Macau Observatory warns of 'strong' typhoon mid-next week

     The Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) lowered all tropical cyclone warning signals this morning but warned that the weather could worsen next week with the possible arrival of Tropical Cyclone “Ragasa,” which is expected to strengthen into a "strong" typhoon.According to an SMG statement yesterday evening, “Tropical Cyclone Ragasa, located in the northwest Pacific Ocean, is forecast to continue moving in a north-northwesterly direction over

September 20, 2025 | BY Staff Reporter

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Xi says China, US can achieve mutual success, shared prosperity

       Pragmatic, positive, constructive conversation   BEIJING – China and the United States can achieve mutual success and shared prosperity, benefiting both countries and the world, President Xi Jinping said yesterday.    In his phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, Xi said that to realize this vision, the two countries should make joint efforts to achieve mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.  

September 20, 2025 | BY Xinhua

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Macau logs record 4.2 million visitors in August

        Macau’s number of visitor arrivals reached a monthly record 4.219 million in August, a year-on-year growth of 15.5 percent, the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) announced today. According to a DSEC statement, same-day visitors (2.553 million) and overnight visitors (1.665 million) rose by 25.1 per cent and 3.4 percent year-on-year, respectively.The average length of stay of visitors remained steady year-on-year at 1.1 days; overnight visitors (2.3

September 19, 2025 | BY Staff Reporter

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Macau hoists Strong Wind Signal No. 3

    Macau’s Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) hoisted the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 this morning. The signal indicates that winds with sustained speeds of 41 to 62 km/h are expected or are already blowing, with gusts that may exceed 110 km/h.The T3 signal was issued at 7 a.m. In a statement issued at 3:21 p.m., the observatory said Tropical Cyclone ‘Mitag’ is "expected to gradually turn westward between this afternoon and evening, making its closest approach to

September 19, 2025 | BY Staff Reporter

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Youngsters face mixed job market experiences: Macau vox pop

For fresh graduates in Macau, job hunting can result in mixed experiences, with opportunities concentrated in certain industries while many graduates are struggling to find stable work that matches their aspirations.Six interviewees comprising young professionals and job seekers told the Post about their experiences, reflecting a mixed bag of struggles, opportunities, and lessons. Bryan, 26, who works full-time as a multimedia coordinator, noted that “if you are not in the STEM [Science,

September 19, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Revised MICE subsidy programmes to start Monday: Macau Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM)

In order to facilitate the improvement of the local Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector in terms of both quality and efficiency, and also to attract more internationally recognised MICE events that align with the government’s “1+4”* industrial development direction, Macau’s Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has announced that the revised “Convention and Exhibition Stimulation Programme” and “Financial Support Programme for

September 19, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau police bust local man for stabbing mainlander after bumping into each other

A local man was arrested on Monday for stabbing a mainlander with a cutter, Public Security Police (PSP) spokeswoman Cheong Im Sim said during a regular press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the suspect as a 60-year-old local resident surnamed Choi who told police that he works as a porter.According to Cheong, the Public Security Police received a report at 10:32 a.m. on Monday about a physical attack in Rua Um do Bairro Vá Tai a little earlier.Cheong said that PSP officers quickly

September 19, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Kindergarten, primary school, special education classes suspend today in Macau due to tropical cyclone

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) announced in a statement late last night that due to the expected hoisting of Strong Wind Signal No.3 tropical cyclone signal early today, kindergarten classes, primary school classes and special education classes will be suspended today.The statement said that kindergartens and schools should ensure that their premises are open and arrange for staff to look after the students who have arrived at school until the conditions are safe for them to

September 19, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau govt proposes minimum wage hike to between 35 & 37 patacas per hour

The government announced yesterday that it is proposing to raise Macau’s statutory minimum wage to between 35 and 37 patacas per hour from the current 34 patacas an hour, an increase of between 2.94 percent and 8.82 percent.The government also said yesterday that it is aiming for a new minimum wage to be implemented from January 1 next year, following the enactment of a bill amending the city’s minimum wage law – if passed by the legislature.Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) Director Chan Un

September 19, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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‘A Sea in the Old House of Orchid’ shows Macau’s dark memories

Review by William Chan        Attending the Fringe Festival has always felt like opening a blind box – you never know what to expect, but there is always the thrill of surprise. This year, thanks to a friend’s invitation and a lucky pair of free tickets, I found myself last Wednesday at Yuan Coffee situated at 5 Pátio de Lourenço Marques, a Sino-Portuguese heritage house with nearly a hundred years of history near Praça de Ponte e Horta, for a performance that

September 19, 2025 | BY admin

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Chef Melba Nunis from Malaysia showcases flavours of Kristang community in Macau

The smell of spices and various other ingredients filled the packed Demo Kitchen of the Macao University of Tourism’s (UTM) Mong Ha campus yesterday afternoon as Chef Melba Nunis prepared Melaka (Malacca) Kristang dishes.Nunis, who was born and raised in Garden City, Ujong Pasir in Malacca, is a member of the Kristang* community, an ethnic group also known as “Malacca Portuguese” mainly found in Malaysia and Singapore. Her goal, according to a statement provided by the public university

September 19, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau integrated resort operator Sands China holds responsible gaming carnival

The “Sands China Responsible Gaming Parent-Child Happy Carnival” took place at The Londoner Macao on August 23, gathering around 160 staff members, local NGO members, and their children, the integrated resort operator noted in a statement earlier this week, which added that the event marked its third year.The event supports the government’s “Seeking Help for Winning the Future” responsible gaming theme and featured 12 activities to “demonstrate the importance of parental engagement

September 19, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau police nab local duo for fraud & money laundering

Two local men were arrested on Wednesday for fraud and money laundering, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a special press conference yesterday.Lei identified the suspects as two 41-year-old residents surnamed Lam and Cheong who told police that they are unemployed and a businessman, respectively.According to Lei, on February 12, the Judiciary Police received a report from a local man saying that he was defrauded in an investment scam, resulting in a loss of HK$2.45

September 19, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's Lisboeta resort to host K-Pop fan event tomorrow

Lisboeta Macau’s H853 Fun Factory is scheduled to host its first “최애 DAY K-Pop Fans Day” tomorrow.According to a statement recently provided by the integrated resort in Cotai, the one-day event is aligned with Macau’s strategy to diversify the local economy through “Tourism + Culture” initiatives.The statement said that the event will feature three main activities: a K-Pop Random Dance session, a K-Pop Dance Parade, and a “GOLDEN” Singing Challenge. Participants will have

September 19, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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