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Monetary and financial statistics – June 2026
According to statistics released today (3 August) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, broad money supply retreated in June 2026. Meanwhile, both resident deposits and loans* decreased from a month earlier.
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UM postgraduate programmes now open for applications for 2027/2028 academic year
The University of Macau (UM) is now accepting applications for its doctoral, master’s, and postgraduate certificate programmes for the 2027/2028 academic year. Applicants can submit their applications directly through UM’s official website. The deadline for the first batch of doctoral programme applications is 23 October 2026, while the deadline for master’s and postgraduate certificate programme applications is 3 December 2026.
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CE to visit Fujian for Fujian-Macao Cooperation Conference
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, will visit Fujian Province from tomorrow (Sunday) until Wednesday (5 August), for the 5th Fujian-Macao Cooperation Conference. There, he will explore with the leaders of Fujian ways for the two sides further to strengthen exchanges and cooperation.
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UM’s five new faculties and two new research institutes commence operations today
As a comprehensive research-oriented public university of international standing in Macao, the University of Macau (UM) continues to optimise its academic structure and strengthen its capacities in technology and innovation. Five science and technology faculties and two research institutes commenced operations today (1 August), namely the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Information Science and Computing, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Design, the Institute of Smart City Technologies, and the Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Brain Sciences. The strategic restructuring of academic disciplines and research platforms signifies UM’s continuous expansion in technology and innovation. The aim is to enhance the cultivation of high-calibre talent in science and technology, support the educational integration of Macao and Hengqin, promote Macao’s economic diversification, and establish UM as an internationally recognised university of excellence.
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IAM announces results of routine sampling tests in second quarter on food products available on the market and offered for sale in food and beverage establishments
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) continues to conduct supervisory sampling tests for food safety to assess the consumption risks and hygiene conditions of food products available on the market. In the second quarter this year, a total of 775 food samples were randomly collected from the market in Macao for testing. Apart from the eight samples previously announced and followed up on, all other samples passed the tests.
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2026 Population By-Census Household Visits to Begin from 1 August
2026 Population By-Census – Identifying an Enumerator
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