An Asia-Pacific Community: Our Shared Choice for Regional Prosperity

     Commentary by Zhao Ruixi* Connected by the waters of the Pacific, the economies of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have, over the past 37 years, prospered through openness and flourished through cooperation, creating an “Asia-Pacific miracle” that has captured the world’s attention.Today, changes on a scale unseen in a century are unfolding at an accelerating pace. The world economy is experiencing anemic growth, and the World Openness Index has been

September 11, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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Govt aims to open Macao National Museum of Culture 1st phase in 2029

10 architectural teams to submit concept designs The local government said yesterday that it is aiming to complete the construction of the first phase of the Macao National Museum of Culture – which will be located on the waterfront area east of Macau Tower – and open it in 2029.The museum, covering a total gross floor area of 100,000 square metres, will be constructed in two phases. The second phase will be larger than the first. For the time being, the government does not have a

September 11, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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MGM China opens 298-room hotel in Shenzhen

The MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay officially opened yesterday, featuring 298 ocean-view rooms and suites, integrated resort operator MGM announced in a statement.The hotel, a project developed by MGM China subsidiary MGM Hospitality Group, is located at Prince Bay, Shekou, Nanshan District, with the statement highlighting connectivity via the Shekou Cruise Home Port.Designed by GP Architects and LTW Designworks, the hotel uses a “waterfront garden” narrative unfolding in three acts inspired by

September 11, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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The Parisian Macao celebrates 10th anniversary

The Parisian Macao will be commemorating its 10th anniversary this Sunday, with integrated resort operator Sands China noting in a statement yesterday that the property has welcomed over 100 million visitors from all over the world since its opening.According to the statement, the company has invested and enriched the property’s non-gaming offerings over the past 10 years, highlighting the integrated resort’s more than 2,540 hotel rooms, around 62,000 square feet of MICE (Meetings,

September 11, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Wynn to showcase more than 20 hypercars

Wynn will showcase more than 20 legendary hypercars from Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini and Pagani at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace from September 23 to November 22, as part of the fourth “Wynn Signature – 2026 Hypercar Exhibition”, according to a statement by the integrated resort operator on Wednesday.The exhibition, themed around the current Year of the Fire Horse, will feature vehicles spanning from the 1960s to the present, highlighting the evolution of high-performance cars from the

September 11, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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O Lam urges educators to nurture virtuous and capable talent

To mark Teachers’ Day, the Chinese Educators’ Association of Macau (EDUM) hosted the 2026 Teachers’ Day Celebration Assembly yesterday at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf. In her speech, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Wallis O Lam expressed hope that teachers will cultivate more individuals of high virtue and outstanding talent.Also in attendance were Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, Zheng Xincong, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau

September 11, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Health programme completes over 49,000 student health screenings

The Health Bureau’s Student Health Programme covered 97 school sections across Macau (including the Hou Kong Middle School Affiliated Hengqin School) for the 2025/2026 academic year, reaching a total of 52,025 students.The actual number of participants reached 49,078 (94.3 percent), SSM Community Healthcare Services Department Chief Wong In announced in a press conference yesterday.The press conference for the programme was held at the SSM Public Health Emergency Personnel Residence Hall on

September 11, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Galaxy Macau hosts Miu Miu Club debut with MINNIE appearance

Galaxy Macau hosted the first Miu Miu Club event at its boutique on August 31, featuring a special appearance by Miu Miu* brand ambassador MINNIE, according to a recent statement by the integrated resort in Cotai.MINNIE, whose real name is Nicha Yontararak, is a Thai singer, songwriter, and member of the South Korean K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE. The event brought together music and fashion, with Galaxy Promenade VIPs and invited guests taking part in interactive activities, the statement

September 11, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Integrated fare vending and validation gates launch at HZMB Zhuhai Port

Hong Kong based Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus Company Limited announced in a statement yesterday that it launched integrated fare vending and validation gates at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Zhuhai Port checkpoint on Tuesday.According to the statement, the gates are only available for passengers travelling on Hong Kong–Zhuhai return tickets.According to DeepSeek, an integrated fare vending and validation gate is an automated passenger barrier used in transit systems

September 11, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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43 racers to compete in FIA Karting Arrive & Drive Asia-Pacific

A total of 43 kart racers from 16 countries and regions across the junior and senior categories will be vying for top prizes at this weekend’s “2026 FIA Karting Arrive and Drive Asia-Pacific Championship” at the Coloane Karting Track, with the circuit welcoming its first FIA karting event since 2016.The track had also previously hosted FIA Karting World Championship rounds back in 2009 and 2012.The Asia-Pacific Championship is the second of the tri-continental Arrive and Drive

September 11, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Farming experience activity to open registration on Monday

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September 11, 2026 | BY admin

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Seminar marks 130th anniversary of Gen. Ye Ting’s birth

A seminar marking the 130th anniversary of the birth of General Ye Ting was held yesterday afternoon at the Macao Cultural Centre (CCM), bringing together scholars from the Chinese mainland and Macau to discuss the military leader’s revolutionary career and ties to the city.The seminar was organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), co-organised by the Research Association of Yeting, and hosted by the Centre for Macao Studies at the private Macau University of Science and Technology

September 11, 2026 | BY admin

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Construction of Earth System Data Int’l Exchange Centre starts in Hengqin

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September 11, 2026 | BY admin

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Local man, 81, critically ill with Legionnaires’ disease: SSM

An 81-year-old local man was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease and was in a critical condition after being admitted to the public Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre, according to a statement issued by the Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday.The patient, who has a history of chronic illness, developed symptoms including a cough, phlegm, chest pain, and swelling in both legs roughly a month ago and sought medical treatment in the Chinese mainland.He returned to Macau on Monday. As his

September 11, 2026 | BY admin

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