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[Promoting 1+4 Development via International MICE Event] 2024 UFI Asia Pacific Conference Is to Be Held in Macao from 7 to 8 March
2024 Asia Pacific Conference of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), a prominent international MICE association, is scheduled to be held in Macao from 7 to 8 March. This is the second time that UFI Asia Pacific Conference is held in Macao after 2008, reflecting UFI’s recognition of the business environment and the MICE hardware and software capacities in Macao.
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Results of survey on manpower needs and wages for the 4th quarter of 2023 – Gaming sector
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that there were 51,771 full-time employees in the Gaming Sector at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, a decrease of 403 (-0.8%) year-on-year. Among them, dealers totalled 23,359, down by 362 (-1.5%) year-on-year.
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2024 Macao International Parade, an event of cultural integration to liven up the “City of Performing Arts”, will be held on 24 March
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), Galaxy Entertainment Group, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, MGM, Sands China Ltd., SJM Resorts, S. A. and Wynn Resorts (Macau), S. A., the “2024 Macao International Parade”, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Macao’s Return to the Motherland, will be held on 24 March. Upholding the spirit of “Love, Peace and Cultural Integration”, this year’s Parade has entered its tenth edition. With an expanded scale, the Parade features over 80 local groups and participating groups from across the world, in an estimated number of 1,800 participants, bringing artistic performances of different styles and participating groups with conceptual themes, strengthening the synergy of the event, increasing promotional activities and pre-events in the community and historic districts, extending the influence of the Parade, thereby consolidating exchanges between civilisations and showcasing Macao’s unique charm to the world, livening up the “City of Performing Arts”.
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CE attends opening of National People’s Congress in Beijing
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, today attended the opening of the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), in Beijing and listened to the Report on the Work of the Government delivered by the Premier of the State Council, Mr Li Qiang.
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Cambridge Librarians’ Day Forum held at UM
The 10th Cambridge Librarians’ Day Forum, jointly organised by the University of Macau Library and Cambridge University Press, was held at the University of Macau (UM). The event brought together more than 70 librarians and experts from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan regions to discuss library development and other topics.
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[Infographic] Elderly and people with chronic diseases should take antiviral drugs if infected with COVID-19
Elderly and people with chronic diseases should take antiviral drugs if infected with COVID-19
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Brazilian Linguist Adriana Pagano Delivers Academic Lectures on “Corpus and Translation” and “Cognitive Approach to Translation Studies” at Macao Polytechnic University
In order to enhance academic cooperation with prestigious universities and scholars in Portuguese-speaking countries and explore the latest research advancements in the interdisciplinary fields of translation studies and cutting-edge corpus studies, the Faculty of Languages and Translation at Macau Polytechnic University extended an invitation to Adriana Pagano, a linguistics professor from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil. She delivered a series of five academic lectures on "Corpus and Translation" and "Cognitive Approach to Translation Studies". These lectures garnered significant interest from both faculty members and students. The lecture series was conducted using a blend of online and in-person delivery, with active engagement and lively interactions among FLT faculty and students.
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Monetary and financial statistics – January 2024
According to statistics released today (5 March) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, broad money supply rebounded in January. Meanwhile, resident deposits rose from a month ago whereas loans to residents posted a decline.
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