AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation & Youth: Macau students topped the world in PISA 2025’s Learning in the Digital World, scoring 572 and ranking No.1 globally, while also placing among the top performers in science, maths, reading, and computational problem solving—an achievement the Education and Youth Development Bureau framed as stable excellence amid global declines. Cross-border Higher Education: The Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town’s first phase opened with an English-medium, dual-degree push and cross-campus course sharing, with the three public universities (UM, MPU, UTM) welcoming students and planning “micro-programs” for credit. Campus Safety & Wellbeing: After a September 1 campus violence incident involving a teacher attack with drain cleaner, a women’s affairs leader stressed prevention should focus on mental health support and more inclusive teacher–student relationships, noting that regulating hazardous household sales is hard. Talent & Community Life: Hengqin launched Macau-Hengqin “talent cards” to streamline services for people living and working across the border, while Rotary Club of Macau held a joint installation ceremony highlighting youth and community impact. Lifestyle & Culture: Macau’s cultural footprint also surfaced abroad, with a Macau Kitchen in Scotland winning a national Spice Award for its Chinese-Portuguese fusion dining experience.
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