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"
15 March 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the overall residential property price index for November 2020 – January 2021 decreased by 0.4% over the previous period (October – December 2020) to 267.7. The index for the Macao Peninsula (267.4) fell by 0.5%, while that for Taipa & Coloane (268.6) held steady from … Continue reading "Macao residential property price index for November 2020 – January 2021"
9 March 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the total population at end-December 2020 was 683,100, representing an increase of 300 compared to end-September 2020 and a year-on-year growth of 3,500; female population accounted for 53.2% of the total. The proportion of elderly population (aged 65 and over) grew by 1.0 percentage point … Continue reading "Demographic statistics of Macao for the 4th quarter of 2020"
8 March 2021
Portuguese livestock farmer Monte do Pasto, which is owned by CESL Asia of Macao, dispatched last month the first shipment to Macao of its True Born premium brand of beef and mutton, which is worth 100,000 euros (about US$120,400), and is preparing to send two more, Ponto Final reports. The Macao newspaper quotes Monte do … Continue reading "Monte do Pasto begins shipping its True Born beef to Macao"
8 March 2021
As the pandemic situation remains stable in the Mainland, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) are jointly carrying out promotional activities for the travel and MICE trade in various cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The two entities held Macao tourism and MICE presentation seminars … Continue reading "MGTO and IPIM keep promoting Macao in Greater Bay Area Bolstering Mainland residents’ confidence in travelling to Macao Macao tourism and MICE presentation seminars were held in Guangzhou and Dongguan"
8 March 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 45.9% year-on-year in real terms in the fourth quarter of 2020, a smaller decline than in the preceding quarter (-63.8%). External demand recovered compared to the previous quarter; export of services dropped at a slower pace, by 61.0% year-on-year, … Continue reading "Macao gross domestic product for the 4th quarter and the whole year of 2020"
5 March 2021
Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee’s Standing Committee member Hoi Kin Hong has called for lawyers in Macao and mainland China to work together to support economic engagement by China and the Portuguese-speaking world, The Observer website reports. The Chinese website quotes Mr Hoi, who is in the real estate business in Macao, … Continue reading "Collaboration by Macao, mainland Chinese lawyers urged"
4 March 2021
On March 3, 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 Administrative Committee of the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration Zone for Local Economic and Trade Cooperation. The visiting … Continue reading "Representatives from the Administrative Committee of the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration Zone for Local Economic and Trade Cooperation visit Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao"
4 March 2021
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) says it is taking applications by Macao businesses wishing to exhibit at the fourth China International Import Expo, to be held in Shanghai from October 5 to 10. IPIM issued on Tuesday a written statement saying enterprises that do business with the Portuguese-speaking world, either by selling … Continue reading "IPIM mustering Macao exhibitors for expo in Shanghai"
4 March 2021
An adviser of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong, Oriol Caudevilla, thinks Macao should exploit its ties to the Portuguese-speaking world to get into the business of green finance. Mr Caudevilla, who sits on the committees of the association that deal with blockchain business, digital banking and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, says so … Continue reading "Macao urged to use foreign ties to get into green finance"
4 March 2021
The Lusophone Markets Business Association is considering setting up an outpost in the Nansha district of the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou to help companies doing business between China and the Portuguese-speaking world to attract investors and advertise, the Macau Daily News reports. The newspaper says some members of the association have called for the … Continue reading "Springboard for international business mooted for Nansha"
3 March 2021
The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government is to realise and implement in an orderly manner the major goals and tasks outlined in the culture and tourism development plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area). Such plan was jointly issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Office of the … Continue reading "Macao welcomes culture and tourism development plan for Greater Bay Area"
3 March 2021
Official data indicate that the value of merchandise exports by Macao to the Portuguese-speaking world grew to 160,000 patacas (about US$20,000) in January, over five times the value a year earlier. Figures published by the Macao Statistics and Census Service last week show that all merchandise exports in January were domestic exports, as opposed to … Continue reading "Macao January exports to Portuguese-speaking world quintuple"
