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MGTO completed Macao Tourism Branding and Media Effectiveness Evaluation of Four Mega Events in 2019
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has completed the “Macao Tourism Branding and Media Effectiveness Evaluation of Mega Events” of 2019. Four major events, namely the Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Pig, the 30th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest, the 4th International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao and the Macao Light Festival 2019, all reached a high level of public awareness and a good to great level of satisfaction, reflecting media’s and netizens’ satisfaction and relatively strong awareness towards the events.
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Macao nucleic acid-test scheme extended to mainland passport holders and mainland exit-entry permit holders
Macao’s standard scheme enabling human nucleic acid testing for COVID-19 infection has been extended from today. It is now available to holders of mainland China passports and holders of mainland-issued exit-entry permits, who wish to make cross-boundary trips between Macao and Zhuhai either for business, a family visit, or work.
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Foreign exchange reserves and nominal effective exchange rate index for the pataca – April 2020
The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP179.0 billion (USD22.43 billion) at the end of April 2020. The reserves increased by 1.4% from the revised value of MOP176.6 billion (USD22.11 billion) for the previous month. Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves at end-April 2020 represented 10 times the currency in circulation or 82.8% of pataca M2 at end-March 2020.
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Macao SAR Appointed as Co-Chair of Asia/Pacific Joint Group by International Anti-Money Laundering Organization
With the approval of all members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the international anti-money laundering/counter terrorist financing (AML/CFT) standard setting body, the Director of the Macao Financial Intelligence Office (GIF) was appointed unanimously earlier as the Co-Chair of the Asia/Pacific Joint Group, which is a regional subgroup of FATF’s International Co-operation Review Group (ICRG). This appointment not only recognizes Macao SAR’s efforts and performance in combating money laundering and terrorist financing, but also demonstrates Macao SAR’s commitment to international affairs and enhances the positive image of Macao SAR. This is being the second appointment of GIF representatives, on behalf of the Macao SAR, as the Co-Chair of the regional group.
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Macao sends medical team to support Algeria’s fight against COVID-19
Macao is today sending a five-strong emergency medical team made up of local professionals to take part in China’s national effort to assist the country of Algeria in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Commemorative postmark cancellation service of “World Telecommunication and Information Society Day”
To celebrate the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau announces that a Temporary Post Counter will be set up at our Philatelic Shop of General Post Office, from 9:00 to 12:00 on 17th May 2020 to provide the commemorative postmark cancellation service for the “World Telecommunication and Information Society Day”.
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Mortgage loans statistics – March 2020
According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, new approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both increased in March 2020. With regard to the outstanding balances, both RMLs and CRELs witnessed increases.
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UM students develop interactive mobile app
Three students of the University of Macau (UM) recently developed a practical mobile interactive applet called ‘UMor’ for their teachers and classmates. Users can obtain useful information through the ‘chat’ function. The applet can also be applied in the tourism industry.
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