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Strengthening Macao’s Role as “Precise Connector”: IIICF Organises First-Ever Visit to Co-operation Zone for a Number of Guests from Spanish-Speaking Countries and others

The 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (IIICF), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR Government and the China International Contractors Association, will take place from 10 to 12 June at the Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao. On the first day of the event (10 June), a site visit will be organised for a number of key guests from Spanish-speaking countries and others, to the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin for the first time ever. This initiative fully aligns with the Macao SAR Government’s strategy of actively expanding co-operation with Spanish-speaking countries, while strengthening Macao’s role as a “precise connector” and extending the professional services that Macao provides to the Chinese mainland and Portuguese-speaking countries to Spanish-speaking countries. At the same time, it closely follows the “Macao + Hengqin” strategic positioning to facilitate connections between governments and businesses from Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries and create new opportunities for the integrated development of Macao and Hengqin.


Macau New Neighbourhood to Host Eight “Neighbourhood Craft Living Room– In Session” Themed Salon Events from 13 to 21 June

The Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) will host a total of eight “Neighbourhood Craft Living Room – In Session” salon events at its clubhouse over two consecutive weekends from 13 to 21 June 2026, as part of its efforts to promote the vibrant, quality living environment of MNN in Hengqin. The events aim to encourage the public to integrate the aesthetics of daily living into a modern community, creating a warm and harmonious “living room” atmosphere through craft and creativity, and bringing people closer together. The events are open to all, and Macau residents are welcome to register. Participation is free of charge. Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.


Notice for Class Suspension (2026-06-07 13:44)

Due to rainstorm, by regulation, classes of secondary, primary, infant, special education are suspended this afternoon. Schools should ensure that their premises are open and arrange for staff to look after the students who have arrived at school until the conditions are safe for them to go home.


“City in Rephotography — Exhibition of Historical Photographs from the Archives of Macao” to be held in mid-June

To celebrate the “China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day” and the “International Archives Day”, the Archives of Macao under the Cultural Affairs Bureau presents the “City in Rephotography Exhibition of Historical Photographs from the Archives of Macao”, taking the public to embark on a journey that transcends time and space to appreciate the historical footprints of Macao. The opening ceremony of the exhibition will be held at 6:30pm on 12 June, and the public is welcome to participate.


St. Dominic’s Church and Treasure of Sacred Art of St. Dominic’s Church will be temporarily closed for maintenance

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will carry out maintenance works at the St. Dominic’s Church and the Treasure of Sacred Art of St. Dominic’s Church, respectively, from 8 June (Monday) and from 8 July (Wednesday), with the duration of the mentioned maintenance works being 120 days and 90 days, with completion estimated by October. In order to ensure public safety and the needs of the referred works, the Church and the Treasure of Sacred Art will be temporarily closed during the referred periods.



【Attract international visitors】MGTO organizes Macao Tourism Product Updates Seminar and Travel Mart in Malaysia and Thailand to expand Southeast Asian market

In active pursuit of the Southeast Asian visitor market, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) partnered with local tourism and related industry operators to organize the Macao Tourism Product Updates Seminar and Travel Mart in Malaysia and Thailand successively to update the travel trade there on Macao’s tourism, MICE and latest products, showcase the city’s diverse appeal of “tourism +” and spark interest among international visitors.


Draw and technical meeting held for local races of the 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races

Organized by the Sports Bureau, SJM Resorts, S.A. and the Dragon Boat Association of Macao, China, and co-organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau, the 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races are set to take place on 13, 14, and 19 June at Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre. The Organizing Committee convened the draw and technical meeting for the local races today (5 June).



IAM’s “food safety risk alert platform” creates a new smart system of early food safety alert

Since 2023, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has been in collaboration with the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) and Beijing Academy of Science and Technology (BJAST) to develop the “Food Safety Risk Monitoring and Assessment Network Prediction and Early Alert Platform” to improve the food safety supervision, assessment, and early alert issuance process in Macao. The functions of the platform will be developed in phases, gradually expanding from early food alert and making use of AI technology to assist in data analysis for food safety risk assessment. IAM will continue to leverage technology to facilitate smart city construction and enhance its regulatory, service-providing, and emergency response capabilities.


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