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It is now possible for certain eligible Macao residents to travel quarantine-free to eight more cities in Guangdong Province as well as to Zhuhai. The exemption for relevant persons from undergoing a 14-day medical observation in Zhuhai after commencing a boundary-crossing journey to any of the nine places begins today.
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According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, broad money supply continued to rebound in May with a stable share of patacas. Meanwhile, resident deposits rose from a month ago whereas loans to residents posted a decline.
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The University of Macau (UM) and Nam Kwong Petroleum & Chemicals Co.,Ltd (NKOIL) have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement. Through this agreement, both parties hope to promote the commercialisation of research results, cultivate talent, and jointly create a smart city in Macao. Both parties will give full play to their respective advantages and carry out cooperation in four areas, namely gas pipeline network optimization, energy internet of things, comprehensive utilisation of distributed energy, and special equipment safety monitoring. They also plan to establish a mechanism for regular communication and strengthen cooperation in nurturing talent in such areas as smart city development, internet of things, smart energy, and big data, for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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In order to celebrate the 15^th anniversary of the inscription of the “Historic Centre of Macao” on the World Heritage List, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym) will hold a series of exploration activities at the World Heritage sites. The registration for the most sought-after activities “World Heritage Open Day” and the “Heritage City Tours - Guided Tours and Illustration Workshop” quickly became full since the activities were launched. Considering the public’s overwhelming response, additional sessions will be offered for the activities “Heritage City Tours - Guided Tours and Illustration Workshop” and all are welcome to participate.
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Over the years, the University of Macau (UM) has organised courses in various formats to nurture Chinese-Portuguese bilingual professionals. The university’s Portuguese Language Summer Course is an annual event that has attracted students from around the world since its launch 33 years ago. The 34th edition of the course will be held online between 20 July and 31 July. It is now open for applications. Those aged 16 or above from China and abroad, especially students, teachers, translators, and those who are interested in Portuguese language, are welcome to apply.
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Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) in co-operation with Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre, Macao Cross-Border E-Commerce Industry Association, the Industry and Commerce Association of Macao and Macau Youth Entrepreneur Association, successfully held three webinars themed “SME Special Webinars”. The event was well-received and attracted over 430 participants from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and from the industry. Some participants expressed the hope that more similar webinars regarding SMEs would be held in the future to share industry updates and business knowledge.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that licensed motor vehicles in Macao totalled 239,718 as at end-May 2020, up slightly by 0.7% year-on-year. Light automobiles (109,420) and heavy motorcycles (99,958) rose by 1.4% and 2.2% respectively; however, light motorcycles (22,985) dropped by 7.2%. New registration of motor vehicles in May increased by 23.7% year-on-year to 1,097, with that of heavy motorcycles (670) surging by 64.2% while light automobiles (387) falling by 7.0%. In the first five months of 2020, new registration of motor vehicles decreased by 12.4% year-on-year to 4,280. Number of traffic accidents in May totalled 743, with 260 injuries. In the first five months, there were 3,445 traffic accidents, involving 1,202 victims and 3 of them were killed.
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The Government Information Bureau (GCS) will devote further effort to facilitate communication between the Government and the press, and between the Government and the public, said the new GCS Director, Ms Chan Lou.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, said Macao would press ahead with the commercialisation of knowledge and products linked to the local traditional Chinese medicine sector, and with the promotion of synergies between traditional Chinese medicine and the healthcare industry.
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