Westlife to perform with The Macao Orchestra next year

The Irish pop group Westlife will perform with The Macao Orchestra next February, according to a statement released by The Londoner Macao on Friday.The “Westlife: A Gala Evening in Macao” is scheduled to take place on February 7 at The Londoner Arena. The statement said the performance will feature the group’s classic hits reinterpreted with orchestral arrangements, alongside new music.Ticket sales started at 12 noon yesterday through Cotai Ticketing, Damai, and Macau Ticketing. Prices

December 17, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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HK’s ‘Plastic Island’: finding connection in clumsiness

Interview by William Chan        The latest creation by Hong Kong art organisation Free to Play Theatre, “Plastic Island” – a rare and comprehensive full-mask production in Hong Kong theatre – will be staged from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at the Tai Po Arts Centre Black Box Theatre, Hong Kong director Sheena Cheung (張엌我) told the Post in a recent interview online.According to a description of the play, it uses a unique blend of full masks, physicality,

December 17, 2025 | BY admin

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Forum strives to establish diverse civilisations’ learning platform in Macau

The inaugural “International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations” opened yesterday, aiming to establish a new platform for diverse civilisations to engage in equal dialogue, exchange, mutual learning, and mutual inspiration.The opening ceremony for the two-day forum was held in integrated resort Galaxy Macau, Cotai, featuring over 20 thematic sessions and academic exchange sessions, with 50 experts and scholars from nearly 10 countries participating.Communist Party of China (CPC)

December 17, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Academia Europaea member addresses 2025 Int’l Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations

The 2025 International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilisations started yesterday in Cotai, striving to foster global dialogue and cooperation between East and West. Leading scholars from various countries and regions discussed civilisational inclusiveness, cultural innovation, heritage preservation and cross-cultural cooperation, aiming to contribute to the ongoing discussions on the theme of “Mutual Learning Among Civilisations.”The two-day forum, held at integrated resort Galaxy

December 17, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Xi hears Sam’s work report during duty visit to Beijing

BEIJING – President Xi Jinping yesterday afternoon met with Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, who is on a duty visit to Beijing.During the meeting, Xi heard a report from Sam on Macau’s current situation and the MSAR government’s work.Xi said that the central authorities fully recognise the work of Sam and the MSAR government.The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) highlighted the need to

December 17, 2025 | BY admin

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Sam sincerely thanks Xi for guidance, recognition

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing to report on the overall development situation in Macau, the work of the Special Administrative Region government over the past year, and the priorities for governance in the coming year, the Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) said in a statement late last night. According to the statement, “Sam also attentively listened to President Xi’s important remarks and instructions. Premier Li Qiang and relevant central

December 17, 2025 | BY admin

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2nd volume of ‘What Once Was, Will Never Be Again…’ launches

The latest and final edition of award-winning Portuguese photojournalist and documentary photographer Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro’s book “O que foi, não volta a ser…” , or  “What Once Was, Will Never Be Again…” in English, launched last night at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery along with an exhibition featuring some of the photos from the book.Featuring images of old Macau that are on loan, acquired online, through auctions or from private owners, in local shops and even

December 17, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Police nab mainlander, 2 locals for stealing cigars, fish maw worth 320,000 patacas

The Judiciary Police (PJ) recently busted a criminal group, arresting two local men and a man from the Chinese mainland on Saturday and Sunday for stealing cigars worth HK$10,500 (10,800 patacas) from a shopping mall locker, and 31 packets of fish maw valued at 310,000 patacas from a warehouse, PJ spokesman Cheong Un Hong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the suspect as a 28-year-old mainlander surnamed Kuang who claimed to be jobless, a 31-year-old local driver

December 17, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Prosecutions Office warns of scams impersonating prosecutors

According to a statement released by the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) on Monday, there has been a recent surge in telecom and online fraud cases, with rising amounts being lost to scams. Among these, impersonation of “law enforcement officers” has become a common tactic.The statement noted that several cases of scammers posing as “public prosecutors” have emerged in Macau recently. These fraudsters contact victims via phone or online, falsely claiming that the victims are involved in

December 17, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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17-day Christmas Market kicks off, vendors talk sales & expectations: Vox pop

Rui Pastorin, Kristina Vallesteros         This year’s 17-day Christmas Market in Praça do Tap Siac kicked off yesterday afternoon, marking the start of holiday themed activities for locals and tourists to enjoy.Held under a colourful scene of Christmas decorations and large Christmas trees, this year’s fair features 24 brightly coloured stalls, with 12 selling gifts and the other 12 selling a variety of snacks. Things to do other than eating and shopping,

December 17, 2025 | BY admin

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Over half of local youth still satisfied with traditional wet markets: MNCYA

The Macao New Chinese Youth Association (MNCYA) hosted a press conference yesterday about the findings of its survey about Macau’s wet markets which showed, among other things, that around 56.1 percent of local youth are still “satisfied” with them.The study was conducted in October, surveying 644 local residents aged 18 to 44. The press conference was held at the Macao Daily News Building. According to the findings, the primary motivation for visiting traditional wet markets is

December 17, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau-Heilongjiang Forum discusses new quality productive forces driving tourism industry’s innovation

The Office of the Secretary for Economy and Finance (GSEF) announced in a statement yesterday that the ongoing 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) in Harbin is discussing new quality productive forces driving the tourism industry’s innovation. According to the statement, the three-day forum, which started on Monday, is jointly hosted by the People’s Government of Heilongjiang Province and Macau’s Global Tourism Economy Research Centre, noting that this is the first time that the

December 17, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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SSM urges residents to remain vigilant during peak travel month

The Health Bureau (SSM) urged residents in a statement yesterday to remain vigilant about personal, food, and environmental hygiene during their travels, such as getting vaccinated before leaving, as the Christmas and New Year holidays draw near, and increased travel and gatherings among residents are expected to elevate the risk of infectious diseases such as influenza and gastroenteritis.According to the statement, residents should assess their health conditions and stay informed about any

December 17, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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‘Operation Oops! A Musical’ to hit CCM stage in early 2026

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a Friday statement that “Operation Oops! A Musical”, an original comedy produced under the “Commissioning Performing Arts Productions 2024–2026” project, is slated to be staged over three performances from January 31 to February 2 next year at the Small Auditorium of the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) in Nape. Adapted from the homonymous novel by local playwright Lawrence Lei I Leong, “Operation Oops!” aims to bring together an

December 17, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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