Macau CE Sam Hou Fai’s 2026 Policy Address includes big rises in social security allowances

In his 2026 Policy Address presented yesterday, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai announced large increases in four types of government allowances paid to eligible local residents, namely unemployment, sickness, marriage, and funeral allowances, with their increases ranging between 33.8 percent and 81.2 percent.Sam delivered his second policy address to the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday afternoon. His 2026 Policy Address, presented during a plenary session in the legislature’s hemicycle,

November 19, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau's cold shelter opens to public

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced on their website last night that its cold shelter, upon the issuance of a Yellow or Orange* cold weather alert, has opened.The shelter is located at 34 Rua Leste da Ilha Verde, Edifício do Bairro da Ilha Verde (青洲東街34號青洲坊大廈E1的避寒中心). Late last night, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced its Yellow cold weather alert, which denotes that it is “cold” in Macau. The local observatory noted that the

November 19, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau's Taipa market features 11 local creative brands

The “Macao Chill Market” is being held in front of the area adjacent to Taipa Municipal Market for three months, featuring 11 distinctive local cultural and creative brands, including handmade crafts, original designs, and eco-friendly products.The outdoor market will end on December 28.The three-month event, organised by the Macau Youth Development Service Centre (YDS), holds themed activity days and music performances.The owner of local brand Chillin Family surnamed Wan told the Post

November 19, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Jazz Week 2025 to kick off next month

According to a statement provided by the Macau Jazz Promotion Association (MJPA) yesterday, Macau Jazz Week 2025 returns next month with international headliners, literature-themed concerts, talks, workshops, and local band showcases, aiming to continue its role in promoting jazz development in the city. Debuting in 2012, the annual Macau Jazz Week is hosted by MJPA and invites local and visiting musicians for a programme blending performances, workshops, and community engagement, the

November 19, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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‘Renowned in Business – Macao Merchants in Historical Archives’ exhibition opens

The Archives of Macao opened its “Renowned in Business – Macao Merchants in Historical Archives” exhibition on Monday, presenting documents that illustrate the development of Macau’s commercial sector over the past century, according to a statement provided by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) on Monday.According to the statement, the exhibition was inaugurated at the archives’ gallery and officiated by IC President Deland Leong Wai Man, Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the

November 19, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau's tobacco usage rate drops 31 pct from 2012 to 2023

Since the “Tobacco Prevention and Control Law” took effect on January 1, 2012, the local government has continuously refined its tobacco control legislation, leading to a steady decline of over 31 percent in tobacco use rates in Macau between that year and 2023, according to an SSM statement yesterday.The statement pointed out that the usage rate of tobacco and related products among the population aged 15 and above has dropped from 16.9 percent before the law’s implementation to 11.6

November 19, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Customs Service seizes 5.2 kg of cigars, 100 kg of uninspected fruit in 3 days

The Macau Customs Service announced in a statement on Sunday night that its officers seized 5.2 kilogrammes of cigars and 100 kilogrammes of fruit within three days.According to the statement, customs officers at the Barrier Gate intercepted on November 9 a cross-border vehicle in the inbound lane based on an alert from the crossborder “Risk Management System.” An inspection revealed 100 kg of uninspected fruit being smuggled into Macau.Meanwhile, last Tuesday, customs officers at the

November 19, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau police arrest beautician for theft by finding

The Public Security Police (PSP) apprehended a female non-resident worker (NRW) from the Chinese mainland on Friday for theft by finding, PSP spokeswoman Lai In Hong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Lai identified the suspect as a woman in her forties surnamed Chen who works as a beautician in Macau.According to Lai, the Public Security Police (PSP) received a report on September 5 from a mainland woman who said that she had lost her wallet in a shop near the Barrier Gate

November 19, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau artist Josie Ip's exhibition depicts soul swapping with family cat

If a sibling or loved one woke up one day to find that they have swapped souls with a family cat, what would life look like? Local artist Josie Ip (葉小喬) answers that question through the creation of a series of artworks depicting the lives of siblings as they suddenly find that their older brother “Koko” and “Mio”, the family cat, have somehow swapped souls.Showcased in an illustration exhibition titled “Swapped: My Brother’s Life as a Cat” that kicked off last week, it

November 19, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Yonyou vows to provide ‘premium’ AI service for Macau businesses: VP

Yonyou Software (Macao) Co. Ltd hosted an annual user conference titled “Implementing AI in enterprises” yesterday, promising to a provide “premium” AI service for local businesses. According to Yonyou Network Vice President Luo Xiaojiang (羅小江), the company aims to integrate local enterprises’ innovation needs and technical challenges into their product development, thereby delivering “superior” AI services.The conference was held at the Galaxy International Convention

November 19, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau police nab mainlander for reporting false theft case

A man from the Chinese mainland has been arrested for falsely reporting a theft to the police, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Siu Keong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the suspect as a 32-year-old driver surnamed Zhao.According to Cheong, the police received a report on Sunday from Zhao, who claimed that after checking into a hotel guestroom in Cotai that day, he had put HK$900,000 in chips and HK$300,000 in cash, which he said he had won while

November 19, 2025 | BY Ada Lei

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Macao sprinter Loi makes historic final at National Games

GUANGZHOU – Loi Im Lan made history at the 15th National Games on Monday night, becoming the first sprinter from Macao to qualify for the women’s 100m final.Despite a seventh-place finish, her presence in the race has marked a milestone for Macao athletics.“I came here to show what’s possible for Macao,” Loi, 27, said after the race. “The time wasn’t my best, but it was about more than time.”Though not fully satisfied with her performance in the final, attributing it to muscle

November 19, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau's Tap Siac Craft Market in Autumn to kick off tomorrow

The Tap Siac Craft Market in Autumn starts tomorrow, being set to feature over 200 handicraft and creative gastronomy stalls, 47 music performances, and 63 creative handicraft workshops throughout its run.Held in Praça do Tap Siac, the fair will first be held from tomorrow through Sunday and again from November 27 to 30. Throughout its run this week and the next, the market will operate from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at weekends. According to a

November 19, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Retracting Takaichi’s erroneous remarks first step for Japan to correct its mistake

China Daily Editorial        For Japan, a nation with its recent history of aggression, how it navigates the ramifications of its historical wrongdoings is crucial for its relations with neighboring countries. How Japan views its past decides its future.Historical memory plays a pivotal role in shaping contemporary relations in East Asia. The legacy of Japan’s aggression since the end of the 19th century, particularly its war of aggression against China and other

November 19, 2025 | BY admin

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