10 August 2021
In order to promote the training of local talents as enshrined in the Policy Address of the Macao SAR Government, and to consolidate Macao’s role as a Platform, the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) signed last year a cooperation and exchange agreement with Macao … Continue reading "Forum Macao dedicated to training talents, continues to make available internship opportunities"
10 August 2021
Sustainability of the overall local environment is an important consideration for organisers in selecting destinations for holding MICE events. And for this reason, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) hosted a webinar on “Creating a Sustainable MICE Destination” on 29 July. Guy Bigwood, Managing Director of Gubi Consulting & Global Sustainability Index (Barcelona), was … Continue reading "IPIM Organises Webinar to Facilitate Macao’s Development into a Sustainable MICE Destination"
9 August 2021
The “2021 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition” (2021MIECF), organised by the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, concluded on 7 August. During the 2021MIECF, a total of 247 online business matching sessions were held, ten protocols were signed online, more than 400 exhibitors joined the event, and over 750 products were exhibited. … Continue reading "MIECF Functions as an Effective Green Platform: Online Negotiations Support Companies in Exploring Business Opportunities"
9 August 2021
According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, the total number of personal credit cards and debit cards issued by banks in Macao increased in the second quarter of 2021. Both the credit card and debit card turnover witnessed quarterly decreases. On the other hand, the number and value of transactions of … Continue reading "Macao Payment Card and Mobile Payment Statistics – 2nd Quarter 2021"
9 August 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the overall residential property price index for April – June 2021 increased by 0.5% over the previous period (March – May 2021) to 269.0. The indices for the Macao Peninsula (269.8) and Taipa & Coloane (266.1) rose by 0.6% and 0.5% respectively. The index for … Continue reading "Macao residential property price index for April – June 2021"
5 August 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 1,441 new companies were incorporated in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 49 year-on-year. Newly incorporated companies operating in Wholesale & Retail Trade and Business Services totalled 467 and 388 respectively. Total value of registered capital of the new companies … Continue reading "Macao company statistics for the 2nd quarter of 2021"
4 August 2021
The “2021 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition” (2021MIECF), hosted by the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, was scheduled to take place both online and offline from 5 to 7 August. However, in view of the latest COVID-19 developments, it is decided after thorough consideration that all the offline activities of the 2021MIECF will … Continue reading "Online activities of the 2021MIECF to be retained in spite of a changed schedule owing to the latest COVID-19 developments"
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"
