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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...

2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival offers additional performances for five programmes due to public demand “Little Chinese Music Troupe” Music Camp takes the theme “Journey to the West” to explore folk music
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...

“Macao.Hengqin Craft Market” inaugurated today
MACAU, June 12 - The “Macao.Hengqin Craft Market”, jointly organised by the Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government (IC, in its Portuguese...

Joint symposium on cancer biology held at UM
MACAU, July 3 - The ‘MoE-FSCPO/SUAT Joint Workshop/Symposium on Cancer Biology’ was held at the University of Macau (UM). The event brought together over 100 experts, scholars, and researchers in biomedical sciences to discuss the latest research...

“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,...

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.Hengqin Craft Market” opens this Thursday
MACAU, June 9 - The “Macao.Hengqin Craft Market”, jointly organised by the Livelihood Affairs Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, will be held from 12 to...

“Genesis and Spirit – Showcase of Gansu Intangible Cultural Heritage” inaugurated presenting the Longyuan culture and the charm of the Silk Road
MACAU, June 14 - In order to celebrate the 2025 “China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day”, to deepen the exchanges and cooperation between Mainland China and Macao in the field of intangible cultural heritage, to actively leverage Macao’s role as...

“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...

【Commemorate first FIA FR World Cup in the world】71st Macau Grand Prix - FIA FR World Cup Champion Car & Racer Gear Exhibition is unveiled on 8 June
MACAU, June 12 - The world’s first FIA FR World Cup was held at the 71st Macau Grand Prix last year (2024). Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and co-organized by the Automobile General Association Macao-China, the 71st Macau...

2024 Annual Report of the CCAC of Macao published in Official Gazette
MACAU, June 11 - The 2024 Annual Report of the Commission Against Corruption of Macao was published in the Official Gazette of the Macao Special Administrative Region today (11th June). In 2024, the CCAC placed a total of 293 cases on file,...

CE: Portuguese community has contributed significantly to Macao’s healthy development
MACAU, June 10 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today stated the Portuguese community has consistently made significant contributions to the healthy development of various undertakings in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR). The...

UTM Celebrates 10th Anniversary of the Tourism Education Student Summit
MACAU, June 10 - The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of tourism professionals. This year, UTM and Melco Resorts & Entertainment co-host the 10th annual Tourism Education Student Summit, scheduled...

Review of Culture - International Edition No. 77 Macao in Global Historical Narratives
MACAU, June 10 - The latest issue of the Review of Culture intertwines the themes of maritime conflict, diasporic heritage, and cultural hybridity, trying to explore Macao’s position in global historical narratives. Beginning with an examination...

Hong Kong SAR Permanent Residents may Register Iris Biometrics for Immigration Clearance in Macao Starting from 11 June 2025
MACAU, June 9 - Using Iris Recognition for Immigration Clearance Extended to Hong Kong SAR Permanent Residents Along with the accelerated development of the Greater Bay Area, the exchange between Hong Kong and Macao residents is becoming...

DSEDT and FDCT jointly launch the “Macao-Hengqin Reverse Business Matching for Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration” to facilitate technology transfer through application scenarios
MACAU, June 9 - The “Macao-Hengqin Reverse Business Matching for Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration” was held today (29th) at the Greenwich Ballroom, The Londoner Macao, co-organised by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau...

【Cultural tourism + Trendy + Delicacies】POP MART MACAO CITYWALK is unveiled Four greatly-hit characters dazzle Macao communities to boost visitor flow and consumption
MACAU, June 6 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and POP MART jointly lift the curtain upon their mega cultural tourism project – POP MART MACAO CITYWALK today (6 June). POP MART’s featured characters with great popularity, Baby Molly,...

【Pursuit of Southeast Asia market】Experience Macao roadshow kicks off in Bangkok today (6 June)
MACAU, June 6 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) lifted the curtain on its mega Experience Macao roadshow in Bangkok with an opening ceremony today (6 June). Themed around “Macao Wonder”, the roadshow illustrates a fusion of “tourism +”...

2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival offers previews of performances and summer workshops
MACAU, June 5 - The 2nd Macao International Children’s Arts Festival, a performing arts festival dedicated to children, under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative...

On-Board Clearance Service at Macao Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Extended to Relevant Foreigners Starting from 9 June 2025
MACAU, June 5 - In order to facilitate foreigners to visit Macao, promote international people-to-people exchange, and establish Macao as a higher-level platform for opening up to the outside world and a significant window for exchange and mutual...