MPU students win top prizes at Asian Student Arts Fest Int’l Music Competition
Two students from the public Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) have secured top honours at the 2026 ASAF Asian Student Arts Festival International Music Competition in Hong Kong early this month, according to a statement by the tertiary education institution yesterday.Zong Xiaohuan and Cai Shiyi, both majoring in Vocal Performance under the Bachelor of Arts in Music programme at MPU’s Faculty of Arts and Design, were awarded first and third places respectively in the “Classical Vocal Open
February 26, 2026
Sam vows high-quality development of women’s causes, advocates positive views on childbearing
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai pledged yesterday that the local government will continue to join hands with all sectors of Macau’s civil society to strengthen support for the development of women’s causes in Macau, while effectively safeguarding women’s various legitimate rights and interests, allocating more welfare resources to women and children, creating a more equal, inclusive, and respectful social environment for women’s development, and promoting Macau’s high-quality development
February 26, 2026
MTel chief makes 3 recommendations for development of telecom sector
Macau-based MTel Telecommunication Company Limited hosted a Spring Festival dinner yesterday for the media at L’Arc Hotel in Nape, where MTel Chairman and CEO Michael Choi Tak Meng made three recommendations for the development of the local telecommunication Industry.Regarding the government’s ongoing drafting of a telecommunication bill, Choi suggested in a speech that the unique characteristics of Macau’s micro-economy should be taken into consideration to balance competition with
February 26, 2026
Tracy Choi probes ‘ordinary’ vs ‘extraordinary’ in new film ‘Girlfriends’
Interview by William Chan Local filmmaker Tracy Choi’s (徐欣羡) latest feature, “Girlfriends” (《女孩不平凡》), premieres locally tomorrow, probing the paradox of seeking “extraordinary” lives in a modern world – especially for women.According to the film description, “Girlfriends”, a 101-minute drama, follows a young woman’s journey through three distinct love stories and stages of life. At 17, she is naive; at 22, hesitant; and by 34, she
February 26, 2026
MPU students win top prizes at Asian Student Arts Fest Int’l Music Competition
Two students from the public Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) have secured top honours at the 2026 ASAF Asian Student Arts Festival International Music Competition in Hong Kong early this month, according to a statement by the tertiary education institution yesterday.Zong Xiaohuan and Cai Shiyi, both majoring in Vocal Performance under the Bachelor of Arts in Music programme at MPU’s Faculty of Arts and Design, were awarded first and third places respectively in the “Classical Vocal Open
February 26, 2026
Sam vows high-quality development of women’s causes, advocates positive views on childbearing
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai pledged yesterday that the local government will continue to join hands with all sectors of Macau’s civil society to strengthen support for the development of women’s causes in Macau, while effectively safeguarding women’s various legitimate rights and interests, allocating more welfare resources to women and children, creating a more equal, inclusive, and respectful social environment for women’s development, and promoting Macau’s high-quality development
February 26, 2026
MTel chief makes 3 recommendations for development of telecom sector
Macau-based MTel Telecommunication Company Limited hosted a Spring Festival dinner yesterday for the media at L’Arc Hotel in Nape, where MTel Chairman and CEO Michael Choi Tak Meng made three recommendations for the development of the local telecommunication Industry.Regarding the government’s ongoing drafting of a telecommunication bill, Choi suggested in a speech that the unique characteristics of Macau’s micro-economy should be taken into consideration to balance competition with
February 26, 2026
Tracy Choi probes ‘ordinary’ vs ‘extraordinary’ in new film ‘Girlfriends’
Interview by William Chan Local filmmaker Tracy Choi’s (徐欣羡) latest feature, “Girlfriends” (《女孩不平凡》), premieres locally tomorrow, probing the paradox of seeking “extraordinary” lives in a modern world – especially for women.According to the film description, “Girlfriends”, a 101-minute drama, follows a young woman’s journey through three distinct love stories and stages of life. At 17, she is naive; at 22, hesitant; and by 34, she
February 26, 2026
Showers to affect Macau over weekend: observatory
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecast in a statement yesterday that Macau will be affected by scattered showers over the weekend and early next week.Influenced by an easterly airstream, the weather station forecast that Macau will experience warm and humid weather today and tomorrow. There will be light fog in the morning and evening, with reduced visibility, the statement said, urging drivers and riders to exercise caution on the roads and pay attention to traffic
February 26, 2026
UTM to launch MBA programme in 2026/2027 academic year
According to a statement provided by the public Macao University of Tourism (UTM) yesterday, the university plans to introduce a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme in the 2026/2027 academic year, aiming to cultivate management talent equipped with technological innovation capabilities. The statement said that the new programme will focus on strengthening business management skills and supporting corporate digital transformation.It is designed to nurture future business
February 26, 2026
MNN to host lantern festival celebration in Hengqin
The free-admission “Welcoming Prosperity Lantern Festival Celebration” is slated to take place this Sunday in Lotus Square in Hengqin, with the event set to feature a raft of activities and installations to commemorate the Chinese New Year (CNY) and the Lantern Festival.Marking the final day of the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, the Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, when the first full moon of the year appears – symbolising unity,
February 26, 2026
Macau’s fiscal reserves reach all-time high in 2025
The fiscal reserves of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) reached an all-time high at the end of last year – 668.4 billion patacas, an increase of 0.7 percent from the previous record of 663.5 billion patacas in February 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement by the Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) published in the MSAR Official Gazette yesterday. Last year, the fiscal reserves’ investments generated a positive balance of nearly 43 billion
February 26, 2026
Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs seizes 184 hermit crabs
Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement yesterday that its officers seized 184 hermit crabs from a mainlander at the Gongbei border checkpoint last month.According to the statement, on January 22 customs officers at Gongbei Port (border checkpoint) noticed a smuggler entering the Chinese mainland from Macau through the “Green Channel” in the passenger inspection hall. As his shopping bag had not been X-rayed, they decided to intercept him for inspection.The inspection revealed
February 26, 2026
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Editorial: National alignment key to success of Macau’s 3rd Five-Year Plan
Considering that the central authorities’ 15th Five-Year Plan and Macau’s Third Five-Year Plan are getting off the ground at a gallop in the run-up to the Year of the Horse, it is the right moment to reflect on the importance of making sure that the national plan and the two regional plans – Hong Kong has finally come up with its 1st Five-Year Plan – are aligned with each other. I am convinced that national alignment is the key to success for the two regional plans. This editorial
February 9, 2026
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Editorial: National alignment key to success of Macau’s 3rd Five-Year Plan
Considering that the central authorities’ 15th Five-Year Plan and Macau’s Third Five-Year Plan are getting off the ground at a gallop in the run-up to the Year of the Horse, it is the right moment to reflect on the importance of making sure that the national plan and the two regional plans – Hong Kong has finally come up with its 1st Five-Year Plan – are aligned with each other. I am convinced that national alignment is the key to success for the two regional plans. This editorial
February 9, 2026
Tracy Choi probes ‘ordinary’ vs ‘extraordinary’ in new film ‘Girlfriends’
Interview by William Chan Local filmmaker Tracy Choi’s (徐欣羡) latest feature, “Girlfriends” (《女孩不平凡》), premieres locally tomorrow, probing the paradox of seeking “extraordinary” lives in a modern world – especially for women.According to the film description, “Girlfriends”, a 101-minute drama, follows a young woman’s journey through three distinct love stories and stages of life. At 17, she is naive; at 22, hesitant; and by 34, she
February 26, 2026
From LAB to LIFE: Macau Teenagers Develop Protein-Based Flame Retardant Coating: Pui Ching Middle School Students' Research
Analysis by iGEM team of Pui Ching Middle School Pui Ching–Macau, the city’s first high-school iGEM team, has explored an eco-friendly, safe, and sustainable biological flame-retardant coating. Their work has been published in the international journal Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology and earned them a Gold Medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition.* A flame can only form when three essential elements are present:
February 3, 2026
MPU students win top prizes at Asian Student Arts Fest Int’l Music Competition
Two students from the public Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) have secured top honours at the 2026 ASAF Asian Student Arts Festival International Music Competition in Hong Kong early this month, according to a statement by the tertiary education institution yesterday.Zong Xiaohuan and Cai Shiyi, both majoring in Vocal Performance under the Bachelor of Arts in Music programme at MPU’s Faculty of Arts and Design, were awarded first and third places respectively in the “Classical Vocal Open
February 26, 2026
Showers to affect Macau over weekend: observatory
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecast in a statement yesterday that Macau will be affected by scattered showers over the weekend and early next week.Influenced by an easterly airstream, the weather station forecast that Macau will experience warm and humid weather today and tomorrow. There will be light fog in the morning and evening, with reduced visibility, the statement said, urging drivers and riders to exercise caution on the roads and pay attention to traffic
February 26, 2026
UTM to launch MBA programme in 2026/2027 academic year
According to a statement provided by the public Macao University of Tourism (UTM) yesterday, the university plans to introduce a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme in the 2026/2027 academic year, aiming to cultivate management talent equipped with technological innovation capabilities. The statement said that the new programme will focus on strengthening business management skills and supporting corporate digital transformation.It is designed to nurture future business
February 26, 2026
MNN to host lantern festival celebration in Hengqin
The free-admission “Welcoming Prosperity Lantern Festival Celebration” is slated to take place this Sunday in Lotus Square in Hengqin, with the event set to feature a raft of activities and installations to commemorate the Chinese New Year (CNY) and the Lantern Festival.Marking the final day of the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, the Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, when the first full moon of the year appears – symbolising unity,
February 26, 2026
Macau’s fiscal reserves reach all-time high in 2025
The fiscal reserves of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) reached an all-time high at the end of last year – 668.4 billion patacas, an increase of 0.7 percent from the previous record of 663.5 billion patacas in February 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement by the Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) published in the MSAR Official Gazette yesterday. Last year, the fiscal reserves’ investments generated a positive balance of nearly 43 billion
February 26, 2026
Sam vows high-quality development of women’s causes, advocates positive views on childbearing
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai pledged yesterday that the local government will continue to join hands with all sectors of Macau’s civil society to strengthen support for the development of women’s causes in Macau, while effectively safeguarding women’s various legitimate rights and interests, allocating more welfare resources to women and children, creating a more equal, inclusive, and respectful social environment for women’s development, and promoting Macau’s high-quality development
February 26, 2026
MTel chief makes 3 recommendations for development of telecom sector
Macau-based MTel Telecommunication Company Limited hosted a Spring Festival dinner yesterday for the media at L’Arc Hotel in Nape, where MTel Chairman and CEO Michael Choi Tak Meng made three recommendations for the development of the local telecommunication Industry.Regarding the government’s ongoing drafting of a telecommunication bill, Choi suggested in a speech that the unique characteristics of Macau’s micro-economy should be taken into consideration to balance competition with
February 26, 2026
Tracy Choi probes ‘ordinary’ vs ‘extraordinary’ in new film ‘Girlfriends’
Interview by William Chan Local filmmaker Tracy Choi’s (徐欣羡) latest feature, “Girlfriends” (《女孩不平凡》), premieres locally tomorrow, probing the paradox of seeking “extraordinary” lives in a modern world – especially for women.According to the film description, “Girlfriends”, a 101-minute drama, follows a young woman’s journey through three distinct love stories and stages of life. At 17, she is naive; at 22, hesitant; and by 34, she
February 26, 2026