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The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has found that the level of Listeria monocytogenes in two samples of “siu-mei” food items, namely “barbecued pork” and “black pepper roasted goose”, collected from “Chan Kong Kei” in Estrada de Adolfo Loureiro, Macau, 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 the affected products, reorganise the production and handling process of the mentioned products and clean and disinfect the equipment, facilities and tools in the establishment until they fulfil the safety and hygiene requirements and pass the re-inspection and test. Meanwhile, the person in charge of the establishment was requested to arrange for the staff to enrol in food hygiene and supervision course, so as to increase their hygiene awareness when they handle and produce food.
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To further deepen the dissemination of governance information, optimise the experience of municipal services and open up a channel for the public to participate in urban governance, IAM will add a new dedicated webpage called “Municipal Affairs in Service to the Public” to its website (www.iam.gov.mo) from 19 May onwards. This new webpage is a “people-centric” information platform built to provide convenience for the public, which comprehensively shows the latest updates and results of municipal work and actively promotes the development of refined and intelligent urban governance, so as to facilitate the construction of a liveable Macao.
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On 8 May 2026, the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment co-organised Melco Day at the university’s Taipa Campus. Centred on the theme “Meet the Melco CEO – Mr. Lawrence Ho”, the event serves as a platform for university-enterprise exchange and talent recruitment, further advancing industry-academia integration within the cultural and tourism sector. More than 200 participants, including Melco management members and UTM faculty and students, attended the event.
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A delegation led by Joan Guàrdia Olmos, rector of the University of Barcelona, visited the University of Macau (UM) and was warmly received by Rector Yonghua Song and Vice Rector Rui Martins of UM. The aim of the visit was to strengthen the existing partnership between the two universities to foster deeper collaboration in areas of mutual strategic interest.
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The 40th Portuguese Language Summer Programme, organised by the Department of Portuguese in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Macau (UM), is now open for applications. The application deadline is 5 June. The programme is open to applicants worldwide and welcomes learners of Portuguese at all levels, including absolute beginners.
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In order to celebrate the International Museum Day on 18 May, 26 museums in Macao jointly organised the annual event of the museum sector, the “Macao International Museum Day Carnival 2026” today (17 May) at the Lotus Square, in the Bairro da Ilha Verde. The event was held in a lively atmosphere and featured a wide range of intriguing activities, including game booths, children’s Cantonese Opera, and workshops, attracting the active participation of the public.
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At the awards gala dinner held concurrently with the “Second Asia-Pacific Corporate Annual Conference Expo (APCAC) 2026”, Macao and Hengqin received two prestigious awards: Macao was recognised as the “Best Destination for Annual Meetings” thanks to its well-developed convention and exhibition facilities, high-quality and efficient services, rich experience in event organisation, and unique urban charm. The Economic Development Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin was recognised as the “Best Innovative Unit for MICE Policies” for its innovative and pragmatic MICE support policies, efficient and convenient government services, and the advantages of “Macao-Hengqin Collaboration”. The awards follow the principles of “buyer-led and professional selection” and are voted by over a hundred annual meeting organisers across diverse sectors like investment, technology, and pharmaceuticals, reflecting the continuously improving recognition towards the Macao-Hengqin MICE brand from the international MICE players.
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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), the 44^th Macao Young Musicians Competition, dedicated to the categories of Chinese and Western Instruments, will be held from 25 July to 6 August. The competition Regulation and designated repertoire will be available from 6pm on 15 May on the Competition’s website (www.icm.gov.mo/CJMM). Applications will be open from 10am on 27 May to 4pm on 2 June. All eligible individuals are welcome to register.
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A research group led by Associate Professor Mo Huang in the Institute of Microelectronics (IME) at the University of Macau (UM) has been awarded the Outstanding Regular Paper Award at the 2025 IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference (CICC) for their research on a continuously scalable-conversion-ratio switched-capacitor (SC) converter (CSCR) based on only four flying capacitors. Notably, it was the only paper to receive the Outstanding Regular Paper Award at the conference. The paper has also been invited for publication in the IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC) and has been shortlisted for the ‘Top 10 Semiconductor Research Advances’ by the Journal of Semiconductors (English Edition). This marks the first time UM has received an Outstanding Regular Paper Award at CICC, reflecting the growing international recognition of the university’s research excellence in analogue and mixed-signal integrated circuits.
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