AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBooks & Bookshops: Two voices from Macau’s reading scene say independent bookshops like Júbilo 31 Books keep going on passion, but sales are thin and the city’s reader base feels small—so the real mission is building readers, not just selling titles. Mental Health Awareness: The Macao Populace Mental Health Promotion Association screened the micro-film “Facing Light” for 150+ people, aiming to cut stigma and encourage earlier help as outpatient visits rise. Peking Opera in Macau: The Inner Mongolia Peking Opera troupe will stage “Han Ming Fei” at Wing Lok on Sept 5, with free tickets starting Friday, continuing a long-running cultural exchange. Macao’s 3rd Five-Year Plan: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai frames the 2026–2030 blueprint as “Moving Ahead,” linking national strategy to everyday governance and Hengqin integration. Culture & Heritage Spotlight: Sands China extends its “Iec Long Firecracker Factory” exhibition to Nov 29, adding new tools, posters, and interactive displays. Youth & Learning: UTM welcomed 1,000+ new students for its biggest intake, while WYF-FLALS brought 400+ students to Macao for interdisciplinary leadership learning. Cross-border Life: Macau residents can now rent farmland in Hengqin, with “Peach Blossom Spring Farm” set to open end of September. Public Safety: PJ reported a “fake police” scam that cost a local woman about 1.9 million patacas.
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