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The Main Exhibition of the mega international cultural and artistic feast “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale” (hereinafter referred to as “Art Macao 2025”) will be held from 19 July to 19 October at the Macao Museum of Art. The Main Exhibition, themed “Hey, what brings you here?”, invites the public to reflect on the history, memory and current complexities of Macao in a global context as well as exploring the nature of life. To extend artistic dialogues, two special activities will be launched on 19 July and the recruitment of “Twin Illusions” volunteers will continue, providing the participants with a unique interactive experience with the audience.
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The Macao Chinese Orchestra 2024-25 Season Closing Concert “Auspicious Arrival” will be held on Saturday 26 July, at 8:00 p.m., , at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium. Led by the Orchestra’s Music Director and Principal Conductor, Zhang Lie, the performance will feature celebrated jinghu virtuoso Wang Caiyun, yangqin soloist Liu Yinxuan, and soprano Cui Rui. Together, they will perform a stirring programme blending Chinese music classics with the legendary essence of Peking Opera, showcasing the exquisite artistry of respected musicians.
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【MGTO】“2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” will commence tomorrow (11 July)
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the electronic payment transaction value (hereinafter referred to as transaction value) for restaurants & similar establishments increased by 3.2% year-on-year to MOP5.69 billion in the first five months of 2025. Meanwhile, the transaction value for retail trade dropped by 13.6% year-on-year to MOP20.81 billion in the first five months, while the transaction value in May showed a smaller year-on-year decrease.
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According to Executive Order No. 116/2025, the increase to social security benefits will take effect retroactively from 1 January 2025. Payment differences for the period from January to June will be deposited into the designated bank accounts of beneficiaries in July.
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In alignment with the Macao SAR Government’s policy directives to deepen patriotic education focusing on both the Country and Macao, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) has successfully hosted the “One Country Two Systems” Study Camp for the third consecutive year. The Camp aims to enhance the understanding of young university students from Mainland China about the successful implementation of “One Country, Two Systems” with Macao characteristics, and to strengthen their recognition and support for the policy, and reinforce their sense of responsibility and mission to contribute to the nation’s development and the great cause of national rejuvenation. The event attracted an enthusiastic response, with participation from 153 teachers and students representing 11 higher education institutions in Mainland China.
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The Centre for Continuing Education (CEC) of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) successfully organised the “Macao Airworthiness Course”, which is accredited by the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao (CAAM). 22 participants from the aviation industry in Macao and the Cooperation Zone in Hengqin successfully completed the 5-day intensive training and were issued with certificates.
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To strengthen higher education development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Marcus Im , Rector of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), led a delegation to Lingnan University in Hong Kong. They were warmly welcomed by S. Joe QIN, President of LingnanUniversity. The meeting focused on exchanging ideas on talent cultivation and research innovation, with a shared goal of deepening academic collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence. The atmosphere was pleasant and fruitful.
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