Macau govt to launch new round of consumption scheme next month
E-coupons can be used every day each week The government announced yesterday that it will launch a new round of its community e-coupon consumption stimulation programme next month. Several changes will be introduced to this new round’s modus operandi, compared to the previous round implemented earlier this year.In the previous round – lasting 10 weeks between April 10 and June 18 – e-wallet users had the chance to win e-coupons on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and had to use them
September 18, 2026
Commentary: A Transition and an Opportunity for Sport in Macau
Commentary by Manuel SilvérioIndependent public policy and regional development analyst(Former senior public official with international experience and a longstanding commitment to public policy and sports development)I had not intended to comment on this appointment. As it is a temporary arrangement within an already announced restructuring process, I initially thought it more prudent to await the Administrative Regulation that will define the future organisation.However, some of the
September 18, 2026
MasterChef Asia filmed in Macau to premiere Tuesday
The reality cooking competition MasterChef Asia, filmed entirely in Macau, will premiere on HBO Max in the US next Tuesday, followed by telecasts on TLC and Discovery Channel, according to a recent statement by HBO Max.MasterChef Asia is a regional competitive cooking reality show based on the original British show MasterChef. Produced by Warner Bros. Discovery, CreAsia Studio and Banijay Rights, the 10-episode series features former MasterChef contestants competing in new culinary challenges
September 18, 2026
Nurturing Macau’s rhythm: Zé Eduardo on building a grassroots jazz culture
The Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery will play host to a showcase performance highlighting the results of the 12th Jazz Masterclass Workshop tomorrow.Behind this workshop is Zé Eduardo – born in Lisbon in 1952 and widely dubbed the “godfather of Portuguese jazz.” A regular visitor to Macau since 1996, and a regular interviewee for the Post, Eduardo has collaborated closely with the Macau Jazz Promotion Association (MJPA) since 2013 to cultivate local musical talent.My first interview
September 18, 2026
Macau govt to launch new round of consumption scheme next month
E-coupons can be used every day each week The government announced yesterday that it will launch a new round of its community e-coupon consumption stimulation programme next month. Several changes will be introduced to this new round’s modus operandi, compared to the previous round implemented earlier this year.In the previous round – lasting 10 weeks between April 10 and June 18 – e-wallet users had the chance to win e-coupons on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and had to use them
September 18, 2026
Commentary: A Transition and an Opportunity for Sport in Macau
Commentary by Manuel SilvérioIndependent public policy and regional development analyst(Former senior public official with international experience and a longstanding commitment to public policy and sports development)I had not intended to comment on this appointment. As it is a temporary arrangement within an already announced restructuring process, I initially thought it more prudent to await the Administrative Regulation that will define the future organisation.However, some of the
September 18, 2026
MasterChef Asia filmed in Macau to premiere Tuesday
The reality cooking competition MasterChef Asia, filmed entirely in Macau, will premiere on HBO Max in the US next Tuesday, followed by telecasts on TLC and Discovery Channel, according to a recent statement by HBO Max.MasterChef Asia is a regional competitive cooking reality show based on the original British show MasterChef. Produced by Warner Bros. Discovery, CreAsia Studio and Banijay Rights, the 10-episode series features former MasterChef contestants competing in new culinary challenges
September 18, 2026
Nurturing Macau’s rhythm: Zé Eduardo on building a grassroots jazz culture
The Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery will play host to a showcase performance highlighting the results of the 12th Jazz Masterclass Workshop tomorrow.Behind this workshop is Zé Eduardo – born in Lisbon in 1952 and widely dubbed the “godfather of Portuguese jazz.” A regular visitor to Macau since 1996, and a regular interviewee for the Post, Eduardo has collaborated closely with the Macau Jazz Promotion Association (MJPA) since 2013 to cultivate local musical talent.My first interview
September 18, 2026
CE Sam Hou Fai mulls staffed counters for Macau’s public admin services in Zhongshan
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has met with Zhongshan Mayor Yin Nianhong, where Sam highlighted a proposal to set up staffed counters for Macau’s public administration services in Zhongshan, according to a statement by the Macao Government Information Bureau (GCS) yesterday.The meeting was held at Santa Sancha Mansion – the local government’s guesthouse – on Penha Hill on Wednesday.Sam said that Macau and Zhongshan have been maintaining sound cooperation, which can be further strengthened
September 18, 2026
Macau women group's 2026 Domestic Violence Prevention Series to feature youth ambassador programme
The 2026 “Zero Violence in the City – Domestic Violence Prevention Series” will run from September through November, featuring a new youth participation programme aimed at promoting domestic violence prevention and positive communication, programme organiser Wong Lei Lei announced during the launch conference yesterday.The annual series is organised by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and the Women’s General Association of Macau (commonly known as Fu Luen), with the Anti-Domestic
September 18, 2026
Macau police nab 2 locals, 9 mainlanders over fake jobs
Eleven males have been arrested for operating a fake employment scheme through a property management company, earning about one million yuan (1.2 million patacas) by “selling” unused non-resident worker (NRW) quotas, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a special press conference yesterday at its Zape headquarters.Lei identified the suspects as the company’s 56-year-old local owner and 66-year-old local manager, a 37-year-old mainland supervisor, a 48-year-old former
September 18, 2026
Macau designers step out at fashion extravaganza
Review by Stefan Hammond in HK Fashion designers aren’t shy. Hong Kong’s CENTRESTAGE [sic], a fashion event organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) early this month, sported names of design firms that bristle in all caps or boast otherwise eccentric spellings.The show featured seven Macau-based designers in a runway show titled “Macao Fashion Parade” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from September 2 to 5. The participating brands also
September 18, 2026
Macau's POLY MGM MUSEUM to spotlight Zibo liuli artistry in new exhibition
Integrated resort operator MGM and Poly Culture announced in a joint statement on Tuesday that “POLY MGM MUSEUM” in Zape is set to present its new exhibition “Luminous Brilliance: The Artistry of Zibo Liuli” that will showcase close to 180 historic and contemporary glass masterpieces.Kicking off from October through March next year, the statement said that the exhibition is held in conjunction with the National Museum of China and the Zibo Ceramics and Glass Museum.“Liuli”, as
September 18, 2026
Editorial: AI – A great tool for journalism, but only with a human in the loop
In the runup to our newspaper’s 22nd anniversary last week, media colleagues and readers told me they noticed that we are regularly crediting DeepSeek and Gemini for our explanatory footnotes. Some said they believed that The Macau Post Daily is one of the world’s first newspapers – perhaps the first one – whose masthead lists its team members, printer, wire services (AFP and Xinhua), and company details alongside the AI tools that we are using.Well, as a publisher, I delight in
August 31, 2026
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Editorial: AI – A great tool for journalism, but only with a human in the loop
In the runup to our newspaper’s 22nd anniversary last week, media colleagues and readers told me they noticed that we are regularly crediting DeepSeek and Gemini for our explanatory footnotes. Some said they believed that The Macau Post Daily is one of the world’s first newspapers – perhaps the first one – whose masthead lists its team members, printer, wire services (AFP and Xinhua), and company details alongside the AI tools that we are using.Well, as a publisher, I delight in
August 31, 2026
Nurturing Macau’s rhythm: Zé Eduardo on building a grassroots jazz culture
The Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery will play host to a showcase performance highlighting the results of the 12th Jazz Masterclass Workshop tomorrow.Behind this workshop is Zé Eduardo – born in Lisbon in 1952 and widely dubbed the “godfather of Portuguese jazz.” A regular visitor to Macau since 1996, and a regular interviewee for the Post, Eduardo has collaborated closely with the Macau Jazz Promotion Association (MJPA) since 2013 to cultivate local musical talent.My first interview
September 18, 2026
Macau Pui Va Students Broaden Global Perspectives Through Denmark Summer Programme
Commentary by Vitória Cristal Chin Pereira Norte and Maires Máximo do Rosario (Pui Va Middle School) Instructors: Flo Pau Ka Kei, Neddy Tam Ka Lok and Monica Yang HuanA group of high-ability English language students from Pui Va Middle School spent more than two weeks in Denmark during this summer holiday, taking part in an international programme designed to strengthen their communication skills, cross-cultural literacy, and global citizenshipFrom July 11 to 27, Pui Va students joined
September 8, 2026
Macau govt to launch new round of consumption scheme next month
E-coupons can be used every day each week The government announced yesterday that it will launch a new round of its community e-coupon consumption stimulation programme next month. Several changes will be introduced to this new round’s modus operandi, compared to the previous round implemented earlier this year.In the previous round – lasting 10 weeks between April 10 and June 18 – e-wallet users had the chance to win e-coupons on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and had to use them
September 18, 2026
CE Sam Hou Fai mulls staffed counters for Macau’s public admin services in Zhongshan
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has met with Zhongshan Mayor Yin Nianhong, where Sam highlighted a proposal to set up staffed counters for Macau’s public administration services in Zhongshan, according to a statement by the Macao Government Information Bureau (GCS) yesterday.The meeting was held at Santa Sancha Mansion – the local government’s guesthouse – on Penha Hill on Wednesday.Sam said that Macau and Zhongshan have been maintaining sound cooperation, which can be further strengthened
September 18, 2026
Macau women group's 2026 Domestic Violence Prevention Series to feature youth ambassador programme
The 2026 “Zero Violence in the City – Domestic Violence Prevention Series” will run from September through November, featuring a new youth participation programme aimed at promoting domestic violence prevention and positive communication, programme organiser Wong Lei Lei announced during the launch conference yesterday.The annual series is organised by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and the Women’s General Association of Macau (commonly known as Fu Luen), with the Anti-Domestic
September 18, 2026
Macau police nab 2 locals, 9 mainlanders over fake jobs
Eleven males have been arrested for operating a fake employment scheme through a property management company, earning about one million yuan (1.2 million patacas) by “selling” unused non-resident worker (NRW) quotas, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Lei Chi Hou said during a special press conference yesterday at its Zape headquarters.Lei identified the suspects as the company’s 56-year-old local owner and 66-year-old local manager, a 37-year-old mainland supervisor, a 48-year-old former
September 18, 2026
Macau designers step out at fashion extravaganza
Review by Stefan Hammond in HK Fashion designers aren’t shy. Hong Kong’s CENTRESTAGE [sic], a fashion event organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) early this month, sported names of design firms that bristle in all caps or boast otherwise eccentric spellings.The show featured seven Macau-based designers in a runway show titled “Macao Fashion Parade” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from September 2 to 5. The participating brands also
September 18, 2026
Commentary: A Transition and an Opportunity for Sport in Macau
Commentary by Manuel SilvérioIndependent public policy and regional development analyst(Former senior public official with international experience and a longstanding commitment to public policy and sports development)I had not intended to comment on this appointment. As it is a temporary arrangement within an already announced restructuring process, I initially thought it more prudent to await the Administrative Regulation that will define the future organisation.However, some of the
September 18, 2026
Macau's POLY MGM MUSEUM to spotlight Zibo liuli artistry in new exhibition
Integrated resort operator MGM and Poly Culture announced in a joint statement on Tuesday that “POLY MGM MUSEUM” in Zape is set to present its new exhibition “Luminous Brilliance: The Artistry of Zibo Liuli” that will showcase close to 180 historic and contemporary glass masterpieces.Kicking off from October through March next year, the statement said that the exhibition is held in conjunction with the National Museum of China and the Zibo Ceramics and Glass Museum.“Liuli”, as
September 18, 2026
MasterChef Asia filmed in Macau to premiere Tuesday
The reality cooking competition MasterChef Asia, filmed entirely in Macau, will premiere on HBO Max in the US next Tuesday, followed by telecasts on TLC and Discovery Channel, according to a recent statement by HBO Max.MasterChef Asia is a regional competitive cooking reality show based on the original British show MasterChef. Produced by Warner Bros. Discovery, CreAsia Studio and Banijay Rights, the 10-episode series features former MasterChef contestants competing in new culinary challenges
September 18, 2026