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Organized by the Sports Bureau, SJM Resorts, S.A. (SJM) and the Dragon Boat Association of Macao, China, and co-organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau, the first day of the SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races 2026 commenced today (13 June) at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre. This year’s event collaborated with the “Art Everywhere – Cultural vibes at the weekend” organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, creating a lakeside carnival themed around dragon boat racing – an element inscribed on Macao's Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Capitalizing on this traditional festival, the event deepens the integration of culture and sports to jointly promote the spirit of Tung Ng.
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The 17^th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (17^th IIICF) released the Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index (2026) and The Report on Portuguese-speaking Countries’ Infrastructure Development Index and Macao’s Achievements in Belt and Road Initiative (2026) on 11 June. The reports provide the industry with authoritative and forward-looking data analysis, with the aim of serving as an important reference for government policymaking, business investment and international co-operation, while highlighting and reinforcing Macao’s role as a “precise connector” between China and Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs).
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To celebrate the “China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day” and the “International Archives Day,” the “City in Rephotography–Exhibition of Historical Photographs from the Archives of Macao”, organised by the Archives of Macao under the Cultural Affairs Bureau, was inaugurated today (12 June), and was officiated by the Acting President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Choi Kin Long; the Member of the Cultural Development Consultative Committee, Ieng Weng Fat; and the President of the General Assembly of the Photographic Society of Macao, Fong Kuok Keong.
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The 17^th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the “17^th IIICF”), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the China International Contractors Association, held its grand opening ceremony on 11 June. As a professional exhibition certified by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), the event has attracted more than 3,500 guests from over 70 countries and regions, including nearly 60 officials at vice-ministerial level or above and political and business leaders from across the global infrastructure industry. Notably, the number of participants from Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries has increased by almost 20% year on year. With the theme of “Boosting Green Digital Infrastructure Connectivity”, the 17^th IIICF features more than 250 themed and supporting activities, along with an 8,000-square-metre exhibition area. The event aims to foster efficient, all-round, and mutually beneficial exchanges and collaboration, while leveraging Macao’s strengths – such as its role as a “precise connector” – to drive the high-quality, green, digital, and smart development of the global infrastructure industry.
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The 55th Skal International Asia Congress officially opened today (12 June) in Macao gathering delegates from across Asia and beyond in the city for its annual meeting. Hosted by Skal International Macau, with the support of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), among other entities, the return of the congress of this global network of tourism professionals to the city provides participants with a firsthand update about the destination’s latest “tourism +” developments and unique strengths as an international platform.
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The Commissioner Against Corruption, Ao Ieong Seong, received the delegation of the National Commission of Supervision led by the Deputy Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Vice Chairman of the National Commission of Supervision, Fu Kui, at the headquarters of the CCAC yesterday (11^th June). Both sides exchanged views on how to deepen cooperation on combatting cross-border corrupt activities.
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The University of Macau (UM) continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships with higher education institutions in Portugal through various initiatives, including joint degree programmes, collaborative research projects, talent development schemes, and the promotion of the Portuguese language and culture. These efforts have yielded tangible results. Yonghua Song, rector of UM, said that the university will further expand joint talent cultivation initiatives and enhance academic exchange between the two sides.
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The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has found that the level of Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of boneless chicken feet item, collected from a food processing factory of “Macau Full Basket Industria Lda.”, has reached an unsatisfactory result during routine sample testing of food. IAM immediately followed up on the issue and ordered the establishment to stop selling and supplying the affected products and initiate a recall. IAM also urged the establishment to reorganise the production and preparation process of the mentioned products until they fulfil the safety and hygiene requirements and pass the re-inspection and test. IAM will continue to follow up and investigate the case.
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The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) attended the 126th session of the Executive Council and meetings of two specialized committees of UN Tourism held this June in Toledo, Spain. Representing Macao, China as an Associate Member of UN Tourism, MGTO took the opportunity of participating in the meetings to further enhance the city’s engagement in the organization’s activities, reinforce international exchange, and raise the destination’s recognition abroad.
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