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Package tours and hotel occupancy rate for the first half of 2025
MACAU, July 29 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average occupancy rate of guest rooms of hotel establishments rose by 5.1 percentage points year-on-year to 89.1% in the first half of 2025, while the...

Hong Kong-Macao Visual Art Biennale opens at West Exhibition Hall of the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing
MACAU, June 20 - Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, and the Secretariat for Social Affairs and...

China Nanhai Jiujiang Sets New Record, Defends Open and Women’s Titles at Macao International Invitation Dragon Boat Race
MACAU, May 31 - Organized by the Sports Bureau, SJM Resorts, S.A. and the Dragon Boat Association of Macao, China, and co-organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau, the final race day of the...

CE visits local neighbourhoods to assess community economy
MACAU, June 21 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today paid a visit to Patane Market, the Ilha Verde district, and the Fai Chi Kei neighbourhood to evaluate the local business environment. He also visited the former Yat Yuen Canidrome site to...

Macao, China attends the 81st UNESCAP session
MACAU, April 22 - The 81st session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) is being held in Bangkok, Thailand from 21 to 25 April 2025. To enhance the connection and exchange between Macao, China and...

“Parallel Worlds, Exhibition from Macao, China: 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia” officially opens in Italy
MACAU, May 9 - The “Parallel Worlds, Exhibition from Macao, China: 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia” officially opened on 8 May 2025 in Venice, Italy. The exhibition, jointly curated by internationally renowned...

2nd Macao International Children’s Art Festival brightens up children and youth through the arts
MACAU, June 19 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government and organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the 2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival...

MGTO urges Macao residents in Israel and Iran to ensure personal safety and leave the territories as soon as possible
MACAU, June 19 - In view of the safety situation in Israel and Iran, Macao Governmental Tourism Office (MGTO) calls for Macao residents not to visit both countries for now. Macao residents currently in Israel and Iran are urged to ensure their...

UM Confucius Institute offers business Mandarin and etiquette course
MACAU, June 19 - To support the integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the Confucius Institute at the University of Macau (UM), at the invitation of MGM Macau, offered a training course on business Mandarin and...

Macao Orchestra Presents the Concert “Mahler: The Infinite Titan” Lio Kuokman shines in dual role as pianist and conductor
MACAU, May 29 - The Macao Orchestra’s concert ‘Mahler: The Infinite Titan’ will be held on Saturday, 7 June, at 8:00 p.m. at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium. Lio Kuokman, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Macao Orchestra,...

“Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” offers an artistic feast across the city from summer to autumn
MACAU, June 18 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and co-organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office,...

Macao police paying close attention to new trends in AI-related crime
MACAU, May 28 - The Secretary for Security, Mr Wong Sio Chak, today said the security authorities are paying close attention in relation to a first fraud case to involve use of artificial intelligence (AI) -enabled deepfake imagery, detected by...

The 6th Postal Summit among Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao Successfully Held
MACAU, June 17 - The 6th Postal Summit among Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao was successfully held in Hong Kong, on 17th June, 2025. The opening ceremony of the summit was officiated by Mr. Algernon Yau, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic...

Macao Union Medical Center launches official new media accounts
MACAU, May 27 - To strengthen communication and engagement with the public, the Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (hereinafter referred to as “Macao Union Medical Center”), has officially...

IPIM Joins Forces with the Industrial Association of Macau to Showcase "Made-in-Macao, Macao Brand" at THAIFEX to Enhance Macao Enterprises' Visibility
MACAU, June 16 - The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), together with the Industrial Association of Macau, has brought 22 Macao enterprises and nearly 300 “Made-in-Macao, Macao Brand” products to the five-day “THAIFEX - ANUGA ASIA...

IPIM’s Investment Promotion in Thailand Facilitates Three GMP Traditional Chinese Medicines’ Global Debut at MIF
MACAU, June 16 - From 4 to 6 June, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) attended the “Macao Tourism + MICE Product Updates” and the “Experience Macao” roadshow organised in Bangkok, Thailand by the Macao Government Tourism...

16th IIICF Secures Agreements Worth US$10.1 Billion Over 70 of More Than 200 Business Meetings Involve Macao and Hengqin Enterprises, Marking a Rise of Over 30%
MACAU, June 13 - The 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (IIICF), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the China...

“Enchanting Macao” Carnival unfolds in advance Popular Mainland KOLs spotlight Macao as a destination
MACAU, June 14 - The mega promotional event “Enchanting Macao” is held in Macao from 14 – 15 June, bringing together 200 popular KOLs from the Mainland to brand Macao as a glamorous city spotlighted by influencers. The Enchanting Macao Carnival...

In Line with the Positioning Strategy of Macao-Hengqin, Both Regions’ Departments Accelerate Joint Investment Promotion
MACAU, April 30 - To accelerate the implementation of the “Optimised Joint Investment Promotion between Macao and Hengqin” initiatives outlined in this year’s Policy Address of the Macao SAR Government, alongside the economic and financial...

Macao-Hengqin Joint Investment with the Banking Association to Address Investment Needs of Long Enterprises in Heilongjiang
MACAU, May 23 - Building on the solid foundation established during high-level exchanges between Heilongjiang and Macao earlier this year, and coinciding with the “34th Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair”, the Commerce and Investment...