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UM develops novel metal-phenolic network to improve efficacy of immunotherapy
A research team led by Assistant Professor Dai Yunlu in the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) has developed a novel metal-phenolic network to potentiate the activation of stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway within tumour microenvironment for advanced radiotherapy. The novel nanomedicine is expected to improve the efficacy of immunotherapy. The research findings have been published in Advanced Materials.
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Company statistics for the 4th quarter of 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 1,082 new companies were incorporated in the fourth quarter of 2021, a decrease of 455 year-on-year. Number of new companies operating in Wholesale & Retail Trade (389) and Business Services (257) went down by 206 and 144 respectively. Total value of registered capital soared by 278.2% year-on-year to MOP539 million, attributable to the incorporation of new Business Services companies with relatively large capital during the quarter. Companies in dissolution totalled 194 in the fourth quarter, and the value of registered capital of these companies amounted to MOP88 million.
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Payment Card and Mobile Payment Statistics – 4th Quarter 2021
According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, the total number of personal credit cards and debit cards issued by banks in Macao increased in the fourth quarter of 2021. The turnover of credit cards and debit cards both witnessed increases from a quarter earlier. Meanwhile, the number and the value of transactions of local mobile payment tools continued to rise on a quarterly basis.
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Wages of construction workers and prices of construction materials for the 4th quarter of 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average daily wage of construction workers increased by 1.3% quarter-to-quarter to MOP799 in the fourth quarter of 2021. The average daily wages of local workers (MOP987) and non-resident workers (MOP718) went up by 1.3% and 2.7% respectively.
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Monetary and financial statistics – December 2021
According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, broad money supply continued to fall in December with a stable share of patacas. Meanwhile, resident deposits decreased from a month ago whereas loans to residents posted an increase.
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Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Tiger and fireworks show enliven Macao with festive joy and blessings
The mega celebration event for Chinese New Year – “Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Tiger” (the “Parade”) and the fireworks show themed “Tiger Roars for Success of the Olympic Winter Games” were unveiled in splendour this evening on the 3rd day of Lunar New Year (3 February), celebrating the Spring Festival with residents and visitors under strict compliance with the pandemic prevention measures.
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