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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today said the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government will continue to unite all sectors of the society, seize the major opportunities presented by the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, and effectively implement its policy agenda for the remainder of the year, striving to achieve all annual policy objectives.
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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the “36^th Macao Arts Festival” presents the classic ballet Swan Lake by the Shanghai Ballet this week. A press meeting was held on the morning of June 16 at the Macao Cultural Centre, in which the main cast members met with the media to introduce the highlights of the show and exchange ideas on character interpretation, stage presentation and the rehearsal process, among others. The Director of the Shanghai Ballet, Ji Pingping; the Artistic Director Xin Lili; and principal dancers Qi Binxue, Tu Hanbin, Xu Jingkun and Feng Zichun attended the press meeting.
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From 11 to 12 June 2026, the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), in collaboration with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and EHL Hospitality Business School, Switzerland, jointly organised the executive development programme “The Art of Leadership.” Designed for mid- to senior-level professionals in Macao’s hotel industry, the programme focused on strengthening leadership capabilities and nurturing a culture of service excellence. Through a practical and forward-looking approach, participants explored the shift from traditional service management to service leadership, gaining tools and frameworks to inspire teams, reinforce service culture, and create lasting, people-centred value.
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To deepen exchanges and cooperation between Macao and Portugal and drive the high-quality development of the Sino-Lusophone platform, Dr. Fanny Vong, Rector of Macao University of Tourism (UTM), and Prof. Paulo Pereira, Rector of NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of their respective universities at the opening ceremony of the Fourth Forum of University Rectors from China and Portuguese-speaking Countries on 15 June. The two universities will engage in practical cooperation including talent cultivation, academic research, faculty and student exchanges. Through these efforts, both parties aim to promote the development of culture and tourism education between Macao and Portugal.
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Jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the China International Contractors Association (CHINCA), the 17^th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (17^th IIICF) came to a successful conclusion on 12 June. A professional exhibition certified by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), this year’s IIICF achieved significant results in terms of scale, international participation, and the translation of outcomes, playing a vital role in deepening Macao’s engagement with the global community and promoting industrial co-operation.
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The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) and the Chinese‒Portuguese Bilingual Talent Training Alliance, comprising the University of Macau, Macao Polytechnic University, the Macau University of Science and Technology, the City University of Macau and the University of Saint Joseph, jointly organise the 4^th Forum for Rectors of Higher Education Institutions of China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries from 15 to 17 June this year. Participants will engage in in-depth discussions around the theme ‘Empowerment Through Technology and Interconnection Through Language — Macao‒Hengqin Synergy in Joint Cultivation of Chinese‒Portuguese International Talent’, thereby fostering multilateral exchange and cooperation. The current edition of the Forum coincides with the 35^th Annual Meeting of the Association of Portuguese Language Universities (AULP). Together, the two events are drawing in over 150 leaders and representatives of higher education institutions and organisations from Portuguese-speaking countries, including Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, Mozambique and Timor-Leste, as well as from the Chinese mainland and Macao.
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To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the University of Macau (UM), the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) held a Nobel Laureate Lecture today (15 June), featuring Prof Robert F. Engle, 2003 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences. Prof Engle delivered a lecture titled ‘Can We Stop Climate Change?’, sharing his insights into the growing challenges posed by climate change and geopolitical uncertainty, and examining their implications for global financial markets. The lecture was well attended by industry professionals, prominent members of the community, as well as faculty and students.
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The 35th Annual Meeting of the Association of Portuguese Speaking Universities (AULP) opened today (15 June) at the University of Macau (UM). The meeting has brought together over 150 representatives from universities in countries and regions including Macao, Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and Timor-Leste, with the aim of deepening exchange and cooperation in higher education between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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To coincide with the Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition (“Macau 2026”), the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) will use the “date chop” and “label with franking impression and publicity slogan impression of postal label printer” shown in the illustrations at the CTT “Mailing and EMS” counter located at the exhibition venue (Cotai Expo Hall A, The Venetian Macao) during the exhibition period from 26 June to 01 July 2026. The “date chop” and “label” are only applicable for mailing correspondences (including small packets and printed matters) at the said counter, and not for individual sale.
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