Acácio de Brito, from Portugal’s Ministry of Education, has been offered the role – and if he accepts would come with a wealth of experience.
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Lisbon and Macao are currently embroiled in talks over the sharply falling number of Resident Identity Cards issued to Portuguese nationals in the territory.
UM has gradually moved up the rankings in recent years, earning high scores for its international outlook and the quality of its research.
The SAR government issued 309 Portuguese citizens with Resident Identity Cards in 2013. Ten years later, it has issued fewer than 60.
The first in a series of seven to be held globally in the run up to the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève awards slated for 9 November.
On his recent visit to the SAR, Nuno Fazenda, Portugal’s tourism and commerce secretary, emphasised the benefits Portuguese expats bring to Macao.
Local initiatives in neurodivergent rights, eco-friendly materials and corporate responsibility take home the honours.
Many of the centre’s functions, including public enquiry services, will now be handled by the Health Bureau.
It’s become much harder for a Portuguese citizen to obtain a new residency permit for Macao. The situation is currently being discussed by officials from both sides.