University of Macau (UM) marks DPA programme’s 5th anniversary with Guangzhou study tour

The University of Macau (UM) announced in a statement yesterday that it marked the fifth anniversary of its Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Programme with a three-day study tour between December 12 and 14 toGuangzhou’s Nansha District, combining academic exchange, field studies and alumni engagement.  Organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), the study tour brought together faculty members and DPA students to examine governance practices and policy implementation in

December 31, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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300 lorryloads of waste removed from Chi Lam Vai’s ancient well: Macau heritage village rep

Since the second phase of Chi Lam Vai’s ancient well cleanup project started on November 4, 300 of lorryloads of construction waste have been removed from the ancient well, Tang Kam Chun, a resident of the old village and vice-president of the Na Tcha Temple Association, told the Post yesterday. Standing next to the well, Tang also said that one can now finally see the bottom of the well again, after four decades. He added that experts invited by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) have

December 31, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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University of Macau (UM) student wins Basic Law promotional short film competition

A student from the University of Macau (UM) won the top prize at the 2025 Basic Law Promotional Short Film Competition with a work highlighting Macau’s development under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework, according to a statement by the public university on Monday.Ng Ka Ngai, a student in the university’s Department of Communication under the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), won the competition for his short film “Rooted in One Country, Flourishing under Two Systems”, the

December 31, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau police nab gambler for cheating woman out of HK$40,000 in chips pretending to take photos of them

A man from the Chinese mainland was apprehended on Monday for defrauding a female mainlander out of HK$40,000 (41,000 patacas) in chips under the pretence of merely taking photos of them, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a regular press conference yesterday.Lei identified the suspect as a 41-year-old male surnamed Xie who claimed to be jobless.According to Lei, the police received a report on December 19 from the victim, who said that she had been defrauded out of

December 31, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Three key takeaways of PLA’s ‘Justice Mission 2025’ drills around Taiwan

Analysis        BEIJING – The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Monday started joint drills involving its Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force troops in five areas surrounding Taiwan Island.Codenamed “Justice Mission 2025,” the drills were conducted in the Taiwan Strait and waters to the north, southwest, southeast, and east of the island, to combat “Taiwan independence” separatist activities and external interference.Military

December 31, 2025 | BY admin

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7th Encounter in Macao Arts & Cultural Festival concludes

The 7th “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries”, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), concluded on Sunday, showcasing the city’s role as a platform for cultural exchange between East and West through a diverse programme of performances, exhibitions and community activities held from October through this month. Held concurrently with the Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Lusofonia Festival*, this year’s edition

December 30, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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3 Mocha slot-machine parlours to continue operating in Macau through hiring of ‘management companies’

The government announced yesterday that it has green-lighted gaming concessionaire Melco’s application to continue operating three Mocha slot-machine parlours not housed on its own premises, namely Golden Dragon, Sintra, and Inner Harbour, after tomorrow, New Year’s Eve, through the hiring of management companies.The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) made the announcement in a statement yesterday.Melco announced in June that it decided to terminate the operations of three of

December 30, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Septuagenarian in serious condition with flu A: Macau Health Bureau (SSM)

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement yesterday night that a 76-year-old local man was in serious condition with influenza A.According to the statement, the patient has a history of chronic illness and developed a cough with sputum on December 21. He sought medical attention at a healthcare facility, but the symptoms persisted, the statement said.Last Saturday, the statement said that the patient experienced fever and dyspnoea (breathing discomfort), leading him to seek medical

December 30, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau police bust prostitution ring, arresting trio for pimping & procuring minors

The Judiciary police (PJ) busted a prostitution ring on Friday, arresting a man and two women from northern Jilin Province for pimping and procuring minors for commercial sex, PJ spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a regular press conference yesterday.Lei identified the suspects as a 57-year-old female surnamed Liu, her 29-year-old daughter surnamed Li, and Li’s 20-year-old male second cousin surnamed Ma. All three claimed to be jobless. The victims are two girls, aged between 16 and 18, and a

December 30, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Prostitute falsely accuses client of rape, victim probed for invasion of privacy: Macau police

A woman from Hong Kong has been arrested for falsely accusing a man of rape, PJ spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a regular press conference yesterday.Lei identified the suspect as a 20-year-old female surnamed Huang who claimed to be jobless. The victim is a 35-year-old mainland man surnamed Zhan who works in a cardboard-recycling operation.According to Lei, Huang met Zhan in early December in Macau. They engaged in commercial sex at a hotel in Zape, for which Zhan paid the woman 4,000

December 30, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau's 41st Books and the City magazine issue explores how ‘Art Heals Life’

The 41st issue of the trilingual Books and the City magazine is out now, this time taking on the theme “Art Heals Life”.With 3,000 free copies available, the latest issue focuses on topics such as art therapy, spiritual healing and positive energy, while “art therapists” also discuss how art can heal emotions and foster self-exploration, according to a statement by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday.Highlights in the new issue include the “Library Handbook” introducing

December 30, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai vows stronger guarantees for overseas Chinese to invest in Macau

Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip pledged yesterday that the local government will continue to optimise Macau’s business environment with the aim of providing stronger guarantees for overseas Chinese entrepreneurs to invest and develop businesses in the city.Tai made the remarks while delivering a speech at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Conference on Overseas Chinese Supporting High-Quality Development of the Belt and Road Initiative held at Macau Tower yesterday.The

December 30, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Countdown concerts set to usher in 2025 in Macau Peninsula & Taipa: Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC)

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement yesterday that it will stage two free countdown events tomorrow night in Sai Van Lake Plaza and the Taipa Houses, aiming to bring residents and tourists together to welcome 2026 with live music and multicultural performances. The “2025 Macau Countdown Concert” will run tomorrow from 10 p.m. through 12:10 a.m. on New Year’s Day in Sai Van Lake Plaza, the statement said.The statement noted that Hong Kong artistes, singer Panther

December 30, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Mercury set to plummet after New Year’s Day: Macau observatory (SMG)

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecast on its website yesterday that the temperature will plummet after New Year’s Day.According to the weather station, with a northeast monsoon easing, the temperature has gradually risen in recent days. Abundant sunshine during the daytime has contributed overall to a generally warmer feeling, the observatory said.The weather station also said that a broad band of cloud was expected to affect the coastal areas of South China tomorrow, New

December 30, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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