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Climate changes have increased the occurrence of extreme weather conditions, such as the severe drought in Mainland China, and therefore reduction of such changes is of utmost importance. As a government service in charge of monitoring climate changes, Macao Metereological and Geophysical Bureau (DSMG) has for many years actively participated in the research on this issue. In 2007, DSMG became one of the government departments to implement energy-saving pilot programs, to contribute to the mitigation of climate change. Over the past three years, DSMG has also been active in promoting energy conservation internally, by improving the management of energy consumption and equipment, such as the replacement to more energy-saving light bulbs and the monitoring of internal electricity consumption. It is also planning to paste plastic insulation film to the windows to reduce indoor temperature. With the implementation of these series of measures, more energy conservation can be expected. Also, as a result of these efforts, over the past three years, despite increase in the number of human resources and equipment, there has been no corresponding increase in electricity consumption, which shows that the energy conservation measures adopted have been successful. In recent years, DSMG has also actively engaged in the research of climate change, having conducted research programs to assess the past and future climate situation of Macao. DSMG also regularly sends its staff to attend international conferences, to explore the issue of climate change with world experts, in order to be adequately prepared to assist the Macao Government in the setting-up of suitable government policies. Human activities, such as electricity production, transportation tools and greenhouse gases from manufacturing industries are the main sources of global warming. Gaming, rather than the manufacturing industries, is the main business activity of Macao. Therefore, electricity generation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emission here, followed by emissions from vehicles. These two sources already account to 60% of the overall greenhouse gas emissions in Macao. More frequent significant weather changes have occurred in Macao this year. On March 22, Macao registered very unhealthy air quality levels. DSMG considers that the weather disaster cases in various parts of the world concern all of us and everyone should make efforts to mitigate climate changes. On the other hand, the emergence of the dust storms also reflects the situation of desertification in the northern part of China and severe droughts, especially those occurring in the Southwest of China, where millions are still suffering from lack of water, show that extreme weather will frequently occur because of global warming. Two forums have been planned for this year´s MIECF, namely “Low-Carbon Building and Eco City” and “Clean Technology and Circular Economy”. Interest parties are invited to contact the 2010MIECF Secretariat at telephone (853) 8798-9675, fax (853) 2872-7123, e-mail miecf2010@ipim.gov.mo or visit the official MIECF website www.macaomief.com.
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2010 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) is a special event for the environmental industries, as it provides an opportunity for organisations and enterprises from different parts of the world to interact and co-operate. The current edition of the MIECF will take place from April 8 to 10, 2010. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HAS BECOME A KEY INDUSTRY IN HONG KONG The 9 Provinces and 2 Regions in the Pan-Pearl River Delta (9+2) are actively pushing for the development of the environmental industries. In recent years, Hong Kong has been effectively building its role as a hub for environmental industries, by maintaining close ties with the industrial sectors and government organisations and bringing in advanced equipment from abroad, so as to provide technology, information, communication and co-ooperation channels in environmental protection not only to the local enterprises and organisations, but to enterprises and organisations in Mainland China and other places as well. With regards to policy, the Hong Kong SAR Government has launched several projects and funding schemes to promote environmental protection. In the recent Policy Address, the Government has pointed out environmental industries as one of the six key industries in Hong Kong. This is a clear indication that the development of Hong Kong´s environmental industries will be accelerated in the future. GOOD PERSPECTIVES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT IN YUNNAN Over the past ten years, investment in environmental industries has intensified in Yunnan Province, as reflected by the continued growth of direct investment in green business, at a rate even faster than the GDP growth in the same period, meaning that expansion of the environmental industries can be guaranteed. At the same time, demand for green technology and products has also increased. Up to year-end 2008, Yunnan had a total of 580 enterprises and units engaged in the green business, an 13.1% increase over 2004. In 2008, total revenue from environmental industries reached RMB 7.846 billion. Total sales amounted to RMB 10.2 billion, which was 1.2 times of year 2004´s figures. The green industry continues to grow at an annual rate of 5.7%. At present, Yunnan´s environmental industries is mainly based in Kumming, Honghe, Qujing and Yuxi. Given that, so far, no environmental industries have been set-up in other locations of the said province, there is still wide space for development of the green industry in Yunnan. SICHUAN´S INDUSTRIAL SYSTEM According to information provided the Organisers, Sichuan has basically set-up a comprehensive system for the environmental industries. As a matter of fact, some green technologies and products originated from that province are considered and certified by China Environmental Protection Industry Association as key national environmental technologies and products, widely used not only in Sichuan but in other locations as well. The level of Sichuan´s advisory services in environmental protection has been continually upgraded. Development of the environmental industries in that province is also growing at a fast pace. In fact, the Provincial Government targets the output value from environmental industries to reach 5% of the GDP in 2015, while striving to achieve 10% by year 2020. EXCELLENT RESULTS FROM PARTICIPATION IN MIECF MIECF is organised by the Macao SAR Government and co-organised by the remaining 9 provinces and 1 region in the Pan-Pearl River Delta Region (9+2). Thanks to the platform provided by Macao, MIECF participants will get an in-depth undertanding of the development of the green industries and future policies in that area, by visiting the exhibition and attending the conferences. Last year, 5,697 participants from 43 countries and regions participated in the MIECF, with 254 exhibitors. MIECF resulted in the signing of 20 projects co-operation protocols, valued at about 2.5 billion Patacas, with the participation of different organisations and enterprises. Up to present, there has been an increase not only in the number of exhibitors but also in the number of business matchings sessions being planned. For more information on 2010MIECF, please contact the 2010MIECF Secretariat: Macau: +(853) 8798-9675, Hong Kong: +(852) 2511-0738, Singapore: +(65) 62360988
e-mail: info@macaomiecf.com, website: www.macaomiecf.com
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The 2010 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Exhibition and Forum (2010MIECF) has attracted 351 companies and organisations from all over the world, a 40% increase over last year. The Organisers expect that the MIECF will bring significant business opportunities to the exhibitors. This year´s edition of the MIECF will be held from 8 to 10 April at the Venetian-Macao-Resort. This year, the area of the venue has been enlarged by 10%, to 13,465 square metres. According to the latest information, there will be approximately a 40% increase in the number of participating companies and organisations. Also, the number of participating countries and regions has increased to 25, from last year´s 19. At the exhibition venue, there will be several themed areas, including the Macao Pavillion, the Pan-PRD Exhibition Area, the European Pavilion, the Macao Environmental Protection and Energy Saving Industry Exhibition Area, the Low-Carbon Lifestyle Pavilion, Mainland China and International Environmental Protection Enterprises Exhibition Area and China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association Exhibition Area. In addition, representatives from the United States of America, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, Hungary, Belgium, Italy, Czech Republic, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Poland, Romania, Australia, Israel, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Shanghai, Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Jiangmen will set-up exhibition booths, to feature respective advanced environmental products, equipments, technology and market. Participating exhibitors include international renowned enterprises such as EDP, Lamor, Mitsubishi Chemical, YIngli Group, Hyflux, STSE, Nam Kwong Group and The Venetian Macao. Other well-known exhibitors include GE Water Business Group and Neo-Neon Holdings Limited. The exhibition will feature advanced environmental protection products and services, covering areas such as green building and smart city, integrated waste management system, renewable energy, photovoltaic and solar energy, low-carbon technologies, 3R green quality control, electric cars, electric motorcycles, decontamination equipment, LED energy saving lights, among others. The Organiser expects that this year´s MIECF will not only continue to promote Macao as a platform for international cooperation in the area of environmental protection, but will also introduce to Macao advanced environmental technologies to accelerate the development of the local environmental industry and radiate such advanced technologies to the neighbouring PRD region, so as to further develop the cooperation in environmental protection industry between Macao, Mainland China and the Portuguese-Speaking Countries. Business Matching to facilitate commercial cooperation Moreover, in order to enable exhibitors and participants to make full use of Macao´s business service platform, the Organisers will continue to offer green business matching services, having organised several business matching sessions, in order to assist Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises to develop new markets and find suitable business partners. Last year´s green business matching has achieved brilliant results, having contributed to the materialization of over 360 business negotiations, resulting in the signing of 20 co-operation projects, amounting to over 2.5 billion Patacas. The Organisers have so far received 470 sales agency and investment projects, related to environmental protection, having up to now pre-arranged more than 320 business matching sessions, principally from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Finland, Portugal and other countries, related to solar electricity generation, wind power generation, sewage disposal, electric cars and energy-saving products. Relevant project information has been posted to the 2010MIECF official website – www.macaomiecf.com - and in the business matching service platform – http://bm.ipim.gov.mo. Parties interested to participate in green business matching are invited to register through the above-mentioned websites. Collection of environmental cooperation projects and intentions is still open and interested enterprises are welcome to submit their cooperation projects and intention. The Organizers sincerely wish that Macao´s SMEs could avail of the business opportunities derived from the MIECF. For details, please contact IPIM at (853) 2872 8328). Parties interested to participate in the 2010MIECF´s commercial activities are invited to contact the 2010MIECF Secretariat at telephone (853) 8798 9675, fax (853) 2872 7123, email: miecf2010@ipim.gov.mo or visit the official website: www.macaomiecf.com.
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To further strengthen business cooperation in the area of environmental protection, a “Green Business Co-operation Day” and series of related activities will be held on the first day of the 2010MIECF. The Green Business Co-operation Day is aimed at further enhancing Macao´s business networking with international companies, in order to grasp business opportunities derived from the development of the green economy. The event is jointly organised by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), Macao Chamber of Commerce, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Madrid Chamber of Commerce and industry and the European Union Business Information Programme (EUBIP), with the Economic Information Department of the CCPIT as co-ordinator. By combining the strengths and networking power of the participating trade promotion organisations and chambers of commerce, the Organisers expect that co-operation between Mainland China, Macao and overseas enterprises, in the area of environmental protection industry, will be enhanced. The theme of the Green Business Cooperation Day is “Promoting Regional Co-operation to Create Green Business Opportunities”. Mr Francis Tam Pak Yuen, Secretary for Economy and Finance of Macao SAR has been invited to preside over the opening ceremony and deliver an opening speech. In addition, Mr Zhang Wei, Vice-Chairman of CCPIT, and Mr Hui Sai Iun, President of the Board of Directors of Macao Chamber of Commerce, will also deliver speeches at the opening ceremony. Representatives of Chambers of Commerce from Mainland China, Europe and the Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as business leaders of listed international corporations in environmental business will present their respective market views and perspectives on the industry. Green Business Summit, one of the highlights of the Green Business Cooperation Day, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on 8 April (Thursday), at the Sicily Room of Venetian-Macao-Resort. Speakers will include Mr Hélio Neves, Secretary-General of the Secretariat of Green Areas and the Environment of São Paulo City Hall, Brazil, M. Loo Fong Boon, Representative of PRD Environment Working Group, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Mr Pan Wentang, President of China Environment Service Industry Association of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Mr Juan I. Aguilar, Representative of the President of Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr António Trindade, President of Macao Association of Environmental Protection Industry, Mr Daniel M. Cheng, President of Hong Kong Environmental Industry Association and Mr Massimo Bagnasco, Chair of Beijing Construction Working Group, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. Moreover, senior executives from several listed companies and large corporations, including Mr Hu Xiaoyong, Executive Director and CEO of Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited (listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange), Mr Denis Leung, President and CEO of Siemens (Hong Kong) Limited, Mr João Marques da Cruz, Board Member of EDP Internacional, Mr Pekka Tyllilä, Sales Director, Asia Pacific, of Lamor Group., will conduct in-dept analysis and discussions on environmental development projects and perspectives of the environmental industry market. Green Business Networking Cocktail Reception and Signing Ceremony will held at 5:30 p.m. on 8 April at the Exhibition Hall A of the 2010 MIECF venue, at Venetian-Macao-Resort. During the event, several cooperation agreements in the area environmental protection industry will be signed. The said function will provide exchange and networking opportunities for enterprises from different parts of the world and will also straighten the cooperation in environmental protection industry among Macao, Mainland China (in particular the PRD region) and the overseas markets. Parties interested to attend the above-mentioned function please contact the 2010MIECF Secretariat at telephone (853) 8798 9675, fax (853) 2872 7123, e-mail: miecf2010@ipim.gov.mo or visit the official 2010MIECF website: www.macaomiecf.com
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The Macao International Environmental Co-operation and Forum and Exhibition (2010MIECF), organised by the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, will open on Thursday (April 8). The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, will preside over the opening ceremony of the three-day event. 2010MIECF, to be staged at the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel from April 8 to 10, attracts hundreds of exhibitors from China and foreign countries seeking green business opportunities, as well as professionals and experts from the business, academic and public organisations to share their views on the latest issues on environmental protection. The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and the Macao Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) are the Host Co-ordinators for the event, while the governments of the nine Pan-Pearl River Delta provinces and the Government of the Hong Kong SAR will act as Co-organisers. The National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People’s Republic of China are Special Supporting Organisations. The theme for the 2010MIECF will be “Macao, the Green Gateway, Green Knowledge, Green Technology, Green Finance”. Essentially through the exhibition of materials and the organisation of a string of forums, complemented by the marking of “Green Business Co-operation Day” and the organisation of business matching, technical visits and a wide range of exchange activities, MIECF aims to promote the green spirit as well as local and international co-operation, through the sharing of the latest environmental technology and solutions, to create more business opportunities for different enterprises. The opening ceremony on April 8 will be marked by keynote speeches by the Chief Executive of the Macao SAR, Mr Chui Sai On; the Deputy Counsel of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of PRC, Mr Sun Zhen (representing the Vice Chairman of National Development and Reform Commission, Mr Xie Zhenhua), Ren Yong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Human Resources Management and Institutional Affaris of the Ministry of Environment Protection (representing the Minister of Environment Protection, Mr Zhou Shengxian) and Advisor to the Prime Minister of Czech Republic and Former Minister of Environment of the Czech Republic, Mr Peter J. Kalas. Green business opportunities for Chinese and European firms In addition to large-scale exhibitions and specialised forums on environmental protection, on the opening day – April 8 – the Organisers will hold a series of activities in connection with the “Green Business Co-operation Day”, to mark the start of the green economy business summit. The “Green Business Co-operation Day” is jointly organised by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Madrid Chamber of Commerce, Macao Chamber of Commerce, European Business Information Program (EUBIP) and European and Macao economic and trade departments and chambers of commerce. During this event, professionals in the environmental protection industry and representatives from several government agencies and organisations, mostly from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Europe and Portuguese-speaking countries, will deliver their keynote speeches, to share with the audience their unique perspectives and vision of what constitutes a green economy, as well as the business environment in the green industries. The Organizers will also arrange panel discussions and networking cocktail reception for participants to interact. To promote the awareness of environmental protection, the “Low-Carbon Building and Eco City” and “Clean Technology and Circular Economy” will be held on the morning of April 9, with professionals and experts from public institutions and business and academic sectors from Europe, America, Mainland China and neighbouring regions as panelists and moderators. They will share their research results and experience with the audience, to promote the popularisation and implementation of green living. On the afternoon of April 9, the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association, Environmental Protection Bureau and Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Bureau will co-organise a forum entitled “Low-Carbon Economy Forum” to explore the relationship between climate change and low-carbon economy, the role of petroleum and chemical industry in developing low-carbon economy, as well as other issues. “The Seminar for International Green Industry Exchanges”, to be held on April 9, from 15:30 to 17:30, will focus on the latest trends, technologies and projects in green business, and look into Macao’s advantages in enhancing business co-operation between the Pan-Pearl River Delta and European Union. The seminar provides a stage for representatives from green businesses and academics from Europe, the Pan-Pearl River Delta and Macao to share their expertise and insights with their counterparts. On the exhibition part, the area for 2010MIECF has increased by about 10% to 13,465 square metres. According to the Organisers, response from exhibitors was favourable and 351 enterprises and organisations from 25 countries and regions will take part in the exhibition. There will be multiple themed areas, including the Macao Pavilion, the Pan-PRD Exhibition Area, the European Pavilion, the Macao Environmental Protection and Energy Saving Industry Exhibition Area, the Low-Carbon Living Pavilion, the Mainland China and International Environmental Protection Enterprises Exhibition Area and the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association Exhibition Area, among others. Products and services to be exhibited include green buildings and smart cities, integrated waste management systems, renewable energy, photovoltaic and solar energy, low-carbon technologies, 3R green quality control, electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, decontamination equipment and LED energy-saving lamps. In order to create more business opportunities for exhibitors and participants, and to assist them in finding business partners and to promote their products and services, 2010MIECF will, as usual, provide them a free-of-charge business matching services. A user-friendly and dedicated online business matching service platform (http://bm.ipim.gov.mo) had been set up for participants to register their products and services and to arrange business matching sessions in advance. Last year, green business matching activities held during MIECF achieved outstanding results and contributed to a total of more than 360 business discussions, which resulted in the signing of co-operation protocols related to 20 projects, involving investments of MOP 2.5 billion. Up to today, the Organisers have pre-arranged more than 320 matching sessions and gathered 470 investment projects from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Britain, Taiwan, Finland, Portugal, Israel and other countries and regions, including projects from local public utilities entities and environmental protection organisations from Mainland China. Information of these projects can be viewed at http://bm.ipim.gov.mo or http://macaomiecf.com. During the three-day 2010MIECF, related organisations will stage a wide range of concurrent events, including “International Forum on Green Energy”, “Seminar on Promoting Diversification through Invention and Innovation”, “Initiation Ceremony of Environmental Protection and Energy Saving Project Recruitment”, “Asia-Macao Forum –The Breakthrough From A Changing Situation--The New Thinking For City Development” and “International Symposium of the Study Progress on Environmental Impact Assessment”. Various local and overseas companies and institutions will also give presentations of their products and researches. Trade visitors and members of the public are welcome. Promoting green awareness to the public As in the past, in order to enhance public environmental awareness and to educate the public on how to enjoy green living, this year’s MIECF will continue to hold the “Green Public Day” and open this event to members of the public. Parents are urged to bring their children to attend the Green Public Day on April 10. A visit to the area dedicated to environmental protection education is especially recommended for the younger generation, the concept of “show concern about environmental protection, stay closer to nature and enjoy green life”, by means of videos, fun games and exhibits, green fashion and workshops. Visitors may also get the chance to ride on an electric vehicle. On Green Public Day, free shuttle buses will take visitors to the exhibition. The shuttle buses connect Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel from Av. Dr. Mario Soares (The Macau Square), Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida and Estr. Marginal do Hipodromo. They run every 30 minutes, from 09:00 to 18:30. To allow participants from all over the world to understand Macao’s dedication and support environmental protection issues, Macao Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) will organise visits to the Macao Incineration Centre and Coloane Wastewater Treatment Plant. For inquiries, please contact the 2010MIECF Secretariat in telephone (853) 7898-9675, fax (853) 2872-7123, email miecf2010@ipim.gov.mo, or visit the 2010 MIECF official website: www.macaomiecf.com.
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On 6 April, 2010, the Institute For Tourism Studies (IFT) signed a Cooperation Agreement with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Singapore Campus to offer a Master of Hospitality Administration – Executive Programme in Macao. The President of IFT, Dr. Fanny Vong and the Dean of UNLV’s Singapore Campus, Dr. Andy Nazarechuk, presided over the ceremony that was held in the Pousada Conference Room of IFT. This agreement launches the newest graduate degree programme offering in Macao which is slated to begin August 2010. UNLV’s Master of Hospitality Administration degree programme targets working professionals within the hospitality field. Its flexible programme design, combining distance learning and on-site intensive one-week seminars, is a convenient model for industry professionals to keep their current employment while studying for an internationally recognised graduate degree. The MHA degree programme is offered at the Las Vegas and Singapore campuses of UNLV, and Macao will be its third programme location offering. Dr. Stuart Mann, Dean of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration in Las Vegas says, “UNLV views IFT to be the best choice for establishing a presence in Macao. IFT is a partner that has had success in international education and is respected by the tourism industry. We look forward to a strong partnership in not only growing this degree programme, but enhancing future professional development and research opportunities.” UNLV congratulates IFT in celebrating 15 years of hospitality education and looks forward to a strong working relationship in its first graduate degree offering in Macao. Dr. Andy Nazarechuk, Dean of UNLV’s Singapore Campus says, “We are proud to partner with IFT as the choice for our newest graduate degree programme. UNLV has had a long and positive relationship with IFT Macao, and recognises IFT as a leading tourism educational organisation in the region. We are confident that by working together we will be able to enhance the hospitality management education for the tourism industry.” Dr. Fanny Vong, President of IFT says, “It’s our honour to partner with UNLV to bring in this quality postgraduate programme to Macao. UNLV as a pioneering institution in tourism studies, its Master Programme in Hospitality Administration has demonstrated great success in Singapore, and we are confident that it will have the same impact in Macao to advance our education in tourism and hospitality.” UNLV will welcome its first batch of Masters students in Macao at the beginning of August 2010. A programme preview and a cocktail reception will be held on Wednesday, 7 April, 2010 at 1830 in the Pousada Conference Room, IFT. Interested candidates are requested to register for the session by contacting IFT Public Relations Department at iftpr@ift.edu.mo or (853) 85983-182/046. During this event hosted by the Dean of UNLV’s Singapore Campus, Dr. Andy Nazarechuk, attendees will be able to learn more about the Master of Hospitality Administration Executive Programme and will also be given a preview of the campus facilities. Background on UNLV and IFT
UNLV has a 50-year history of academic excellence and its graduates can be found in key management positions in leading hotels throughout the world. The Singapore Campus which opened in August 2006 is UNLV’s first international campus and has a current student population of over 250 students. UNLV Singapore Campus is accredited in the United States and recognised by the Singapore Ministry of Education. IFT established in 1995, is a public institution of higher education that offers tourism, heritage, hospitality, tourism event and tourism retail and marketing management degree programmes, as well as professional training. IFT has received various awards in recognition of its achievement in quality education and in 2008, IFT was awarded the “Medal of Merit for Tourism” by the Macao SAR Government for its contribution to the development of tourism industry. Contact Information for media interview
For more information or to arrange for interviews with either Dr. Andy Nazarechuk, Dean of UNLV Singapore or Dr. Fanny Vong, President of IFT Macao, please contact: For UNLV Singapore
Ms. Jenny Weinman
Manager of Graduate Programs
(65) 6332-9538 ext. 610
jennifer.weinman@unlv.edu.sg For IFT Macao
Ms. Frida Law
Senior Public Relations Officer (853) 8598-3182
frida@ift.edu.mo
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The Seminar on Computer and Internet Crimes: Recent Trends and Legal Responds, being part of the 2nd EU-Macao Co-operation Programme in the Legal Field, begins tomorrow Tuesday, April 6, at 6.30pm, in the Auditorium of the Legal and Judicial Training Centre (Luso-International Bank Building, 18th floor). This seminar will be given by Dr. Marco Gercke, lecturer of the University of Cologne, Germany and Director of the Cybercrime Research Institute of Germany, and Ms. Gunhild Scheer, Lawyer and Head of the Strategy and Development Section of the said Institute. This seminar particularly targets legal advisers and will be carried out in English, with simultaneous translation into Portuguese and Chinese. Some of the subjects to be addressed in the seminar are: introduction and overview about the different types of internet crimes and recent trends, challenges of fighting cybercrime, legal approaches to cybercrime, crimes in the online world, money laundering and illegal gambling in the internet. Organized by the Legal and Judicial Training Centre, this seminar, taking place from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and until April 12th, has enrolled 67 participants who are going to attend the 5-day session. The 2nd EU-Macao Co-operation Programme in the Legal Field, extending until December 2012, which embodies the said seminar, has the “Consolidation of the Macao Legal System” as its main objective. The total budget for the programme is 1.500.000 euros (approximately 16.500.000 patacas), this programme is co-financed by the European Union and the Macao Foundation, with the remaining costs supported by the MSAR’s budget. The implementation of this Co-operation Programme is co-ordinated by the International Law Office (GADI), with 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 Macau (IEEM).
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The Macao SAR Government continues to assist the passengers affected by the Viva Macau incident. As of 18:00 today the Government had: - helped 460 visitors book tickets of return flights (3 were assisted in the past 24 hours) - helped 360 Macao residents returned home (0 were assisted in the past 24 hours) - received 1038 inquiries and requests for assistance (4 were received in the past 24 hours) The Consumer Council had also received 462 inquiries and requests for assistance, of which 2 were received in the past 24 hours. As the number of VIVA Macao passengers requesting assistance is decreasing, Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) will adjust the operating hours of the counters and hotlines to 9am to 6pm from April 4 to 6. Counters:
▪ GGCT’s designated counter at a hotel next to the Macao International Airport has been moved to MGTO’s information counter at the airport
▪ Consumer Council’s help desk at MGTO’s information counter at the airport Hotlines:
▪ Designated hotline: 28333088 (in-coming calls from 6pm to 9am the following day will be automatically transferred to the Tourism Hotline: 28333000)
▪ Overseas hotlines (in English): Japan: 09032205564 (dialing from Japan) and 81-9032205564 (dialing from Macao); Jakarta: 62-21 83705913; Australia: 61-2 82677212 (dialing from Macao), 02-82677212 (dialing from Melbourne) and 82677212 (dialing from Sydney); Ho Chi Minh: (84) 903935134; Hanoi: (84) 913320993 Passengers affected by the Viva Macao incident could call the hotlines set up by Viva Macao at 853-28718880 or 853-28718883 for refunds registrations. Address of Viva Macao office: 12/F., AIA Tower, No 251A-301 Avenida Comercial de Macau, Macau
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To further strengthen enterprises’ business co-operation in the area of environmental protection, the “Green Business Co-operation Day” and a series of activities will be held on the first day of the 2010 MIECF. The Green Business Co-operation Day is aimed at further enhancing Macao’s business networking with international companies for green business co-operation, assisting enterprises to grasp the opportunities to be found by pursuing green economic development strategies. The activities during the Green Business Co-operation Day will include “The Green Economic Business Summit” and “Green Business Networking Cocktail Reception and Signing Ceremony” The event is organised by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Macao Chamber of Commerce, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the European Union Business Information Programme, with The Economic Information Department, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade as co-ordinator. The theme of the Green Business Co-operation Day is “Promoting Regional Co-operation Creating Green Business Opportunities”. Mr. Francis Tam Pak Yuen, Secretary for Economy and Finance of Macao SAR will officiate over and deliver the opening address at the event. Mr. Zhang Wei, Vice Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and Mr. Hoi Sai Iun, President of Board of Directors of Macao Chamber of Commerce will also deliver speeches at the opening ceremony. Representatives of Chambers of Commerce from the Mainland, Europe and Portuguese speaking countries, as well as business leaders of listed companies and large international environmental enterprises will present market overviews and development opportunities in the environmental industry. As one of the highlights of the Green Business Co-operation Day, the Green Economic Business Summit will be held at 14:30 on 8 April (Thursday) in the Venetian Macao-Resort- Hotel. Speakers include Mr. Hélio Neves, Chief of Staff, Secretariat for Environment, Municipality of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Mr. Loo Fong Boon, Representative of PRD Environment Working Group, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Mr. Pan Wentang, President of China Environment Service Industry Association of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Mr. Juan Aguilar, Representative of the President of Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. António Trindade, President of Macao Association of Environmental Protection Industry, Mr. Daniel Cheng, President of Hong Kong Environmental Industry Association, Mr. Massimo Bagnasco, Chair of Beijing Construction Working Group, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. Moreover, senior management from listed companies and large enterprises will also conduct in-depth studies and discussions on the environmental development projects and future development of the environmental market. Participants will include Mr. Hu Xiaoyong, Executive Director and CEO of Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited, Mr. Denis Leung, President and CEO of Siemens Limited - Hong Kong, Mr. João Marques da Cruz, Board Member of EDP Internacional and Mr. Pekka Tyllilä, Sales Director of Asia Pacific Region of Lamor Group. The Green Business Networking Cocktail Reception and Signing Ceremony is scheduled to be held at 5:30pm on 8 April in Exhibition Hall A at the 2010 MIECF venue. The activities aim to provide business communication and exchange opportunities to further promote interactive co-operation among participating international enterprises and environmental sectors (especially co-operation between EU countries and Pan Pearl River Delta Regions). A number of environmental co-operation projects will also be signed during the event. - End -
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With regard to the difficulties facing by VIVA Macau in their operations, at the beginning of this year, VIVA Macau claimed to the SAR Government that they were looking for potential interested investors and requested the SAR Government to render a continuing financial aid to them until the agreement was made between VIVA Macau and the potential interested investors. The SAR Government requested VIVA Macau to provide the information for any progression. However, VIVA Macau had only provided the information in brief and had not mentioned the arrangement of investment specifically; therefore it did not provide any further help in analyzing the investment plan. The SAR Government reiterates that all decisions and actions taken comply with laws. According to the Laws and Regulations of Macao, any entity or person being granted the right to provide public services, the person or entity should guarantee that it is suitable, having appropriate technical quantification and financial capability. At this present moment, VIVA Macau is no longer compliant with the requirements of the regulations and does not have any condition to provide public air transport services. In the meantime, AACM received a notification on 29 March from the Macao legal representative of the leasing company of VIVA Macau which stated that due to the non-compliance with the provisions of the leasing contract by VIVA Macau, the leasing company requested AACM to de-register the aircrafts. According to the documents provided by the Macao legal representative of the leasing company of VIVA Macau, they have already sent an official letter on 23 and 24 March to notify VIVA Macau that all the aircrafts would be withdrawn on 25 and 26 March due to VIVA Macau’s failure in settling the leasing payment and not complying with the provisions of the leasing contract. From 26 March, VIVA Macau’s suspension and delay of flight services causing a large number of affected passengers stranded at the airport without assistance. In order to provide proper arrangements to the affected passenger, The SAR Government immediately contacted with VIVA Macau and requested for the relevant information, however, VIVA Macau did not provide the information and assistance to the SAR Government in time, which caused difficulties to assist the affected passengers. Until 28 March, The SAR Government had intermittently received the information of the affected passengers from VIVA Macau.
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