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【Advance coping capability】MGTO organizes first aid seminar for travel trade
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Macau Red Cross jointly organized a first aid seminar for the travel trade (the “seminar”) last year, which engaged many enthusiastic participants. This year, the two entities once again partner in organizing two seminars that equip tourism personnel with first aid skills and awareness. Their professional enrichment will enhance the city’s offer of safe and relaxing travel experiences, the destination’s profile and development as a world centre of tourism and leisure.
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IAM organises tree planting activity on Arbor Day to advocate loving, growing, and caring for greenery
To support China’s Arbor Day on 12 March, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) organised a tree planting activity at South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade. During the activity, distinguished guests, including Wong Sio Chak, Secretary for Administration and Justice, Chang Cheong, Chief of Office of the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Chao Wai Ieng, Chairman of the Administration Committee on Municipal Affairs of IAM, and Hui Lok Man, Chairwoman of the Consultative Committee on Municipal Affairs of IAM, joined hands with nearly 60 teachers and students from schools to plant saplings to beautify the coastal landscape of Macao, advocating the concept of “loving, growing, and caring for greenery”.
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【Tourism + Gastronomy + Innovation】“2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” will grandly commence on 20 March
The “2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” (referred to as the “Fest”), organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), will be staged for ten days from 20 to 29 March. The Fest will bring together close to 40 UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from around the world. The event consists of five major highlights with a new community venue for the first time. Igniting the synergy of “tourism + gastronomy”, the Fest will unleash Macao’s strengths as a platform and its vibrant dynamic as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, reinforcing the city’s status as a world centre of tourism and leisure. Creative Cities of Gastronomy from worldwide will be offered a facilitative platform for innovative preservation of gastronomic culture as well as exchange and learning, as all march towards the goals in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Combating illegal money exchange activities and maintaining the stability of the financial system
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) recently received reports that several shops in Macao which mainly sold products to non-resident workers were suspected of providing illegal money exchange and remittance services to the public. The AMCM, with the assistance of the Judiciary Police, recently conducted investigations at six shops located at various areas of Macao. Initial investigations found that certain shops used overseas mobile wallets or bank accounts to illegally remit abroad foreign currencies converted from the MOP received from customers.
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2026MIECF to Hold Themed Matching Sessions to Help Enterprises Expand Overseas and Explore Green Business Opportunities
In line with the theme of the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the “2026MIECF”), focusing on “Low‑carbon, Zero Waste Cities: Embarking on a Global Collaboration”, four themed matching sessions will be held during the exhibition period to provide an efficient business matching platform for domestic and overseas enterprises and institutions. These sessions aim to promote environmental technologies, green investment, and market co-operation, assisting Macao enterprises in “going global” and exploring new green business opportunities. Technology systems will also be introduced on site to enhance matching efficiency and assist enterprises in their transformation and exploration of new green business opportunities.
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Macao Union Medical Center organizes public health lecture, encouraging public to prioritize gastrointestinal health and shingles prevention and treatment
The Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (hereinafter referred to as “Macao Union Medical Center”) recently organized a public health lecture themed “Stomach discomfort? It may not be a small problem” and “Warning signs before the onset of shingles! An essential lesson for people over 50.” The lecture was conducted by specialists from the gastroenterology and dermatology departments.
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CCAC uncovers suspected illicit acts of two prison guards to assist inmates in smuggling contraband
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered alleged passive bribery by a serving prison guard from the Correctional Services Bureau and alleged abuse of power by another prison guard who is currently retired. Both were suspected of assisting two inmates in smuggling contraband into the prison.
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