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According to statistics released today (7 February) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, in the fourth quarter of 2024, the number and the value of transactions of local mobile payment tools both witnessed growth on a quarterly basis. Meanwhile, the credit card and the debit card turnover both increased from the preceding quarter.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, arrived in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, in the evening on Thursday (6 February), for a visit encompassing the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025. In Harbin, he met with the Macao, China sports delegation.
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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the Tap Siac Craft Market in spring will be held from 24 to 27 April, 1 to 4 May at Tap Siac Square. The calls for stall operators and creative handicraft workshops are open from 5 to 26 February and from 5 to 19 February, respectively. Applications are free of charge.
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Organized by the Sports Bureau, Sands China Ltd. and the General Association of Athletics of Macau (AGAM), the 2025 Sands China Macao International 10K will be held on 16 March. The Organizing Committee held a press conference today (6 March) to announce the event details and registration arrangements. The press conference was attended by Mr. Luís Gomes, President of the Sports Bureau; Dr. Wilfred Wong, Executive Vice Chairman of Sands China Ltd.; Mr. Chan Pou Sin, President of AGAM; Ms. Lei Si Leng, Acting Vice President of the Sports Bureau; and members of the Sports Committee along with other guests.
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The Commissioner Against Corruption Ao Ieong Seong, the Deputy Commissioner cum Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau Wong Kim Fong, as well as other CCAC staff, participated in the 14^th General Meeting of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) by videoconference this afternoon.
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Since its establishment in July 2023, the Council of Veterinary Medicine Professionals (CPMV) has been facilitating the implementation of various work related to the “Law on Veterinary Clinical Care and Commercial Activity of Animals”, including formulating and approving the “Regime of Certification of Professional Accreditation of Veterinary Surgeons” and the “Code of Professional Ethics of Veterinary Surgeons”, carrying out certification of veterinary professional accreditation, initiating legal proceedings against veterinary surgeons who have violated their obligations, organising professional development activities, etc. Meanwhile, CPMV has launched a dedicated webpage to share the latest news and publish various administrative formalities, forms, frequently questions, guidance notes and other information, making it easier for the sector and the public to learn about its work.
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To help Macao enterprises seize business opportunities arising from the development of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin, Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region, in collaboration with the Commercial Services Bureau of the Co-operation Zone, offers the "Cross-border Commercial Registration Facilitation Services for the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Co-operation Zone" (hereinafter referred to as: Cross-border Commercial Registration Facilitation Services). This service allows Macao enterprises to complete commercial registration procedures in the Co-operation Zone and obtain the relevant business licenses without leaving Macao in person, thereby reducing the time and economic costs for investors looking to invest and operate businesses in the Co-operation Zone.
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Different governmental entities, tourism businesses and community organizations in Macao organized a diversity of fascinating festive events during the Spring Festival. Traditional festive vibes permeated the city as residents and visitors spent a wonderful time of Chinese New Year. visitors from different places experienced the diversity of “tourism +”, which manifested Macao’s charm as a cultural travel destination.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, will from 6 to 8 February visit Harbin, in Heilongjiang Province. While there, he will attend the opening ceremony on 7 February of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025, held at Harbin International Convention Exhibition and Sports Centre.
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