Rui Pastorin in Hong Kong Macau integrated resort operator Sands China launched their Sands Gallery booth at Art Central in Hong Kong yesterday, presenting the works of Macau artists Leong Chi Mou, Lei Ieng Wai and Dor Lio Hak Man to an international audience.Debuting in 2015, the international event in Hong Kong showcases the next generation of talent from Asia’s most forward-thinking galleries alongside artists from around the world, with the event running from
Review by William Chan The Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) – a local organisation dedicated to training young musicians in classical music, and one I had the opportunity to participate in for seven years during my school days – on Sunday hosted its 25th “Progressing Towards the Future” Macao New Generation Musicians Concert 2026 at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM). The concert featured nine local musicians, all still in their mid-teens.Eight years ago, I
Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip yesterday pledged the Macau government’s commitment to making it more convenient for French brands to enter the Chinese mainland’s vast market through Macau as a platform.Tai made the remarks while delivering a speech yesterday during the opening ceremony of the Bonjour Brand Forum (Macao).The Bonjour Brand Forum (Macao) has been held for the first time. “Bonjour” is the French greeting for “good morning”. Founded in Paris in
Macau and Portugal add value to one another: bridges that generate the future – a reflectionCommentary by Manuel SilvérioFormer President of the General Assembly of the Macau Civil Servants’ Association (ATFPM) It was a very well-attended ceremony at the Consulate-General of Portugal in Macau and Hong Kong, and I thank the Consul-General, Alexandre Leitão, for his kind invitation.Warm congratulations to Prof. Rui Martins on the investiture of Portugal’s insignia of Commander of the
Rui Pastorin in Hong Kong Macau integrated resort operator Sands China launched their Sands Gallery booth at Art Central in Hong Kong yesterday, presenting the works of Macau artists Leong Chi Mou, Lei Ieng Wai and Dor Lio Hak Man to an international audience.Debuting in 2015, the international event in Hong Kong showcases the next generation of talent from Asia’s most forward-thinking galleries alongside artists from around the world, with the event running from
Review by William Chan The Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) – a local organisation dedicated to training young musicians in classical music, and one I had the opportunity to participate in for seven years during my school days – on Sunday hosted its 25th “Progressing Towards the Future” Macao New Generation Musicians Concert 2026 at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM). The concert featured nine local musicians, all still in their mid-teens.Eight years ago, I
Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai Kin Ip yesterday pledged the Macau government’s commitment to making it more convenient for French brands to enter the Chinese mainland’s vast market through Macau as a platform.Tai made the remarks while delivering a speech yesterday during the opening ceremony of the Bonjour Brand Forum (Macao).The Bonjour Brand Forum (Macao) has been held for the first time. “Bonjour” is the French greeting for “good morning”. Founded in Paris in
Macau and Portugal add value to one another: bridges that generate the future – a reflectionCommentary by Manuel SilvérioFormer President of the General Assembly of the Macau Civil Servants’ Association (ATFPM) It was a very well-attended ceremony at the Consulate-General of Portugal in Macau and Hong Kong, and I thank the Consul-General, Alexandre Leitão, for his kind invitation.Warm congratulations to Prof. Rui Martins on the investiture of Portugal’s insignia of Commander of the
MGM has launched Macau’s first fully localised playing card recycling and upcycling programme, aiming to advance the circular economy and support the city’s green transition. The initiative, titled “Innovation and Technology Empowerment – MGM’s Localised Playing Cards Recycling and Upcycling Programme”, has established an end-to-end system that processes used playing cards entirely within Macau. It was inaugurated at the MGM COTAI integrated resort yesterday.The programme has
The 2026 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum and Exhibition (2026MIECF) will open tomorrow, recording a 20 percent increase in international participation compared to last year. Hosted by the local government, the three-day event will be held at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo under the theme “Low-carbon, Zero-waste Cities: Embarking on Global Collaboration”. According to a press conference held at Cotai Expo yesterday, the forum continues to position Macau as a
Review by William Chan Comuna de Pedra’s (“Stone Commune”) sixth edition of the “TODOS Fest! Inclusive Arts Festival” concluded on Sunday. I had the chance to participate in one of its standout events, “Noon Disco.”Based on a previous interview* I had with the local organisation, I knew the concept was special. By recreating the vibrant disco culture of the 70s and 80s, “Noon Disco” aims to do more than just evoke collective memories for the
The “2026 World Match Racing Tour – Macau Match Cup” sailing competition, which is being held over five consecutive days starting today, taking place in the coastal waters between Governador Nobre de Carvalho Bridge (commonly known as “old bridge”) and Sai Van Bridge, Vong Ka Kun, head of the Sport Bureau’s (ID) Macau Grand Prix and Major Sports Events Department, announced during a press conference yesterday. The press conference about the world sailing tour was held at the
The public Macao University of Tourism (UTM) held yesterday a cooperation signing ceremony with the Hong Kong Teaching Resources Centre (HKTRC) on its Mong-Ha campus, announcing that UTM will host SMS Schweizer Malschule’s Switzerland Visual Arts (SVA) Certificate exams as the test venue.HKTRC is the agent of SMS Schweizer Malschule for Hong Kong and Macau.The signing ceremony was attended by UTM Rector Fanny Vong Chuk Kwan and HKTRC Chief Administrative Officer Clement Yeung Kwong-ho. Both
China’s seasoned Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s press conference on the sidelines of the “two sessions” in Beijing on March 8 proved his deep wit and predilection for metaphors and aphorisms once again. His annual press conference at the Great Hall of the People during the concurrent sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has, for over a decade, become a “must-study” for me –and
China’s seasoned Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s press conference on the sidelines of the “two sessions” in Beijing on March 8 proved his deep wit and predilection for metaphors and aphorisms once again. His annual press conference at the Great Hall of the People during the concurrent sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has, for over a decade, become a “must-study” for me –and
Review by William Chan Comuna de Pedra’s (“Stone Commune”) sixth edition of the “TODOS Fest! Inclusive Arts Festival” concluded on Sunday. I had the chance to participate in one of its standout events, “Noon Disco.”Based on a previous interview* I had with the local organisation, I knew the concept was special. By recreating the vibrant disco culture of the 70s and 80s, “Noon Disco” aims to do more than just evoke collective memories for the
Macau’s renowned Hou Kong Middle School (Primary Section) hosted the last day of its Mathematical Cultural Week event yesterday, and Wang Shize, deputy director of the school, told the Post that the event aimed to develop students’ critical thinking and practical skills.Wang said that centred on the concept of “Viewing the world through a mathematical lens,” nearly 20 mathematics competitions and activities were held in just over 10 days, with over a thousand students from the school
Rui Pastorin in Hong Kong Macau integrated resort operator Sands China launched their Sands Gallery booth at Art Central in Hong Kong yesterday, presenting the works of Macau artists Leong Chi Mou, Lei Ieng Wai and Dor Lio Hak Man to an international audience.Debuting in 2015, the international event in Hong Kong showcases the next generation of talent from Asia’s most forward-thinking galleries alongside artists from around the world, with the event running from
MGM has launched Macau’s first fully localised playing card recycling and upcycling programme, aiming to advance the circular economy and support the city’s green transition. The initiative, titled “Innovation and Technology Empowerment – MGM’s Localised Playing Cards Recycling and Upcycling Programme”, has established an end-to-end system that processes used playing cards entirely within Macau. It was inaugurated at the MGM COTAI integrated resort yesterday.The programme has
The 2026 Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum and Exhibition (2026MIECF) will open tomorrow, recording a 20 percent increase in international participation compared to last year. Hosted by the local government, the three-day event will be held at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo under the theme “Low-carbon, Zero-waste Cities: Embarking on Global Collaboration”. According to a press conference held at Cotai Expo yesterday, the forum continues to position Macau as a
Review by William Chan Comuna de Pedra’s (“Stone Commune”) sixth edition of the “TODOS Fest! Inclusive Arts Festival” concluded on Sunday. I had the chance to participate in one of its standout events, “Noon Disco.”Based on a previous interview* I had with the local organisation, I knew the concept was special. By recreating the vibrant disco culture of the 70s and 80s, “Noon Disco” aims to do more than just evoke collective memories for the
Review by William Chan The Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) – a local organisation dedicated to training young musicians in classical music, and one I had the opportunity to participate in for seven years during my school days – on Sunday hosted its 25th “Progressing Towards the Future” Macao New Generation Musicians Concert 2026 at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM). The concert featured nine local musicians, all still in their mid-teens.Eight years ago, I
The “2026 World Match Racing Tour – Macau Match Cup” sailing competition, which is being held over five consecutive days starting today, taking place in the coastal waters between Governador Nobre de Carvalho Bridge (commonly known as “old bridge”) and Sai Van Bridge, Vong Ka Kun, head of the Sport Bureau’s (ID) Macau Grand Prix and Major Sports Events Department, announced during a press conference yesterday. The press conference about the world sailing tour was held at the
The public Macao University of Tourism (UTM) held yesterday a cooperation signing ceremony with the Hong Kong Teaching Resources Centre (HKTRC) on its Mong-Ha campus, announcing that UTM will host SMS Schweizer Malschule’s Switzerland Visual Arts (SVA) Certificate exams as the test venue.HKTRC is the agent of SMS Schweizer Malschule for Hong Kong and Macau.The signing ceremony was attended by UTM Rector Fanny Vong Chuk Kwan and HKTRC Chief Administrative Officer Clement Yeung Kwong-ho. Both
Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers seized 2,150 game discs and cartridges at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) on March 4.According to the statement, on that day, customs officers at the delta bridge’s Zhuhai checkpoint noticed two male travellers who appeared to be walking stiffly and behaving in a visibly anxious way, because of which they stopped them for inspection.Customs officers discovered a large number of game discs and cartridges