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Surging Investment Projects in Macao’s Four Major Industries Showcase Robust Investment Potential and Accelerate the Layout of Industrial Innovation
Leveraging the “One Country, Two Systems” principle and its unique geographical advantages, Macao is comprehensively promoting the “1+4” industries towards an appropriately diversified economy. Macao SAR Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (“IPIM”) received 194 new investment proposals in the first half of 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 7%. Notably, over 60% of the projects were meant for the “1+4” industries, an increase of over 40% compared with the same period last year. Regarding these industries, the modern financial services, high technology and big health projects saw particularly robust growth, with big health projects increasing by over 60%, and modern financial services and high technology projects recording exponential growth.
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UM holds convocation to welcome over 6,000 new students
The University of Macau (UM) held the Convocation and First Lecture of University for the 2026/2027 academic year today (13 August), welcoming over 6,000 new students as they embark on their academic journey at the university. Yonghua Song, rector of UM, encouraged students to make full use of the university’s resources to enrich their learning experience and achieve holistic development both inside and outside the classroom.
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CE mourns death of former Premier, Mr Zhu Rongji
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, expressed, on behalf of the Macao Special Administrative Region, profound sorrow at the passing of Mr Zhu Rongji, former Premier of the State Council, who died in Beijing on Wednesday (12 August). Mr Sam extended sincere sympathies to his family.
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Children's Puppetry Stone Wolves debuts at the “Macao International Children's Arts Festival” Children's variety show Peace and Future showcases traditional Chinese culture and vitality
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the “3rd Macao International Children's Arts Festival” will feature Stone Wolves, an original children's puppetry show created and produced by Portuguese company Trupe Fandanga, from 14 to 17 August at Box I of the Macao Cultural Centre. The organiser held a media meeting today (12 August), inviting Artistic Director Sandra Neves to share the creative concept and distinctive features of the work.
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Macao Public Library of IC expands online services Group Discussion Room reservation now available via Macao One Account for four libraries
In support of the Macao SAR Government’s push for e-government and to enhance the smart applications of public services, the Macao Public Library of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguse acronym) has expanded its online reservation services. Effective immediately, a new Group Discussion Room reservation function for the Sir Robert Ho Tung Library, Patane Library, Bairro da Ilha Verde Library, and Seac Pai Van Library has been added to the Macao One Account platform. Residents can now reserve public library venues/facilities online without the need to visit in person or book by phone.
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Council of Veterinary Medicine Professionals holds plenary meeting to discuss continuing professional development
The new term of the Council of Veterinary Medicine Professionals (CPMV) recently held the first plenary meeting (8 August) to review the major work achievements since the establishment of CPMV in July 2023 and start various work plans for the new term of CPMV. In order to strengthen the communication with the administrative authorities, CPMV invited the representatives of the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) to attend the meeting and introduce the enforcement of the “Law on Veterinary Clinical Care and Commercial Activity of Animals”. In-depth discussions were held on issues such as the long-term development directions of veterinary medicine professionals in Macao and the advancement of institutional development of continuing education, promoting the connection between policies and professional practice.
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