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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 1,517 new companies were incorporated in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 471 year-on-year. Newly incorporated companies operating in Wholesale & Retail Trade and Business Services totalled 518 and 406 respectively. Total value of registered capital of the new companies dropped by 11.9% year-on-year to MOP219 million. Companies in dissolution totalled 253 in the first quarter, and the value of registered capital of these companies amounted to MOP85 million.
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The exhibition “Imagery and Space: Ren Dongsheng Scenography Exhibition”, integrated in the 31^st Macao Arts Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will be inaugurated on 7 May (Friday), at 6pm, at the MGM Theater, MGM COTAI, presenting a collection of models, photos and videos of works by Ren Dongsheng, a National First Class Stage Designer. With the support of MGM as programme partner, the exhibition will be held from 8 to 18 May (closed on 10 May). The exhibition is open to the general public.
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The 77^th session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) was held days earlier (26 to 29 April) in a virtual format. It was attended by, among others, Mr. Tai Kin Ip, Director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, as well as Mr. Leong Wa Fong, Manager of Research and Information Division of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, with a view to strengthening the external economic ties of Macao, China.
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The Government has set up a committee to coordinate Macao’s effort regarding integrating further with the national development effort, according to Executive Order No 67/2021 published today in the Macao SAR Gazette.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, today said the Government looked forward to the Labour Day holiday, starting on 1 May, delivering a greater number of mainland travellers to Macao. This would help expedite support for the local economy and promote Macao’s image as a healthy city, of low risk in terms of COVID-19.
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The 31^st Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), was inaugurated on 30 April. After a one-year absence, this year’s MAF presents diverse forms of art, including 20 extraordinary programmes and visual arts exhibitions, in a total of about 100 performances and outreach activities, inviting the public to “restart” the journey together.
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In preparation for the upcoming 1^st May Labor Day Holidays from 1 – 5 May, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is carrying out different measures to welcome visitors and promote various information on pandemic prevention to ensure safe and quality travel.
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Since its start of trial operation in late March, the Macao Grand Prix Museum has gained wide popularity. With the steady upward trend of visitor arrivals, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) continues to carry out promotion through different channels to attract more visitors to Macao for a first-hand experience of this brand-new tourism product and a closer glimpse of the Macau Grand Prix’s history. More Mainland visitors are expected to arrive in Macao during the 1^st May Labour Day Holidays. The Macao Grand Prix Museum will hence add new ticket quotas for purchase in advance. Visitors and residents are welcome to buy tickets online for scheduled visits on a first-come, first-served basis.
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In view of a forecast growth in the number of visitors to Macao during the Labour Day holiday starting from 1 May, Government departments have made intensive preparations in relation to boundary-crossing controls, customs procedures, public health, and anti-epidemic control measures.
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In order to increase the green quality of the city, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) intends to plant around 5,000 trees in the green belts and pavements of the main roads in all districts across Macao in 2020 and 2021. So far, nearly 4,000 trees have been planted in seedling form to better balance root and canopy growth, giving priority to tree species grown in southern China that are highly wind and drought resistant.
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