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Chinese literary works translated by UM professors and students published in Brazil
Faculty members and students in the Department of Portuguese, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Macau (UM), have worked together to translate the Chinese literary classic Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio and the poetry collection I Don't Believe in the Echo of Thunder into Portuguese. The two books have been published in Brazil alongside Beyond the Mountain (Portuguese title O Além da Montanha), a Portuguese prose collection by Yao Jingming, professor in the same department (known by his pseudonym Yao Feng), through the publishing house Moinhos.
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CATTI test is now open for registration at MPU
The China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI) is a state-level translation professional qualification certification implemented in China for the general public. It sets out to evaluate the bilingual competence and proficiency of the candidates in interpretation and translation. It is the only language-related test included in China's national vocational qualification system. Its translation qualification certificate is jointly issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China and the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration. It is widely recognized in the job market and has become the most popular certification among industry professionals and college students majoring in translation and interpreting studies. CATTI tests 2022 will be held at Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) form June 18-19, 2022.
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Macao’s Base Rate of the Discount Window Raised to 1.25%
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) raised the Base Rate of the Discount Window today (5 May 2022) by 50 basis points to 1.25%.
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Monetary and financial statistics – March 2022
According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, broad money supply continued to fall in March. Meanwhile, both resident deposits and loans decreased from a month earlier.
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Arrivals are required to pay for regular nucleic acid tests during hotel quarantine
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announces (hereinafter referred to as the “Centre”) that starting from 00:00 on 8 May 2022, arrivals shall pay for the regular nucleic acid tests conducted during their time of medical observation at hotel. The individuals concerned should make an appointment for the nucleic acid tests in advance of their arrival/return to Macao, after securing a booking with the medical observation hotel.
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UM holds Portuguese Language Day to increase students’ understanding of culture of Portuguese-language countries
The Department of the Portuguese under the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH) recently held the Portuguese Language Day. The event aimed to increase students’ interest in Portuguese language and their understanding of the culture of Portuguese-speaking countries. This year’s event allowed students to engage in Portuguese language activities joining different performances.
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Light up Macao Drone Gala 2022 is unveiled Shows themed as “Fun-Tastic Summer” will ensue tomorrow night
Curtains were lifted upon the Light up Macao Drone Gala 2022 (the “Drone Gala”) at Anim’Arte NAM VAN tonight (3 May). The guests attended the opening ceremony and enjoyed the first show themed as “Spring Rejoice”. 880 drones glittered upon the night sky and let the audience experience the beauty of spring in Macao.
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UM 36th Portuguese Language Summer Course now open for applications
The University of Macau (UM) is committed to nurturing Chinese-Portuguese bilingual talent and has been offering a variety of courses for many years. One of these courses, the popular Portuguese Language Summer Course, will continue to be offered online this year between 11 July and 29 July. Students, teachers, translators, and those who are interested in the Portuguese language, aged 16 or above, are welcome to apply. The application deadline is 27 May.
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