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The 26th MIF, 2021MFE and 2021PLPEX Concludes Successfully, Facilitating the Signing of More than 80 Projects
The “26th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair” (26th MIF), the “Macao Franchise Expo 2021” (2021MFE) and the “2021 Portuguese Speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao)” (2021PLPEX) came to a successful conclusion today (12 Dec). This year, the three exhibitions continued to adopt the “online + offline” exhibition model. Over the three days, more than 80 projects were signed, covering areas such as the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, co-operation in big health products, high-tech industry investment and co-operation, Macao food agents, and co-operation in logistics projects between Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries. Nearly 700 business matching sessions, including more than 400 online matching sessions, were arranged to help exhibiting enterprises and traders explore business opportunities through the exhibition platform.
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UM this year produces over 1,000 postgraduates Ao Ieong U: UM has achieved remarkable progress in many areas
The University of Macau (UM) today (11 December) held the Ceremony for the Conferment of Honorary and Higher Degrees 2021. This year, more than 1,181 students from PhD degree programmes, master’s degree programmes, and postgraduate certificate/diploma programmes received graduation certificates. At the ceremony, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Ao Ieong U, acting as the representative of Macao SAR chief executive and UM chancellor, said that UM has continuously enhanced its academic characteristics and strengths and has achieved remarkable progress in many areas.
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UM confers honorary doctorates on seven distinguished individuals
The University of Macau (UM) today (11 December) held the Ceremony for the Conferment of Honorary and Higher Degrees 2021 to confer honorary doctorates on Prof Lawrence Juen-yee Lau, Prof Kaixian Chen, Prof Shuji Nakamura, Prof Li Lanjuan, Prof Lee Hau Leung, Prof Zhu Lilan, and Ms Chio Fai Aglaia Kong in recognition of their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to social development and education.
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24th Lusofonia Festival inaugurated presenting the charm of lusophone cultures from 10 to 12 December
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and co-organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Municipal Affairs Bureau, the 24th Lusofonia Festival is be held from 10 to 12 December, at the Taipa Houses, presenting the lusophone cultures to the public. The Festival offers a diversified programme of activities, including music and dance performances, booths, gastronomy and games, allowing residents and tourists to experience the Portuguese customs and feel the Festival’s cheerful atmosphere.
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Wong Ieng Kuan Library in Taipa will be closed next year
In order to integrate and utilize public resources, after a comprehensive consideration of the condition and usage of the venue, the Wong Ieng Kuan Library in Taipa, under the auspices of the Department of Public Library Management of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will be closed from 1 January 2022 (Saturday). The venue will be taken over by the Municipal Affairs Bureau.
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