Macau govt extends coverage in disaster insurance scheme
The government announced yesterday that this year’s edition of its annual insurance scheme for financial losses suffered by local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) caused by natural disasters has introduced one new coverage, according to which an insured company can claim a payout equivalent to 10 percent of their policy’s insured sum after a No.10 typhoon signal is hoisted for at least 10 hours, even though they have not incurred any financial losses.As previously, this year’s
May 6, 2026
‘Letras & Companhia’ features extensive programme till May 24 in Macau
A raft of programmes is set for this year’s over two-week-long Letras & Companhia (“Literature and Companions”), with the event having started yesterday and lasting through May 24.The literary and cultural festival for parents and children, title-sponsored by integrated resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and this year themed “My City”, is organised by IPOR - Instituto Português do Oriente in conjunction with the Consulate-General of Portugal in Macau and Hong
May 6, 2026
‘Smart Immigration Clearance’ to be extended to Macau-Hengqin checkpoint's joint-service lanes from tomorrow
The local Public Security Police (PSP) announced yesterday that “Smart Immigration Clearance” will launch tomorrow at the Hengqin Port checkpoint’s one-stop, joint-service lanes. The upgrade will allow eligible drivers to pass through the border without presenting physical documentsThe statement said that the measure is jointly implemented by Macau’s Public Security Police and Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau (DFSFM) in conjunction with the Zhuhai General Station of Exit and Entry
May 6, 2026
Macau’s ‘Jacone’s Polyphony’ to shine at 61st Venice Biennale
Interview by William Chan Macau is poised to make a cultural statement at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.* Macau will present “Jacone’s Polyphony,”** an exhibition curated by Feng Yan and Ng Sio Ieng, featuring the works of three contemporary local artists: Fok Hoi Seng, O Chi Wai, and Lei Fung Ieng.This 61st Biennale in Venice, running from this Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, November 22, will be showcased across
May 6, 2026
Macau govt extends coverage in disaster insurance scheme
The government announced yesterday that this year’s edition of its annual insurance scheme for financial losses suffered by local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) caused by natural disasters has introduced one new coverage, according to which an insured company can claim a payout equivalent to 10 percent of their policy’s insured sum after a No.10 typhoon signal is hoisted for at least 10 hours, even though they have not incurred any financial losses.As previously, this year’s
May 6, 2026
‘Letras & Companhia’ features extensive programme till May 24 in Macau
A raft of programmes is set for this year’s over two-week-long Letras & Companhia (“Literature and Companions”), with the event having started yesterday and lasting through May 24.The literary and cultural festival for parents and children, title-sponsored by integrated resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and this year themed “My City”, is organised by IPOR - Instituto Português do Oriente in conjunction with the Consulate-General of Portugal in Macau and Hong
May 6, 2026
‘Smart Immigration Clearance’ to be extended to Macau-Hengqin checkpoint's joint-service lanes from tomorrow
The local Public Security Police (PSP) announced yesterday that “Smart Immigration Clearance” will launch tomorrow at the Hengqin Port checkpoint’s one-stop, joint-service lanes. The upgrade will allow eligible drivers to pass through the border without presenting physical documentsThe statement said that the measure is jointly implemented by Macau’s Public Security Police and Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau (DFSFM) in conjunction with the Zhuhai General Station of Exit and Entry
May 6, 2026
Macau’s ‘Jacone’s Polyphony’ to shine at 61st Venice Biennale
Interview by William Chan Macau is poised to make a cultural statement at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.* Macau will present “Jacone’s Polyphony,”** an exhibition curated by Feng Yan and Ng Sio Ieng, featuring the works of three contemporary local artists: Fok Hoi Seng, O Chi Wai, and Lei Fung Ieng.This 61st Biennale in Venice, running from this Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, November 22, will be showcased across
May 6, 2026
42nd issue of ‘Books and the City’ now available in Macau
The 42nd issue of the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s “Books and the City” newsletter has been published, offering new highlights for readers to explore across its different sections.With 3,000 free physical copies available, along with a digital version, this edition is themed “Macao Just Read” and coincides with the recent Regulation to Promote Public Reading introduced in February this year, as noted in the newsletter’s introduction.Among this issue’s highlights are delving into the
May 6, 2026
‘2026 Singapore Int’l Violin Competition’ winner to perform with Macao Orchestra
The winner of the “2026 Singapore International Violin Competition” will perform with the Macao Orchestra at the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady (Sé Catedral) in the city centre this Saturday, according to a recent statement by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). The “Singapore International Violin Competition Winner’s Concert” will start at 8 p.m. as part of the Macao Orchestra’s 2025-26 Concert Season, the statement said, featuring Ukrainian violinist Georgii Moroz, who
May 6, 2026
Non-resident in ICU for severe influenza A: Macau Health Bureau (SSM)
The Health Bureau (SSM) confirmed in a statement yesterday a severe case of influenza afflicting a 57-year-old non-resident who was in serious condition. According to the statement, the patient has a history of chronic illness and developed symptoms including fever and cough last Thursday. He travelled alone from China’s Taiwan region to Macau last Friday and self-medicated during his stay without seeking medical attention.On Monday, as his condition worsened, he sought treatment at the
May 6, 2026
Macau police arrest mainlander for stealing motorbike
The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested a man from the Chinese mainland for stealing a motorcycle on Labour Day, PSP spokesman Wong Wai Chong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspect as a sewing worker in his fifties, surnamed Ren.According to Wong, a motorcycle owner parked his vehicle on Avenida do Aeroporto (機場大馬路) at around 7 p.m. on April 30. When he returned to retrieve the motorbike at around 11 p.m. he discovered that he didn’t have his
May 6, 2026
Macau police nab mainland woman for stealing 60 items worth 3,000 patacas
The Public Security Police (PSP) nabbed a woman from the Chinese mainland for stealing 60 items worth 3,000 patacas from four local shops on Sunday, PSP spokesman Wong Wai Chon said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspect as a jobless woman in her twenties, surnamed Wu.According to Wong, at around 4:30 p.m. that day, the Public Security Police received a report from the owner of a stationery shop on Rua de Tai Lin in Taipa, saying that while taking inventory,
May 6, 2026
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Editorial: Expansion of platform role a strategic priority for Macau
One of the most crucial deliverables of Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s nine-day, four-nation tour of Europe is that expanding cooperation with Spanish-speaking countries has been confirmed as a strategic priority of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR).Addressing a reception in Madrid on Wednesday, as pointed out by Xinhua News Agency, Sam pledged to extend the functions of Macau’s role as a platform for cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs) to
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Editorial: Expansion of platform role a strategic priority for Macau
One of the most crucial deliverables of Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s nine-day, four-nation tour of Europe is that expanding cooperation with Spanish-speaking countries has been confirmed as a strategic priority of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR).Addressing a reception in Madrid on Wednesday, as pointed out by Xinhua News Agency, Sam pledged to extend the functions of Macau’s role as a platform for cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs) to
April 27, 2026
Macau’s ‘Jacone’s Polyphony’ to shine at 61st Venice Biennale
Interview by William Chan Macau is poised to make a cultural statement at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.* Macau will present “Jacone’s Polyphony,”** an exhibition curated by Feng Yan and Ng Sio Ieng, featuring the works of three contemporary local artists: Fok Hoi Seng, O Chi Wai, and Lei Fung Ieng.This 61st Biennale in Venice, running from this Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, November 22, will be showcased across
May 6, 2026
Recitation contest highlights Macau’s multicultural fabric
The Chinese Educators Association of Macau hosted the 40th Macao Students’ Recitation Contest at Hou Kong Middle School on Estrada de Ferreira do Amaral last Saturday. According to a statement released during the contest, a total of 86 school campuses participated in the contest, with 4,043 participants.Zheng Jiezhao, chairman of the association and principal of Lou Hau High School, told the Post on that day that the competition serves a multifaceted role: celebrating Macau’s diverse
May 1, 2026
Macau govt extends coverage in disaster insurance scheme
The government announced yesterday that this year’s edition of its annual insurance scheme for financial losses suffered by local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) caused by natural disasters has introduced one new coverage, according to which an insured company can claim a payout equivalent to 10 percent of their policy’s insured sum after a No.10 typhoon signal is hoisted for at least 10 hours, even though they have not incurred any financial losses.As previously, this year’s
May 6, 2026
‘Letras & Companhia’ features extensive programme till May 24 in Macau
A raft of programmes is set for this year’s over two-week-long Letras & Companhia (“Literature and Companions”), with the event having started yesterday and lasting through May 24.The literary and cultural festival for parents and children, title-sponsored by integrated resort operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and this year themed “My City”, is organised by IPOR - Instituto Português do Oriente in conjunction with the Consulate-General of Portugal in Macau and Hong
May 6, 2026
42nd issue of ‘Books and the City’ now available in Macau
The 42nd issue of the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s “Books and the City” newsletter has been published, offering new highlights for readers to explore across its different sections.With 3,000 free physical copies available, along with a digital version, this edition is themed “Macao Just Read” and coincides with the recent Regulation to Promote Public Reading introduced in February this year, as noted in the newsletter’s introduction.Among this issue’s highlights are delving into the
May 6, 2026
‘2026 Singapore Int’l Violin Competition’ winner to perform with Macao Orchestra
The winner of the “2026 Singapore International Violin Competition” will perform with the Macao Orchestra at the Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady (Sé Catedral) in the city centre this Saturday, according to a recent statement by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). The “Singapore International Violin Competition Winner’s Concert” will start at 8 p.m. as part of the Macao Orchestra’s 2025-26 Concert Season, the statement said, featuring Ukrainian violinist Georgii Moroz, who
May 6, 2026
‘Smart Immigration Clearance’ to be extended to Macau-Hengqin checkpoint's joint-service lanes from tomorrow
The local Public Security Police (PSP) announced yesterday that “Smart Immigration Clearance” will launch tomorrow at the Hengqin Port checkpoint’s one-stop, joint-service lanes. The upgrade will allow eligible drivers to pass through the border without presenting physical documentsThe statement said that the measure is jointly implemented by Macau’s Public Security Police and Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau (DFSFM) in conjunction with the Zhuhai General Station of Exit and Entry
May 6, 2026
Non-resident in ICU for severe influenza A: Macau Health Bureau (SSM)
The Health Bureau (SSM) confirmed in a statement yesterday a severe case of influenza afflicting a 57-year-old non-resident who was in serious condition. According to the statement, the patient has a history of chronic illness and developed symptoms including fever and cough last Thursday. He travelled alone from China’s Taiwan region to Macau last Friday and self-medicated during his stay without seeking medical attention.On Monday, as his condition worsened, he sought treatment at the
May 6, 2026
Macau police arrest mainlander for stealing motorbike
The Public Security Police (PSP) arrested a man from the Chinese mainland for stealing a motorcycle on Labour Day, PSP spokesman Wong Wai Chong said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspect as a sewing worker in his fifties, surnamed Ren.According to Wong, a motorcycle owner parked his vehicle on Avenida do Aeroporto (機場大馬路) at around 7 p.m. on April 30. When he returned to retrieve the motorbike at around 11 p.m. he discovered that he didn’t have his
May 6, 2026
Macau police nab mainland woman for stealing 60 items worth 3,000 patacas
The Public Security Police (PSP) nabbed a woman from the Chinese mainland for stealing 60 items worth 3,000 patacas from four local shops on Sunday, PSP spokesman Wong Wai Chon said during a regular press conference yesterday.Wong identified the suspect as a jobless woman in her twenties, surnamed Wu.According to Wong, at around 4:30 p.m. that day, the Public Security Police received a report from the owner of a stationery shop on Rua de Tai Lin in Taipa, saying that while taking inventory,
May 6, 2026