2 local entrepreneurs, from different generations, welcome Xia’s guidance, hail Hengqin/GBA opportunities

Interview by Maria Cheang Ut Meng        Chill Lao Chi Long, 37, a member of the generation of young business leaders in Macau, has told the Post he believes that the opportunities created by the nation’s development strategy, particularly in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin as a pilot, helps entrepreneurs understand the differences in the legal and tax systems between the mainland and Macau.Moreover, according to Lao, the expansion of one’s local

May 19, 2025 | BY admin

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Int’l Museum Day addresses ‘rapidly changing society’

Marking yesterday’s International Museum Day, Macau’s 25 museums launched a series of activities with a special at the Mount Fortress Corridor. This year’s theme is “The Future of Museums in a Rapidly Changing Society”, which aims to reinterpret the contemporary value of cultural heritage through digital technology and community participation, according to a statement by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) which oversees Macau’s public museums.A series of activities will take place

May 19, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Local artist Ng I Weng showcases oils, sketches in ‘Life Replay’

The artworks of young local artist Ng I Weng are being showcased in an exhibition entitled “Life Replay” at the 10 Fantasia gallery on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷), with exhibitiongoers able to view them until May 30.Displayed in the gallery’s room A02, the ongoing solo exhibition comprises a total of 14 oils, the subjects of which depict nature and greenery, patterns and places around Macau, among others. Moreover, there are also several sketches on display.Through her

May 19, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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IAS mental health exchange session aims to prevent suicide

Urging residents to care more about their own mental health and those around them, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), in conjunction with other government entities and several community associations, organised an exchange session titled “Caring for People Around Us –Being the Gatekeepers of Life” at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) on Friday, with the aim of pooling community wisdom in order to tackle the issues of enhancing mental health and preventing suicide.The objective of the one-day

May 19, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Police probe 3 ‘dead body found’ cases over the weekend

A young non-local man ‘fell’ from a commercial building and died upon impact on Friday, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said in a statement yesterday.The Judiciary Police (PJ) received a report from the Public Security Police (PSP) at 11 a.m. on Friday that a young non-local man lying on Calçada de Santo Agostinho (巴掌圍斜巷), was believed to have fallen from a height. The victim was pronounced dead at a hospital after emergency treatment had failed to revive him, according to a PJ

May 19, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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IAM warns public about almond milk from Japan containing microorganisms

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said a  statement on Friday that a Glico-brand almond milk product from Japan has possibly been contaminated with microorganisms during production, urging the public to stop drinking it.According to Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA), the affected product is a 200ml carton of “アーモンド効果 3種のナッツ” (Almond Milk with 3 Nut Flavours), with a best-before date of 2025 .12.1, with the barcode 4971666488234 and all batch codes

May 19, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Special Olympics holds ‘Let’s Play Unified’ carnival

The 2025 “Let’s Play Unified” community carnival, organised by the Macau Special Olympics (MSO), funded by Macau Foundation (FM) and supported by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), was held in Praça do Tap Seac (塔石廣場) yesterday.The event was held in conjunction with the 35th National Disability Day*, aiming to enhance public awareness of disability services, advocate for social inclusion, and highlight the value of individuals with disabilities.The event marked the finale of the

May 19, 2025 | BY Ida Cheong

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Police nab Malaysian running phone scam den in local hotel room

A woman from Malaysia was arrested on Friday in a hotel room in the central district for assisting a telephone fraud gang in setting up GOIP* devices connected with a “call centre” set up by a scam gang offshore, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Lei Chi Wai from the I.T. and Telecommunications Coordination Division said during a special press conference on Saturday.Lei identified the suspects as a 31-year-old woman surnamed Tan, who told police that she works as a ride-hailing platform

May 19, 2025 | BY Armindo Neves

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Community book swap aims to promote reading culture

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement on Friday the return of its “Book for Book” book swap, with another round set for this coming weekend.The statement noted that the upcoming book swap is aimed at fostering a “vibrant” reading culture. The event, which debuted last year, will take place again this Saturday and Sunday across various locations in Macau.The initiative is a part of the “Culture at Your Doorstep” programme and aligns with the “Reading Month in

May 19, 2025 | BY Adrian Vallesteros

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Caritas Macau’s Overseas Labourer Service hosts ‘Health Awareness Day’

An event entitled Health Awareness Day* was held yesterday in Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, colloquially known as “Three Lamps (三盞燈),Hosted by Caritas Macau's Overseas Labourer Service, which is one of the local Catholic charitable organisation’s social service units, and funded by the Macau Foundation (FM), the free-entry event was aimed at Macau’s non-Chinese community and hoped to raise their awareness and concern for health, while also helping them know more about potential

May 19, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Govt launches free Hello Kitty-themed bus service

As part of its ongoing “Flora Fête with Sanrio characters” installation-display campaign aiming to boost the northern district’s community economy, the government yesterday launched a Hello Kitty-themed bus service, comprising six stops across the peninsula’s northern district, where members of the public can take a free ride after making an appointment.Organised by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) in conjunction with the Macau Northern District Industrial and

May 19, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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China-EU collaboration vital for sustainability

China Daily Editorial        The official visit of Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Lokke Rasmussen to China, from Saturday to tomorrow, and China’s willingness to collaborate with France on multilateral international affairs, as expressed by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng on Thursday while co-chairing the 10th China-France High Level Economic and Financial Dialogue, highlight the enduring partnership between China and the European Union.The building of the

May 19, 2025 | BY admin

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Striving for a more closely knit China-Arab community with a shared future

Commentary by Xinhua writer Li Jun        BAGHDAD – As the Arab League convenes here for its 34th summit, China reaffirms its commitment to strengthening ties with Arab states, highlighting a strategic partnership rooted in mutual respect and sustainable development – an enduring model of South-South cooperation in a rapidly changing world.In a congratulatory message to Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, the rotating chair of the summit, President Xi Jinping noted that

May 19, 2025 | BY admin

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This year’s National Security Education Exhibition logs record visits: govt

This year’s annual National Security Education Exhibition, which ended yesterday, drew a total of 65,010 visits, a record high since its launch in 2018, the Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) said in a statement last night.The one-month 2025 National Security Education Exhibition ran between April 15 and yesterday. The exhibition, which opened from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, was held at the Services Platform Complex for Commercial and Trade Cooperation between China and

May 16, 2025 | BY Tony Wong

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