3 August 2021
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), “THE SHADOW OF KATANA•GUNS•SWORDS—Martial Arts, Samurai and Western Film Festival” will be held from August to September, featuring a collection of 25 classic films in the martial arts, samurai and western genres, categorised in five sections, namely “The Aesthetics of Violence”, “Literary Flavours in … Continue reading "THE SHADOW OF KATANA•GUNS•SWORDS by IC: Screenings of 25 films in the martial arts, samurai and western genres"
Macao wages of construction workers and prices of construction materials for the 2nd quarter of 2021
3 August 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average daily wage of construction workers increased by 3.0% quarter-to-quarter to MOP768 in the second quarter of 2021. The average daily wages of local workers (MOP963) and non-resident workers (MOP665) went up by 1.0% and 6.3% respectively. In terms of main occupations, the average … Continue reading "Macao wages of construction workers and prices of construction materials for the 2nd quarter of 2021"
2 August 2021
On July 29, 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, welcomed to the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao a delegation from the Jinan Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). The visiting delegation was headed by … Continue reading "Jinan CPPCC delegation visits Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao"
2 August 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the general unemployment rate for April-June 2021 was 2.9% and the unemployment rate of local residents was 3.9%, down by 0.1 and 0.2 percentage points respectively from the previous period (March-May 2021). In addition, the underemployment rate dropped by 0.7 percentage points to 3.5%. The … Continue reading "Macao employment survey for April-June 2021"
30 July 2021
With the aim of promoting further cooperation between enterprises of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, the Permanent Secretariat of Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) organised on July 27 a Webinar on Business Cooperation between Jiangsu and Portuguese-speaking Countries, themed “Business Cooperation between Enterprises from China and Portuguese-speaking Countries and … Continue reading "Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao organises ‘Webinar on Business Cooperation between Enterprises from China and Portuguese-speaking Countries’"
29 July 2021
The 15-strong Cabo Verdean delegation to the Toyko Olympic Games includes Humberto Évora, a specialist in sports medicine who worked for many years in Macao, Ponto Final reports. The Macao newspaper quotes Dr Évora saying all possible precautions have been taken in the Olympic Village against spreading COVID-19 among the 18,000 competitors and officials attending … Continue reading "Cabo Verdean Olympic team brings along doctor with Macao ties"
29 July 2021
The “Online Seminar on Post-Pandemic Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Portuguese-Speaking Countries” was successfully held from July 20 to 26 by the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao, with support from the City University of Macau. The opening ceremony was held on July 20, with Deputy Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao, … Continue reading "Online Seminar on Post-Pandemic Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Portuguese-Speaking Countries held successfully"
29 July 2021
The 35th Portuguese Language Summer Course, organised by the University of Macau (UM) Department of Portuguese, has ended with success. This year’s summer course attracted 123 students from Japan, Myanmar, mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia, Poland, Hong Kong, and Macao. Approximately 60 per cent of the participants attended language courses at intermediate and advanced levels. This year’s … Continue reading "UM’s 35th Portuguese Language Summer Course ends with success"
28 July 2021
China Energy Engineering Group Co. Ltd (Energy China), along with Maturati Participações SA and Meta Serviços e Projetos Ltda of Brazil, has struck a deal worth US$381 million to build six hydroelectric power stations in the basin of the Cuiabá River in western Brazil, Energy China says. The Chinese state-owned company announced in writing yesterday … Continue reading "Brazilian power infrastructure deal signed at Macao forum"
28 July 2021
The Macao Orchestra (OM, from the Portuguese acronym), under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, inaugurates its 2021-22 Concert Season in September, themed “Inheritance of German and Austrian Classics”, inviting numerous internationally acclaimed musicians and art groups to present masterpieces of classical music, allowing audiences to appreciate the wisdom of the great masters and … Continue reading "Macao Orchestra launches 2021-22 Concert Season Tickets on sale from 31 July"
28 July 2021
Macao people have been enrolling for online classes in the Brazilian martial art of capoeira to fill time they have on their hands while the COVID-19 pandemic persists, the South China Morning Post reports, citing Eddy Murphy, founder of the Capoeira Sports and Cultural Association of Macau. The Hong Kong newspaper quotes Mr Murphy as … Continue reading "Learning Brazilian martial art a novel pastime in Macao"
27 July 2021
The Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index Report 2021 shows that the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Co-operation and Development Fund has spurred investment by Chinese companies in Portuguese-speaking markets, the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, or IPIM, says. The document shows that the fund managers have focused on investment in infrastructure, clean energy and healthcare, according … Continue reading "Fund spurs Chinese investment in lusophone world"
26 July 2021
Charlestrong Engineering Technology and Consulting Ltd of Macao has begun selling the 240 apartments in the second phase of its Vila Olímpica housing development in Maputo, Jornal Notícias reports. The Mozambican newspaper says the sales drive is the outcome of a deal struck by Charlestrong and the Mozambican state housing agency. Buyers can pay a … Continue reading "Charlestrong now selling homes in Mozambican development"
26 July 2021
The parallel session on “Giving full play to Macao’s role as a platform in promoting the joint implementation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries of the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative”, part of the official programme of the 12th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF), was held at the Venetian Macao’s convention and exhibition centre, on … Continue reading "Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao hosts parallel session on “Giving full play to Macao’s role as a platform in promoting the joint implementation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries of the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative”"
26 July 2021
The inauguration ceremony for the “Glances of Time” exhibition, featuring work by São Tomé and Príncipe artist Guilherme Carvalho, was held at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex on Friday, July 23, at 6.30pm. The event was organised by the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China … Continue reading "Opening of exhibition by São Tomé and Príncipe artist Guilherme Carvalho as part of the ‘Lusophone Polychromes’ exhibition series"
26 July 2021
The Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI) says it will present a series of public lectures by renowned academic authorities on various aspects of China and the Portuguese-speaking world. The institute announced in writing yesterday that Forum of Higher Education Management in Portuguese-speaking Countries and Regions President Margarida Mano would give the first lecture, entitled “Global Challenges … Continue reading "Macao poly lectures to cover nexus of China, lusophone world"
20 July 2021
“Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021” was officially inaugurated recently, followed by the successive launch of the Main Exhibition, Special Exhibition of Resorts and Hotels, Creative City Pavilion, Public Art Exhibition, Selected Works by Local Artists and Collateral Exhibition, trigging an upsurge of contemporary art, and creating an immersive cultural atmosphere to the entire … Continue reading "Creative City Pavilion of Art Macao opens on Thursday Converging contemporary artworks in four exhibition venues"
19 July 2021
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, said today the Government would step up collaboration with China Media Group in order to promote further Macao’s image and unique culture to the world, and to showcase the city’s successful implementation of the “One country, two systems” principle with Macao characteristics. Mr Ho made the remarks during … Continue reading "Macao CE: Close collaboration with China Media Group to help promote ‘One country, two systems’"
19 July 2021
A ceremony for deepening the strategic partnership between China Media Group (CMG) and the government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) was held on 18 July. The event was co-organised by CMG and the Macao SAR government, and was hosted by TDM, CMG’s Asia-Pacific headquarters, and the University of Macau (UM). One of the … Continue reading "UM and CMG Asia-Pacific headquarters to launch collaboration in multiple areas"
19 July 2021
The annual International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF) has a record of helping Chinese enterprises strike deals to do business in Portuguese-speaking parts of the world, the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, or IPIM, says. China Road & Bridge Corp. struck a deal at the 2017 IIICF to do business in Mozambique, and … Continue reading "IIICF helps Chinese enterprises penetrate Lusophone markets"
