Macau police bust 3 illegal exchange dealers in a day

The Judiciary Police (PJ) nabbed three illegal exchange dealers on Wednesday, PJ spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a special press conference yesterday.Lei identified the trio as a 31-year-old mainland male surnamed Zhou, a 35-year-old mainland female surnamed Yan and a 43-year-old local female surnamed Lam, all of whom claimed to be jobless.According to Lei, PJ officers noticed Zhou and a gambler engaged in an illegal currency exchange at a casino in Cotai. After questioning the duo, the

March 13, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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‘Int’l Cities of Gastronomy Fest’ to open in Macau next Friday

The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced in a press conference at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday that the “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” will run for 10 days from next Friday to March 29, bringing together nearly 40 Creative Cities of Gastronomy from around the world.Details of the event were unveiled in the press conference attended by MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Deputy Directors Cheng Wai Tong and

March 13, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau's A Lorcha, Nok Song garner Michelin Guide’s ‘Bib Gourmand’ award

The latest recipients of the “Bib Gourmand” distinction for the 18th edition of the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau have been unveiled, with Macau restaurants “A Lorcha” and “Nok Song” listed among the eight establishments receiving the award between the two regions.The “Bib Gourmand” is a special distinction that celebrates restaurants that “serve exceptional food at great value”, according to the Michelin Guide website. It was introduced in 1997, with the award taking

March 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macao Union Medical Centre holds lecture on gastrointestinal health, shingles prevention

The Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Centre of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), colloquially known as “Macao Union Medical Centre”, announced in a statement last week that it recently conducted a public health lecture to raise awareness of gastrointestinal* health and shingles prevention.According to the statement, the lecture featured two sessions led by specialists from the gastroenterology and dermatology departments of the medical centre. In the first

March 13, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau integrated resort operator Sands China to promote local artists’ works in HK Art Central

Integrated resort operator Sands China will be showcasing the selected works of three outstanding emerging Macau artists through a Sands Gallery booth slated to be set up at the international art event Art Central in Hong Kong for the special administrative region’s art month.In a statement yesterday, the company noted that it was “the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise from Macau invited as an Associate Partner” of the event, which was had its first edition in 2015 and will

March 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau integrated resort operator GEG’s Training & Development wins ‘Team of the Year’ at HK awards

Integrated resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said in a statement yesterday that its Training & Development (T&D) department was named “Team of the Year – Hospitality & Leisure” at the recent “Hong Kong Business Management Excellence Awards 2026” in Hong Kong, marking the company’s third human resources recognition in the year.The statement said that the team garnered the award for “its success in executing a comprehensive people-readiness plan”, with

March 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau integrated resort operator Wynn hosts ceremony for training programme, recognises previous achievements

Integrated resort operator Wynn Macau Limited hosted the “Wynn’s Shining Talents Ceremony 2026” on March 2 to kick off the ”Wynn Local Development Program 2026” and recognise the achievements of its previous trainees.The event was held at Wynn Macau.The programme, which covers 13 sub-programmes, is a collaboration between the integrated resort operator and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), the company noted in a statement earlier this week.During her speech at the recent ceremony,

March 13, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau's convention & exhibition industry yields 6.28 billion patacas in 2025: MCECA chief

The “Macau Federal Commercial Association of Convention & Exhibition Industry” (MCECA)* hosted a Spring Festival reception at Macau Tower yesterday, announcing that local convention and exhibition activities increased by 22.1 per cent year-on-year to 1,861 events last year, increasing the industry’s revenue to 6.28 billion patacas in 2025. The association’s president, Osborn Lo Wang Chun, underlined in a speech that an “international technology giant” has chosen Macau as

March 13, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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China’s 15th Five-Year Plan a global invitation to shared prosperity

Commentary        BEIJING – With the adoption of China’s new development blueprint for the next five years, the world is seeing far more than a national development roadmap – it is embracing inclusive growth, technological advancement and win-win cooperation that transcend borders.The global community is grappling with growing division and conflicts – from rising protectionism and a widening wealth gap to disrupted supply chains and mounting strains on

March 13, 2026 | BY admin

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China adopts law to promote ethnic unity and development

Analysis        BEIJING – The nation’s top legislature yesterday adopted a law to promote ethnic unity and progress, reinforcing the legal foundation for national cohesion and common prosperity among 56 ethnic groups as the country enters the final decade in its drive to basically achieve modernization by 2035.The Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, a fundamental law on ethnic affairs in China, was adopted at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th

March 13, 2026 | BY admin

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Drunk man sets fire to items dumped at building’s staircase: Macau police

A local man set fire to old furniture and other items dumped at the staircase of a residential building where he lives after drinking earlier this week, Judiciary Police (PJ) Chao Teng Hin said during a special press conference yesterday.Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire after receiving reports on the case, in which no one was injured.Chao identified the arsonist as a 35-year-old surnamed Lam who told the police that he is a chef.The fire occurred at the staircase on the ground floor

March 12, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau Health Bureau records over 4,300 domestic accidents in 2025

The Health Breau (SSM) hosted a press conference about domestic accident prevention and emergency response health education at a building adjacent to the public Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre, announcing that it recorded over 4,300 domestic accidents last year. According to the bureau’s Disease Control and Prevention Centre senior official Wong Ka Ian, a total of 4,358 domestic accidents were recorded last year, 966 accidents more than in 2024, a year-on-year growth of 28

March 12, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Youngsters voice mixed bag of views on support & accessibility for PWDs: Macau vox pop

Several local residents told the Post in a vox pop earlier this week that while the local government provides some support for people with disabilities (PWDs), more could be done to improve accessibility, employment opportunities, and social attitudes.Twenty-four-year-old Tyron, a master’s degree candidate, said that although support exists, PWDs often lack visibility in society. “I think people with disabilities in Macau do not get enough visibility. Sometimes when you see PWDs out on the

March 12, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Weight-loss challenge walk to take place at University of Macau (UM)

A launch ceremony and community walk for the “Citywide Weight Loss Challenge – The Power of Nutrition and Exercise” will take place on Saturday on the University of Macau (UM) campus in Hengqin, according to a statement by the Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday. The event is organised by the Health Bureau in conjunction with the Sports Bureau (ID) and the public university, as part of the government’s efforts to promote healthier lifestyles among residents, the statement said. The

March 12, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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