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【Happy Chinese New Year】Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Horse sparks festive joy for all in northern district
The second float parade of the “Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Horse” was held tonight (28 February, the 12th day of Chinese New Year). 17 stunning floats sparkled with festive ambience and brought blessings to northern district, extending the joyous and lively festivities for residents and visitors.
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MGTO adjusts issuance of travel alert for Iran and urges Macao residents to avoid visiting Iran and Israel for now
In view of the current security situation in Iran, the issuance of travel alert for Iran is now adjusted to Level 3 overall within the Macao SAR Travel Alert System. Given the security risks in Iran and Israel, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) urges Macao residents to avoid visiting Iran and Israel at present, while Macao residents currently in both countries are advised to stay vigilant for safety and leave the country as soon as possible.
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UTM and UN Tourism hold Scholarship Presentation Ceremony for co-branded programme
On 27 February, the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and the UN Tourism jointly held a Scholarship Presentation Ceremony at the Taipa campus. The ceremony was officiated by Mr. Antonio López de Ávila, Director of Innovation, Education and Investments at UN Tourism, and Rector Dr. Fanny Vong Chuk Kwan of UTM. The event recognised the first outstanding student to receive a scholarship for the co-branded Master of Science in Digital Marketing and Analytics programme.
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Representatives from nearly 40 universities worldwide join UM International Partner Day
To further expand its international cooperation, the University of Macau (UM) held International Partner Day. Over 50 representatives from nearly 40 higher education institutions worldwide attended the event, including the University of Oxford (UK), KU Leuven (Belgium), the University of Barcelona (Spain), Macquarie University (Australia), and the University of Twente (Netherlands). The representatives engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as international cooperation in higher education, joint academic development, and student and faculty exchanges.
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Macao’s composite interest rates – 4th Quarter 2025
According to statistics released today (27 February) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, funding costs for the Macao pataca (MOP) of Macao’s banking sector dropped on a quarterly basis, whereas those for the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) recorded an increase in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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