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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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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 Macao Talent Development Committee organised a delegation to attend the ‘4^th Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area High‑Quality Talent Development Conference and the 3^rd 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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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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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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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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The 31^st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (31^st MIF), the 2026 Portuguese Speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao) (2026PLPEX), and the Macao Franchise Expo 2026 (2026MFE) came to a successful conclusion today (24 October). Over the four-day exhibition period, more than 90,000 visits were recorded, including over 17,000 trade visitors. More than 1,100 business matching sessions were conducted, with around 140 agreements signed. Of these, over 80% were related to the “1+4” industries and 12% involved Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries, further strengthening Macao’s role as a “precise connector” between China and Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries. The three exhibitions also created more than 2,000 jobs during the event period, including full-time project staff, part-time on-site staff and booth construction teams, helping to nurture talent with practical experience across the MICE industry chain.
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(Macao – 24 October 2026) A signing ceremony for the establishment of a government guidance fund took place in the afternoon on Friday (23 October) at the Government Headquarters, marking the fund’s official launch.
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(Macao – 24 October 2026) The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, sent on Friday (23 October) a letter to the authorities of the Tibet Autonomous Region, expressing his profound sorrow regarding the effect of the earthquake that occurred at Baqen County in Nagqu City.
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In view of the current security situation in France, the Macao SAR Government elevates its measure by issuance of Level 1 travel alert to France. Macao residents who plan to visit France or are currently there are advised to step up vigilance for safety and stay tuned for the latest announcements by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Embassy in France. In case of emergencies, they should contact the Chinese Embassy in France, the Hotline of the Global Emergency Call Center for Consular Protection and Services, or the Tourism Hotline.
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