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Exhibition “How Words Fly – Exhibition of Donations from Local Writers” inaugurated at the House of Macao Literature Cultural and creative café at the annex building enters in operation
In order to promote the development of Macao’s literature, showcase the power of local literature, and pay tribute to donors from all walks of life, the exhibition “How Words Fly – Exhibition of Donations from Local Writers”, specially curated by the House of Macao Literature under the Cultural Affairs Bureau, was inaugurated today (25 June) at the House of Macao Literature. The opening ceremony was held in a lively atmosphere and was officiate by the President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, Leong Wai Man; the Chief of the Division of Culture and Sports of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR, Bai Bing; the President of the Macau Pen Club, Tong Mui Siu; and the representative of Macao writer donors, Iau Chi Vai, and was attended by a number of donors from the literary circle and representatives of their families.
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UTM held 'Research Symposium on Event Studies' to promote industry innovative development
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and the School of Tourism Management at the Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) jointly held the ‘Research Symposium on Event Studies’ in Mong-Há Campus at UTM on 25 June. Scholars were invited to discuss the development and latest trends in events research. The Symposium aims to provide a platform for academic exchange among scholars for advancing research and innovative thinking in the events industry. The Symposium is supported by the China region of the Event Management Journal, a highly-regarded journal in this field of study.
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Cultural Affairs Bureau calls for stall operators to participate in the “Craft Market in the Greater Bay Area” in Guangzhou
In order to strengthen exchange and cooperation in the cultural and creative industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) holds the “Craft Market in the Greater Bay Area” and the participation of local cultural and creative entities in the Guangzhou market in August. Applications for stalls are open from today until 2 July, and application is free.
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World School Basketball Championship 2024 kicks off in Macao
The opening ceremony of World School Basketball Championship 2024 (“WSC Basketball”), organised by the International School Sport Federation (ISF) and hosted by the Education and Youth Development Bureau, was held on 24 June at Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion in Macao. Ms Ao Ieong U, the representative of the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region and Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, announced the official opening of World School Basketball Championship 2024, marking the first time Macao hosts an international secondary school basketball championship. This year’s WSC Basketball has attracted 37 teams from 20 countries and regions to Macao to compete for the championship.
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UM rector leads delegation to visit top universities and government departments in Brazil to deepen cooperation in research and education
To further expand the international cooperation network of the University of Macau (UM), UM Rector Yonghua Song and Vice Rector Rui Martins led a delegation to visit Brazil. During the trip, they signed cooperation agreements with several renowned higher education institutions and established plans for cooperation, deepening the cooperation and coordinated development between UM and Brazilian institutions in the field of research and education.
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Take precautions against online shopping scams as fake advertisements surge on social media
Recently, the Judiciary Police (PJ) discovered multiple Facebook pages that faked the pages of local department stores, gambling corporations, and watch retailers in Macao. The pages above falsely claimed that the stores were conducting promotional campaigns that offered limited edition designer handbags and luxury watches at meager prices. These fraudulent pages also used "sponsored" advertisements to proactively push these posts to Facebook users, luring them to click on the ads and place orders through the links. As the prices of the goods offered were far below market value, the products' authenticity is questionable, and there is also a risk that personal information may be extracted for illicit purposes.
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MPU Releases Latest Issue of “Global Gaming & Tourism Research”
The latest issue (the 9th issue) of “Global Gaming & Tourism Research” by Macau Polytechnic University (MPU) has been officially published. This issue boasts a rich content, encompassing research papers contributed by esteemed scholars in the field of gaming and tourism.
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Rector of the University of Coimbra, Portugal Leads Delegation to Visit MPU, Fostering Advancements in Health and Technology
In order to expand Macao's role as the “Sino-Portuguese platform,” the delegation led by Amílcar Falcão, Rector of the University of Coimbra (UC) and Honorary Doctor of Science of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), visited MPU and received a warm welcome from Im Sio Kei, Rector of MPU. During the visit, discussions were held to promote cooperation between Portugal and Macao in the fields of health and high technology, fostering a pleasant atmosphere.
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