25 March 2021
A Macao-owned maker of Portuguese wine, Quinta da Marmeleira, is hoping to increase its sales in China, according to the China Brand and Development Project, which put on the 7th China Brand Innovation and Development Forum in Beijing. The China Brand and Development Project issued a written statement quoting Quinta da Marmeleira Director Lao Chao … Continue reading "Quinta da Marmeleira aiming for more business in China"
25 March 2021
The Macao Scientific and Cultural Centre in Lisbon is arranging a series of lectures online about the purposes the Chinese language serves today in Portugal and Macao, Ponto Final reports. The Macao newspaper says Sónia Ao Sio Heng, the director of University of Macau Chinese-Portuguese Bilingual Teaching and Training Centre, will give the first lecture, … Continue reading "Lectures to mull role of Chinese language in Portugal, Macao"
24 March 2021
The 31st Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), will be held from 30 April to 29 May. This edition is themed “Restart”, featuring a total of 20 programmes covering theatre, dance, music and visual arts. A wonderful event is not to be missed. The 31st Macao Arts Festival … Continue reading "31st Macao Arts Festival takes “Restart” as theme"
23 March 2021
Canadian Solar Inc. says it has set up the Brazilian Participation Fund for Infrastructure to pay for solar power projects being pursued in Brazil between now and 2023. Canadian Solar set up last month an equivalent fund, the Japan Green Infrastructure Fund, to finance projects in Japan, and it is making similar arrangements to finance … Continue reading "Canadian Solar starts fund for power projects in Brazil"
23 March 2021
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, 22 March, met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to China, Mr Mohamed Abdulla Al-Dehaimi, to exchange views on how to bolster cooperation between the two places in economic matters, financial services and tourism. During a meeting held at the Government Headquarters in Macao, the Chief … Continue reading "Macao CE meets with Qatari Ambassador to China to foster bilateral ties"
22 March 2021
The meeting for fostering implementation of the “Culture and Tourism Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” (referred to as the “Plan”) was held in Guangzhou on 18 March 2021. Convened in a hybrid online and offline format, the meeting gathered representatives of pertinent entities as follows: the National Development and Reform Commission; … Continue reading "Meeting for fostering implementation of the “Culture and Tourism Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” convened in Guangzhou"
22 March 2021
Deputy Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), Mr Ding Tian, received on March 19 a delegation headed by Vice-President of Shenzhen People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Mr Gu Ting. The two sides exchanged opinions on Macao’s platform role between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, and the … Continue reading "Delegation of Shenzhen People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries visited the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao"
22 March 2021
The Codesul group of four southern Brazilian states will resume a cooperative effort by the cities of Barcelos in Portugal, Dongguan in China and Maringá in Brazil, Agência de Notícias de Paraná reports. The Brazilian state-run news agency quotes Codesul Executive Chairman Wilson Quinteiro as saying steps are being taken towards restarting endeavours envisaged by … Continue reading "Joint endeavour by Barcelos, Dongguan, Maringá to resume"
22 March 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that number of households using the Internet in 2020 increased by 1,200 year-on-year to 183,500, accounting for 91.9% of the total households. Number of households using fibre optic broadband connection continued to rise, up by 6.5% year-on-year to 147,800, taking up 80.5% of the total households … Continue reading "Survey on information technology usage in the Macao household sector for 2020"
19 March 2021
The Macao Polytechnic Institute says it has begun publishing a new series of five textbooks on translation and interpretation from Chinese to Portuguese, with a view to Macao turning out more workers proficient in both languages. The institute announced in writing on Tuesday that it has published four of the textbooks so far, and is … Continue reading "Macao Poly publishes Chinese-Portuguese translation textbooks"
18 March 2021
Deputy Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), Mr Ding Tian, received on March 17 a delegation headed by the Coordinator of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Jiangsu Province, Mr Fei Shaoyun. The two sides exchanged opinions on strengthening cooperation, boosting Macao’s platform role between China and … Continue reading "Delegation of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Jiangsu Province visited the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao"
18 March 2021
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) released results of the Survey on Manpower Needs and Wages for the fourth quarter of 2020. Survey coverage comprises Wholesale & Retail Trade; Transport, Storage & Communications; Security Activities and Public Sewage & Refuse Disposal Activities; however, the self-employed are excluded. At the end of the fourth quarter of … Continue reading "Results of survey on Macao manpower needs and wages for the 4th quarter 2020"
17 March 2021
The China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration says it will conduct its first tests for translators and interpreters from Chinese to Portuguese and vice-versa on June 19 and 20. The China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters at all three levels will be conducted simultaneously in mainland China and Macao, the administration announced in writing last … Continue reading "June maiden tests for Chinese-Portuguese translators, interpreters"
17 March 2021
The Macao Special Administrative Region Government will present the roadshow “Macao Week in Hangzhou” in Hangzhou from 26 – 29 March 2021. Following the “Beijing Macao Week” in Beijing last September, the “Macao Week in Hangzhou” will enliven Hubin Pedestrian Street with a mega roadshow in Hangzhou to showcase the city’s diverse offer of travel … Continue reading "“Macao Week in Hangzhou” to open next week promoting Macao as a healthy, safe and quality destination"
17 March 2021
The University of Macau is keen to enrol more postgraduate students from Portuguese-speaking parts of the world, Macau Business reports, citing Rector Song Yonghua. Mr Song said in an interview that he was increasing cooperation by his university and other universities with a view to encouraging more students and teachers in lusophone countries to avail … Continue reading "University of Macau seeking postgrads from lusophone world"
16 March 2021
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, emphasised the unwavering determination of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government to adhere to the fundamental principle of “patriots governing Macao”, in order to maintain Macao’s long-term stability and prosperity. In a briefing held in Macao to share information on policies and aspirations outlined in the “Two … Continue reading "CE: Macao fully implementing ‘patriots governing Macao’ and ‘Two Sessions’ aspirations"
15 March 2021
The Macao Science and Technology Development Fund says it will disburse up to 1 million patacas (about US$125,150) to support joint research with Portugal’s Science and Technology Foundation, Ponto Final reports. The Macao newspaper says the fund announced its intention at the presentation yesterday of its annual report. The newspaper says the managers mean to … Continue reading "More money on offer for joint research by Portugal, Macao"
15 March 2021
Deputy Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), Mr Ding Tian, received on March 8 a delegation led by the Chief of the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province, Mr Sheng Qiuping. The two sides exchanged opinions on strengthening Macao’s platform role between … Continue reading "Delegation of the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province visited Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao"
15 March 2021
The Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) held on March 12, at the Grand Emperor Hotel, a reception with representatives of Chinese-language media, namely local outlets and outside media accredited in Macao. In his speech, Deputy Secretary-General Mr Ding Tian thanked the media for the … Continue reading "Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao continues to boost exchanges with the media Increasing the promotion of Macao’s role as a platform"
15 March 2021
The Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) hosted on March 12, at the Grand Emperor Hotel, a gathering for heads of local Portuguese-language and English-language media. In his speech, Deputy Secretary-General Mr Ding Tian thanked the media representatives for their coverage of, and support provided … Continue reading "Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao seeks to boost exchanges with local Portuguese-language, English-language media"
