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“8th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” and “29th Lusofonia Festival” inaugurated showcasing the charm of Sino-Lusophone cultural integration through a panoply of activities
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs Bureau, TDM-Teledifusão de Macau, S.A., and Air Macau Company Limited, the “8th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” is held from October 2026. This edition of the Festival is held in parallel with the “29th Lusofonia Festival”, assembling nearly 690 artists and performers from home and abroad, who will present nearly 50 outstanding programmes across community spaces and modern theatres such as traditional music and dance performances in the community, a picture book fair, concerts, a film festival and the “Annual Arts Exhibition Between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries”, further leveraging Macao’s role as “a base for exchange and cooperation where Chinese culture is the mainstream and diverse cultures coexist”.
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CE visits Macao International Technology Industry Centre
(Macao – 23 October 2026) The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, has visited the Macao International Technology Industry Centre. He stated that the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government is committed to establishing a platform for business development; continuously fostering a favourable environment; promoting the development of Macao’s high-tech industries; harnessing the supporting and guiding role of science and technology; cultivating new sources of economic growth to facilitate economic diversification; and expanding employment and development opportunities for local residents.
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Three Concurrent Exhibitions Conclude on 24 October; Ten Themed Sessions Facilitate Over 700 Business Matches and Support Enterprises in Expanding Overseas
Serving as an international trade and business co-operation platform, the 31st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (31st MIF), the 2026 Portuguese Speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao) (2026PLPEX), and the Macao Franchise Expo 2026 (2026MFE) have hosted a total of ten themed business matching sessions during the exhibition period, facilitating more than 700 business matching meetings.
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First Cohort of “Macao Signatures” Announced: Joining Efforts to Unlock Brand Opportunities and Advance Quality Development
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) held the induction ceremony for “Macao Signature” at Cotai Expo at The Venetian Macao today (23). In the presence of more than 100 guests from the business community, major cross-border e-commerce and social media platforms of the Mainland, and representatives of brand enterprises, 20 brand enterprises and 10 livestreaming salespersons were selected as the first cohort of “Macao Signatures”.
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City Beautification and Cleaning Working Group plans to remove overhead cables in the area of Rua da Sé at the end of October
To improve the urban environment of Macao and eliminate the public safety hazards caused by disorganised overhead cables, the City Beautification and Cleaning Working Group continues to promote the reorganisation of overhead cables. After the safety hazard inspection of the streets surrounding Rua da Sé coordinated by the Working Group and advocacy communication with the residents and businesses in the area, it is planned to carry out the removal of overhead cables in the area of Rua da Sé at the end of October.
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Auction for Chinese New Year Market stalls at Tap Seac Square to receive registration from next Tuesday onwards
To enhance the festive atmosphere of Chinese New Year and make it convenient for the public to purchase festive flowers and traditional gifts for Chinese New Year celebration, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will hold the Chinese New Year Market at Tap Seac Square from 30 January to 6 February 2027 (the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month to the Chinese New Year’s Day). There will be 16 stalls for selling festive gifts, 6 for festive flowers, and 4 for snacks. Interested members of the public may register for the auction for the Chinese New Year Market stalls from 27 October onwards.
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The Fourth Business Conference on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Opened Showcasing Regional Co-operation Outcomes and Promoting Synergy for Global Economic Development
The Fourth Business Conference on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development, jointly held by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Macao SAR Government, opened on 22 October at the Cotai Expo of the Venetian Macao. The event has attracted over 1,000 representatives from political and commercial sectors of 25 countries and regions to explore new development opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), promoting regional co-operation and international economic and trade exchanges, and fostering synergy for global economic development.
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