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President Xi Jinping hears report from Chief Executive
President Xi Jinping today said the central authorities fully affirmed the work of the Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, and the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government.
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“2025 International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilizations” witnesses its grand opening working together on a new pattern for inter-civilizational exchange and dialogue
Presented by the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, and supported by the Chinese Academy of History of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the “2025 International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilizations” was grandly held today (16 December) at the Grand Ballroom of the JW Marriott Hotel Macau.
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【240-hour visa-free transit policy】 Macao and Hengqin invite Indonesian Travel Agents Association to pay familiarization visit and explore new opportunities for twin-destination tourism
The National Immigration Administration has designated Hengqin (Zhuhai) and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge as ports of entry for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy since 5 November 2025. In parallel with the new measure, MGTO and the Economic Development Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin join hands to invite ten tourism representatives of the Indonesian Travel Agents Association (ASTINDO) to Macao and Hengqin for a five-day exchange and familiarization trip from 14 to 18 December. The delegates have an opportunity to experience and discuss the convenience unlocked by the new measure for the development of multi-destination tourism products in Macao, Hengqin and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Riding on the new measure, they can together explore the new possibilities of tourism cooperation.
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“Gastronomy + culture and creativity area” of Taipa Market officially opened today
The opening ceremony of the Taipa Market's "Gastronomy + culture and creativity area" was held today
“Gastronomy + culture and creativity area” of Taipa Market officially opened today
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The “Vamos Desfrutar” (Guangzhou) Concluded Successfully With Sales Exceeding Expectations
The 2025 “Vamos Desfrutar - Portuguese Speaking Countries and Macao Products Bazaar” (Guangzhou) concluded successfully on 14 December. The three-day event attracted over 48,000 Guangzhou citizens, businessmen, and visitors. Additionally, the two live broadcast events were viewed by over 16,000 people, making it easy for exhibitors and clients to enjoy brisk sales.
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“International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilizations” opens tomorrow (16 December) gathering global wisdom to promote international cultural exchange
The “2025 International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilizations” will be inaugurated tomorrow (16 December) in Macao. Themed “Mutual Learning among Civilizations, Inheritance and Development”, the two-day Forum (16 and 17 December) will feature over 20 thematic sessions and academic exchange sessions conducted by over 50 representatives from government departments, international organizations, top experts and scholars from nearly 10 countries worldwide.
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