Macau govt pushes forward 4 flagship infrastructure projects: Secretary Raymond Tam

    Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam Vai Man said in a speech yesterday that Macau is making every effort to advance the local government’s “1+4” strategy* for appropriate economic diversification, and accelerating the development of four flagship infrastructure projects: the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, the Macao International Integrated Tourism and Cultural Zone, the Macao International Airport Transport Hub on the West Bank of

June 12, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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61-year-old becomes Macau’s 9th Legionnaires’ disease patient this year

A 61-year-old local male, with a history of chronic illness, who was in stable condition yesterday, has tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease, the Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement last night.The statement did not mention how many cases of Legionnaires’ disease Macau have so far been recorded this year.Before the case was announced yesterday, the Health Bureau had previously announced eight cases of Legionnaires’ disease this year. This indicates that Macau has so far

June 12, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Air Macau to resume Manila route next month

Air Macau said in a statement yesterday that it will resume flights to and from Manila on July 2.According to the statement, the relaunch of the Macau-Manila route aims to meet the travel needs of Macau residents for tourism, business and family visits, further expand international travel options, and attract more foreign visitors to Macau.During the initial phase after the resumption of the route, return flights are scheduled to operate five times per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,

June 12, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Experts highlight AI’s role in boosting appeal of Chinese civilization

Analysis        BEIJING – Experts have called for the wise use of artificial intelligence (AI) to expand the reach and boost the appeal of Chinese civilization during a one-day forum held in Beijing.The First Forum on the Communication Power and Influence of Chinese Civilization took place on Wednesday, coinciding with the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations.Hosted by the International Institute of Chinese Studies of Beijing Foreign

June 12, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau's 17th IIICF – a platform for promoting China’s infrastructure industry

The three-day 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (IIICF) opened to the public yesterday at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, aiming to serve as a platform for promoting Chinese infrastructure brands in the international market.According to a statement released yesterday by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), the event features over 250 thematic and supporting activities. The exhibition space covers 8,000 square metres and

June 11, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau CE Sam Hou Fai praises Portuguese, Macanese communities as ‘important components’ of multicultural Macau

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai addressed Portugal’s National Day reception at the local Portuguese School yesterday evening, during which he praised the special administrative region’s Portuguese and Macanese communities as “important components of Macau’s multicultural society”. Sam, who delivered his speech in Portuguese, pointed out that both communities “have played a significant and positive role in the city’s harmony, stability, and prosperous development”. The

June 11, 2026 | BY admin

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Rolling towards sunset? An R/C hobbyist, retailer’s experience in Macau

Interview by Rui Pastorin        Frankie Lai (黎兆榮) has been selling R/C (radio-controlled) model vehicles of different sizes and related items to fellow enthusiasts since 1996.The 62-year-old has had a passion for the R/C hobby ever since he was a kid in the early 1970s. And when it came time to open his own shop, that hobby portion didn’t disappear. In fact, he opened it “half for fun, half for work”, Lai told the Post on Tuesday during an

June 11, 2026 | BY admin

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60 pct of Macau power utility CEM's 2025 investment used for network upgrade

Power utility CEM’s total investment for 2025 reached 967 million patacas, of which 586 million patacas (60.6 percent of the total) was invested in improving and upgrading its electricity transmission and distribution network, according to a statement published in the Official Gazette (BO) yesterday.The statement said that the Tai On Substation project, which includes the power utility’s new dispatch centre in the Zone A new urban area, is progressing as planned, with its 110kV and 11kV

June 11, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Casino black box schemes are rumours: Macau gaming inspectorate

The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) said in a statement yesterday that social media reports regarding local casinos’ purported schemes to defraud gamblers with “black boxes”* are entirely unfounded rumours.The statement also said that recently, several unverified messages have emerged online concerning “betting refunds after being cheated”, in which individuals claiming to be victims urged others to contact specific third parties for assistance. As these messages, the

June 11, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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Local boneless chicken feet found to contain Listeria: Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced in a statement yesterday that Listeria has been detected in boneless chicken feet (無骨鳳爪) product samples from a local food processing plant.The bureau has ordered the establishment to cease production and supply, and recall the affected food products, the statement, adding that the bureau has also demanded that the business rectify the production and preparation processes of the problematic food items until they meet safety and hygiene

June 11, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau resort Lisboeta hosts football history exhibition during World Cup

A football-themed exhibition showcasing historic memorabilia, trophies and tributes to some of the sport’s greatest figures has opened at the Lisboeta Macau integrated resort in Cotai, offering residents and visitors a free immersive experience during the 2026 FIFA World Cup which starts today in Mexico City (local time), ending on July 19. The first game is Mexico against South Africa, played in Mexico. The game will kick off at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow morning Macau time.The “Classic Revival:

June 11, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau Health Bureau (SSM) honours over 1,000 blood donors ahead of World Blood Donor Day

The Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement yesterday that it has recognised more than 1,000 residents who completed five blood donations last year during a commendation ceremony held as part of the activities marking World Blood Donor Day on Sunday, highlighting the contribution of voluntary donors to Macau’s healthcare system. The “5-time Blood Donor Recognition Ceremony” was held on Sunday to honour the 1,009 blood donors who reached the five-donation milestone last year, the

June 11, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Gourmet Feast 2026 marks Portuguese National Day, cuisine in Macau

    The Portuguese Gourmet Feast 2026 was held at Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 ahead of yesterday’s Portuguese National Day and as part of “June, Month of Portugal”, according to a statement yesterday by the Portugal-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILC).Portugal’s National Day is celebrated on June 10. The event, a highlight in this month’s celebratory programme that took place on Monday, was sponsored by BNU and CCILC. The statement added that the event was also

June 11, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Bridging civilisations on silk: Macau artist Leong Kit Man’s ‘Ilha dos Amores’ opens at Albergue SCM

An exhibition celebrating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities kick-started at Albergue SCM last Wednesday, offering a cross-cultural exploration of Portuguese literary history through traditional Chinese painting techniques. Organised by the Círculo dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau (“Circle of the Friends of Macau’s Culture” – CAC), “Ilha dos Amores” (“Island of Lovers”) features the recent works of local artist Leong Kit Man. Curated by Carlos

June 11, 2026 | BY William Chan

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