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According to statistics released today (13 February) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, in the fourth quarter of 2025, the number and the value of transactions of local mobile payment tools both witnessed growth on a quarterly basis. Meanwhile, the turnover of credit cards and debit cards both increased from the preceding quarter.
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The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today (13 February) that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP241.8 billion (USD30.08 billion) at the end of January 2026. The reserves decreased by 1.5% from the revised value of MOP245.6 billion (USD30.64 billion) for the previous month. Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves at end-January 2026 represented 11 times the currency in circulation or 89.8% of the Macao pataca M2 at end-December 2025.
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With the advent of the nine-day Spring Festival Golden Week holiday (15 – 23 February) to unfold in the Chinese mainland this Sunday, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has been preparing with active measures. Besides organizing mega festivities and diverse community activities, the Office is conducting promotions on different channels, coordinating with the travel trade, conducting patrols with interdepartmental workforce while maintaining close communication with Mainland tourism authorities to safeguard tourism service quality. Preparations are made to welcome visitors to Macao during Chinese New Year for a vibrant experience of “tourism +”, riding on major festivals to foster tourism and economic development.
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The Government has made comprehensive preparations and formulated corresponding measures in anticipation of an increase in the number of visitors to Macao during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday period. The aim is to facilitate residents’ travel and ensure a pleasant experience for visitors while in Macao.
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The University of Macau (UM) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) signed an agreement today (12 February) at UM to establish the first joint laboratory co-funded by Macao and Hong Kong—the Joint Laboratory for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence. The initiative aims to strengthen collaborative innovation in higher education and scientific research in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. In addition, UM and PolyU announced the launch of a dual PhD programme featuring joint supervision by faculty members from both universities, marking a significant step forward in collaboration on frontier technologies and high-level talent development. The joint PhD programme is now open for applications.
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The Macao Grand Prix Museum (the “Museum”), under the management of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), will roll out a festive activity namely “Full Horsepower Fortune Boost” from 17 to 23 February (1^st day – 7^th day of Chinese New Year). Museum visitors can make celebrative items for Chinese New Year in the activity, which is set to enrich festive ambience and colorful experience of “tourism +”.
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Hosted by the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2026MIECF) is scheduled to take place from 26 to 28 March (Thursday to Saturday) at Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao with the theme “Low-carbon, Zero Waste Cities: Embarking on a Global Collaboration”.
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