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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...

“Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” offers an artistic feast across the city from summer to autumn
MACAU, June 18 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and co-organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office,...

“Macao.Hengqin Craft Market” opens this Thursday
MACAU, June 9 - The “Macao.Hengqin Craft Market”, jointly organised by the Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, will be held from 12 to...

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...

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...

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...

IPIM’s Investment Promotion in Thailand Facilitates Three GMP Traditional Chinese Medicines’ Global Debut at MIF
MACAU, June 16 - From 4 to 6 June, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) attended the “Macao Tourism + MICE Product Updates” and the “Experience Macao” roadshow organised in Bangkok, Thailand by the Macao Government Tourism...

“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...

Joint symposium on cancer biology held at UM
MACAU, July 3 - The ‘MoE-FSCPO/SUAT Joint Workshop/Symposium on Cancer Biology’ was held at the University of Macau (UM). The event brought together over 100 experts, scholars, and researchers in biomedical sciences to discuss the latest research...

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...

【Commemorate first FIA FR World Cup in the world】71st Macau Grand Prix - FIA FR World Cup Champion Car & Racer Gear Exhibition is unveiled on 8 June
MACAU, June 12 - The world’s first FIA FR World Cup was held at the 71st Macau Grand Prix last year (2024). Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and co-organized by the Automobile General Association Macao-China, the 71st Macau...

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...

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...

Vice Minister of National Health Commission, Cao Xuetao, visits Macao Union Medical Center
MACAU, June 11 - Vice Minister of the National Health Commission, Cao Xuetao, led a delegation on May 28th to visit the Islands Healthcare Complex. – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (hereafter referred to as the...

2024 Annual Report of the CCAC of Macao published in Official Gazette
MACAU, June 11 - The 2024 Annual Report of the Commission Against Corruption of Macao was published in the Official Gazette of the Macao Special Administrative Region today (11th June). In 2024, the CCAC placed a total of 293 cases on file,...

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...

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...

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...

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%...