From the China Development Forum 2025 in Beijing to the Boao Forum for Asia

March 31, 2025 | BY admin

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Xi extends condolences to Myanmar leader over earthquake

   BEIJING – President Xi Jinping today has extended condolences to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over the massive earthquake that hit the country yesterday.    In a message, Xi said he was shocked to learn of the strong earthquake in Myanmar, which caused heavy casualties and property losses.   On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi mourned the deaths and extended sincere condolences to the bereaved families, the injured and the people

March 29, 2025 | BY admin

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