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The University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) recently held an event to celebrate its 30^th anniversary. Over the past three decades, the FST has nurtured many professionals for the science and technology sector in Macao. UM is currently ranked among the top 125 and 200 internationally, in engineering and computer sciences, respectively. The university is also ranked No 8 in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and among the top 1 per cent in Essential Sciences Indicators (ESI) rankings in both disciplines.
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The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government is determined to combat the crime of trafficking in persons and has been relentless in its efforts in this regard, the Office of the Secretary for Security of the Macao SAR stated.
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The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) of the University of Macau (UM) recently organised a forum titled ‘Challenges and Opportunities ― Shaping the Future of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) through Academic and Industry Collaboration’ in Guangzhou, one of the four core cities in the GBA. The forum aimed to promote collaborations between Guangzhou and Macao in the areas of featured financial services, tourism, and sustainable development. The platform also hoped to facilitate collaborations between industry and universities, promote the use of research results and knowledge in business, and nurture business professionals with innovative ideas and leadership skills.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that visitor arrivals totalled 3,396,835 in May 2019, an increase of 25.6% year-on-year. Overnight visitors (1,598,097) grew by 10.3% while same-day visitors (1,798,738) surged by 43.3%. As the proportion of same-day visitors expanded by 6.5 percentage points year-on-year to 53.0%, the average length of stay of visitors shortened by 0.1 day to 1.2 days. Overnight visitors stayed an average of 2.3 days, up by 0.1 day; meanwhile, the average length of stay of same-day visitors held stable at 0.2 day.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Composite CPI (115.46) for May 2019 increased by 2.69% year-on-year, down further by 0.08 percentage points from the growth in April (+2.77%). The increment in May was attributable to dearer charges for eating out, higher rentals for dwellings, as well as rising prices of motor cars, gasoline and fruits.
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"Splendid Quintessence—Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition", one of the events organized under the programme "Art Macao", will be held at the Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT), from 20 June to 21 July. This exhibition presents works of six calligraphers and painters from mainland China and Macao. The contents of the works are rich and developed in different styles and social contexts. The twelve art pieces to be exhibited will definitely bring a unique artistic experience to the audience.
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Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) convened the Annual Marketing Meeting 2019 in Macao from 18^th to 20^th June. 46 MGTO market representatives, consultants and representatives of promotional entities from worldwide reported on their initiatives and discussed marketing schemes for next year, besides an inspection visit to “Art Macao”, the mega international arts and cultural event unveiled this month.
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The University of Macau (UM) yesterday (19June) held the Joint Meeting of the University Assembly (UA) and University Council (UC) for the 2018/2019 academic year in its Ho Yin Conference Hall. Chui Sai On, chief executive of the Macao SAR, chancellor of UM, and chair of the UA, presided over the meeting. Chui said that UM has taken various measures to support China’s ‘Go Global’ and ‘Bring In’ growth strategy, which has also given a fresh impetus to Macao’s economic diversification and sustainable development.
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