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Public holiday notice for Chong Yeung Festival
Macau marks today the traditional Chong Yeung Festival, also known as Double Ninth Festival or Ancestors’ Festival, as a public holiday. The festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, i.e., according to the Western calendar, on October 29 this year. On Chong Yeung Festival, people visit cemeteries to honour their ancestors. The Post’s team takes a break today. The next print edition will be published on Friday. However, as usual, our website will be updated
October 29, 2025
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Macau legislators elect 7 committee presidents, secretaries
Lawmakers yesterday elected the presidents and secretaries of the new, eighth term of the Legislative Assembly’s (AL) seven committees – the Committee on House Rules, 1st Standing Committee, 2nd Standing Committee, 3rd Standing Committee, Follow-up Committee for Land and Public Concession Affairs, Follow-up Committee for Public Finance Affairs, and Follow-up Committee for Public Administration Affairs.The legislature announced the results of the elections by secret ballot in a statement
October 29, 2025 | BY Tony Wong
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Macau police nab nurse for stealing beauty products from Cotai shop
A female nurse from the Chinese mainland was arrested on Friday for stealing beauty products valued at 1,084 patacas from a shop, Public Security Police (PSP) spokeswoman Lai In Hong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Lai identified the suspect as a nurse in her thirties, surnamed Wang.According to Lai, the police received a theft report on July 29 from the employee of a shop in a resort in Cotai, who discovered during an inventory check that several boxes of beauty products,
October 29, 2025 | BY Ada Lei
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Macau Vocal Association returns with fresh voices & traditions
Interview by William Chan        The Macau Vocal Association (MVA) announced a vibrant return of its annual Macau Vocal Festival in November, highlighting a renewed commitment to both its established traditions and innovative approaches, music director Mars Lee Siu Hong said in an online interview with the Post last week.This year’s festival boasts an expansive programme – two recitals, an opera talk, two opera excerpt concerts, and a vocal masterclass – designed to
October 29, 2025 | BY admin
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Macau to hold 15th National Games torch relay Sunday
The torch relay for the 15th National Games will kick off at 9 a.m. on Sunday from Lotus Hill Park in Shenzhen. Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou will then respectively hold their starting ceremonies at 9:30 a.m., marking the simultaneous launch of the torch relay. The relay in Macau will be restricted to the peninsula, i.e., excluding Taipa and Coloane, covering a route of approximately 2.6 kilometres, Pun Weng Kun, who heads the preparatory office for the upcoming National Games, announced
October 29, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong
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Macau Health Bureau aims to improve Stroke Green Channel process & assessment
The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement yesterday that it continues to improve its Stroke Green Channel* process in the emergency department of the public Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre (CHCSJ) and is planning to collaborate with the Fire Services Bureau (CB) to establish a “pre-hospital stroke assessment and notification mechanism.” According to the statement, this mechanism will allow pre-notification to the hospital while a suspected stroke patient is on the way in
October 29, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong
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Macau police probe suspected arson, 4 motorbikes burnt
A suspected arson case occurred outside a residential building on Beco da Ostra (蠔里) in the Laahn Gwai Lau neighbourhood yesterday morning, resulting in the burning of four motorcycles and damage to the building’s exterior wall and air conditioning units, according to a statement from the Judiciary Police (PJ).The statement noted that the Judiciary Police (PJ) received a notification from the Fire Services Bureau (CB) at 6:09 a.m. yesterday about a fire outside a building on Beco da Ostra
October 29, 2025 | BY Ada Lei
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University of Macau (UM), Tongji University hold symposium to strengthen research ties
The Ministry of Education Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology (FSCPO), the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) and the Frontier Science Center for Stem Cell Research of Tongji University co-hosted an academic symposium on Monday, bringing together top scientists and scholars from the two cities to explore breakthroughs in stem cell research, ageing, and tumorigenesis*, according to a UM statement on Monday.The one-day symposium was held on the UM campus
October 29, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo
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Macau govt celebrates 90th anniversary of ‘March of the Volunteers’
A launch ceremony was held at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) yesterday for the Commemorative Activities of the 90th anniversary of the “March of the Volunteers”.Featuring a themed lecture, cultural performances and a photo exhibition, the activities are co-organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) and supported by the Tianhan Foundation of China.Officiating at yesterday’s ceremony were Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture
October 29, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin
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Macau's Grand Coloane Resort to host pet carnival next week
Macau’s first-ever large-scale pet carnival, “Friends Fest,” is slated to take place at Grand Coloane Resort next week, aiming to offer two days of family-friendly fun celebrating the theme of “Love and Care,” according to a statement by the organiser, Conde Group, yesterday.The carnival aims to invite pet owners and animal lovers to enjoy interactive activities, workshops, and contests while supporting local animal charities, the statement said, adding that the carnival strives to
October 29, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo
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‘KB Kookmin Travelers Check Card - Macao Edition’ to launch in S Korea
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), in conjunction with KB Kookmin Card and Mastercard Korea, will this week unveil the first “KB Kookmin Travelers Check Card - Macao Edition” debit card enabling discounts in travel bookings and activities in Macau, according to a statement yesterday. MGTO noted that users of the card will be able to access “exclusive privileges for Macau tourism related products” in addition to the standard KB Kookmin Travelers Check Card
October 29, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin
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Charting a new chapter for Asia-Pacific development through unity, responsibility
Analysis        SEOUL – Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea, is about to welcome leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the region’s highest-level, most extensive and most influential economic cooperation mechanism.At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju and pay a state visit to the ROK from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, the
October 29, 2025 | BY admin
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Mutual respect the right approach to relations
China Daily Editorial        German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s decision to postpone his visit to China has provoked mixed reactions.While German officials and media outlets emphasize that Berlin remains committed to dialogue with Beijing, the postponement has sparked discussions about the future trajectory of Sino-German relations.Stressing Germany’s “very long-standing, good relationship with the People’s Republic of China” and the government’s desire to
October 29, 2025 | BY admin
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Remarks by Premier Li Qiang at the 28th China-ASEAN Summit
Full TextKUALA LUMPUR – Premier Li Qiang yesterday delivered a speech at the 28th China-ASEAN Summit.The following is the full text of the speech:Remarks by H.E. Li QiangPremier of the State CouncilOf the People’s Republic of ChinaAt the 28th China-ASEAN SummitMalaysia, October 28, 2025Honorable Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim,Colleagues,It is my great pleasure to join you in Kuala Lumpur. I wish to thank Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the Malaysian government for their
October 29, 2025 | BY admin
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Macau's integrated resort operator GEG wins Guiness World Records title for largest display of coloured ping-pong balls
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has recently achieved the Guinness World Records title for “The largest display of coloured ping-pong/table tennis balls” for its large-scale art installation, which comprises 7,000 multi-coloured table tennis balls.Displayed at “The Artistry of Table Tennis – Collectables & Art Exhibition” at Galaxy Macau’s East Square and depicting two table tennis players against the Galaxy Arena as its backdrop, it was assembled by 15 of GEG’s staff and
October 28, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin
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