Local SMEs suffer post-COVID-19 consumption downturn

Interview by Yuki Lei        In the face of the uncertainty of the global economic environment and a consumption downtrend in the aftermath of the three-year COVID-19 pandemic, the predicament of Macau’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is even worse than it was during the pandemic – and as the chairman of the Macau Small and Medium Enterprises Development Alliance, Sunny Ip Sio Man, told the Post “the physical stores in the local neighbourhoods, be it in the

December 17, 2024 | BY admin

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Tickets for trial gig at Cotai outdoor venue go on sale

Registration is now open for the 50-pataca tickets exclusively reserved for local residents at the upcoming “Macao Outdoor Performance Venue: Warm-up Party”, which is scheduled for next Saturday night (December 28), according to a statement by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC).The event, expected by the bureau to attract an audience of 15,000, will be held at a newly constructed open-air venue in Cotai and hosted by a still unnamed Hong Kong TV Station, the statement said.Macau residents can

December 17, 2024 | BY William Chan

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Macau: magnetic Chinese hub with multiple charms

MACAU  – Fang Fan, a resident of Guangzhou, had a clear goal for her recent trip to Macau: to enjoy a front-row seat at a performance by US musical icon Herbie Hancock.For showgoers like Fang, Macau – just a two-hour drive south of Guangzhou – has emerged as a vibrant destination where star-chasing dreams can come true. With an expanding array of high-quality performances and easier access to tickets compared to mainland metropolises, the city is rapidly growing in cultural appeal.As

December 17, 2024 | BY admin

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Certificate-of-Merit-winning Macau students dedicated to research innovation for motherland’s progress

“Look, it’s very smooth, no lagging in movements!” In a corner of the FABLAB Innovation and Science Education Centre at Pui Ching Middle School Macau, a group of students is debuting an underwater robot. They carefully place the robot into a water tank and nervously observe its operation. Whenever the robot successfully completes an action, they excitedly cheer and celebrate by high-fiving each other.On the other side, a student tightly holds a pen, swiftly sketching the movement

December 17, 2024 | BY Chen Jinxia

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Macau SAR at 25: Balancing challenges and opportunities

Commentary by Dominic Lee        The Macau Special Administrative Region celebrates its silver jubilee this year – a milestone marking a quarter-century of transformation. Since its return to the motherland in 1999, the city has reshaped itself politically, economically and socially. With a new chief executive and a revamped team of accountability officials due to take office on December 20, the Macau SAR is at a crossroads – facing challenges and opportunities as it

December 17, 2024 | BY admin

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Macao Advances in Healthcare to Become a Global Medical Powerhouse

Macao is rewriting the narrative of its healthcare sector, blending precision, accessibility, and innovation to ensure the well-being of its residents while positioning itself as a global medical hub. Some landmark initiatives have recently garnered attention.Where patient-centered care meets cutting-edge treatmentSpanning over a vast 76,000 square meters and situated in a scenic area easily accessible by light rail, the Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital is the first

December 17, 2024 | BY Feug Yilei

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A 20-year romance bridges Beijing and Macau

The upcoming film “Promise of Decades”, which pays tribute to the 25th Anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland, was released simultaneously on the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau on Saturday.Spanning 20 years, beginning with the return in 1999, this bittersweet romance follows the journey of a young couple – the daughter of a small restaurant owner and a college student in Beijing. They meet by chance while purchasing movie DVDs and fall for each other. Throughout the

December 17, 2024 | BY Xu Fan

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Macau bridges China, Portuguese-speaking countries

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of Macau ‘s return to the motherland, which falls on Friday, national and regional flags fluttered high along a Macau street that houses the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex, a pivotal hub for activities boosting collaboration between the two sides.Initiated as a way to cement Macau ‘s role as a commercial and trade service platform for China and Portuguese-speaking countries, the complex’s launch was announced

December 17, 2024 | BY Lu Winqin

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LRT & public buses to provide free rides for all on Dec 20

The government announced yesterday that members of the public can take the city’s public buses and the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) trains for free on Friday, in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland on December 20, according to an executive order published in the Official Gazette (BO) yesterday.One of the city’s public bus operators, Transmac, reminded members of the public in a statement yesterday that passengers do not need to tap a bus card, scan or pay

December 17, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Elderly man critical with Legionnaires’ disease, 11th case this year

Macau recorded this year’s eleventh case of Legionnaires’ disease yesterday, the Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement.According to the statement, the patient is a 70-year-old local man suffering from chronic illnesses. He developed a fever, cough, and shortness of breath on Thursday but did not seek medical attention.The man’s fever subsided on Sunday, but the cough persisted, and he experienced dizziness the same day. He was subsequently taken by ambulance to the public Conde de São

December 17, 2024 | BY William Chan

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90 pct of Macau’s hotel industry commits to using only cage-free eggs

A report by the international non-governmental organisation (NGO) Lever Foundation has found that over 90 percent of top hotel groups in Macau have set a timeline for ending the use of cage eggs globally, pledging to transition to 100 percent cage-free eggs, according to a recent statement by the foundation.Cage-free eggs, according to the 2024 Macau Hospitality Industry Cage-Free Scorecard compiled by the foundation, refer to those laid by hens living in cage-free environments where laying

December 17, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Christmas Market opens in Tap Seac

The annual Christmas Market in Praça do Tap Seac (塔石廣場) made its return yesterday, until January 1, New Year’s Day.The 17-day market is open daily from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., while it will be open till midnight on December 24, 25 and 31, according to a Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) statement yesterday. It sees the return of Christmas-themed booths selling snacks and gifts, as well as on-site performances such as juggling clowns and magic shows. Popular rides such as the merry-go-round,

December 17, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Creative Macau showcases 100 works by 25 artists

The “Collective Journey” exhibition is being held at Creative Macau in Nape until January 4, presenting a total of 100 canvases and celebrating the upcoming “double happiness” anniversaries: the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the 25th Anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland.The 100 canvases, which symbolise 75+25, were created by 25 of Creative Macau – Centre for Creative Industries’ members, with exhibitiongoers able to view

December 17, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Rent discount for Plot P seniors’ rental housing to last 6 years: govt

The government announced yesterday that eligible tenants in the government’s high-rise rental residential building for senior citizens on Plot P in Areia Preta will continue to enjoy a 20-percent discount on their rent for another three years after renewing their first three-year lease which offers them a 20-percent rent discount.Tenants have gradually moved into their flats in batches since mid-October after the housing estate, the first of its kind in the government’s housing programme,

December 17, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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