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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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“2024 Hong Kong-Macao Visual Art Biennale” opens at the Art Museum of Nanjing University of the Arts in March
Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, and presented by the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government and the China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd., the “Hong Kong-Macao Visual Art Biennale” will be held from 5 March to 1 April at the Art Museum of the Nanjing University of the Arts, presenting the contemporary cultural landscapes and spirits of the two cities.
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Applications for the 43rd Macao Young Musicians Competition open in late March
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), the 43rd Macao Young Musicians Competition, dedicated to the piano category, will be held from 19 to 31 July this year. The competition rules and competition repertoire will be announced on 7 March at 10am on the Competition’s website (https://www.icm.gov.mo/CJMM). Applications will be open from 10am on 27 March to 4pm on 2 April. All eligible individuals are welcome to register.
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Supporting Overseas Expansion into Portuguese-speaking Countries – IPIM Team Visits Fortune 500 Companies in Guangzhou and Shenzhen for Exchanges
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR and the Macau Association of Banks carried out investment promotion initiatives in Guangzhou and Shenzhen from 3 to 4 March, motivating businesses in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to engage with the market of Portuguese-speaking countries via Macao, known as the “Precise Connector” linking China and Portuguese-speaking countries. During their visit to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, the IPIM team met with many local government departments, commerce and trade associations, and two Fortune 500 companies, Encouraging the companies to leverage the Macao platform to streamline their investment strategies in Portuguese-speaking countries and secure collaboration opportunities for future international market expansions.
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CE attends NPC opening meeting in Beijing
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today attended the opening meeting of the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), in Beijing, where he 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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The Commissioner Against Corruption, Ao Ieong Seong, met with the Director of the Corruption Practices Investigation Bureau of Singapore, Sam Tee
The Commissioner Against Corruption, Ao Ieong Seong, met with the Director of the Corruption Practices Investigation Bureau of Singapore (CPIB), Sam Tee, today (5th March) at the headquarters of the CCAC where they exchanged experiences of corruption fighting.
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IAM optimises green flower beds at both ends of Rua do Campo
In order to continue to improve Macao’s public green landscape, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will reorganise and optimise the green flower beds at both ends of Rua do Campo in phases from 17 March to 15 April, during which the works site will be temporarily enclosed. Members of the public are advised to pay attention to the arrangements.
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