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Celebration activities of the “World Telecommunication and Information Society Day” 2026
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has designated May 17th of each year as the “World Telecommunication and Information Society Day” (WTISD). The theme of this year is “Digital lifelines: Strengthening resilience in a connected world”. In order to commemorate this important event and raise awareness among all sectors toward enhancing the resilience of digital infrastructures and jointly building a stable and reliable connected world, the Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) will conduct a series of activities, including a commemorative ceremony for WTISD 2026 and thematic seminar entitled “Integrating AI and Digital Technologies for a Stable Connected World” on May 15th; free distribution of commemorative envelopes for WTISD on May 17th, along with the provision of commemorative postmark cancellation service, at the General Post Office and Communications Museum. Additionally, local telecommunications operators will offer various promotions to their customers, please contact the operators for more details.
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2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair Set for August: Exhibitor Recruitment Opens for “Macao Featured Products Zone”
The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2026GMBPF), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, will take place from 6 to 9 August at the Cotai Expo Hall A, The Venetian Macao. Exhibitor recruitment for the “Macao Featured Products Zone” has now officially commenced. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Macao interested in participating are welcome to submit their applications from now until 26 May via the IPIM’s online application system for event projects at macaomice.ipim.gov.mo.
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Macao Orchestra announces soloists’ changes for two of its concerts
The soloists for two Macao Orchestra concerts, set to be held at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium on 13 June and 25 July, will be changed due to programme adjustments. The repertoire, performance dates and venue will remain unchanged.
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Grand Opening performance Lotus on the Silk Roak unveils the 36th Macao Arts Festival Ethnic dance showcases promote solidarity and friendship among nations
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the 36th Macao Arts Festival under the theme “New Streams of Inspiration”, was inaugurated today (on 8 May), at the Macao Cultural Centre. This year’s edition features the Grand Opening Lotus on the Silk Road – Traditions in Motion, which brings to the stage a profound echo of the multicultural dialogue between the Silk Roads. The opening ceremony was officiated by the President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Leong Wai Man; the Deputy Director of the Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sport Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, Bai Bing; the Counsellor and Director of the Department of Information and Public Diplomacy of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR, Gao Yuan; the Chairman of the Executive Committee of TDM – Teledifusão de Macau, S.A., Lo Song Man; the Director of Corporate Communications of MGM, Serena Chin.
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UM faculty and students showcase sustainable and innovative designs at Milan Design Week
The Department of Arts and Design in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Macau (UM) was invited to participate in SaloneSatellite, an exhibition at Salone del Mobile.Milano (Milan Design Week) 2026. UM is the first higher education institution from Macao to exhibit at the event, showcasing innovative designs alongside internationally renowned design schools.
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UM hosts Smart Tourism Symposium
In celebration of its 45th anniversary, the University of Macau (UM) hosted the ‘Smart Tourism Symposium 2026: Innovation and Impact’ today (8 May). The symposium was sponsored by the University of Macau Development Foundation, organised by the UM Asia-Pacific Academy of Economics and Management (APAEM), and co-organised by the UM Faculty of Business Administration (FBA). Centred on the theme of ‘Innovation and Impact’, the symposium brought together internationally renowned scholars and senior executives from the tourism and hospitality industry. Topics such as technological innovation, industrial transformation and upgrading, and industry-academia collaboration in tourism were discussed.
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The 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition to Be Held in Macao from 10 to 12 June
Today (8 May), the Organising Committee of the 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the “17th IIICF”) held a press conference in Beijing to provide an update on preparations for the 17th IIICF, which will take place in Macao from 10 to 12 June, as well as the concurrent 12th China-CELAC Infrastructure Cooperation Forum, organised by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.
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Cultural Affairs Bureau gives continuity to the “Mobile Library” outreach services promoting reading in the communities from May to June
In order to further strengthen Macao’s development as a “City of Reading” and integrate reading into the communities and daily life, the Public Library of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will give continuity to the activity “Where culture flourishes, happiness happens” – “Mobile Library” Outreach Services from May to June. All residents are welcome to participate and enjoy the pleasure of reading.
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