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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Chief scientist of Tianwen-3 mission says search for signs of life on Mars is top goal

   HEFEI – China's Tianwen-3 mission is seeking evidence of whether life has ever existed on Mars, aiming to collect high-value Martian samples and conduct detailed analyses after bringing them to Earth, the mission's chief scientist Hou Zengqian told Xinhua in an interview yesterday.    Searching for potential signs of life on Mars is the top scientific goal of the Tianwen-3 mission, Hou said on the sidelines of the 2026 International Deep Space Exploration

September 4, 2026 | BY Xinhua

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Sam vows to advance Macao-Malaysia relations and practical cooperation

      Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said yesterday that the aim of his visit to Malaysia was to honour the friendly relations between Macao and Malaysia, build stronger consensus and take practical cooperation between the two sides to a new level, according to a statement by the Macao Government Information Bureau (GCS) today.  In a speech delivered at a reception hosted by the MSAR Government in Kuala Lumpur, Sam said Macao

September 4, 2026 | BY Staff Reporter

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Macau Wushu Team to show ‘never-give-up spirit’ at Asian Games: coach

With just 16 days to go until the start of the 20th Asian Games, the Wushu events will be held from September 20 to 24 at the Aichi Prefectural Budokan* in Japan, where a total of 15 gold medals will be awarded.The Post interviewed the head coach of the Macau delegation’s Wushu team, Iao Chon In, last week to assess the squad’s preparations for the competition.In the written interview, Iao noted that the team recently completed practical testing at events such as last month’s Taolu World

September 4, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Walking day & fun run to mark National Day in Macau

Aiming to celebrate the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and respond to “World Walking Day”, the Sports Bureau will hold the “2026 Macao National Day & World Walking Day Fun Run” on National Day, October 1, immediately after the National Day flag-raising ceremony, Sports Bureau (ID) Sports Development Department Chief Chao Kuok Wai announced at a press conference yesterday.The press conference about the sporting event took place at the

September 4, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Cotai resort Wynn Palace debuts on World’s 50 Best Hotels Extended 51-100 List

Wynn Palace has been ranked 96 on The World’s 50 Best* Hotels 2026 Extended 51–100 List, becoming the first hotel in Macau to receive the international recognition, according to a statement by the integrated resort on Wednesday.The recognition highlights Wynn Palace’s hospitality, culinary and resort experiences, according to the statement, adding that the resort has 1,706 rooms, suites and villas, alongside a spa, Wynn Esplanade, Performance Lake, SkyCab and Illuminarium. The

September 4, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macao SAR CE Sam Hou Fai vows higher-level cooperation with Malaysia

On the first day of his official visit to Malaysia, Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai addressed a reception hosted by the MSAR Government in Kuala Lumpur yesterday evening, where he said that the visit to Malaysia by the MSAR delegation aims to continue the traditional friendship between both sides, further build consensus, and elevate pragmatic cooperation between Macau and Malaysia to a higher level, according to a statement by the Macao Government

September 4, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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