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Zhejiang Goods, the Macao Interface, Portuguese-Speaking Markets — Vice President Tian Yihui Lectures at the 1688 Super Factory CEO Class
From 14 to 16 September, the 63rd session of the Alibaba 1688 Super Factory CEO Class was held at the City University of Macau. Professor Tian Yihui — MFTEDA Vice President and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Business at the City University of Macau — lectured on “AI Business Applications and Enterprise Digital Transformation”, unpacking transformation pathways for 200 Zhejiang manufacturing business owners and charting an outbound blueprint running from “Zhejiang factories — Greater Bay Area corridor — Macao interface — Portuguese-speaking markets”.
Read MorePresident Yang Cheng on the Third Five-Year Plan: Macao Should Position Itself as a Strategic Pivot and a "Shock Absorber" for the Nation's Opening-Up
In an interview with Hou Kong Daily, President Yang Cheng shared his reading of the Third Five-Year Plan: Macao should position itself as a strategic pivot and serve as a "shock absorber" for enterprises going global.
Read MoreMFTEDA Signs China–France (Macao) Brand Globalization Strategic Investment Cooperation Agreement at UNESCO Headquarters
At the 12th China–France Brand Summit Forum held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, MFTEDA President Dr. Yang Cheng signed a strategic framework agreement on China–France (Macao) brand globalization strategic investment cooperation with the China–France Brand Aesthetics Center, witnessed by former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin and a representative of the Macao SAR Government.
Read MoreUSJ Professor Du Wencai Named Specially-Appointed Professor at Changchun College of Electronic Technology; MFTEDA Secretary-General Han Jingyi Attends Ceremony
Professor Du Wencai of the University of Saint Joseph was named a specially-appointed professor at the Changchun College of Electronic Technology, where the two sides discussed postgraduate recommendations and research cooperation; MFTEDA Secretary-General Han Jingyi attended and witnessed the ceremony.
Read MorePresident Yang Cheng Attends Academic Exchange at the Hong Kong and Macao Research Institute of the Development Research Center of the State Council in Beijing, Focusing on Economic Security and Public Security
MFTEDA President Dr. Yang Cheng was invited to Beijing for an academic exchange hosted by the Hong Kong and Macao Research Institute of the Development Research Center of the State Council, where he held in-depth discussions with Director Bi Yanying and others on economic security and public security, advancing think tank cooperation between the mainland and Macao in digital innovation and risk governance.
Read More"A Career Worth Having in the Digital-Intelligence Era" — Macao Youth Employment Guidance Workshop Concludes Successfully
Five experts shared employment opportunities and AI-powered job-hunting skills for the digital-intelligence era at a youth employment guidance workshop organised by MFTEDA and sponsored by the Macao Foundation, helping Macao's young people plan their careers.
Read MorePresident Yang Cheng Attends Seminar on “Lessons from the Hong Kong and Macao Experience for Hainan Free Trade Port Development”
President Yang Cheng joined experts from Beijing, Hong Kong and Macao at a seminar hosted by the Hong Kong and Macao Research Institute of the State Council's Development Research Center, discussing rule-of-law development and risk control for the Hainan Free Trade Port.
Read More“GBA Development and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop” Successfully Held — President Yang Cheng Speaks on Opportunities for GBA Youth
The “GBA Development and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop”, hosted by MFTEDA and co-organised by Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College, was successfully held. President Dr. Yang Cheng spoke on the opportunities and challenges facing young people in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, and students also visited the GBA International Talent Station.
Read MoreMFTEDA Signs Overseas Talent Workstation Framework Agreement with Zhongshan Torch Hi-Tech Zone
MFTEDA signed a framework agreement with Zhongshan Torch Hi-Tech Zone to jointly build an overseas talent workstation, and co-organised a Macao–Zhongshan youth talent exchange salon, broadening channels for international talent recruitment.
Read MoreZhongshan Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese Visits Macao Doctoral Think Tank; President Yang Cheng Attends Exchange Seminar
A delegation led by Liu Zhiwei, Chairman of the Zhongshan Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, visited the Macao Doctoral Think Tank; the two sides reached consensus on cooperation in talent exchange and on building a talent hub in the Greater Bay Area, with MFTEDA President Yang Cheng attending the seminar.
Read MorePresident Yang Cheng Appointed Vice President of the Youth Committee of the Beijing Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese
At the Second Members' Assembly of the Youth Committee of the Beijing Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, held in Beijing on 13–14 November, MFTEDA President Yang Cheng was appointed Vice President of the Youth Committee, pledging to strengthen Macao's role as a bridge and deepen Beijing–Macao cooperation.
Read More“Patriotic Sentiment Through Momentous Years” Themed Lecture Marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Successfully Held
MFTEDA and the Macao Patriotic Education Youth Association jointly hosted a themed lecture marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance, attended by nearly one hundred citizens and young people, who revisited the war-torn years and renewed the patriotic spirit.
Read MoreMFTEDA Delegation Attends 2025 Capital Qiaozhi Development Conference
MFTEDA President Dr. Yang Cheng led a delegation to the 2025 Capital Qiaozhi Development Conference, held in Beijing from 3 to 5 November, joining more than 450 overseas Chinese participants from 43 countries and regions to explore cooperation opportunities.
Read MorePresident Yang Cheng Invited to 76th National Day Celebration Series Hosted by the Beijing Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese
On 28 September, the Beijing Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese launched a three-day celebration series for the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. MFTEDA President Dr. Yang Cheng joined more than 80 guests from Hong Kong, Macao and 37 countries and regions across five continents, and attended the Beijing Mayor’s report session and the municipal government reception.
Read MoreMacao Polytechnic University Hosts Seminar on Global Carbon Neutrality Trends to Promote Sustainable Tourism Development
MFTEDA Vice-President Shi Yun and Distinguished Research Fellow Hu Jiyuan were invited to the Macao Polytechnic University seminar “Global Carbon Neutrality Trends and ESG Compliance in the International Gaming Industry”, sharing insights on carbon neutrality trends and the green transformation of Macao’s tourism and leisure sector.
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