Macau anti-graft agency (CCAC) discovers court driver’s family subsidy fraud

The Commissioner Against Corruption (CCAC) announced in a statement yesterday that it discovered a case in which a public servant allegedly provided false information to fraudulently obtain more than 120,000 patacas in family subsidy. According to the CCAC, the case involves a light vehicle driver working for the Office of the President of the Court of Final Appeal (TUI). The anti-graft body received a report claiming the driver had submitted inaccurate information in subsidy applications,

March 6, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Photo exhibition by Mil-Homens pays homage to late Macau architect José Maneiras

Interview by Rui Pastorin         Black and white photos taken by Portuguese photographer António Duarte Mil-Homens are being displayed at Casa Garden until April 5, being not only a showcase of architectural photography, but a homage to the late Macanese architect José Maneiras (1935-2025).The exhibition, “José Maneiras: From Architecture to Urban Management in Macau”, is held as part of the 15th Macau Literary Festival – The Script Road and features 49

March 6, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai vows full compliance with ‘two sessions’ spirit

After attending the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing yesterday morning, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai underlined that the ongoing “two sessions” are of significant importance and far-reaching influence as this year marks the start of the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, pledging that his government will advance its administration and governance in full compliance with the spirit of the two sessions, firmly seize the development

March 6, 2026 | BY Tony Wong

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15th Macau Literary Festival kicks off

The 15th Macau Literary Festival – The Script Road kicked off last night in Casa Garden, with a robust programme of literature, films, art and music until March 15. The festival programme features local and visiting writers, poets, filmmakers, musicians, actors and visual artists, with most events taking place at the headquarters of the Macau delegation of the Lisbon-based Orient Foundation (Fundação Oriente).The festival debuted in 2012 and was created by Ricardo Pinto and other

March 6, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) researchers discover AI-assisted Alzheimer’s disease drug development

The public Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) announced in a statement yesterday that its research team from the Centre for Artificial Intelligence-Driven Drug Discovery, Faculty of Applied Sciences, has made significant progress in the field of AI-assisted drug development for Alzheimer’s disease.The statement pointed out that the research team consists of Prof. Yao Xiaojun, Prof. Liu Huanxiang, Lecturer Zhang Qiangian from the MPU AI centre, and doctoral student Gong Xiaoqing.The statement

March 6, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) revises maximum levels of heavy metal contaminants in food

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said yesterday that its administrative regulations on the maximum limits for heavy metal contaminants in foods will be revised, the public consultation period of which runs until the end of this month, and feedback from the industry and the public is welcome.The officials made the remarks during a meeting with members of the government-appointed Northern District Community Service Consultative Council at the Patane Municipal Market Complex

March 6, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau eco-fair MIECF to feature 3 themed exhibition zones

The 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2026MIECF) will feature three themed exhibition zones when it returns later this month, according to a statement by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) yesterday. The fair will take place from March 26 to 28 at the Cotai Expo in The Venetian Macao, under the theme “Low-carbon and Zero Waste Cities: Embarking on a Global Collaboration”.According to the statement, this year’s Green

March 6, 2026 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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Macau Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau (DSFSM) warns public of bogus phone calls mimicking its staff

The Macau Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau (DSFSM) urged the public in a statement yesterday to remain vigilant and be wary of fraudulent phone calls from individuals impersonating its staff. According to the statement, recently residents have received suspicious phone calls from fraudsters using unidentified numbers claiming to be staff members of the bureau and falsely presenting themselves as police officers.Under the pretext of various matters such as immigration investigations or

March 6, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Xi urges major provincial economies to gain experience in solving new problems

BEIJING – President Xi Jinping yesterday urged major provincial economies to redouble efforts to gain experience in analyzing new situations and solving new problems.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while taking part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC).To fulfill

March 6, 2026 | BY admin

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China targets quality growth in 2026 and beyond amid weakening global economy

Analysis        BEIJING – China yesterday set an economic growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent for 2026, aiming for a good start to the new five-year plan that charts the course for high-quality development and offers much-needed certainty to a troubled world economy.The GDP growth target is well aligned with China’s long-range objectives through the year 2035 and broadly in line with the long-term growth potential of China’s economy, said a government work report

March 6, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) chief leads delegation to HK Ombudsman Office

A delegation led by Commissioner Against Corruption (CCAC) Ao Ieong Seong visited the Office of the Ombudsman of Hong Kong to exchange views on the work of the ombudsman* and strengthen cooperation, according to a statement by CCAC on Tuesday.During the visit, Ao Ieong and her delegation met with Hong Kong Ombudsman Jack Chan Jick-chi at the Office of the Ombudsman of Hong Kong, the statement said, adding that Ao Ieong introduced the functions of the CCAC as Macau’s ombudsman institution.In

March 5, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau logs over 40 million visitor arrivals last year: MGTO reconfirms

Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) officials reconfirmed yesterday that Macau recorded 40.069 million visitor arrivals last year, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 14.7 percent.The officials reconfirmed the record figure during a meeting with members of the government-appointed Central District Community Service Consultative Council at the Patane Municipal Market Complex (沙梨頭街市市政綜合大樓).Briefing reporters after yesterday’s closed-door meeting, Wu Hang San,

March 5, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau's CTM buys Hutchison's ‘3 Macau’ telecom operator for 10 million patacas

Macau’s telecommunications landscape is set for a significant shift as local leading telecom operator CTM has acquired Hutchison Telephone (Macau) (known as “3 Macau”, 澳門和記) for 10 million patacas, analysts told the Post last night. According to Macau’s Commercial and Movable Goods Registry, CTM and its parent company, CTM (HK) Limited, hold all shares of the “3 Macau” telecom operator with a nominal value of 10 million patacas. CTM itself is majority-owned by

March 5, 2026 | BY Ida Cheong

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Macau Health Bureau (SSM) receives report of collective gastroenteritis at Asilo de Betânia

A collective gastroenteritis case at Asilo de Betânia on Avenida do Conselheiro Borja (青洲大馬路) was reported to the Health Bureau (SSM) on Tuesday, with the incident involving 13 patients made up of residents and staff.The facility run by Caritas Macau is a home for elderly men. In a statement released that day, it was noted that the patients, comprising 12 male and one female, started exhibiting symptoms on February 26, including vomiting and abdominal pain. Most have sought

March 5, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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