3-nation SEA tour achieves wide-ranging cooperation outcomes: Macao SAR CE Sam Hou Fai

189 cooperation deals signed Before returning to Macau on Saturday afternoon from his eight-day working visit to three Southeast Asian countries – Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai summarised his second overseas trip in his capacity as the chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) during a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday morning, where he underlined that his official visit to the three countries has comprehensively

September 7, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau’s 6 integrated resorts donate to mudslide-stricken Xizang

Macau’s six integrated resorts (IR) operators have each extended their support for relief and post-disaster efforts in the mudslide-stricken Gyirong County, Xigaze, Xizang Autonomous Region.The donation totals 40 million patacas, with Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG)* and Sands China having each donated 10 million patacas, while Melco Resorts & Entertainment, SJM Resorts, MGM, and Wynn have each donated five million patacas. All donations were remitted by the Liaison Office of the

September 7, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau's Light Rapid Transit (LRT) installs new access gates with electronic payment

Aiming to facilitate travel on the Macao Light Rapid Transit (LRT), the Transport Bureau (DSAT) and the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) announced in a joint statement yesterday that the they have been coordinating to promote the replacement of station access gates with equipment providing diversified electronic payment functions for the Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation.The first phase of the works began this month at Union Hospital Station and Lotus Station on the Hengqin Line, and is being

September 7, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau govt to conduct citywide survey of old buildings, mulls urban renewal fund

The government has announced various initiatives to advance Macau’s urban renewal, including a feasibility study on the setting up of a special fund to financially support urban renewal projects, and a citywide survey of the conditions of old district buildings.The initiatives were announced during a meeting on Friday to brief association representatives on Macau’s 3rd Five-Year Plan regarding the government’s transport and public works portfolio.The meeting, which was attended by about

September 7, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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5 mainlanders arrested over HK$40,000 casino chip robbery: Macau police

The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested five men from the Chinese mainland after they robbed a young gambler of HK$40,000 (41,200 patacas) in casino chips during an illicit currency exchange deal, PJ spokeswoman Leong Sok Man said during a special press conference on Friday.Leong identified the first suspect as Xu, 38, a lorry driver; the second as Zhu, 29, who owns a clothing business; the third as Zhao, 42, self-employed; the fourth as Zhu, 33, a logistics worker; and the fifth as Liu, 39,

September 7, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau police arrest Pakistani HK man for cocaine smuggling

The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a Pakistani Hong Kong man for drug trafficking on Thursday, PJ spokeswoman Leong Sok Man said during a special press conference on Friday.Leong identified the suspect as a 37-year-old renovation worker surnamed Ha.According to Leong, based on intelligence analysis, the Judiciary Police identified Ha as being suspected of smuggling drugs from Hong Kong into Macau, and had tracked his movements. On Thursday evening, the Judiciary Police observed Ha entering

September 7, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Zhuhai Customs seizes 1,234 cigars at Gongbei Port

Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs announced in a statement on Saturday that its officers seized 1,234 cigars from a Macau driver at Gongbei Port (immigration checkpoint) on August 27.In the statement, Gongbei Customs identified the smuggler as a Macau resident surnamed Choi.On that day, the statement said, Choi drove a Guangdong-Macau dual-plate vehicle into the mainland through the checkpoint.During a routine inspection, customs officers noticed an abnormality in the vehicle’s boot and carried out

September 7, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau residents share mental health, suicide stigmas: vox pop

As this Thursday marks World Suicide Prevention Day, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Post spoke with four young residents yesterday about how they understand suicide prevention, the difficulties people may face when seeking help, and how friends, families, schools and society can provide support.For 17-year-old high school student Ali, suicide prevention means ensuring that people experiencing difficulties do not feel isolated.“To me, suicide prevention means making sure

September 7, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau govt launches aerospace-themed website

The local government launched a dedicated website on Friday under the theme “Fulfilling the Space Dream Together, Joining Hands for National Rejuvenation”, following the successful launch of the Shenzhou 23 manned spacecraft*, according to a statement by the government.The website highlights aerospace-themed promotional activities organised in Macau and Hong Kong, as well as the development of the nation’s space technology and the two special administrative regions’ participation in the

September 7, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau govt hopes WTT ticket perks will boost Zape district spending

The local government has launched a cross-departmental campaign offering shopping incentives to spectators of the WTT Champions Macao 2026, aiming to encourage residents and visitors to explore Zape and boost trade for local small and medium-sized enterprises.Zape is a Portuguese acronym for Zona de Aterro do Porto Exterior, which translates to Outer Harbour Land Reclamation Zone.The “Ticket Perks x WTT Champions Macao 2026” campaign was jointly announced by the Economic and Technological

September 7, 2026 | BY admin

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China’s top grain-producing province turns paddies into tourist destinations

Analysis        HARBIN – Surrounded by four rice paddy art pieces stretching across the vast fields in northeast China, a giant piece in the form of a QR code catches many people’s attention. It can be scanned to access an online store for agricultural products.These art pieces, spanning 120,000 square meters, are located in a rice park in the city of Fujin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. Heilongjiang, China’s top grain-producing

September 7, 2026 | BY admin

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Think tank report highlights value of China’s new popular literature, art

Analysis        SHENZHEN – New popular literature and art, characterized by broad public participation in the era of the internet and AI, are helping China better express itself and contribute to a fairer global cultural order, according to a think tank report released on Sunday.Titled “The Flourishing Development and Global Influence of New Popular Literature and Art,” the report was issued by the National High-Level Think Tank of Xinhua News

September 7, 2026 | BY admin

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China, Portugal deepen cooperation in marine science, engineering

LISBON – The CAE-PAE Forum on Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering was held in Lisbon last week, bringing together experts and scholars from the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the Portuguese Academy of Engineering (PAE) and the marine sector to discuss China-Portugal cooperation in marine technology and ocean engineering.Wednesday’s forum featured discussions on marine engineering, maritime transport, shipbuilding and port engineering, with a focus on technological innovation in

September 6, 2026 | BY admin

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Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai meets with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in KL

 Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, during an official visit to Malaysia, met with Malaysian Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, according to a Chinese-language statement released by the Macao Government Information Bureau (GCS) last night. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between Macao and Malaysia in various fields, including trade, tourism, and culture, and expressed their hope

September 5, 2026 | BY Staff Reporter

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