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To advance the internationalisation of Macao’s higher education, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) Vice Rector Dr Vivian Lei attended the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit. During the leadership dialogue session for higher education institutions in the Greater China region, Dr Vivian Lei shared MPU’s distinctive teaching and research features, its internationalisation strategy, and the blueprint for its “Global Campus.” She also promoted the development of the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town to presidents and representatives of renowned universities from around the world. Nearly 600 global university leaders attended the summit to explore how the innovative power of Asian higher education is reshaping global paradigms and fostering international academic collaboration.
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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the Tap Siac Craft Market in Spring will continue to be held from Thursday to Sunday (30 April to 3 May) at Tap Siac Square, featuring a new group of cultural and creative brands, as well as music performances and creative handicraft workshops. All are welcome to participate.
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The Macao Special Administrative Region Government organised a delegation of approximately 120 representatives, including key enterprises from the Chinese mainland, entrepreneurs from Macao and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin. The group completed the first ever business exchange and inspection mission to both Portugal and Spain, which together lasted for six days, with a view to harnessing Macao’s function as a bridge and platform between China and Lusophone/Hispanophone countries to promote high-quality supply chain co-operation and project implementation.
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In order to further promote the professional development of local music performers, the Macao Orchestra Company, Limited, is launching the “1^st Macao Young Musicians Training Programme”, with the support of the Cultural Affairs Bureau. Applications for the Programme are open from today. The Programme provides a vocational training platform through hands-on practice with professional orchestras, comprehensively enhancing the performance skills and artistic competence of promising local musical talents. The Programme is free of charge, and successful students who meet the designated attendance requirements will receive a scholarship for their course.
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Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced today (27April) that the PATA Travel Mart 2027 will be held in Macao from 20 to 22 September 2027 and hosted by MGTO. The prestigious tourism industry event will bring together tourism officials and industry professionals from travel destinations across the Asia-Pacific region and the world.
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In order to provide greater convenience for citizens to return Macao Resident Identity Cards belonging to deceased relatives or friends, or found identity cards, the Identification Services Bureau launched the Resident Identity Card Return Kiosk on 27 April 2026. Currently, they are located at the government 24-hour self-service centres in Praia Grande, Venceslau de Morais, and central Taipa, providing convenient and round-the-clock document return services.
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The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and its Student Union will hold the “UTM First Lecture” event on 9 May 2026 (Saturday). The event offers secondary school students, parents and the public an in-depth understanding of campus life, culture of extracurricular clubs and the diverse programme offerings at UTM. Registration is now open, and participants from Macao and neighbouring regions are welcome.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, successfully concluded his four-nation European tour and returned to Macao this afternoon. The tour marked his first official overseas visit since assuming office as Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR). The extensive itinerary yielded fruitful results and achieved its intended goals.
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