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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that, driven by the Chinese New Year holiday, the electronic payment transaction values (hereinafter referred to as transaction values) for restaurants & similar establishments and retail trade in February 2026 increased by 14.7% and 46.4% year-on-year, and by 5.9% and 19.6% month-on-month, respectively.
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The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) is pleased to announce that Mr. Jeffrey Lao Chak Cheong, lecturer of the Institute of Executive and Professional Development (IEPD) at UTM, has been officially appointed by WorldSkills International as Expert Lead for the Confectionery/Patisserie project at the 48th WorldSkills Competition.
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The ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup Macao 2026 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, sanctioned by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), organized by the Sports Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and World Table Tennis Management Group Limited (WTMG), and co-organized by the Macau Table Tennis General Association, started today (30 March) at the Galaxy Arena, officially kicking off with a series of opening group stage matches. Several Chinese players got off to a flying start, securing victories to kick off the tournament.
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To promote the development of Macao’s high-tech and big-health industries, and strengthen Macao’s function as an internal and external connection platform for the region, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR organised, together with ZGC Group, the “Intelligent Macao: Embarking on Global Journey- Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Biopharmaceutical Industry International Expansion” (the “Conference”) during the ZGC Forum on March 27. IPIM also led a delegation of more than 20 Macao technology and biopharmaceutical entrepreneurs (the “delegation”) to attend. The Conference drew over 130 representatives from companies and institutions in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and elsewhere, including leading firms and specialised, innovative and elite enterprises in high technology and biopharma, demonstrating the co-operation potential of Beijing and Macao in technological innovation sector
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The CCAC, in collaboration with several primary schools in Macao, organised the thematic school activity “New Inspirations in Integrity Education from Children for the School Year 2025/2026”. Integrating integrity education into schools’ STEAM curriculum, this activity encourages students to create computer coding works based on the topic of integrity and inspires them to think about the relevant subjects.
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In support of the SAR Government’s blueprint of Macao’s development into a world centre of tourism and leisure, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) delivered the second-phase review study report on the Macao Tourism Industry Development Master Plan (“Master Plan”) in 2025. A comprehensive assessment was conducted upon the changing macroenvironment’s impact upon the tourism industry, along with a review of the action plans’ implementation progress. A diversity of new initiatives were proposed to advance steady tourism development in Macao. After reorganization and refinement, the second-phase Master Plan is finalized to cover six major areas and 74 action plans (including 20 new action plans), aimed for progressive implementation by 2030.
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The ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup Macao 2026 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, sanctioned by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), organized by the Sports Bureau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and World Table Tennis Management Group Limited (WTMG), and co-organized by the Macau Table Tennis General Association, will be held at Galaxy Arena from 30 March to 5 April. The draw ceremony for the tournament was held today (29 March) by the organizers.
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The 2026 World Match Racing Tour – Macao Match Cup, organized by the Sports Bureau and Ursa Major Sailing Event Management, co-organized by the Marine and Water Bureau and the Macau Sailing Association, and held in partnership with the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT), concluded successfully today (29 March). The championship was won by Danish skippier Jeppe Borch.
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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), Wynn Resorts Macau, SJM Resorts, S.A., Sands China Ltd., MGM and Galaxy Entertainment Group, the “2026 Macao International Parade” was successfully concluded today (29 March). The participating groups gathered at the Sai Van Lake Square in the evening for the finale performance, where performing groups gave their best performances, offering a cultural feast filled with passion and vibrancy, and showcasing the unique charm of Macao as a city featuring the integration of Chinese and Western cultures.
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