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“Macao Outdoor Performance Venue” starts its operation on a trial basis
In order to support Macao’s “1+4” appropriate economic diversification strategy and build Macao into a “City of Performing Arts”, the SAR Government built the provisional “Macao Outdoor Performance Venue” to host large-scale performances. The ceremony of the trial operation of the “Macao Outdoor Performance Venue” was held today (7 December) and was officiated by the Chief Executive of Macao SAR Government, Ho Iat Seng; the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Ao Ieong U; the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo Arrais do Rosário; the Chief of Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Ho Ioc San; the President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Leong Wai Man; the Director of the Public Works Bureau, Lam Wai Hou; and the Deputy Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office, Hoi Io Meng.
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Call for Event Proposals during the Trial Operation of the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym) invites proposals for events to be held during the trial operation of the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue, running from 1 January to 31 December 2025. The proposals, open to both local and international performing arts groups or organisations, may be submitted from today.
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[Enhancing the Brand Awareness of Macao Products] 24 Macao SMEs Explore Business Opportunities at the “Asia Pacific Food Expo 2024” with over 250 Signature Products Participating Companies Sign Sales Contracts On-site
The “Asia Pacific Food Expo 2024” commenced on 6 December was held at the Singapore Expo for four consecutive days. At the event, over 250 “Made in Macao” and “Macao Brand” products from twenty-four (24) Macao small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were exhibited. Some of the Macao exhibitors engaged in the Big Health sector landed on deals Singaporean enterprises on the first day of the expo. According to some exhibitors, Macao products were very popular at the event, with some items sold out on the first day. And the Halal food, in particular, garnered favour among the attending trade visitors at the expo. Given that the “M Brand” certification serves as a trusted seal of quality for Macao products, several Macao exhibitors received business enquiries, further enhancing the brand awareness of “Made in Macao” and “Macao Brand” products in Southeast Asian and international markets.
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DSEDJ organises an explanatory session for schools on Macao’s results in TIMSS 2023
On 4 December 2024, the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), the organiser of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), released the study results of TIMSS 2023 at the fourth grade. Macao students scored 582 in mathematics, ranking 6th among the participating countries and regions with a score significantly higher than the international average of 503; Macao students scored 536, ranking 12th among the participating countries and regions with a score significantly higher than the international average of 494. 68% of the students reached the Advanced or High International Benchmark in mathematics, while 45% of them reached the Advanced or High International Benchmark in science.
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Residential property price index for August – October 2024
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the overall residential property price index for August - October 2024 decreased by 0.4% over the previous period (July - September 2024) to 210.1. The index for the Macao Peninsula (204.8) dropped by 0.9% while that for Taipa & Coloane (231.0) climbed by 1.2%.
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