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Residential property price index for November 2024 – January 2025
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the overall residential property price index for November 2024 - January 2025 was 204.2, down by 1.3% over the previous period (October - December 2024). The index for Taipa & Coloane (212.7) dropped by 7.2% while that for the Macao Peninsula (202.1) climbed by 0.4%. The index for existing residential units (223.6) increased by 0.1% from the previous period, whereas that for pre-sale residential units (222.2) went down by 16.8%.
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MPU Research Findings on Sino-Portuguese Studies Published in International Journal Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Zhang Xiang, a lecturer from the Faculty of Languages and Translation (FLT) at Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), collaborated with a scholar from Jinan University to conduct ground-breaking research analysing the dissemination, representative genres, and cultural impact of contemporary Chinese literature in Portuguese-speaking countries. The study, titled “Translating Culture: The Rise and Resonance of Chinese Contemporary Literature in the Portuguese-Speaking World,” has been published in Humanities & Social Sciences Communications (HSSC), a prestigious international journal under the Nature Portfolio. Zhang Xiang serves as the corresponding author of the paper.
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2025MIECF, Macao’s First Exhibition Introducing Green Power
The 2025MIECF continues to practise green and low-carbon principles to establish a green exhibition.
With technological advancements and growing environmental awareness, the global demand for green power is rapidly increasing. This year, the 2025 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (2025MIECF) will introduce renewable energy for the first time, making it the first exhibition in Macao to use green power. It will not only highlight the concept of sustainable development but also stimulate high-quality growth.
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Light up Macao 2024 ends and sparks vitality of nighttime tourism
“Light up Macao 2024” (referred to as the “event”) has come to an end. Across districts and cultures from 2024 to 2025, the event sparked the charm of “tourism + events” in Macao and increased the flow of people into different districts, invigorating both the community tourism and nighttime economy.
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Commemorative postmark cancellation service of “World Forest Day”
To celebrate the World Forest Day, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau announces that a Temporary Post Counter will be set up at Senado Square, from 10:00 to 17:00 on 21st March 2025 to provide commemorative postmark cancellation service for the “World Forest Day”.
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Programme of the “Culture City of East Asia 2025” starts with the Macao International Parade promoting exchange and understanding between the Chinese and Western civilizations
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), SJM Resorts, S.A., Sands China Ltd., MGM, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. and Melco Resorts & Entertainment, the “2025 Macao International Parade”, celebrating the 26th Anniversary of Macao’s Return to the Motherland, will be held on 23 March (Sunday). Upholding the spirit of “Love, Peace and Cultural Integration” while also promoting Macao’s designation as a “Culture City of East Asia 2025”, the Parade will mark the opening of the “Culture City of East Asia 2025” under the theme of “East-West Encounter, Asia in Harmony” in order to establish an international exchange platform and showcase the charm of Macao’s multicultural integration, creating a vital window for exchange and mutual understanding between Chinese and Western civilizations.
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Programme of the “Culture City of East Asia 2025 – Macao, China” under the theme “East-West Encounter, Asia in Harmony” sets sail
As Macao was designated a “Culture City of East Asia 2025”, the Macao SAR Government launches its respective programme under the theme “East-West Encounter, Asia in Harmony”, which features a series of activities, including the opening ceremony, the presentation of original musical compositions, public art work from China, Japan and South Korea, as well as an exchange programme targeted at youth. The initiative also incorporates East Asian cultural elements in various major events, further solidifying Macao’s role as “a base for exchange and cooperation where Chinese culture is the mainstream and diverse cultures coexist”, showcasing the charm of Chinese culture to the world, and promoting international cultural and artistic exchange.
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MGTO optimizes Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme and calls for applications from catering businesses and travel agencies starting tomorrow (7 March)
The Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme (“QTSAS” or “the Scheme”) of 2025 welcomes applications from the catering and travel agency sectors from 7 to 31 March. A presentation seminar was held by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) today (6 March) to call for applications and introduce the optimized program and new awards. Accredited merchants were encouraged to keep on their participation and jointly enhance the quality of Macao tourism services to manifest Macao’s unique glamour and spirit of warm hospitality.
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International experts gather at UM to discuss TNFR2 immunoregulation and innovative drug development
The International Symposium on TNFR2 Immunobiology and Immunopharmacology was held at the University of Macau (UM). The event brought together renowned experts and scholars from prestigious institutions worldwide, including Harvard University, University of Oxford, Yale University, and Johns Hopkins University, as well as R&D professionals from the pharmaceutical industry. The two-day symposium provided a valuable platform for exchange and cooperation among experts in life sciences from Macao and mainland China, allowing young researchers to interact with internationally renowned scientists.
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