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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Editorial: AI – A great tool for journalism, but only with a human in the loop
In the runup to our newspaper’s 22nd anniversary last week, media colleagues and readers told me they noticed that we are regularly crediting DeepSeek and Gemini for our explanatory footnotes. Some said they believed that The Macau Post Daily is one of the world’s first newspapers – perhaps the first one – whose masthead lists its team members, printer, wire services (AFP and Xinhua), and company details alongside the AI tools that we are using.Well, as a publisher, I delight in
August 31, 2026
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Editorial: AI – A great tool for journalism, but only with a human in the loop
In the runup to our newspaper’s 22nd anniversary last week, media colleagues and readers told me they noticed that we are regularly crediting DeepSeek and Gemini for our explanatory footnotes. Some said they believed that The Macau Post Daily is one of the world’s first newspapers – perhaps the first one – whose masthead lists its team members, printer, wire services (AFP and Xinhua), and company details alongside the AI tools that we are using.Well, as a publisher, I delight in
August 31, 2026
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
Macau Pui Va Students Broaden Global Perspectives Through Denmark Summer Programme
Commentary by Vitória Cristal Chin Pereira Norte and Maires Máximo do Rosario (Pui Va Middle School) Instructors: Flo Pau Ka Kei, Neddy Tam Ka Lok and Monica Yang HuanA group of high-ability English language students from Pui Va Middle School spent more than two weeks in Denmark during this summer holiday, taking part in an international programme designed to strengthen their communication skills, cross-cultural literacy, and global citizenshipFrom July 11 to 27, Pui Va students joined
September 8, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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