Macau's Centre for Architecture and Urbanism (CURB) crowns winners of GBA photo contest

The Centre for Architecture and Urbanism (CURB) announced the winners of its “Treasures of the Greater Bay: Urban Villages in the Greater Bay Area Photography Competition” on Tuesday, having received 323 photos from 134 participants this year.Composed of the Macau Open Group, Macau Student Group, and GBA Open Group categories, the first prize winners were Lei Heong Ieong, Lam Chi Kuan, and Liu Ye. According to the competition website, the top prizes for both the Macau and GBA group is 4,000

September 10, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau civic group Fu Luen calls for society-wide focus on student mental health and emotional guidance

Interview by Armindo Neves        On the first day of the new school year on September 1, a severe assault involving a teacher and a student occurred at a local school, where an 18-year-old Form 6 student used drain cleaner to injure a female teacher in her 60s, sparking widespread public concern and distress.Speaking to the Post in a phone interview last week, local lawmaker and Vice-President of the Women’s General Association of Macau (Fu Luen)

September 10, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau resort operator MGM donates 1 million patacas to UTM foundation

Integrated resort operator MGM donated 1.0 million patacas to the Macao University of Tourism Development Foundation (UTMDF) at a signing ceremony yesterday, with the funding set to support the university’s academic and institutional development.The donation agreement was inked on UTM’s Taipa campus by Cheung Kin Chung, chair of the Executive Committee of the UTM Development Foundation, and Kenneth Feng Xiaofeng, chief executive officer and executive director of MGM China Holdings.According

September 10, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Driver suffers multiple fractures after crashing lorry: Macau police

A Public Security Police Force (PSP) spokeswoman confirmed to the Post by phone yesterday that a driver suffered multiple fractures after crashing his lorry.Speaking to the Post yesterday evening, the spokeswoman said the police received a report at 3:36 p.m. regarding an accident on Estrada Circular Fronteiriça de Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau (港珠澳口岸環形馬路), where a driver had lost control of his lorry and crashed into public property.According to a statement released by the Fire

September 10, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Analysis: Xi’s Central Asia, Middle East tour injects certainty, positive energy into world in flux

Analysis        BEIJING – President Xi Jinping made a five-day trip to Central Asia and the Middle East from August 30 to September 3, during which he attended the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and paid state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, sending strong messages that inject certainty and positive energy into a turbulent and changing world.The trip, observers say, was in step with the broader trends of the times as the Chinese

September 10, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau ranks No.1 globally in LDW in PISA study

Macau students achieved outstanding results across four key assessment domains in the latest PISA study: science, mathematics, reading, and Learning in the Digital World (LDW)*, topping global rankings in LDW with a score of 572 points.The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published yesterday the global results of its Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025. Following the release, Macau’s Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ)

September 9, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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HK’s first CE Tung Chee-hwa dies at 89

HONG KONG – Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive and a former vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), died on last night at the age of 89, Hong Kong’s Standard newspaper reported early today.Tung died peacefully in Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital shortly after 10:00 p.m. with family members by his side, according to a statement issued by his office.“Our beloved Mr Tung Chee-hwa, former vice chairman of

September 9, 2026 | BY admin

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Harimoto cruises past Mak in WTT Champions Macao opener

Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto defeated Macau’s Mak Tin Ian 3-0 (11-2, 11-2, 11-2) in the opening round of 32 at WTT Champions Macao 2026 yesterday, as the local player made his debut at the tournament. The event is being held at the Macao East Asian Games Dome in Cotai between yesterday and Sunday.WTT stands for World Table Tennis.Speaking to the media afterwards, Harimoto, ranked number four in the world, said he approaches the tournament in the same way as other competitions, with the aim of

September 9, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau heat shelter opens amid Yellow hot weather alert

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) opened its heat shelter in Ilha Verde yesterday after the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) issued a Yellow hot weather alert in the morning. The facility will remain open until the mercury goes down, according to an IAS statement yesterday.The shelter is located on the ground floor of the Bairro da Ilha Verde Building, at 34 Rua Leste da Ilha Verde (青洲東街34號青洲坊大廈E1的避暑中心). The Yellow alert is issued by the local

September 9, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau: Heavy crowds, mixed reviews: ‘Barra Slow Fest’ delivers energy but fails on slow-living concept

Interviews and review by William Chan        The free-admission, three-day Barra Slow Festival at Navy Yard No. 1, No. 2, the Dock Area, and the Outdoor Plaza recently drew to a close. Organised by the District Development Centre of the General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau (UGAMM), widely known as Kai Fong, under the theme “Bake with Ease, Savour the Summer,” the event delivered a wildly popular yet polarising experience that struggled

September 9, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau govt demolishes 2 dilapidated buildings near Ruins of St. Paul’s

The Lands and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) recently conducted an inter-departmental joint operation to demolish two dilapidated buildings posing danger to the public located in Beco da Ostra (蠔里), near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, ensuring public safety and improving the local community environment, according to a DSSCU statement yesterday.In addition to continuously monitoring and promoting building maintenance, the bureau will gradually roll out a territory-wide building survey and

September 9, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Uber launches ‘WeChat Mini Program’ in Macau

Uber announced in a statement yesterday the official launch of its “WeChat Mini Program”* for Macau.The move particularly aims to “create a seamless, end-to-end ride experience for mainland travellers”, the statement said, highlighting peak upcoming tourism events like the National Day Golden Week (October 1 to October 7) and the 73rd Macau Grand Prix.After suspending its services in 2017, the US multinational transportation company returned to Macau in February this year with the Uber

September 9, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Zape’s WTT carnival aims to support Macau SMEs

In response to the government’s policy initiatives promoting “Tourism + Sports,” community business district revitalisation, and support for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the “Pulse of Zape • Cultural & Sports Consumption Carnival - WTT Table Tennis Pop-Up District” is taking place through Sunday at the pedestrianised zones along Rua de Cantão (廣東街) and Rua de Pequim (北京街).The opening ceremony for the carnival took place on Rua de Cantão in Zape

September 9, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Prevention key to campus violence lies in mental health and teacher–student inclusivity: Macau Kai Fong VP Che Mei Leng

Interview by Armindo Neves        A serious incident of campus violence occurred in Macau on the September 1 opening day of the school term, where an 18-year-old student used drain cleaner to attack a female teacher in her 60s, sparking deep public concern over youth mental health and school safety.In response to a written interview by the Post on Monday, Che Mei Leng, vice-president of the Macau General Union of Neighbourhood Associations (UGAMM,

September 9, 2026 | BY admin

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