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At two recent prestigious annual global MICE industry events—the M&C Asia Stella Awards ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in August, and the TTG Travel Awards 2026 ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand in September—Macao was once again awarded "Best Conventions Destination (Asia)" and "Best BT-MICE City", marking the fourth consecutive year that Macao has won these international MICE accolades, which were accepted by Che Weng Keong, President of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (hereinafter referred to as "IPIM") of the Macao SAR, and IPIM Director Elaine Wong, respectively on behalf of Macao.
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Organized by the Sports Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), and the General Association of Athletics of Macau (AGAM), the 2026 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will take place on 6 December (Sunday). The Organizing Committee held a press conference today (25 September) to announce the details and registration arrangements for the event. Attending guests included Ms. Leong Wai Man, President of the Sports Bureau; Mr. Philip Cheng, Director of GEG; and Mr. Ng Iok Tong, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of AGAM; among others.
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The 17^th Cross-Strait (Xiamen) Cultural Industries Fair (CCCIF) will be held in Xiamen in late October 2026. The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will set up a pavilion at the event to promote Macao’s culture and is now calling for submissions of products featuring elements of Macao’s World Heritage or intangible cultural heritage from local cultural and creative companies to display and consign their products at the CCCIF. The application period is open from today until 7 October.
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In view of the compensatory rest day for the Day following Chong Chao (Mid-Autumn) Festival on 28 September (Monday), the Macao Union Medical Center announces the following medical service arrangements during the period to facilitate people in need of consultation:
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For the continuous promotion of the civic education concepts of “Courtesy Living Charter”, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will host the inaugural “City-wide Courtesy” series of activities from 17 to 31 October, aiming to deepen public understanding of civic etiquette, municipal functions, and community services, while fostering the spirit of loving the motherland and Macao, and collectively creating a social atmosphere characterised by respect, friendliness, and order. The series of activities features a diverse programme comprising 16 types of activities across 43 sessions, open to members of the public, schools, and community organisations in Macao. All are welcomed to participate in the activities.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Composite CPI for August 2026 rose by 1.29% year-on-year and 0.28% month-on-month. For the 12 months ended August this year, the average Composite CPI grew by 0.96% from the previous period (September 2024 – August 2025).
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the unemployment rate of local residents (2.5%) for June - August 2026 increased slightly by 0.1 percentage point from the previous period (May - July 2026), owing to a rise in the number of new labour market entrants seeking their first job following the entry of fresh graduates. Meanwhile, the underemployment rate of local residents (2.0%) dropped further by 0.2 percentage points.
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Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Organizing Committee of the Bocuse d’Or announced today (September 25) that the Bocuse d’Or, the premier international culinary competition celebrated as the “Olympics of gastronomy”, will run its Asia-Pacific selection in Macao on 1 and 2 November 2026. Coordinated by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the Bocuse d'Or Asia-Pacific 2026 will mark the return of this globally-prestigious event to the Asia-Pacific region since 2018, which symbolizes a new milestone for Macao in delivering international influence as a Creative City of Gastronomy.
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The number of tourists in Macao is expected to significantly increase during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Golden Week. To maintain the environmental hygiene of the city, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will strengthen the street cleaning and inspection work in the various districts of Macao. Additional garbage bins will be installed in crowded areas and tourist spots. The management and cleaning of public toilets will also be reinforced. These efforts aim to provide the public and tourists with a clean and tidy city environment.
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Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and Macao University of Tourism Development Foundation (UTMDF) Donation Agreement Signing Ceremony was held at the Forward Building on Taipa campus of the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) on 24 September 2026. Dr. Cheung Kin Chung, Chair of the Executive Committee of UTMDF, and Mr. Philip Cheng, Director of GEG, signed the donation agreement. GEG has donated MOP 1 million to UTMDF. The donation will support UTM’s academic development and institutional advancement, including optimising the learning environment, enhancing teaching and research quality, and expanding international cooperation, to drive the high‑quality development of UTM.
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