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CCAC completes inquiry into Sports Bureau’s lack of supervision of fitness centres
Over the recent two years, the CCAC has received complaints from various residents indicating that many fitness centres operating under the names of sports clubs or fitness clubs in Macao are, in reality, engaging in commercial activities. Such situations allegedly violated the stipulations under Decree-Law no. 47/98/M regarding engagement in certain regulated economic activities without relevant prior approval. Furthermore, there were concerns regarding lack of supervision or omission by the Sports Bureau (ID). Following an inquiry, the CCAC considers that although the ID had taken actions to follow up the matters, there was clear evidence of negligence and omission. The ID also failed to effectively perform the function of supervision conferred upon by law and misinterpreted the investigative and sanctioning procedures against administrative illegalities.
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Second Batch of Approved 2026 Central Provident Fund Individual Account Payments Credited Today
The second batch of beneficiaries whose applications for the withdrawal of funds from their government-managed sub-accounts under the Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund System for 2026 were approved received the funds today (27 October).
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The Fourth Business Conference on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Concluded on 23 October Empowering Greater Bay Area Enterprises to Connect with Global Business Opportunities
The fourth Business Conference on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development (hereinafter referred to as: “Conference”) concluded on 23 October. The two-day Conference, themed “Integrating the Greater Bay Area for a Connected World”, showcased regional co-operation achievements through a range of activities, including meetings, outcome launches and panel discussions. During the event, more than 70 business-matching sessions were facilitated to support the co-ordinated development of the Greater Bay Area, empowering enterprises to expand into overseas markets, and connecting them with opportunities across global supply chains.
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Touring exhibition in Europe on Macao’s success under ‘One country, two systems’ receives strong response in Portugal
The first leg of the exhibition “Macao’s Success in Realising ‘One Country, Two Systems’”, organised by the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government and touring Europe, has been held in Portugal. There were consecutive stops from 12 to 22 October at three prominent higher education institutions across three Portuguese cities: Universidade de Leiria e Oeste, Universidade de Coimbra, and Universidade do Algarve. The event was a resounding success.
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The Talent Development Committee Led a Delegation to Dongguan to Attend the 4th Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area High‑Quality Talent Development Conference Promoting Macao’s Advantages and Opportunities, Jointly Building the Greater Bay Area into a Hub for High-calibre Talents
The Macao Talent Development Committee organised a delegation to attend the ‘4th Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area High‑Quality Talent Development Conference and the 3rd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Doctoral and Postdoctoral Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition’ (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Conference’) in Dongguan on 25 October. Through this event, Macao promoted its development opportunities and talent policies, and worked in coordination with the Guangdong and Hong Kong governments to focus on deepening cooperation in the field of talent work, creating a globally competitive environment for talent development, and jointly building the Greater Bay Area into a hub for high-calibre talents.
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CE to deliver 2027 Policy Address on 16 November
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, will deliver the 2027 Policy Address on 16 November at the Legislative Assembly. The session will start at 3pm.
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Cultural Affairs Bureau’s sixth Commissioning Performing Arts Production The Unknown I-land to be staged in mid-November Local Programme Presentation Session to be held to create opportunities for Macao’s outstanding artistic works
The sixth commissioned work under the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s programme “Commissioning Performing Arts Productions 2024-2026”,The Unknown I-land, will be staged at the Macao Cultural Centre Box II on 14 and 15 November. During the presentation period, the Cultural Affairs Bureau will host a “Local Programme Presentation Session”, inviting representatives from various stage production companies, theatres and arts festivals from Chinese Mainland and neighbouring regions to hold exchanges in Macao. The Session aims to promote original works by Macao’s performing arts industry and explore collaboration opportunities.
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Macao University of Tourism and Griffith University Sign Agreement for Dual Bachelor’s Degree Programme
On 23 October 2026, the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and Griffith University (GU) in Australia signed an Articulation Agreement at the first-phase campus of the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, for the establishment of a Dual Bachelor’s Degree Programme, marking an important milestone in expanding international academic opportunities for students and strengthening educational collaboration between Macao and Australia, by utilising the platform of the University Town.
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