News

In celebration of its 45th anniversary, the University of Macau (UM) hosted the ‘Smart Tourism Symposium 2026: Innovation and Impact’ today (8 May). The symposium was sponsored by the University of Macau Development Foundation, organised by the UM Asia-Pacific Academy of Economics and Management (APAEM), and co-organised by the UM Faculty of Business Administration (FBA). Centred on the theme of ‘Innovation and Impact’, the symposium brought together internationally renowned scholars and senior executives from the tourism and hospitality industry. Topics such as technological innovation, industrial transformation and upgrading, and industry-academia collaboration in tourism were discussed.
…

Today (8 May), the Organising Committee of the 17^th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the “17^th IIICF”) held a press conference in Beijing to provide an update on preparations for the 17^th IIICF, which will take place in Macao from 10 to 12 June, as well as the concurrent 12^th China-CELAC Infrastructure Cooperation Forum, organised by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.
…

In order to further strengthen Macao’s development as a “City of Reading” and integrate reading into the communities and daily life, the Public Library of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will give continuity to the activity “Where culture flourishes, happiness happens” – “Mobile Library” Outreach Services from May to June. All residents are welcome to participate and enjoy the pleasure of reading.
…

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that totalnon-gaming spending of visitors stood at MOP24.43 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up by 24.5% year-on-year. Of which, total spending of overnight visitors (MOP17.25 billion) and that of same-day visitors (MOP7.18 billion) rose by 12.2% and 69.2% respectively.
…

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the overall residential property price index was 188.9 in the first quarter of 2026, down by 1.5% quarter-on-quarter. The index for existing residential units (201.2) decreased by 1.7% from the previous quarter, while the index for pre-sale residential units (240.3) rose by 0.6%.
…

Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the 36^th Macao Arts Festival, themed “New Streams of Inspiration”, will have its opening ceremony on 8 May (Friday), at 7:45pm at the lobby of the Macao Cultural Centre. To build momentum for the opening of the event, the BIRLIK Song and Dance Ensemble from Kazakhstan – one of the groups performing in the Grand Opening: Lotus on the Silk Road – Traditions in Motion –presents a series of activities titled “Where culture flourishes, happiness happens” – Flash Mob in the Community across various districts on 7 and 9 May. Furthermore, tickets for all festival programmes will be available for public sale simultaneously from 10:00am on 9 May (Saturday) through the Enjoy Macao Ticketing outlets, telephone and online booking. With a range of special discounts available, the public is welcome to purchase tickets.
…

…

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) continuously enhances the scenery in parks and creates leisure areas with natural ecological environments. After the opening of Macao’s first butterfly-friendly garden in Seac Pai Van Park in March, IAM will launch optimisation works in some green areas in Hac Sá Reservoir Natural Park. The works are to be carried out in stages from this Thursday (7 May) onwards. Through planting diversified plants that attract butterflies and optimising the ecological environment to create a natural corridor suitable for butterflies to rest, forage and breed, a butterfly-friendly garden will be created. The optimisation works are expected to be completed in July.
…

…

Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) set up a 180-square-meter “Macao Pavilion” at the recently conducted 139^th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair). The pavilion not only showcased over 200 Macao signature products and high-quality products from Portuguese-speaking countries to numerous international businessmen, but also promoted Macao’s business environment, MICE advantages, policy-related opportunities and support services.
…