Macau exhibition presents learning outcomes across art disciplines

The latest exhibition at the Pavilion of Exhibitions and Artistic Shows for Young People in Praça do Tap Siac (塔石廣場) presents a raft of art works created using different mediums, showcasing what students from a recent art education programme had learnt during workshops.Titled “360° Comprehensive View”– Visual Arts Student Works Exhibition, the free-admission showcase is organised by the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) and kicked off late last month, running

January 8, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Institutions bullish on Chinese assets as A-shares gain ground into 2026

Analysis        BEIJING – China’s equity market kicked off 2026 with strong momentum, reinforcing growing confidence among domestic and international institutions, with technology-related sectors broadly regarded as the primary growth driver.Yesterday, China’s A-share market hit fresh records, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.05 percent to 4,085.77 points, marking its highest level in over a decade. The index also logged its 14th consecutive daily gain,

January 8, 2026 | BY admin

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Bosses & staff must adapt, govt must optimise business environment: Macau business community leader Lei Cheok Kuan

Interview by Armindo Neves        In response to the sharp decline in foot traffic around commercial areas following the recent closure of Macau’s 11 satellite casinos, Macau Central and Southern Districts Industrial and Commercial Federation Chairman Lei Cheok Kuan told the Post that the trend of “Northbound Travel for Macau Vehicles”, shifts in consumption patterns, and the phasing out of the satellite casinos are “irreversible”. “Businesses must

January 7, 2026 | BY admin

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Taipa Municipal Market’s new zone attracts 7,500 visitors daily: Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) officials said at a closed-door meeting yesterday that the Taipa Municipal Market’s “Gastronomy + Culture and Creativity Zone”, which was officially inaugurated on December 16, now attracts about 7,500 visitors daily exploring and spending in the zone, representing a 4.6-fold increase in footfall compared to before the renovation.The officials made the remarks during a closed-door meeting with members of the Taipa and Coloane Community Service Consultative

January 7, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Exploring Macau's ‘Revisit’: From concept to award-winning film

Interview by Rui Pastorin        When local filmmaker Harriet Wong Teng Teng was in her first year at university, she promised herself that she would make a film with her grandma in mind. While time would pass and she went on to pursue her career in the film industry, she did not forget about that promise, directing her first feature-length film “Revisit” that explores universal family dynamics and the beauty of intergenerational relationships.With the Cultural

January 7, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau’s 1st robot-assisted knee surgery carried out at Union Hospital

The Macau Union Hospital (CMM-PUMCH) in Cotai has recently introduced and utilised the world’s most advanced orthopaedic Stryker-Mako SmartRobotics™* system, and performed Macau’s first Mako robot-assisted knee replacement surgery on an elderly woman suffering from severe knee flexion and varus deformity**, which had limited her mobility, marking a new phase in Macau’s orthopaedic smart medical technology, according to a CMM-PUMCH statement yesterday.The hospital is officially known as

January 7, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam vows ‘ultimate’ aim to license private cars to provide ride-hailing services

Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam Vai Man underlined yesterday that the government plans to establish a system aiming to better regulate online taxi ride-hailing services in the city first before “ultimately” pushing ahead with licensing private cars to provide online ride-hailing services.Tam made the remarks when replying to oral interpellations by lawmakers during a plenary session in the legislature’s hemicycle.The city’s taxis currently comprise “common”

January 7, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Macau Consumer Council hosts online lucky draw again

The Macau Consumer Council (CCM) announced in a statement yesterday that, as last year, it will organise an online lucky draw rewards programme again this year, with the aim of enhancing consumers’ awareness of their rights.According to the statement, through the online lucky draw, titled “Points exchange programme for rewards”, participants can earn and accumulate points for the rewards through daily check-ins, sharing with friends, watching short videos, and other ways, and those who

January 7, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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University of Macau (UM) to mark 45th anniversary with Open Day

The University of Macau (UM) announced in a statement on Monday that it will celebrate its 45th anniversary in conjunction with its Open Day this upcoming Sunday, titled “UM Anniversary Open Day”, inviting the public to explore the public university’s latest developments, academic strengths, and campus culture. According to the statement, the opening ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the university’s Lakeside Theatre, followed by the Open Day, which will run until 5 p.m.As the

January 7, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Lisboeta Macau's H853 Vintage Market to take place this weekend with over 15 booths

The H853 Vintage Market is set to take place this weekend in the mall area of the H853 Fun Factory at Lisboeta Macau in Cotai, featuring over 15 booths.Slated to be held from 12 noon through 6 p.m., the two-day free-entry market at the Macau-themed tourist destination will feature pre-loved* vintage clothing along with second-hand bags, cameras, vinyl records, classic toys and books, according to a recent statement on the Lisboeta Macau website.Moreover, a featured activity in the upcoming fair

January 7, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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NBA China Games 2026 to bring Mavericks, Rockets to Macau

The National Basketball Association (NBA) China announced in a statement yesterday that the United States’ Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets will play two NBA China Games 2026 preseason matches in Cotai this coming October, following the success of last year’s event. According to the statement, the NBA China Games 2026 will see the Mavericks and Rockets face off on October 9 and 11 at the Venetian Arena in The Venetian Macao integrated resort. Beyond the two games, the

January 7, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau police nab local, Vietnamese for fake job

The Public Security Police (PJ) arrested a local man and a woman from Vietnam on Monday for their involvement in fake employment, PSP spokesman Wong Wai Chon said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspects as a local clerk in his forties, surnamed Fu, and a Vietnamese woman in her forties, surnamed Nguyen.According to Wong, the police uncovered the fraudulent employment situation while processing a blue card renewal application for a non-resident worker (NRW), in

January 7, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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Macau police nab mainlander for cheating gambler out of HK$60,000 in chips

A man from the Chinese mainland was arrested on Sunday for defrauding a gambler out of HK$60,000 (61,700 patacas) in gambling chips, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Siu Keong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Cheong identified the suspect as a 24-year-old male surnamed Li, who said he is a construction worker.According to Cheong, the police received a report on Sunday from a middle-aged mainland man who said that he had been cheated by Li in a virtual currency purchase

January 7, 2026 | BY Ada Lei

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Cold weather prompts ‘yellow’ cold weather alert: Macau observatory (SMG)

The current temperature drop in Macau has triggered the “yellow” cold weather alert and the opening of the city’s cold shelter in Ilha Verde district. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said in a statement yesterday that it has issued a “yellow” cold weather warning, which means that it expects chilly weather to continue for the next few days, with the temperature dropping to 12 degrees Celsius or below. The public are advised to wear more clothing to keep warm, the

January 7, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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