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The Judiciary Police (PJ) has recently received reports from residents claiming that online shopping platforms and toy stores in neighboring regions are selling a type of toy syringe (also known as a "squishy" or "pimple popping" toy). This toy allows owners to use a syringe to inject liquid or air into a silicone doll, causing it to swell with bubbles, which can then be popped. Since the needle of the syringe is very sharp and is similar to that of a medical syringe, if teenagers imitate medical personnel by injecting air or unknown liquids into themselves or others, it can cause grave bodily harm or even death.
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To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the inauguration ceremony of the Macao Polytechnic University Academic Building was held today (10th) at 10:30 AM in the Academic Building. The ceremony was presided over by Ho Iat Seng, the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region; Ao Ieong U, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture; Shi Shuzheng, Deputy Director of the Education and Youth Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Gao Yuan, Counsellor and Director of the News and Public Diplomacy Department of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Macao SAR; Chui Sai Cheong, President of the University Council; Ho Ioc San, Chief-of-cabinet of the Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture; Marcus Im, Rector of the University, and Teng Sio Hong, Deputy Director of the Education and Youth Development Bureau.
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The four-day “Asia Pacific Food Expo 2024” successfully concluded on Monday (Dec 9^th), with over 50 business matching negotiations taking place at the Macao Pavilion. Macao exhibitors are satisfied with the outcomes, as “Made in Macao” and “Macao Brand” products have garnered substantial repurchases and inquiries. “Sales figures for a single day at the event surpass those typically seen in Macao on weekdays”. The heightened demand at the event has elevated the popularity of Macao products to a peak, establishing them as the preferred choice among Singaporean and international businessmen. Moreover, some exhibitors have successfully connected with the local supermarkets and food agents through interactions. Furthermore, some businessmen have shown optimism regarding Macao’s business environment and the significant potential of Halal catering market in general. They engaged in profound discussions with Macao enterprises on-site and expressed their intentions to establish a presence in Macao.
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On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, emphasising collaborative efforts in safeguarding heritage and promoting sustainable development, the 8th UNESCO UNITWIN Conference 2024, organised by the UNESCO UNITWIN Network “Culture, Tourism, Development” and the UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Tourism in UNESCO Designated Sites, with valuable collaboration from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne in France, Fudan University and Sun Yat-Sen University in Mainland China, along with the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), was successfully held in late November in the Zhuhai Campus of Sun Yat-Sen University. The conference, themed “World Heritage as Resilience for Tourism Recovery”, brought together scholars from around the globe to explore the role of World Heritage in fostering resilience, humanity, and innovation.
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In order to enhance the public’s awareness of environmental hygiene, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) recently organised a total of 20 promotional pop-up events on the streets including pop-up street dances, booth games and interactive photo-taking and check-in spots in various busy areas to promote the “EasyGo Public Toilet Navigation” service and the information about environmental hygiene such as proper garbage disposal, reinforcing Macao’s image as a clean and beautiful city among tourists.
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The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), the State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (SKL-IOTSC), and the Institute of Collaborative Innovation (ICI) of the University of Macau (UM), in collaboration with the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, organised the 4th Macao Symposium on Cloud Computing and Intelligent Driving (CCID). The symposium brought together nearly 100 renowned experts and scholars from China, the United States and Australia, as well as UM students and faculty. It aimed to provide a platform for promoting technological and academic exchange and innovation.
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Starting today (10 December), Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) adds the tour guide card digitally onto the professional card holder of Macao One Account for greater convenience of tourism professionals. The processing of tour guide card application and related formalities becomes fully electronic, in parallel with the city’s progress towards electronic administration.
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The Land Handover and Groundbreaking Ceremony for the University of Macau’s Campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin was held today (9 December), marking the official commencement of the campus construction. The University of Macau (UM) is the first higher education institution in Macao to extend its teaching and research activities to the Cooperation Zone. Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao SAR, said that the establishment of a UM campus in the Cooperation Zone will further promote Macao’s better and faster integration into national development. It also marks a new milestone in the coordinated development and in-depth cooperation between Macao and Hengqin. He expressed hope that the UM campus in the Cooperation Zone will become a new model for leveraging Macao’s strengths to meet the country’s needs, developing Macao into an international hub for high-calibre talent, and promoting innovative cooperation and development in higher education in Macao.
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