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The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, will deliver the Policy Address for the Fiscal Year 2016 on 17 November at the Legislative Assembly. The session will be held at 3pm. It will be followed by a press conference at the Government Headquarters at 5pm, when Mr Chui will answer questions from the press. The following day (18 November), from 3pm to 6pm, Mr Chui will attend the plenary meeting of the Legislative Assembly to explain his policy programme to legislators and to answer their questions. The public can see and hear the policy address and press conference, and the following day’s question and answer session with legislators as they happen. The television channels and radio service of Macao’s public broadcaster Teledifusão de Macau (TDM) will broadcast both events live. The live broadcasts can also be viewed online via the following routes: the Government Portal website of the Macao SAR (http://www.gov.mo); the website of the Office of the Chief Executive (http://www.gce.gov.mo); the website of the Legislative Assembly (http://www.al.gov.mo); the website of the Government Information Bureau (http://www.gcs.gov.mo); and the official channel for Macao Government news on YouTube (www.youtube.com/macaogcs). Chinese and Portuguese versions of the 2016 Policy Address document will be available for download on these websites. In preparation for the Policy Address for the Fiscal Year 2016, the Chief Executive has met with representatives of associations and people from all walks of life in Macao in order to hear their views on key topics.
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For the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June, Consumer Council conducted its specific price surveys on oral care products and milk powder on 22 October. Results of the mentioned surveys have been uploaded to the Council’s website (www.consumer.gov.mo) and are available in the Council’s ‘Supermarket Price Information Platform’ iPhone and Android apps. For inquiry, please call the Council’s hotline: 8988 9315.
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The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Leong Vai Tac, said that so far in October, monthly gaming revenue performance judged year-on-year has been better than in the prior few months. Gaming revenue recorded so far this month showed a 20 percent year-on-year decline, compared to a near-40 percent aggregate decline year-on-year in the first half of 2015, the Secretary told reporters on 21 October. He said better gaming performance in October was due to Golden Week, a week-long holiday on the mainland to mark National Day. Mr Leong was asked by reporters about the impact on Macao of a slowing in the growth of the mainland economy. He noted that the economy of Macao – a city driven by its tourism and gaming industries – was influenced by what happened in neighbouring areas. To limit any negative impact, the Government had stepped up its efforts in promoting diversification of the city’s economy. Mr Leong stated that the benefits brought by new industries would be felt long-term rather than necessarily in the short term. The administration would work closely with the community to grasp fresh economic opportunities during the period of adjustment in the gaming industry, he said. The Secretary had stated on the sidelines of a public event on 20 October that the Government had decided, after comprehensive analysis, to allocate respectively 250 and 100 new-to-market mass-market gaming tables to two of the city’s operators. The table allocations aim to encourage the gaming industry to strengthen its efforts in promoting non-gaming attractions, thus aiding the city’s economic diversification, Mr Leong had said that day. Mr Leong said 250 new-to-market gaming tables were being allocated to Studio City in view of the project not having VIP business. A total 200 tables can be operated right after the opening of the property and the additional 50 tables can be used from 1 January 2016. Regarding the Galaxy Macau phase 2 and Broadway Macau, Mr Leong said on 20 October that the Government welcomed the company’s partnership with local small- and medium-sized enterprises. The Government has decided to allocate 100 tables to the company’s mass-market gaming operations. A total of 50 new-to-market tables can be introduced with immediate effect while the rest can be utilised from 1 January 2016. That day the Secretary also said the Government wanted to see any additional tables utilised for mass-market play rather than for VIP play. This could help encourage the development of further non-gaming elements in Macao’s tourism sector, such as food and beverage retailing, and the hotel industry. This was especially helpful in the period of adjustment in the local gaming industry, when the gap between the revenue generated from the mass market and that from VIP rooms has been narrowing, Mr Leong added. The Secretary reiterated that the Government would strictly follow the principle of allowing a compound annual growth rate in new-to-market tables of no more than 3 percent for a 10-year period from 1 January 2013. Major considerations for table allocation on new projects include each project’s non-gaming elements; each project’s contribution to help transform Macao to a world centre of tourism and leisure; the scale of the non-gaming elements; and whether such elements could drive development of local small- and medium-sized enterprises, said Mr Leong. He added that the Government has been keeping close touch with the gaming sector, adding he believed the operators were aware of the procedures and timetable for approving table allocation applications.
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The 20th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) will be held from 22 to 25 October. In order to encourage the SMEs participating in MIF to take advantage of this annual event to connect with clients and explore business opportunities, during the “SME International Business Days” (hereinafter referred to as “SME Days”) which are held annually during the MIF, will feature various services and seminars, to foster the participation of a greater number of enterprises and entrepreneurs. These services and seminars include: (1) SME Service Counter; (2) Marketing Consultancy Services; (3) Advisory Service for entrepreneurs; (4) seminars on SME business transformation and youth entrepreneurship; (5) “Macao Ideas” products showcase. Experts to provide marketing consultancy and advisory service for SMEs and entrepreneurs During the four-day event, the SME Service Counter located at the Macao Pavilion will provide several services for SMEs, including “One-Stop Service” enquiry on Macao business environment, as well as information on exhibitions and conventions. This year, several brand consultants, entrepreneurs and business advisors from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao will provide free consultancy service and enterprise diagnosis for enterprises. SMEs and entrepreneurs currently considering upgrading or are in transition should take advantage of this service to learn more from the consultants regarding brand packaging, products and services repackaging and business promotion. Due to the limited number of consulting slots available, pre-registration is recommended (Tel. : 87989613). Professional organisations and business associations share on business operations for SME and young entrepreneurs During “SME Days” there will be three seminars on leveraging business capacity, SME business transformation and youth entrepreneurship. The Seminar on “SMEs and Leveraging Business Capacity” held in the afternoon of 23 October, will gather marketing consultants and specialists from the Macao Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre, the Macau Management Association and the Macao International Brand Enterprise Commercial Association, to share their experience and ideas on enterprise sustainable development, best practices on business transformation, etc. In the afternoon of 24 October, there will be Forum on “Let your dream fly, start your business” and “Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Innovation – 10 Tips for Starting your Own Business”. The above events will invite representatives from different industries and sectors to share their insights on cases and essentials of starting a business. Interested parties are advised to pre-register for the seminars (Tel. : 87989711). The Opening Ceremony of the “SME Days” will be held at 12.00 p.m. on 23 October in the 20th MIF Protocol Signing Center located in the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel. For more details, please visit the MIF official website at http://www.mif.com.mo/mif2015/schedule.php or contact IPIM´s SME Service Center (SMEC). Enquiry hotlines: 87989613/87989711 (Mr. Ho or Ms. Leong).
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Cinematheque．Passion, under the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will host a salon seminar on “Independent Film Production and its Prospects” at 3pm next Saturday, 31st October 2015, at which renowned filmmakers from Hong Kong and Macao are invited as lecturers. Enrollment for this seminar starts from today until 28th October, with free admission. Limited seats are available. Interested parties are welcome to enroll soon. The salon seminar on film titled “Independent Film Production and its Prospects” is one of the activities for the experimental operation of Cinematheque．Passion. Albert Chu Iao Ian, President of the Macau Association of Audio-Visual “CUT”, and Vincent Chui, Artistic Director of Ying E Chi, have been invited as the lecturers at this seminar. The lecturers will use different film production cases to share and explore the potential of indie film and its prospects. Chu Iao Ian was the director of the film series Macao Stories based in Macao. He founded the Macau Association of Audio-Visual “CUT” in 2000, and has actively promoted Macao’s film and TV production. The group is one of the most active film associations in Macao. Vincent Chui is an independent film director in Hong Kong, who has participated in organising the Hong Kong Independent Film Festival and Macau Independent Film Festival, in order to promote the development of independent films. Committed to promoting independent film production to society, Chui also advocated and coordinated the Chinese Independent Filmmaking Fundraising Project. All interested parties are welcome to enroll for the seminar via email (info.dpicc@icm.gov.mo) with the subject stated as “Enrollment for the salon seminar on ‘Independent Film Production and its Prospects’”, as well as providing the following information: (1) Name of attendee; (2) Contact number; (3) Contact email, by 5pm on 28th October 2015. For enquiries regarding Cinematheque, please contact Mr. Leong via Tel: (853) 2892 4040 during office hours. For details, please visit the Cultural Affairs Bureau website (www.icm.gov.mo) or the Macao Cultural and Creative Industries Website (www.macaucci.com).
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The Government is working diligently – in line with the “Centre and Platform” strategies laid down by the Central Government – to promote further the adequate economic diversification of Macao, said the Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On. “Centre and Platform” strategies refer respectively to Macao’s development as a world centre of tourism and leisure, and as an economic and trade cooperation service platform between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries. Mr Chui made his remarks to Mr José Manuel Durão Barroso, a former president of the European Commission and a former prime minister of Portugal, during Mr Durão Barroso’s visit to Government Headquarters on 19 October. The Chief Executive said Mr Durão Barroso had in those earlier roles made major achievements in propelling relations between Macao, the Portuguese-speaking Countries and European countries. Mr Chui also expressed his gratitude to Mr Durão Barroso for accepting an honorary professorship from the Macao Polytechnic Institute (IPM). As well as having discussions on how to boost exchanges between Macao, the Portuguese-speaking Countries and European countries, Mr Chui also briefed Mr Durão Barroso on the present development of Macao. Mr Chui said the current consolidation period for the gaming industry might bring more opportunities to reinforce the pace of adequate economic diversification. To accommodate new development opportunities, the Government would constantly improve its infrastructure and promote a balance between gaming and non-gaming elements, he stated. In the 15 years since Macao returned to Chinese administration, the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region has striven – with the concerted effort of local people – for the successful implementation of the “One country, two systems” policy and for a more prosperous future, Mr Chui added. Mr Durão Barroso said he was pleased to be honoured with a professorship from IPM and hoped to share his experience with various sectors in Macao. He said Macao has achieved a steady development especially in its economy, tourism and infrastructure under the “One country, two systems” principle. Mr Durão Barroso noted the Chief Executive has paid great attention to promoting ties with European countries and Portuguese-speaking Countries, and in training increasing numbers of bilingual professionals. He said he was pleased to be able to make further contributions to the relations between China, Macao, the Portuguese-speaking Countries and the European countries. Officials also attending the meeting included: the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Ms Chan Hoi Fan; the Chief-of-Cabinet of the Chief Executive’s Office, Ms O Lam; the Director of the Protocol, Public Relations and External Affairs Office, Mr Fung Sio Weng; and Consul-General of Portugal in Macao and Hong Kong, Mr Vítor Sereno.
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Consumer Council conducted its specific price survey on tissue papers on 20 October for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Result of the mentioned survey has been uploaded to the Council’s website (www.consumer.gov.mo) and is available in the Council’s ‘Supermarket Price Information Platform’ iPhone and Android apps, and on the Council’s WeChat account page. For inquiry, please call the Council’s hotline: 8988 9315.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, said the Government aimed to use undeveloped land – plots previously classified as “idle” – to build public housing. The proposal is subject to reversion of such land to the Government. The Chief Executive said the Government was not yet in a position to announce further details of its plans due to ongoing legal proceedings concerning those holders of Government land concessions that had failed to develop such plots according to the timetable and terms stated in the agreements. Mr Chui made his remarks on the sidelines of a reception hosted by the Macao Media Workers’ Association on 19 October. When asked by reporters about a recent protest related to local housing by some members of public, the Chief Executive said he understood Macao residents’ demands on housing, adding the Government would continue pushing forward measures already outlined in its Policy Address for the Fiscal Year 2015. The Government is determined to identify fresh sources of land for building public housing, as a way to fulfil Macao residents’ housing needs, he said. The Government plans to build 28,000 housing units in ‘Area A’, a part of Macau peninsula recently reclaimed by landfill. The pledge is in line with Mr Chui’s manifesto commitment made when he sought election in August 2014 for a second term as Chief Executive. He added that the Government would review the rules relevant to its home ownership scheme for Macao residents. It would also give consideration to revisions in the method of sorting applications for public housing and for drawing lots among applicants, as suggested by some opinions from the public. When asked by reporters, Mr Chui said he believed the recent application round for the home ownership scheme would not be the last such event during his tenure, which ends in 2019. The Chief Executive stated that maintaining an active two-way communication with Macao residents from all walks of life was a core task of his administration team; one that would be actively pursued by his five policy secretaries. Reporters also asked Mr Chui for comment regarding the case of a Macao resident detained in the United States. Mr Chui said he noted the relevant news reports but had no comment on the issue in view of the ongoing legal proceedings. During the reception on 19 October, to celebrate National Day and to present service awards to members of the Macao Media Workers’ Association, Mr Chui also said the Government respected the freedom of the media and of publication, and would continue supporting the sector. He said the Government aims to strengthen relations between the administration, the media and Macao residents in order to enhance the distribution of information. In his speech, the Chief Executive spoke highly of the media sector for its contributions to the successful implementation of the Central Government’s “One country, two systems” policy and for the media’s efforts in serving the people. He urged the sector – together with the people of Macao – to study in depth the Basic Law of Macao, as a way to intensify the implementation of “One country, two systems”, and to maintain the long-term stability and sustainability of Macao, thus contributing to the country’s development.
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Consumer Council conducted its seventh ‘Supermarket price survey’ in October on 19 October for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included 12 supermarkets in Sé Parish. The latest ‘Supermarket Price Survey’ is now available on Consumer Council’s website (www.consumer.gov.mo), ‘Supermarket Price Information Platform’ iPhone and Android apps, and on the Council’s WeChat account page. The survey is also available free of charge at the offices of Consumer Council, IACM’s Iao Hon and S. Domingos Markets, bookstores and libraries. Consumers may also access the resources through WAP channels on their mobile phones. With reference to the local six parishes and the number of supermarkets in each parish, the Council has divided around 100 supermarkets into 8 areas for price collection. The Council collects prices from these supermarkets for the provision of a more comprehensive database for consumers to check price discrepancies and make price comparisons according to their desired locations. For inquiry, please call 8988 9315.
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The annual international gala economic and trade event of Macao, the 20th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF), will be held from 22 to 25 October 2015 at the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel. The theme of the 20th MIF continues to be “Co-operation - Key to Business Opportunities”, a theme that links the past to the future, advancing with times. MIF also closely follows the footsteps of the country’s development strategy of the “Belt and Road” initiative and the SAR Government’s goal of building Macao into a “World Tourism and Leisure Centre” and establishing the “Business and Trade Co-operation Service Platform between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” (One Centre, One Platform). Activities of this year’s MIF will focus on topics such as the “Belt and Road” initiative, platform between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, Free Trade Zones, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), youth entrepreneurship, “Internet +”, Traditional Chinese Medicine industry, as well as cultural and creative industry. Special topic exhibition areas and series of forum are set up to support these topics, enriching the contents of MIF. Free business-matching service is also available, helping trade visitors to find new business opportunities. Concurrent events include the setting up of an ”exhibition-within-an-exhibition”, namely the “Portuguese-speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition”, as well as the organisation of the “World Summit of Chinese Entrepreneurs”. This MIF is organised by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) as the Special Supporting Organisation. The Governmental Co-organisers are Macao Economic Services of Macao SAR Government, Macau Government Tourist Office of Macao SAR Government, Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, Chongqing Foreign Trade & Economic Relations Commission, and Fujian Macau Economic Co-operation Promotion Committee. A total of 19 government bodies and business associations from Mainland China, Portuguese-speaking Countries, as well as countries/regions such as Hong Kong and Macao are invited as co-organisers, partner organisations, and co-ordinators. As the first exhibition in Macao accredited by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), the first MIF was held in 1996 and after 20 years of development, the exhibition area has expanded from 3,000 square metres to more than 37,000 square meters while number of exhibition booths has grown from around 100 to more than 1,900. There are more than 50 concurrent events such as high-level forums, presentations and seminars on investment environment and projects, and industry-specific conferences, enabling exhibitors from around the world and local SMEs to explore business opportunities together. I A Networking Platform with Macao Characteristics The “Belt and Road” Initiative with Macao Characteristics Due to its special geographic location and its role as an economic region, Macao possesses unique advantages in the implementation of the “Belt and Road” initiative. This year, the initiative is featured in many MIF forums and seminars, including the “International Trade and Investment Forum 2015”, a keynote forum of the 20th MIF to be held in the afternoon of the first day (22 October). Ministerial officials and renowned academics from Mainland China and various countries along the “Belt and Road” route are invited to share their insights on the “Belt and Road” initiative and regional economic development. Other forums focusing on the “Belt and Road” initiative include “One Belt One Road Macao Youth Entrepreneurship Opportunity” and a forum on “Extension to One Belt One Road - How the Ancient Maritime Silk Road can foster China-Latin America Ties for Promoting the Economic Integration of Asia and Latin America and the Cultural Exchange of the two Regions”. On the other hand, coastal countries along the “Belt and Road” route, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, India, Pakistan, and Cambodia will also participate in MIF exhibitions and forums. Returned overseas Chinese of Macao play an importance role in networking and liaisons, highlighting Macao’s unique role as a platform in the business co-operation brought about by the “Belt and Road” initiative. Advance the Chinese Portuguese Platform by Establishing the “Three Centres” In promote the development of the Business and Trade Co-operation Service Platform between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries as well as to support and collaborate with the SAR Government’s plan to establish the “Three Centres”, this year’s MIF will further enrich the contents and the size of the exhibition area of the Portuguese-speaking Countries. An exhibition entitled “Portuguese-speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition” (an “exhibition-within-an-exhibition”) will be held. This exhibition will take up a space of 2,241 square metres, with 249 exhibition booths set up by more than 150 exhibitors from Portuguese-speaking countries. Exhibitors will present the latest economic development trends and investment environment of these Portuguese-speaking Countries. They will also showcase food and beverages from these Portuguese-speaking Countries as well as various commerce and trade professional services for industries such as: finance, translation, advertising media, exhibition and advertising, E-commerce, tourism, legal consultation, accounting, and retail that can facilitate interactions with Portuguese-speaking Countries. In order to improve the effectiveness of the “exhibition-within-an-exhibition”, exhibitors and trade visitors have been registered in advance so as to ensure that business matching meetings at the venue can be more purposeful and effective. To further promote the “Three Centres” and the “Economic & Trade Co-operation and Human Resources Portal between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” (the Portal), MIF has, for the first time, established a “Portal Professional Service Supplier Exhibition Area”. In order to strengthen interaction and exchanges between Macao enterprises and Portuguese-speaking Countries exhibitors, 16 professional service providers have been invited to participate in this exhibition. Several forums and seminars involving Portuguese-speaking Countries have been scheduled during MIF, including “Young Entrepreneurs Forum of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”, “Presentation on the Economic & Trade Co-operation and Human Resources Portal between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”, “Beijing • Macao • Portuguese-Speaking Countries Matchmaking Symposium for Cooperation Projects”, “The 5th Jiangsu – Macau Portuguese-Speaking Countries Business Forum”, “Dongguan - Portuguese Speaking Countries Networking Meeting”, “Presentation on Fishery Industry Development Situation and Fishery Food Trading and Processing Business Opportunities in Portuguese-speaking Countries”, and “Introduction to Taxation Policy on Cross-border Trade and Trade with Portuguese-Speaking Countries” Expand Guangdong-Macao Co-Operation and Promote Business Opportunities brought about by the Free Trade Zones The Guangdong Free Trade Zone has become the latest hot spot of regional investment and co-operation. A Guangdong-Macao Co-operation Industrial Park on Hengqin Island exhibition area will be set up at MIF to present the current investment projects and business opportunities offered by the Free Trade Zone. The Zhuhai Chimelong International Ocean Resort will also have its own designated exhibition area. At the same time, Zhongshan will have a Lighting Fixture Exhibition Area and a “Zhongshan-Macao Investment and Trade Promotion” event at MIF. Meanwhile MIF will continue to provide “One Trip, Multi-Stop” service to arrange visitors to conduct investment environment study at Hengqin, Zhuhai, aiming to expand exhibition industry collaboration and promote regional economic and trade co-operation. Promote Development of Youth Entrepreneurship and SMEs Collaboration In order to assist youth entrepreneurs as well as SMEs to expand their businesses, more than 20 young entrepreneurs were invited to participate in this year’s Macao SME Pavilion, “Creative Power Exhibition Area”, and “Macao International Design Exhibition”. MIF has especially arranged a series of activities focusing on youth entrepreneurship and SME business operation during “SME International Business Days”. Forums and seminars relating to youth entrepreneurship include:“Let your dream fly, start your business” Forum and “Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Innovation – 10 Tips for Starting your Own Business”. Macao Economic Services will provide on site consultation service for young entrepreneur. A wide variety of exhibitors will be exhibiting in the “Macao SME Pavilion”, including: souvenir, food products and wines, electronic products, clothes/shoes/leather products, jewellery /accessories/handicrafts, household items, cultural and creative products, environmental/industrial equipment. Interactive elements such as live demonstrations and miniature workshops will also be set up this year. SME Service Counter is set up at the venue to provide business consultation, timely market information, and business matching service to SMEs, helping Macao SMEs to transform and leverage their business to grasp opportunities. Exhibition Industry Co-operation Platform to expand Communication within the Industry For many years, under the collaborative efforts of IPIM and other co-organisers, MIF has gradually become an incubation platform for the exhibition industry. Besides creating an “Exhibition within an Exhibition” to promote the development of this industry, the exhibition industry has also organised a “The 8th Exhibition Industry Co-operation Forum of Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macao and Other Cities in Pan-PRD & Exhibition Industry Forum for Economic Cooperation” during MIF to deepen the exchanges and co-operation of the exhibition industry between cities in the Pearl River Delta region. Moreover, a Launching Ceremony for the Macao Exhibition Ambassador Programme will be held during MIF to promote the development of MICE human resources. At the same time, in order to improve the industry’s awareness on green exhibition and implement waste reduction at source, to the organiser decided to organise the Green Booth and Green Electricity Fee Rebate programme again this year, and received enormous support from the exhibition industry. E-Commerce to Promote Internet Platform Following the development of economic globalisation and Informatisation, cross-border E-commerce is also developing at an unprecedented rapid pace. 2014 cross-border E-commerce trade volume has reached 3.75 trillion yuan. In order to further assist local SMEs to develop E-commerce, this year’s MIF has invited many E-commerce enterprises to participate in its exhibitions and forums. Service providers from E-commerce platforms, online shopping malls, cross-border electronic merchant platforms, finance and payment services, mobile Internet services, and digital technology from around the globe will promote their leading products, brand new business models to visitors at the exhibition platform. At the same time, representatives from Google and Alibaba are invited as speakers of the E-commerce seminar to share their views and their successful experiences. Related activities also include “Zhuhai Cross-border E-commerce Conference”. MIF will also arrange well-known E-commerce service providers to provide free consultation services during the event. Promote Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry to assist Diversification of Industrial Development The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine Exchange Center for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao is going to set up a “Chinese Medicine Health Industry Pavilion” during MIF. The pavilion covers 432 square meters of space and has attracted a group of outstanding traditional Chinese medicine enterprises to attend. Key exhibitors include Gansu Cheezheng Tibetan Medicine Industry Group Co Ltd, the first Tibetan enterprise obtaining GMP certification in China, which is coming to MIF for the first time. Guangdong-Macao Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Industrial Park Development Co Ltd will also be at the pavilion. A series of related forums will also be held during the exhibition, including “International Forum on Development of Chinese Medicine (Macao)”, and “2015 Macau Traditional Chinese Medicine Forum (MTCMF)”, helping to advance diversified industrial development of Macao. Integrate Characteristics of Macao to Promote Local Cultural Creative Industry Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government continues to host their “Macao Creative Pavilion” at MIF. This year, latest Macao creations will be presented to MIF visitors under the theme of cultural creative map. Since the 15th MIF in 2010, the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM) started to work together with IPIM to host a “Macao Fashion Festival” during MIF, showcasing up-to-date Macao fashion design concepts and Macao fashion trends will be the focus of the festival. Fashion seminar and several Macao fashion shows will also be presented at the festival. A “Macao International Design Exhibition” will be set up as part of this year’s MIF. The exhibition covers an area of about 1,000 square meters. Over 400 pieces of outstanding design works gathered from around the globe will be on display, including fascinating works from well-known U.K. female architect Zaha Hadid, Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza, and Chinese Academy of Engineering member Cui Kai. “The Cultivation of International Design Talents and the Combination of Enterprise Development Needs Forum” will also be held at the same time. Over 500 exceptional designers from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao, Singapore, and other overseas areas will attend the forum for academic exchanges, explore international design development trends, and study the cultivation of international design talents. The exhibition and forum aim to promote better development of the design industry in Macao and Chinese regions as well as building a long-term learning and exchange platform between Macao and the international community. This is the fourth year that “Shenzhen International Cultural Industry Fair” is held during MIF, bringing with it China’s best forefront cultural creative concepts, products, and creative culture. Meanwhile, the Macao International Printing Products Expo 2015 will showcase latest technology and creative ideas from the printing industry. Other concurrent events include the “5th China Print Awards Outstanding Works Exhibition” and “2015 Printing Summit Forum”. Chinese Entrepreneurs Worldwide Join Together to Collaborate on Mega Development Plan Chinese entrepreneurs from around the world will be invited to attend this year’s MIF. Through their participation in exhibition, “World Summit of Chinese Entrepreneurs”, other related forums, as well as business promotion and business matching, they will explore the developing business opportunities offered under the “Belt and Road” initiative, promote interaction and co-operation between global Chinese entrepreneurs. “The 12th World Summit of Chinese Entrepreneurs” will be held on 24th October and the theme is “Belt and Road” development opportunities and challenges. Chinese entrepreneurs and leaders of Chinese entrepreneurial associations from around the globe will gather together at the event to explore and exchange information on how to improve economic and trade co-operation for Chinese entrepreneurs from mainland and overseas. On the same day, “2015 Excellence in Achievement of World Chinese Youth Entrepreneurs Award Ceremony” and “The Forum of Excellence in Achievement of World Chinese Youth Entrepreneurs” will also be held. II Rich Exhibition Contents with Practical Layout This year‘s MIF has again successfully invited more than 50 delegations from Mainland as well as overseas countries and regions to participate in the exhibition, to actively promote Macao’s economic diversification and the development local SMEs. The MIF platform has already successfully driven Macao SMEs to strengthen their desire to exchange information and upgrade their business, working actively to expand their mainland and overseas markets. To ensure the professional standard and effectiveness of this year’s MIF, the organiser strives to continue to optimize its exhibition services in an attempt to maximise business transactions at the exhibition. MIF has invited many buyers, well-known enterprises, and designated pavilion merchants as possible to attend MIF. Up till now, MIF has already arranged over 1,400 trade visitors and buyers from Guangdong and other provinces to participate in the event. III MIF Services to Facilitate Visitors Establish Service and Enquiry Counter This year’s MIF continues to provide on site service and consultation counter. Services offered at the counter include convenience support services such as tourist services, postal services, telecommunication services, and on-site logistic services. To facilitate visitors to easily go through immigration, “MIF VIP Channel” will be established at the Border Gate, Lotus Border, and Hong Kong Macao Ferry Terminal Border. * Encourage Green Travel through Provision of Free Shuttle Bus Service To uphold organisation of environmentally friendly exhibition and encourage participants to practise green travel, free shuttle bus service will be provided during MIF from 22 to 25 October to provide a green travel option to the participants. Visitors driving to MIF can consider parking at the Taipa Central Park Car Park and then take the shuttle bus to the venue. Use of “New Media” to retrieve latest MIF updates and achieve “Paperless” Exhibition To improve exhibition efficiency and to promote a “paperless” exhibition, MIF continues to set up WeChat exhibitor enquiry service and a mobile App this year, making it easier for exhibitors and delegates to access up-to-date exhibition information and guidance. Visitors can also conduct real-time business matching registration to arrange meetings with interested enterprises. For further details of the 20th MIF, please follow MIF WeChat account (ID: MIFMacau), contact IPIM on 853 – 2882 8711, or visit the MIF website: www.mif.com.mo. Anyone interested in the above mentioned items can go to the Business Meeting Centre for enquiries and business matching.
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