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The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at the University of Macau (UM) and the Society for Financial Econometrics (SoFiE) jointly organised the 18th Annual SoFiE Conference to promote research and foster academic exchange in financial econometrics. The three-day event brought together over 150 scholars from around the world, including a Nobel laureate and those from leading institutions such as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Stanford University, Tsinghua University, and ESSEC Business School in France, to present their research findings and foster cross-regional and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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The youth represent a vital bridge for cultural heritage and the future of philatelic art. On 29 June, the Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition hosted “Youth Day,” aiming to introduce the younger generation to the beauty of stamps and sustain the spiritual core of philatelic culture through a lively program of activities.
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To further enhance public awareness regarding its operation, the expert team of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), its medical environment and its advanced equipment, the Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (hereinafter referred to as “Macao Union Medical Center”) held a public open day on 6 June. It featured hospital tours, complimentary health consultations and health lectures to help the public gain a deeper understanding of the services of the Macao Union Medical Center.
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According to the statistics released today (29 June) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, on 31 December 2025, investment of Macao residents (including individuals, the government and other legal entities but excluding Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves) in securities issued by unrelated non-residents reached MOP1,398.0 billion at current market value, representing increments of 6.3% and 16.1% when compared with end-June 2025 and end-2024 respectively. Among the various instruments of portfolio investment, the market values of equity securities (including mutual funds and investment trust units), long-term debt securities and short-term debt securities increased by 12.1%, 16.1% and 25.4% from end-2024 to MOP354.8 billion, MOP871.3 billion and MOP171.9 billion respectively.
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The Online Bookshop of Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will launch a special summer promotion from 1 to 31 July. Readers may enjoy a 20% discount on all books on the website, and may receive a set of “The Firecracker Industry in Taipa” bookmarks. The public is welcome to purchase their favourite publications.
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Postage stamps are far more than mere tokens of postage; they are artistic vehicles and cultural microcosms on a miniature canvas. To highlight this, the Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition designated 28 June as the “Art Day,” showcasing the dynamic synergy where traditional philately meets contemporary art.
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Representatives of member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) today conducted a technical inspection in Macao, including site visits and activities, for an immersive experience of Macao’s rich cultural heritage and unique tourism appeal.
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Representatives of member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathered today in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) of China for the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting. They met for discussions around the theme “Digital Innovation, Collaborative Empowerment: Leveraging Tourism for an Asia-Pacific Community”, to consider new paths for tourism cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
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