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First Store Economy Scheme to Accept Applications for First Phase from 1 November
The Macao SAR Government has launched the “Scheme for Supporting the Development of Macao First Store Economy” (“First Store Economy Scheme”), which will accept applications for the first phase from 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026. This scheme aims to assist eligible brands from overseas, the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong SAR, and Taiwan region in establishing their first stores in Macao, accelerating the clustering of quality brands and new business models, and promoting the empowerment of the debut economy to drive Macao’s diversified development.
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【CreatorWeek Macao 2025】CreatorWeek Conference distills professional insights for robust creator economy and industry development
Jointly organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the international media production company Branded, the CreatorWeek Macao 2025 is staging two of the major highlights, the CreatorWeek Conference and Creator Academy, at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau today and tomorrow (27 and 28 October). Industry elites are presenting insights into the creator economy and industry development.
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Brazilian singer Vanessa da Mata graces arts and cultural festival together with the Macao Chinese Orchestra
“Vanessa da Mata Concert with the Macao Chinese Orchestra” will be staged at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium on 15 November at 8pm, as part of the 7th “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries”. Tickets are open for sale on Enjoy Macao Ticketing starting from 28 October.
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17th UTM-UN Tourism Programme Immerses Global Participants in Macao's Rich Cultural Heritage
The 17th UTM-UN Tourism Training Programme concluded on 24 October 2025 with a vibrant and immersive cultural experience session held at the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) Mong-Ha Campus. The session provided participants with a profound appreciation for Macao’s unique artistic traditions, showcasing how local culture can enrich the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry.
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Cultural Affairs Bureau launches the thematic book exhibition “Exploring the World of Literature”promoting literary exchange across East Asia in honour of the “Culture City of East Asia”
As Macao has been designated as a “Culture City of East Asia 2025”, the Public Library of the Cultural Affairs Bureau launches the “Exploring the World of Literature - Thematic Exhibition of Books from the Collection of the Public Library” from October 2025 to June 2026 at branch libraries in various districts. The event aims to guide the readers to explore the diverse cultures of China, Japan and Korea through the exhibition of selected East Asian literary works, enrich the public’s reading experience and enhance cultural exchange.
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BAFTIS Macao Sub-venue Facilitates 32 Business Matchings, Leveraging Macao-Hengqin Advantages to Support International Expansion of Service Trade
The Macao Sub-venue of the 4th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Fair for Trade in Services (BAFTIS) was successfully held on 23 October. As a “multi-venue event” held in three regions in concurrence with the 30th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (hereinafter referred to as "MIF"), it effectively linked regional resources, maximise efficacy.
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Second Batch of 2025 Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund Payments Credited Today
The second batch of individuals approved to withdraw funds from the government-managed sub-accounts under the 2025 Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund received their payments today, 27 October.
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