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IPIM Organises Nearly 50 MICE Representatives from GBA to Participate in the 2025 UFI Asia Pacific Conference
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) joins hands with the Macao Government Tourism Office to organise a delegation consisting of nearly 10 representatives from the Macao MICE industry, and nearly 40 representatives from the MICE industry of nine cities in the Greater Bay Area, who are mobilised by Macao’s MICE sector for the first time, to participate in an annual industry highlight – “2025 UFI Asia Pacific Conference” taking place in Melbourne, Australia from 13 to 14 February. It is anticipated that over 200 leaders in the global MICE industry will be in attendance at the conference.
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MPU Research Achievements Selected as ESI Global Top 0.1% Hot Papers
Yi Tao, Associate Professor from the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports (FCSD) of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), in collaboration with a team from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, has been investigating the application of electrospun nanofibers in drug delivery, and his research efforts have led to the publication of numerous papers in international journals. Notably, a number of these papers have been selected as ESI top 0.1% hot papers and top 1% highly cited papers, which demonstrates significant influence and citation value, contributing substantially to research progress and application in relevant fields.
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Mortgage loans statistics – December 2024
According to statistics released today (11 February) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, new approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both decreased month-on-month in December 2024. With regard to the outstanding balances, both RMLs and CRELs witnessed declines on a monthly basis.
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Maritime Museum to be closed temporarily for maintenance and reopen on 25 April
The Maritime Museum will be closed temporarily from 19 February, 2025 for the maintenance works of the central air-conditioning system and other facilities. The Museum will reopen to the public on 25 April, 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Postal Services to the USA to Resume Tomorrow
CTT Macao announcesthat,starting from February 11, 2025, the acceptance of all mailitemsof Macao destined forthe United States will be fully resumed.
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IPIM President Vincent U Appointed as IAEE China Council Member
Founded in 1928, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) is one of the most influential organisations in the MICE industry. Recently, IAEE announced the member list for its newly established IAEE China Council, on which, Vincent U, President of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao Special Administrative Region, is appointed as an IAEE China Council member for 2025, also the sole representative from Hong Kong and Macao regions.
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CE meets Heilongjiang officials to extend cooperation
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today met in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, with the Secretary of the Heilongjiang Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Mr Xu Qin. Both sides exchanged views on further strengthening cooperation between the two places.
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【Happy Chinese New Year】Floats carry blessings to northern district More fireworks will bloom for the Year of the Snake
The second float parade of the “Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Snake” was held tonight (8 February, the 11th day of Chinese New Year). 17 stunning floats sparkled with festive ambience and blessings for the northern district, welcoming the Year of the Snake with residents and visitors.
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