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UTM Extends into University Town, Bringing Quality International Education to Hengqin
As the 2026/2027 academic year commences, the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) is launching its postgraduate teaching activities at first phase of the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town. This milestone marks the beginning of UTM’s extended campus operations within the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone, enabling the University to bring more high-quality international education resources to the Zone.
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Post Enumeration Survey for 2026 Population By-Census to Begin in Late August as Data Collection Ends
Data collection for the 2026 Population By-Census concluded on 15 August, with the initial response rate standing at 91.3%. The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) expresses gratitude to the public, associations, educational institutions and other government departments for their support and cooperation during the data collection period. Households that have yet to complete the questionnaire due to travel or other reasons are kindly urged to provide information via telephone at 8809 8809 at their earliest convenience, following the instructions indicated on the appointment card left at their residences. All households that complete the By-Census survey will automatically be entered into the “Cooperating Households Lucky Draw”, with a chance to win a MOP100 electronic red packet. The draw results will be published on the 2026 Population By-Census website at the end of September.
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Joint Inspection Automated Channels and One-stop Joint Services Lanes Add Three New Inspection Arrangements
I. Macao residents and Hong Kong permanent residents can use the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (including non-Chinese Citizens) in both directions, for departure and arrival, at the Joint Inspection Automated Channels and One-stop Joint Services Lane.
To enhance the convenience of cross-border travel for Hong Kong and Macao residents, the Public Security Police Force, the Public Security Forces Affairs Bureau of Macao, and the Zhuhai General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection have been rolling out system upgrades. Beginning August 18, 2026, Macao residents and Hong Kong permanent residents will be able to use their Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (including non-Chinese citizens) to complete automated immigration clearance, for both departure and arrival. This applies to passengers traveling between Macao and Zhuhai, or between Macao and Hengqin, via the automated channels at the Zhuhai-Macao Passenger Clearance Hall of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Port; Hengqin Port (including the One-stop Joint Services Lanes); and the Qingmao Port.
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Commemorative postmark cancellation service of “40th Anniversary of the Macao Academy Education Fund Society”
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Macao Academy Education Fund Society, CTT announces that two Temporary Post Counters will be set up at the Philatelic Shop of the General Post Office and Macao Science Center on 28th August 2026 to provide commemorative postmark cancellation service for the “40th Anniversary of the Macao Academy Education Fund Society”. Opening hours are as follows:
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Macao to mourn former premier Mr Zhu Rongji with flags at half-mast
Mr Zhu Rongji, a former premier of the State Council, who died on 12 August 2026 in Beijing. In line with the overall arrangements of the Central Government, flags at Government Headquarters, Santa Sancha and at all boundary checkpoints of the Macao Special Administrative Region, will fly at half-mast on 18 August to mourn the late premier.
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CE garners opinions on 2027 Policy Address from Legislative Assembly members
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, reaffirmed, during a seminar on the 2027 Policy Address with members of the Legislative Assembly, the Government’s firm commitment to upholding and improving the executive-led system, while strengthening positive interaction between the executive and legislative branches.
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