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Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) and College of Tourism, Huaqiao University, (CTHU), PRC signed the Memorandum of Cooperation on 18 October at IFT. President of IFT, Dr. Fanny Vong and Dean of CTHU, Dr. Zheng Xiangmin presided over the ceremony. College of Tourism of Huaqiao University was established in 2004, the formal tourism department (founded in 1983) of Huaqiao University, which is one of the few higher educational institutes in tourism verified by the Ministry of Educational of the People's Republic of China and also one of the earliest schools that are empowered to grant post graduate degree in tourism management in China. The college comprises three departments: tourism management, hotel management and tourist planning and attraction management; provides different programmes including PhD, MA and undergraduate education; and runs the Tourism Research Institute and Landscape Designing and Planning Centre, Tourism Experiment Centre and the Macao and Fujian Research Institute of Huaqiao University. CTHU, PRC and IFT entered into the Memorandum of Cooperation in order to promote international cooperation in education and research. This cooperation opens up future opportunities for academic staff/student exchange and study abroad programmes, joint research programmes and co-organisation of conferences and seminars which suit the interests and demand of local professionals. The implementation of the Memorandum of Cooperation facilitated the expansion of IFT's international network and levels of world-wide recognition. Both CTHU and IFT look forward to the tremendous cooperative opportunities that lie ahead.
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The Workshop on "THE QUESTIONS ABOUT ABOLITION OF THE INVESTIGATING MAGISTRATE: FRENCH EXPERIENCE", will take place on October 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, in the Auditorium of the Public Administration Building located in Rua do Campo n.° 162, basement 1. This event is jointly organized by the Legal and Judicial Training Centre and by the Law Reform and International Law Bureau. Integrated in the 2nd EU-Macao Co-operation Program in the Legal Field, the workshop will have as speakers: 1. Ms. Fanny Cyrille BUSSAC, Vice Prosecutor in Paris, France; 2. Nathalie Sandra MALET, Training Coordinator at the National School for the Judiciary, France. The 'workshop' will be conducted in English, with simultaneous translation into Cantonese and Portuguese and the following topics will be discussed in this session: I. Present criminal procedure in France (Nathalie MALET);
II. Strengthening of criticism of the existing system (Fanny BUSSAC);
III. The reform proposal (Fanny BUSSAC);
IV. A controversial reform (Nathalie MALET). The 2nd EU-Macao Co-operation Programme in the Legal Field, which incorporates this workshop, has as its main objective the "Consolidation of the Macao Legal System" and will take place until December 2012. The execution of this Programme is organised by the Law Reform and International Law Bureau (DSRJDI), with the participation of several other MSAR's entities and public departments, namely, the Legal and Judicial Training Centre (CFJJ), the Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ), the Economic Services (DSE), the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) and the Institute of European Studies of Macao (IEEM).
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Set up by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, located on the ground floor exhibition hall of the Macao Tourism Activities Centre, "Macao Ideas", the first Macao products display centre is providing a tailor-made QR Code Book Mark for individual exhibitors, which will be distributed in the centre and overseas exhibitions to visitors as a souvenir. Each QR Code Book Mark will include a unique QR Code for each exhibitor, users can decode and retrieve exhibitors' information stored in the QR Code using their Smartphones and they can also share the information to others via social networking sites. Visitors can learn more about "Macao Ideas" and its exhibits by using the QR Code system during the 16th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (16th MIF) from 20 to 23 October. "Macao Ideas' QR Code Bookmark will be distributed as a freebee at the venue. About Macao Ideas Opening Hours：
Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays Address: Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, Ground floor of Tourism Activities Centre Telephone: 853 2870 0620
Fax: 853 2870 0621
Email: macaoideas@ipim.gov.mo
Website: http://macaoideas.ipim.gov.mo
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Located on the ground floor exhibition hall of the Macao Tourism Activities Centre, "Macao Ideas" is the first Macao products display centre set up by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, aimed at promoting products "Made in Macao", "Macao Brand", "Macao Design" and "Sole Distributorship of Portuguese-Speaking Countries Products". "Macao Ideas" welcomes local enterprises to exhibit their products in the centre so as to advertise and promote their products and increase exposure as well as to open up overseas markets. To encourage more enterprises to exhibit their products any enterprise applying or any existing enterprise wishing to renew can get a discount on their exhibition fee if they join "Macao Ideas" during the 16th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (16th MIF) from 20 to 23 October 2011. The centre has displayed over 600 different products from 85 enterprises since its opening on 9 May 2011. The number of visitors both from the business sector and the general public has reached thirteen thousand five hundred from nearly 20 countries around the world.63 business associations have visit "Macao Ideas", more than 800 enquiries about the exhibits as well as requests for business negotiations have been received. The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute will continue launch a series of advertising and promotional activities to build up brand awareness of "Macao Ideas" so as to bring in more business opportunities for local enterprises. So far there have been a variety of promotions, such as producing an exhibitors directory , flyers introducing the four main categories of products displayed in the centre, advertisements in local media to name a few, the Institute is implementing other promotional strategies targeting enterprises in mainland China, South East Asia and overseas, including advertising on the online and printed channels of the Ministry of Commerce People's Republic of China, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and popular international E Commerce platforms. Moreover, the Institute is introducing an electronic magazine, a QR Code bookmark for individual exhibitors and website. All aimed at assisting enterprises to penetrate target markets and bring more business opportunities to local entrepreneurs. About Macao Ideas Opening Hours：
Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays Address: Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, Ground floor of Tourism Activities Centre Telephone: 853 2870 0620
Fax: 853 2870 0621
Email: macaoideas@ipim.gov.mo
Website: http://macaoideas.ipim.gov.mo
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The "SME International Business Days" ("SME Days") will be held from 20 to 23 October 2011 at Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel during the "16th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair" (MIF). The event aims to enable SMEs to take advantage of the business opportunities expedited by the MIF international platform. SME Days feature a variety of services and themed activities to assist SMEs to expand their customer network and broaden business co-operation opportunities using the MIF platform. The activities include (1) Macao Ideas product promotion, (2) SME Service Corner, (3) SME Promotion Incentive Packages and (4) Seminars and Presentations on franchising operations, e-commerce, innovation and entrepreneurship as well as brand management. Enjoy 50% Discount for Display Space in Macao Ideas
Macao Ideas – the first Macao products display centre, is an integrated exhibition venue for "Made in Macao", "Macao Design", "Macao Brands" and "Sole Distributorship of Portuguese-Speaking Countries' Products". It has collected over 600 different exhibits and attracted over 13,000 visitors since its opening in May 2011. It is an ideal local products sourcing platform for businesses and enterprises and thus encourages more enterprises to exhibit their products in Macao Ideas to provide a bigger stage to advertise products and explore overseas markets. Existing and new Macao Ideas exhibitors applying for exhibition space during 16th MIF SME Days are entitled to 50% discount! Free On-site Franchise Consultancy Services The organiser has also invited business consultants from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to provide free on-site franchise and branding consultancy services plus information and enquiry services for local SMEs,including "One-stop Service for Macao economic and trade consultation, information on global markets, Mainland China business and legal advisory service, CEPA information on exhibitions and franchising. An Overseas Products/Services and Franchise Catalogue Show will be held concurrently, to allow local enterprises to acquire market information from around the world. Interested parties are welcome to pre-register their enquiries. Various promotion incentives – 20% Discount to Join 2012 MFE
"SME Days" features various Promotional Schemes/Packages that suit SMEs' needs, designed to equip enterprises with the tools to expand their businesses, including Financial incentives for participation in exhibition and fairs, SME Business Promotion Package and E-Commerce Promotion Incentives Besides, enterprises or entities interested in joining the "Macao Franchise Expo 2012" (2012 MFE) as exhibitors can enjoy a 20% discount on exhibition enrolment fees. Three Themed Seminars on Franchising, E-Commerce, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
SME Days has lined up a series of seminars on Franchising, E-Commerce, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Brand Management. industry experts and professionals from Hong Kong and Macao and Taiwan have been invited to share their insights on related topics such as "How to create opportunities in a highly competitive market" on 20 October, "E-commerce Seminar" and "How to Turn Good Ideas into Franchise Businesses" on 21 October "How can SMEs achieve expansion by franchising", "Managing the Risks of External Trade Business" and "Making Your Website an Effective Marketing Tool" on 21 October, and "Success in Branding, Innovation and Entrepreneurship" and "Free Software: A Cost-Effective Option for SMEs" on 23 October . The seminars aim to enable SMEs to grasp market trends and developments as well as broaden their horizons. Registration is now open so sign up as soon as possible! The opening ceremony of the "SME International Business Days" will be held at 12:30 pm on 21 October 2011 in the Protocol Signing Centre (Macao Pavilion) of the 16th MIF, Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel. All interested parties are welcome. For more details, please visit the MIF website at http://www.mif.com.mo/mif2011/en/schedule.php or contact SME Service Centre (SMEC). Enquiry hotline: (853) 2872 8212.
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The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) was informed by the Embassy of Montenegro in Beijing that, holders of the Macao SAR Passport have been exempted from visa requirements when entering Montenegro for a stay of maximum 90 days. On the basis of reciprocity, nationals of Montenegro are also exempted from visa requirements when entering the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) for a stay of maximum 90 days. At present, a total of 93 countries and territories have agreed to grant visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the Macao SAR passport holders.
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The 19th Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA 2011) was held in Bangkok Convention Centre in Thailand from 4 to 6 October this year. Joined by 28 local trades, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) participated in the trade show to promote the latest MICE products and offerings of Macau. IT&CMA is the region's premier meetings and incentive travel tradeshow and has attracted thousands of international buyers and delegates to participate each year. It is at the same time a platform for promoting the Asia-Pacific region as a MICE destination as well as a source for MICE visitors. The number of Macau trades participating in the leading international MICE trade shows has been increasing over the years, which does not only imply that more new offerings are being launched in Macau's MICE market every year, but also signifies a rise on the level of confidence from the local trades to promote and support Macau to continue to develop as a premier MICE destination in the Asia-Pacific region. Taking the convenience of time and location, MGTO held jointly with Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau a mini mart and networking luncheon named MICE Macau & Thailand Seminar, on 7 October after IT&CMA. The seminar brought together 31 representatives from corporate companies, travel-related agents and event organizers from Thailand with 22 trade from Macau, for service and products update and business discussion. During IT&CMA 2011, MGTO participated at the Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (AACVB) Press Conference. AACVB announced its latest movements, which included: a new membership structure, which will extend membership opportunities to provincial and city-level CVBs, that AACVB membership will now be available to MICE Destination Marketing Organisations (DMOs), venue operators, Destination Marketing Companies (DMCs), Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) and associations that want to be more involved in regional co-operation and develop more business leads.
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The high-level government and economic forum has been the highlight of Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF). This year's International Trade and Investment Forum 2011 will also invite Mainland, local and overseas senior government officials, and business leaders to speak on the theme Regional Co-operation to Explore New Development. Mr. Cao Yuanzheng, Mainland renowned economic expert and Bank of China's Chief Economist, who has been awarded Special Government Grant from the State Council, will give a thematic speech titled China's Role Over the Balancing Process of the World Economy to analyse and share his views and insights on the macro economic and financial outlook. All these speeches will definitely make the forum an informative and attractive event. International Trade and Investment Forum 2011 – the major event of 16th MIF will be held at 3pm, on Thursday, 20 October (the opening of MIF) in the Sicily Room of the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel. Mr. Francis Tam Pak Yuen, Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, will give an opening speech. Other speakers include Ms. Helena Nosolini Embaló, Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Integration, Guinea-Bissau, Mr. João Mendes Gonçalves, Minister of Economy and Development, Timor-Leste, Mr. Yu Ping, Vice Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Mr. Liu Zhiqiang, Vice Chairman of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Mr. Kou Hoi In, President of Board of Directors of Macao Chamber of Commerce. A thematic speech titled China's Role Over the Balancing Process of the World Economy will be made by Mr. Cao Yuanzheng, Mainland renowned economic expert and Bank of China's Chief Economist, who has been awarded Special Government Grant from the State Council. The Forum is jointly organised by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Investment Promotion Agency of Ministry of Commerce, PRC, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and Macao Chamber of Commerce with the theme of Regional Co-operation to Explore New Development. All from the industrial and business sectors are welcome to join this free admission event. Spaces are limited, please register now. For further enquiries and registration, please contact Ms. Kuok of IPIM's Research and Information Division on 8798 9127, fax: 2872 8208 or 2859 0309, or email to ipimpcom@ipim.gov.mo.
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Macao has been famous for its long history of exquisite skills, top quality and meticulous management style in manufacturing, as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for many famous world class brands, Macao's manufacturing industry is highly appreciated by European Countries and America.「MinM」is Macao's local brands built up by the Industrial Association of Macao. The association is actively promoting「MinM」by aiming to become a world class brand. "Macao Ideas" is the first Macao product display centre set up by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, located on the ground floor exhibition hall of the Macao Tourism Activities Centre, the objective is to provide a promotional platform for Macao enterprises to enhance the popularity of their products. "Macao Ideas" is a launch pad for local enterprises to achieve their objectives and establishing 「MinM」souvenir counter in the centre is one of them. The Industrial Association of Macao has been promoting 「MinM」a local brand with a wide array of products made in Macao. The brand has been actively participating in various local and overseas exhibitions, to promote products made in Macao and it is also the most direct way to show the world that "Made in Macao" means top quality. About Macao Ideas Opening Hours：
Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays Address: Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, Ground floor of Tourism Activities Centre Telephone: 853 2870 0620
Fax: 853 2870 0621
Email: macaoideas@ipim.gov.mo
Website: http://macaoideas.ipim.gov.mo
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Data collection for 2011 Census has successfully concluded. As a token of appreciation from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), upon completion of the Census questionnaire, the households were automatically entered into the Cooperating Households Lucky Draw. The draw was held on 14 October, conducted by Ieong Meng Chao, Acting Director of DSEC, Cheng I Wan, Deputy Director, and other DSEC officials. A total of 53 winning households are announced as follows: The First Prize, MOP30,000 electrical goods voucher, goes to household reference number 041510579; the Second Prize, MOP20,000 electrical goods voucher, to 111533064; the Third Prize, MOP10,000 electrical goods voucher, to 125541760; and 50 Incentive Prizes, MOP1,000 supermarket shopping vouchers, to 023541943, 024210867, 024531416, 025130602, 025140593, 032540229, 034131518, 034231551, 035510395, 040011329, 041210497, 041220127, 041220382, 042130395, 042220092, 042430960, 043131605, 044130019, 044220174, 044221459, 044421585, 044520881, 045210101, 045331809, 045431544, 051240309, 052120158, 053521914, 054341417, 063321320, 063441497, 064130860, 064440766, 071221888, 072310642, 074120997, 083221151, 084540096, 091140909, 091141055, 093420554, 094440124, 095141467, 101330166, 103331673, 110021203, 124130081, 125420664, 131250973 and 133431527. All winning households will be notified by DSEC staff and the results will be posted at the Census website (censos.dsec.gov.mo). The First, Second and Third Prizes will be awarded to the winning households at the dinner gala for the Official Statistics Day of Macao on 21 October. Meanwhile, the 50 winning households of the Incentive Prize shall collect their prize in person at DSEC (Alameda Dr. Carlos d'Assumpção, No. 411-417, Dynasty Plaza, 17th floor) between 24 October and 30 December 2011 by presenting the prize notification letter, their identity card and a proof (e.g. water, electricity or phone bill, etc.) containing their name and the address of the household. DSEC indicates that the subsequent work on 2011 Census, including data validation, processing and compilation of results, is now underway. Preliminary results of the 2011 Census will be disseminated in December 2011 and detailed Census results will be published in April 2012, together with the release of the "2011 Census Geographical Information System". In addition, DSEC will disseminate the Macao Population Projection for 2011-2036 in the fourth quarter of 2012.
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