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Arbitrators issue award in EU-China intellectual property dispute
This is the second appeal arbitration conducted under the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) to which both China and the European Union are participants. Summary of key findings Download: In pdf format: What is the MPIA? The...

Transport and communications statistics for the first half of 2025
MACAU, July 30 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that licensed motor vehicles in Macao totalled 253,089 as at the end of the first half of 2025, up by 1.0% year-on-year. In the first half year, cross-border...

46% of Employers Have Yet to Pay Contributions — FSS Calls for the Prompt Use of the “Business & Associations Platform” and the “Macao One Account”
MACAU, July 21 - As of 20 July, approximately 11,600 employers have not yet paid the obligatory system contributions to the Social Security System for their employees for the second quarter of 2025. This represents around 46% of all obligated...

【Infographic】Guard against chikungunya fever: Be aware of signs and symptoms, follow the “3 Tips for Mosquito Prevention”
MACAU, July 30 - Avenida da Praia Grande, nos. 762-804, Edif. China Plaza, 15.º andar, Macau

MSAR Government, Bank of China sign strategic cooperation agreement
MACAU, July 20 - The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government and the Bank of China Limited recently signed the “Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement on Bank of China’s Services to the Macao Special Administrative Region...

Tourism Development Committee convenes first Plenary Meeting of 2025
MACAU, July 15 - The Tourism Development Committee (CDT, on its Portuguese acronym) convened the first Plenary Meeting of 2025 today (15 July), presided over by Secretary for Economy and Finance and Committee Chairperson, Anton Tai Kin Ip. Macao...

Tourist price index (TPI) for the second quarter of 2025
MACAU, July 15 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the second quarter of 2025 went up by 1.42% year-on-year, on account of dearer prices of jewellery and watches, as well as...

Dr. Falk Pharma and Allianthera (Suzhou) Biopharmaceuticals Forge Strategic Partnership for Novel AhR Agonist Development
Freiburg (Germany), Suzhou (China) and Boston (USA), July 30, 2025: Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH and Allianthera (Suzhou) Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop a Novel AhR Agonist for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe...

“Art Macao 2025” opens today (18 July) Dedicated spaces in the Macao Museum of Art offer a new multidimensional visiting experience
MACAU, July 18 - The mega international cultural and artistic feast “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “Art Macao 2025”) was inaugurated today (18 July) with an opening ceremony held at the Macao...

【Influence of typhoon】“2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” will conclude on 19 July (Saturday) ahead of scheduled date
MACAU, July 18 - Owing to the influence of the weather, the “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao”, currently held at Roman Amphitheatre Square and Legend Boulevard of Macau Fisherman’s Wharf, will come to an end on 19 July...

The Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China issued RMB 6 billion sovereign bonds successfully in Macao
MACAU, July 16 - The Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China issued RMB-denominated sovereign bonds successfully today (16 July) in Macao. The Monetary Authority of Macao congratulates the successful issuance of sovereign bonds and...

【Food lovers’ haven】Enjoy global delights at “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao”
MACAU, July 16 - “2025 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao” (referred to as the “Fest”) is held until this Sunday (20 July). Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) invites visitors and residents to this global feast not to miss at Macau...

GMBPF Unleashes Diverse Business Opportunities with a Spotlight on Silver Economy and China Chic
MACAU, July 15 - The 2025 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2025GMBPF), co-organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, will...

Citywide celebration of the 20th anniversary of the inscription of the “Historic Centre of Macao” on the World Heritage List
MACAU, July 15 - Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), co-organised by the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau, the Opening Ceremony of the “20th Anniversary of the...

“Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” opens this Friday
MACAU, July 15 - The “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “Art Macao 2025”) will be held across the city from summer to autumn. The inauguration ceremony will be held on Friday (18 July) at 4:30pm at the...

The Macao SAR Government firmly supports the Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election in performing its duties and responsibilities in accordance with the law
MACAU, July 15 - On 15 July, the Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election made decisions of ineligibility in accordance with the law for those candidates who do not uphold the Basic Law and bear allegiance to the Macao...

Cayson Acquisition Corp Announces Entering into a Merger Agreement with Mango Financial Limited
New York, NY, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayson Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: CAPN) (“Cayson”), a special purpose acquisition company, and Mango Financial Limited (“Mango”), a full licensed boutique investment bank in Hong Kong, today announced...

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...

2025 Hunan Red Tourism and Culture Festival kicks off in Xiangtan City
XIANGTAN, China, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 2025 Hunan Red Tourism and Culture Festival & the 4th Xiangtan Tourism Development Conference was held in Shaoshan County, Xiangtan City of Hunan Province from July 10 to 11. Centering on the...

Main Exhibition and outreach activities of the “Art Macao 2025” will be held next Saturday (19 July) exploring inner aliens and engaging in talks on curatorial philosophy
MACAU, July 11 - 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...