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Macao and the Philippines ink new bilateral Air Services Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding, significantly relaxing capacity limits and fully opening fifth freedom rights for cargo operations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR and the Civil Aeronautics Board of the Republic of the Philippines held bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA) talks in Macao on 8 and 9 October 2026, with the initialing of the new ASA and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 9 October, relaxing existing capacity restrictions and opening up fifth freedom rights for cargo operations. This new Agreement is also the first bilateral ASA to be successfully established since the current-term SAR Government took office.
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CE: 2027 Policy Address to cover areas of public concern and advance Macao’s Third Five-Year Plan
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, said today that the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government is working intensively to prepare the 2027 Policy Address. Next year’s policy priorities will focus on four key areas, with efforts centred on implementing the Third Five-Year Plan of the MSAR and further addressing the concerns across all sectors of society.
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CE greets public at Government Headquarters Open Day session
The Government Headquarters Open Day event is being held over two days, starting today (10 October). The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, visited the venue this afternoon, greeting members of the public and tourists taking part in the initiative, interacting with them and posing for photographs, as he joined in the festivities and shared a pleasant time with them.
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Talent Development Committee hosts talent exchange event, signs memoranda of understanding with Macao International Technology Industry Centre and Zhukuan Group to jointly build a hub for high-calibre talent
To raise awareness among various sectors of society regarding Macao’s talent attraction initiatives, deepen qualified professionals’ understanding of relevant policies and the business environment in Macao and Hengqin, and facilitate the alignment of talent with industry resources, the Talent Development Committee hosted the ‘Macao in Focus: Talent Promotion and Exchange Gala Dinner’ on 9 October. During the event, the Talent Development Committee signed memoranda of understanding with the Macao International Technology Industry Centre (MITIC) and Zhukuan Group Holding Company Limited of Zhuhai City (Zhukuan Group) to further integrate resources from the Government, innovation and technology (I&T) platforms, and enterprises, thereby enhancing Macao’s competitiveness in attracting talent while optimising the environment for their settlement and development. The gala gathered approximately 200 attendees, including officials from government departments of Macao, Zhuhai and the Guangdong‒Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, as well as representatives from higher education institutions, associations and professional organisations in Macao, alongside outstanding talent across the ‘1+4’ industries.
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MSAR Government issues warning regarding fraudulent website falsely claiming to represent the Chief Executive
The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government has noted the recent appearance of a non-official English-language website that uses a deceptive domain name and incorporates the photograph and name of the Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai.
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MSAR Government strongly condemns European Parliament interference in Macao’s judicial process
The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government expresses its strong opposition to, and resolute denunciation of, the unfounded remarks and unwarranted criticism regarding an MSAR court’s lawful adjudication of the city’s first national security case, contained in the so-called Recommendation on “European Union-China political relations” recently adopted by the European Parliament.
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MSAR Legislative Assembly strongly condemns the European Parliament's interference in the judicial process of the MSAR.
The Legislative Assembly of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) expresses firm opposition to, and strongly condemns, the European Parliament’s recently adopted report on its recommendation concerning political relations between the European Union and China. This report contains unfounded allegations against the Macao SAR courts’ lawful adjudication of the first national security case and puts forward illegitimate demands. Under international law and the fundamental principles of international relations, the European Parliament has no legitimacy whatsoever to comment on or intervene in this matter.
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UM releases Five-Year Development Plan
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the University of Macau (UM). The university held a press conference today (9 October) to release the University of Macau Five-Year Development Plan (Academic Years 2026/27-2030/31). The Five-Year Development Plan outlines UM’s development goals, development strategy, key measures, and support mechanisms for the next five years, serving as the action plan and overarching blueprint for the university’s high-quality development.
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