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Guangdong and Macao organized forum on Mainland real estate laws Joint prevention mechanism safeguard Macao consumers’ rights in purchasing properties
In response to the call of World Consumer Rights Day to pay attention to consumer rights and to enrich Macao consumers’ knowledge in laws regarding real estates in the Mainland, Guangdong Consumers Council, Macao Consumer Council and the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) organized “Forum on Guangdong and Macao Real Estate Consumer Rights Protection” on 14 March in Macao. Consumers are suggested to use the information available through the “Joint prevention mechanism for Macao citizens purchasing real estate in the Mainland” to make careful decision.
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Results of survey on manpower needs and wages for the 4th quarter 2020
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) released results of the Survey on Manpower Needs and Wages for the fourth quarter of 2020. Survey coverage comprises Wholesale & Retail Trade; Transport, Storage & Communications; Security Activities and Public Sewage & Refuse Disposal Activities; however, the self-employed are excluded.
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Foreigners meeting certain requirements permitted to enter Macao from mainland China
Foreigners meeting certain requirements are now permitted to enter Macao from mainland China. The measure became effective from the stroke of midnight today, according to Executive Order No. 43/2021.
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IFTM first in Asia to partner with UNWTO for postgraduate courses on tourism
IFTM has launched a series of postgraduate courses in collaboration with the UNWTO Academy from February to June. The Institute is the first higher education institution in Asia to collaborate with the UNWTO Academy – the education arm of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) – to offer tourism-focused courses within its postgraduate programmes.
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[infographic]15 March 2021 health quarantine requirements and measures for inbound travellers
Health quarantine requirements and measures for inbound travellers of different identities.
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CE: Macao fully implementing ‘patriots governing Macao’ and ‘Two Sessions’ aspirations
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, today 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.
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MPI Holds Seminar on Innovative Thinking in Gaming and Tourism
The Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies (CJT) of Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI) held a seminar “Innovative Thinking on the Development of Gaming and Tourism” on March 10, 2021. The seminar featured presentations by distinguished speakers, including Mr. Jay Chun, Chairman of Paradise Entertainment Ltd., Mr. Tian Han, SVP of Gaming Operations & Strategic Marketing at MGM, as well as Prof. Zeng Zhonglu and his associates of MPI. The innovation issues in gaming technology were discussed in the seminar, alongside the new theoretical paradigms in gaming and tourism research.
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The “One Country, Two Systems” Research Centre of the Macao Polytechnic Institute held lectures at Escola Estrela do Mar and Xin Hua Evening Secondary School to promote the Constitution and the Basic Law
The “One Country, Two Systems” Research Centre of the Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI) held lectures named “Constitution and Basic Law on Campus” at Escola Estrela do Mar and Xin Hua Evening Secondary School on 1 and 2 March 2021 respectively. The aim of the lectures is to promote the rule of law and law-abiding awareness among young students through various levels of publicity and promotion, to foster young people's recognition of and respect for the Constitution and the Basic Law, and to enhance the overall legal literacy of the community. The two sessions also received recognition of great importance from the above-mentioned schools.
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Retain shopping receipts to enter lucky draw activity
The “Keep your receipts 2021” activity organized by the Consumer Council has started and the registration period ends on 14 May. A total of 85 prizes are available and consumers are welcome to participate.
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Foreign exchange reserves and nominal effective exchange rate index for the pataca – February 2021
The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP198.5 billion (USD24.85 billion) at the end of February 2021. The reserves increased by 1.6% from the revised value of MOP195.4 billion (USD24.47 billion) for the previous month. Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves at end-February 2021 represented 10 times the currency in circulation or 82.5% of pataca M2 at end-January 2021.
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