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Macao Polytechnic Institute Launches “Chinese-Portuguese Simultaneous Interpretation Machine Translation System” to Assist Construction of the Guangdong-Macao in-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin

To complement the development strategies of " the Belt and Road", exert the role of Macao as a service platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, and assist in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao in-depth cooperation zone in Hengqin, the "Chinese-Portuguese Simultaneous Interpretation Machine Translation System 2.0", developed by the Engineering Research Centre of Applied Technology on Machine Translation and Artificial Intelligence, Ministry of Education, at Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI)" was officially launched at MPI on the afternoon of November 9th. The new product is an industry-leading system of Chinese-Portuguese speech recognition and simultaneous interpretation, built in conjunction with the Greater Bay Area as an international innovation center of science and technology. Additionally, it has increased practical functions and human-machine interaction experience, whilst also improving the accuracy of speech recognition and machine translation to tie in with the development blueprints in increasing technology research and development, and developing industries such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things for the construction of the Guangdong-Macao in-depth cooperation zone in Hengqin. The new product is welcome to be used by government departments and every industry organization.


“Fab 40” Online Activity Series to intensify the atmosphere of Macao International Marathon

The 2021 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon, jointly organized by the Sports Bureau and the General Association of Athletics of Macau, will be held on 5 December 2021. On the occasion of the 40th edition, the “Fab 40” online activity series will be held to engage residents, tourists and participants in the 2021 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon in various ways, and immerse everyone in the joyful and lively atmosphere of the event.


Tap Siac Craft Market kicks off this Friday

Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) in autumn, the Tap Siac Craft Market will be held at Tap Siac Square for two consecutive weekends, from Friday to Sunday, from 19 to 21 November and from 26 to 28 November. The opening ceremony will be held at 5:30pm on 19 November, featuring the singer and songwriter Plusone Wang as a performing guest. All are welcome to participate in this colourful cultural and creative feast.


The 20th Macao-wide English Speech Contest ends successfully

The 20th Macao-wide English Speech Contest and 27th “21st Century Cup” National English Speaking Competition Macao Regional Contest took place on Saturday, 6th November 2021.


Ordering ” Lunar Year of the Tiger ” Commemorative Envelope

To facilitate the public and philatelists in ordering new philatelic products, please note the following:


Commemorative postmark cancellation service of “68th Macao Grand Prix”

To celebrate the 68th Macao Grand Prix, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau announces that a Temporary Post Counter will be set up behind the Lisboa Stand (Restriction area for ticket entry) and at our Philatelic Shop of General Post Office during 20th and 21st November 2021, providing the commemorative postmark cancellation service for the “68th Macao Grand Prix”. Opening hours are as follows:



International banking statistics – September 2021

According to the statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, the proportion of international business in the local banking sector retreated in the third quarter of 2021. At end-September 2021, the share of international assets in total banking assets decreased to 85.9% from 86.2% at end-June 2021, while the share of international liabilities in total banking liabilities fell to 83.8% from 83.9%.


[infographic] 15 November 2021 health quarantine requirements and measures for inbound travellers

Healthquarantine requirements and measures for inbound travellers of differentidentities.


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