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The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the University of Macau (UM) held the final round and awards ceremony of the 2026 Bank of China Trophy UltiMater Entrepreneur Competition. This year’s competition attracted nearly 100 teams from leading institutions across the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and overseas, with nearly 250 participants, an increase of more than 30% compared with last year and a record high for the competition. After a rigorous selection process, 10 teams advanced to the finals, with six teams receiving awards and sharing a total prize pool of over MOP 130,000. The competition was sponsored by BOC Macau.
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The University of Macau (UM) held the Welcome Reception and Orientation for New Academic Staff 2026/2027 to welcome a new batch of outstanding scholars. With its growing international reputation and influence, UM has recruited nearly 80 distinguished scholars from around the world for the new academic year.
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The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) has recently identified fraudulent SMS messages being circulated in its name. Under the pretext of delivering EMS parcels, these messages attempt to induce citizens to click on embedded contact numbers to obtain personal data.
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Sam Hou Fai, chief executive of the Macao SAR, met with members of the Standing Committee of the newly appointed University Council of the University of Macau (UM) at the Government Headquarters today (26 August). During the meeting, he expressed hope that UM will fully leverage its role and strengths to support Macao’s integration into and contribution to national development, and contribute to the city’s high-quality development. He also encouraged UM to set clear goals and step up its efforts to establish itself as a world-class university with an international reputation.
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During the summer holidays, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) presents a series of exciting family activities. In order to enhance the synergy of the cultural activities, and in conjunction with the “Where Culture Flourishes, Happiness Happens” – “MICAF Fun Day” Arts Carnival, integrated in the 3^rd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival, and the “Art Everywhere – Cultural Vibes at the Weekend” event, a special stamp collection activity will be launched, encouraging children and adults to participate in various artistic and cultural activities and collect stamps for a lucky draw at the Macao Cultural Centre Plaza and the Anim’Arte NAM VAN. A variety of prizes will be available, and all are welcome to participate and enjoy wonderful family moments this summer.
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The Macau International Airport Hengqin Cargo Terminal is one of the four major projects promoting the diversification of Macao’s economy. It is an important deployment that closely aligns with the national 15th Five-Year Plan and the Macao SAR’s Third Five-Year Plan, actively integrating into the overall national development strategy. The core of the Hengqin Cargo Terminal is to move the export acceptance, security screening, and palletizing processes for air cargo through Macao International Airport to Hengqin, achieving seamless connection and cargo interconnectivity between Macao International Airport and the Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal . With the pilot air cargo palletizing business of the Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal launching its first shipment and first flight on 26 August 2026, the project has entered the stage of substantive operation, laying a solid foundation for the official operation of the Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal next year.
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