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Macao Polytechnic University Debuts in QS World University Rankings
MACAU, June 19 - QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), a renowned global higher education research institution, announced the 2026 QS World University Rankings on 19 June. Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) has made its debut on this significant list,...

2nd Macao International Children’s Art Festival brightens up children and youth through the arts
MACAU, June 19 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government and organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the 2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival...

UM Confucius Institute offers business Mandarin and etiquette course
MACAU, June 19 - To support the integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Confucius Institute at the University of Macau (UM), at the invitation of MGM Macau, offered a training course on business Mandarin and...

The 6th Postal Summit among Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao Successfully Held
MACAU, June 17 - The 6th Postal Summit among Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao was successfully held in Hong Kong, on 17th June, 2025. The opening ceremony of the summit was officiated by Mr. Algernon Yau, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic...

IPIM Joins Forces with the Industrial Association of Macau to Showcase "Made-in-Macao, Macao Brand" at THAIFEX to Enhance Macao Enterprises' Visibility
MACAU, June 16 - The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), together with the Industrial Association of Macau, has brought 22 Macao enterprises and nearly 300 “Made-in-Macao, Macao Brand” products to the five-day “THAIFEX - ANUGA ASIA...

Macao Polytechnic University Holds 2025 Graduation Ceremony, 1,500 Graduates Embark on a New Journey
MACAU, June 13 - The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) 2024/2025 Academic Year Graduation Ceremony was held on June 12 at 4:00 PM at the MPU Multi-Sport Pavilion. The ceremony commenced with the raising of the national flag and the singing of the...

“Enchanting Macao” Carnival unfolds in advance Popular Mainland KOLs spotlight Macao as a destination
MACAU, June 14 - The mega promotional event “Enchanting Macao” is held in Macao from 14 – 15 June, bringing together 200 popular KOLs from the Mainland to brand Macao as a glamorous city spotlighted by influencers. The Enchanting Macao Carnival...

Macao’s ICCA Ranking Has a Notable Rise of 31 Places, Tying with Beijing and Qatar at the 76th Place
MACAU, June 11 - The International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), a premier institution in the global MICE industry, has unveiled its “2024 ICCA Market Annual Report”, highlighting Macao’s remarkable achievements. In 2024, Macao hosted...

16th IIICF Secures Agreements Worth US$10.1 Billion Over 70 of More Than 200 Business Meetings Involve Macao and Hengqin Enterprises, Marking a Rise of Over 30%
MACAU, June 13 - The 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (IIICF), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the China...

16th IIICF Opens on 11 June Gathering Over 3,500 International Politicians and Businesspeople to Foster Infrastructure Connectivity
MACAU, June 12 - The opening ceremony of the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition was held on 11 June. Over 3,500 delegates from more than 70 countries and regions, including nearly 70 ministerial-level...

Two Index Reports Released at 16th IIICF Leveraging Macao’s Role as International Platform for High-quality Participation in and Support for BRI
MACAU, June 12 - “The Report on the Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index (2025)” and “The Report on Portuguese-speaking Countries’ Infrastructure Development Index and Macao’s Achievements in Belt and Road Initiative (2025)” were...

Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau requires operators to properly handle the 3G network shutdown
MACAU, June 8 - To facilitate the 3G network shutdown, the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau(CTT) has held multiple rounds of meetings with operators, urging them to develop plans to ensure a smooth transition for 3G users to 4G or 5G...

UTM held 2025 Graduation Ceremony, 367 Graduates embark on new journey
MACAU, June 19 - On 19 June, the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) held its 2025 graduation ceremony at the Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion. A total of 367 graduates from doctoral degree, master’s degree, postgraduate diploma, and bachelor’s degree...

30 Innovative Infrastructure Technologies and Products from Fortune 500 Companies Make Their Debut at 16th IIICF
MACAU, June 11 - The “Debut@Macao—Launching Ceremony for Innovative Deliverables”, one of the highlights of the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (IIICF), was on 10 June. Eleven companies, including...

MGTO spotlights new facilitative clearance measure for international visitors at Macao Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
MACAU, June 11 - 【MGTO】MGTO produces promotional video about the new facilitative clearance measure for international visitors at Macao Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Effective from 9 June 2025, the Macao Special Administrative Region...

CE: Portuguese community has contributed significantly to Macao’s healthy development
MACAU, June 10 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today stated the Portuguese community has consistently made significant contributions to the healthy development of various undertakings in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR). The...

Review of Culture - International Edition No. 77 Macao in Global Historical Narratives
MACAU, June 10 - The latest issue of the Review of Culture intertwines the themes of maritime conflict, diasporic heritage, and cultural hybridity, trying to explore Macao’s position in global historical narratives. Beginning with an examination...

Statistics on electronic payment transaction value - restaurants & similar establishments and retail trade for April 2025
MACAU, June 10 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the electronic payment transaction value (hereinafter referred to as transaction value) for restaurants & similar establishments increased by 2.3%...

DSEDT and FDCT jointly launch the “Macao-Hengqin Reverse Business Matching for Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration” to facilitate technology transfer through application scenarios
MACAU, June 9 - The “Macao-Hengqin Reverse Business Matching for Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration” was held today (29th) at the Greenwich Ballroom, The Londoner Macao, co-organised by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau...

Termination of operation of “satellite casinos” by the end of the year The Macao SAR Government requests proper employee settlement
MACAU, June 9 - The Macao SAR Government has received the official notifications from the SJM Resorts, S.A., the Melco Resorts (Macau), S.A. and the Galaxy Casino, S.A. regarding their terminations of operations of 11 “satellite casinos” by 31...