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Macao paying close attention to Wuhan pneumonia cases, checks locally
The Government is paying close attention to the latest developments regarding the viral pneumonia cases that have occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and has taken several measures to minimise the risk of such cases having any impact on Macao.
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19th Macao City Fringe Festival inaugurated
The opening ceremony of the 19th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, was held on 10 January, at 2:30pm, at the Mount Fortress Garden. The ceremony was officiated by the President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Mok Ian Ian, and representatives of participating art groups of this edition of the Fringe Festival; and was attended by the Head of the Department of Performing Arts Development, Iu Wai Man; the Head of the Division of Performing Arts, U Weng Hong; and representatives of other art groups. An intriguing opening performance was presented, allowing the audience to experience the charm of contemporary dance at close range.
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Bomb threat drill at Macau Heliport is deemed smooth
The Macau Heliport conducted a security drill early this morning to simulate the scenario of a bomb threat. The heliport immediately activated the emergency plan to handle the crisis. The suspected object was eventually defined not a genuine bomb.
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UM, CAS’ Aerospace Information Research Institute establish joint lab of aerospace information
The University of Macau (UM) today (9 January) held an inauguration ceremony for the Joint Laboratory of Aerospace Information, jointly established by UM and the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The lab aims to integrate the resources of both institutions to carry out innovative research in satellite payload for remote sensing and the applications of aerospace information.
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Feasibility study on tourist tax imposition is completed Opinions vary among different stakeholders
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has completed the Feasibility Study on Tourist Tax Imposition. The study findings revealed that there is a divergence of opinions among various stakeholders in the society.
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Government responds to Macao references in U.S. Congress report on China
The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China expresses its strong opposition to the content relating to Macao contained in a report lately issued by the Congressional-Executive Commission on China of the United States of America.
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Consumer Council released latest supermarket price survey report of the current month
The Consumer Council released the first “Supermarket price survey report” of São Lázaro, São Lourenço and Sé Parishes in January. Surveyed data included prices, price differences and promotional offers of over 200 products from 13 supermarkets in those Parishes. Consumers may now check the report data on the Council’s website (www.consumer.gov.mo), the “Supermarket Price Information Platform” app, or the Council’s WeChat account.
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