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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2026
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Composite CPI for May 2026 rose by 1.43% year-on-year and 0.17% month-on-month. For the 12 months ended May this year, the average Composite CPI grew by 0.71% from the previous period (June 2024 – May 2025).
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Visitor arrivals for May 2026
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that number of visitor arrivals increased by 3.4% year-on-year to 3,487,994 in May 2026. Same-day visitors (2,149,311) rose by 7.9% year-on-year while overnight visitors (1,338,683) dropped by 3.0%. Meanwhile, the average length of stay of visitors shortened by 0.1 day year-on-year to 1.0 day, with that of overnight visitors (2.3 days) remaining unchanged.
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2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races: China Nanhai Jiujiang retained Open and Women’s titles of the Macao International Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race
Organized by the Sports Bureau, SJM Resorts, S.A., and the Dragon Boat Association of Macao, China, and co-organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau, the final day of the SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races 2026 took place today (19 June), the day of the Tung Ng Festival, at Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre. This year, the event collaborated with the Cultural Affairs Bureau to host the project “Art Everywhere – Cultural vibes at the weekend”, creating a lakeside carnival themed around “Dragon Boat Racing” (an item on the Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Macao). This initiative seamlessly merged traditional culture and athletic sports into a leisure experience, fully showcasing the unique charm of Macao’s integrated tourism, culture, and sports development.
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IPIM Visits Suzhou and Nanjing to Host “Seminar on Macao's Platform Advantages” Empowering Enterprises to Expand into Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking Markets
To fully leverage Macao's role as a "precise liaison" connecting the Chinese mainland with Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries, and to assist mainland enterprises in expanding into these markets through the "Macao Platform", the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) joined forces with the Talents Development Committee, the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Co-operation and Development Fund (CPD Fund), the Service Centre for Economy and Trade between China and Portuguese/Spanish-speaking countries, the Macau Association of Banks, as well as various enterprises and institutions from Macao and Hengqin. From 15 to 18 June, the delegation conducted a four-day visit to multiple enterprises and organisations in Suzhou and Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, and hosted the "Seminar on Macao's Platform Advantages" in Suzhou and Nanjing on 16 and 17 June, respectively. The two seminars attracted over 200 corporate representatives from key fields including new energy, smart manufacturing and industrial software, biopharmaceuticals, legal services, and finance, all showing a strong and pro-active intent to expand overseas.
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“Policy Empowerment & Tech Synergy” Drives Implementation of Investment Projects and Expands New Opportunities for Tech Co-operation
To promote the appropriate diversification of Macao's economy and to facilitate the clustered development of the science and technology innovation industries, the Macao Enterprises Expansion Series – "Policy Empowerment & Tech Synergy" Sci-Tech Industry Matchmaking and Exchange Session was held today (18 June). Jointly hosted by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and the Association for Science and Technology of Macau (MAPST), with the support of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDJ), the Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), and the Economic Development Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin, the event attracted over 100 representatives from technology enterprises, business associations, and industry professionals.
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2026 SJM Macao International Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race to be held tomorrow
Organized by the Sports Bureau, SJM Resorts, S.A. and the Dragon Boat Association of Macao, China, and co-organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau, the 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races will stage the Macao International Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race Open and Women’s categories (500m) and the Macao University Student Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race (500m) tomorrow (19 June) at Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre. The Organizing Committee convened the draw and technical meeting for the races today (18 June).
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UTM Holds 2026 Graduation Ceremony, CE Encourages Graduates to Leverage Their Professional Expertise to Serve Industry Development
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) held its 2026 Graduation Ceremony on 18 June at Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion. The Chief Executive and Chancellor of UTM, Mr. Sam Hou Fai, commended the University’s achievements in talent cultivation. This year, 521 graduates from doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degree programmes were awarded their certificates, marking a new chapter in their lives.
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The 10th birthday party of the giant pandas “Jian Jian” and “Kang Kang” to be held next Friday in Seac Pai Van Park
The giant pandas “Jian Jian” and “Kang Kang” are about to celebrate their 10th birthday on 26 June. In order to share this joy with members of the public and deepen the public’s understanding of giant panda conservation, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will hold the birthday party for “Jian Jian” and “Kang Kang” in Seac Pai Van Park on that day. Members of the public are welcome to participate in the birthday celebration for the giant pandas, the lovely national treasures.
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