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Delegations from a number of leading universities in mainland China visited the University of Macau (UM), including UM’s strategic partners such as Peking University and Tsinghua University, as well as partner institutions from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance, the Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance, and the Shandong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance for Innovation. UM representatives had in-depth discussions with each delegation to explore new opportunities for future development and deepen cooperation with the mainland universities.
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In order to improve urban appearance and cleanliness and draw the public’s attention to environmental hygiene of the community, the “urban appearance and cleanliness working team” composed of representatives from multiple government departments will jointly organise a citywide cleanup campaign from April to May this year, arranging for different sectors to jointly promote and implement a series of anti-rodent and mosquito control measures, strengthen inspections of construction sites, food establishments and food processing plants, carry out targeted publicity among the “three no’s” buildings, so as to jointly maintain the cleanliness of the community environment. During the period, consulting street kiosks and roving exhibitions will also be set up to give environmental hygiene education in the community. It is hoped that various sectors will make joint efforts to create a cleaner city and a more livable living environment.
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The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is closely monitoring the situation regarding the earthquake that occurred in Myanmar. So far, the MGTO has not received any requests for information or assistance.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that both the general unemployment rate (1.8%) and the unemployment rate of local residents (2.3%) for December 2024 - February 2025 increased by 0.2 percentage points from the previous period (November 2024 - January 2025), as a relatively large number of people looked for jobs after the holidays. Meanwhile, the general underemployment rate dropped further by 0.2 percentage points to 1.1%.
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The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) continuously optimises the leisure facilities in various districts. In view of the actual conditions of T'oi Sán and Ilha Verde district, the eight existing leisure areas inside the district will be reorganised in phases after integrative analysis of the demographic structure in the district. On the principle of optimisation and integration, the space will be reorganised and divided into functional zones appropriately. Diverse play equipment and fitness enhancement equipment will be added to create leisure areas with novel themes and various characteristics, so as to satisfy the needs of the residents in the different age groups in the district. Meanwhile, shading and barrier-free facilities will be provided to enhance safety and comfort. The quality of the greening work will also be improved for the provision of a comfortable and pleasant leisure space for the public.
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The Macao SAR Government is hosting the 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2025MIECF), a three-day event that kicked off today (27 March) at Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao. This year’s exhibition, themed “Innovation and Green Development – Solutions to Build Beautiful Cities”, encompasses 12,000 square metres with five exhibition zones, drawing exhibitors, traders, and delegations from nearly 40 countries and regions. To further enhance the international reach and professional standards of the exhibition, a total of twelve concurrent events will be held. On the second day of the event, three Green Forum sessions will be arranged, focusing on topics including green transition, technological innovation, and environmental exchanges and co-operation in the Pan-Pearl River Delta (Pan-PRD) region. In addition, Mr. Gino Van Begin, Secretary General of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, a globally renowned city network, was invited to deliver a keynote speech at the 2025MIECF.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today attended the opening plenary of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025, in Hainan Province. He listened to the keynote speech delivered by member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Vice Premier of the State Council, Mr Ding Xuexiang.
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The tickets for the performances of the 35^th Macao Arts Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), are now on sale. IC offers more seats and shows for the performances Kiki’s Delivery Service – the Musical, The Drum Shaman and the musical Along with the Gods: The Afterworld included in the “Selected Screenings of International Stage Performances”; tickets will be on sale from 10am on 29 March (Saturday) through the Enjoy Macao Ticketing. In addition, an early bird discount of 30% is available until this Sunday (30 March). The public is advised to purchase tickets as soon as possible.
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Macao will be featured as the “International Favourite Destination” of this year’s Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents - MATTA Fair 2025, to be held in April in Kuala Lumpur. The designation will help to further showcase Macao’s tourism appeal and enhance the effectiveness of promotions in Malaysia in conjunction with a string of other initiatives to promote the city’s “tourism +” offerings conducted this year by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), as part of the efforts to consolidate Southeast Asian visitor source markets.
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