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Libraries Encourage Book Exchange and Sharing of Reading Resources Book collection starts on March 10
In order to promote the reading habits as well as to encourage residents who love reading to meet friends through books and share their resources, the Department of Public Library Management, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), will hold the “Book Exchange” activity of the 2021 “Macao Library Week”. The book collection for the activity will be held from March 10 (Wednesday) to April 11 (Sunday), from 2pm to 8pm on Monday, and from 8:30am to 8pm from Tuesday to Sunday, excluding on public holidays. All are welcome to participate.
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COVID-19 vaccination programme opens to non-resident workers
Starting from today, registration for free-of-charge COVID-19 vaccination under Macao’s vaccination programme, is open to non-resident workers.
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Telephone hotline and online platform to be launched for electoral complaints
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election and the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) will launch jointly, tomorrow (9 March), a telephone hotline to handle any complaints that might arise relating to the 2021 Legislative Assembly Election, which is set to take place on 12 September.
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New Macao Central Library develops a learning commons for the public to exchange integrating diversified and inclusive features to meet the needs for all ages and daily life
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) hosted a press conference on 8 March, presenting the selection results for the conceptual design proposals of the new Macao Central Library. The President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Mok Ian Ian, the Vice President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Leong Wai Man, the representative of experts who participated in the selection panel of the new Macao Central Library, Wu Jianzhong and the Head of the Department of Public Library Management, Loi Chi Pang, attended the press conference and presented the selection results of the conceptual design proposals of the new Macao Central Library and its functional planning. In the future, in terms of meeting the needs of all ages, diversification and life, the new Macao Central Library will integrate diversified and inclusive features and will become the city’s knowledge centre for reading, communication, learning, leisure and creativity development, as well as a smart library integrated with information technology. IC will continue to promote the relevant works and announce the progress of the project in a timely manner.
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IPIM and MICE Sector Visit Guangzhou and Shenzhen to Pave Way for MICE’s Future Growth
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) organised around 30 representatives of the Macao MICE sector for a business mission to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, where they met with the MICE industry practitioners from these places and discussed the future prospect and opportunities of the industry in an era when pandemic prevention has become a permanent measure. The purposes of the exchange was to publicise Macao as an MICE stage and foster the co-operation between Macao MICE industry and its counterpart in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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Consumer Council released specific price survey results on infant formula and OTC drugs
The Consumer Council collected price information of 12 infant formula products and 15 kinds of over-the-counter drugs on 8 March. The price data of the said products are now available on the Council’s “Macao Price Information Platform” app. Survey result reviews price differences in various retail locations, consumers are suggested to use different functions on the platform to make better consumption choice.
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Macao and Shenzhen co-tested chopping board
Chopping board is an essential household item, the Macao and Shenzhen Consumer Council conducted a test on chopping board together and test results of the tested 15 samples are satisfactory.
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Demographic statistics for the 4th quarter of 2020
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 year-on-year to 12.9%, whereas that of adult population (aged 15-64) dropped by 1.1 percentage points to 73.8%. The population of Macao continued to age, with the ageing ratio rising to 97.1%.
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Legislative Assembly election set for 12 September
The date for the Legislative Assembly election has been set for 12 September 2021, according to Executive Order No. 7/2021 published today in the Macao SAR Gazette.
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Limited quotas left for the 2021 Sands China Macao International 10K
Registration for the Fun Run of the 2021 Sands China Macao International 10K, jointly organized by the Sports Bureau and the General Association of Athletics of Macau and title-sponsored by Sands China, started at 9am today and has received overwhelming response. The Organizing Committee announced that limited quotas are left for the 10K race and the Fun Run. Interested runners are advised to submit their applications as early as possible.
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