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MICE statistics for the 2nd quarter of 2018
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 327 MICE events were held in the second quarter of 2018, including 316 meetings & conferences, 9 exhibitions and 2 incentives. Total number of events decreased by 6 year-on-year, while number of participants and attendees increased by 1.7% to 411,000.
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Beijing Capital Airlines aircraft incident
The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) was informed by Airport Operations Department this morning that at about 11:16 on 28 August in the Macau International Airport (MIA), an aircraft of Beijing Capital Airlines JD5759 from Beijing to Macao carrying 157 passengers encountered technical issue at its final approach to land at Macau International Airport resulting go-around. Macau International Airport immediately declared emergency and activated the airport emergency operations centre, the Fire Services arrived on spot to standby. The flight was finally diverted and landed in Shenzhen International Airport. Macau International Airport has deactivated emergency. The cause of the incident is still under investigation. The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) is investigating the incident case with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
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Government proposes setting up National Security Committee
The Government has proposed setting up a National Security Committee to coordinate Macao’s effort in safeguarding national security and protecting the well-being of the community.
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Consumer Council released specific price survey result on tissue papers, household cleansing products, and oral care products
Consumer Council conducted its specific price survey on tissue papers, household cleansing products, and oral care products on 27 August for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June.
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UM research in automated micromanipulation robotics increases survival rate of injected cells
The University of Macau (UM) has achieved another breakthrough in scientific research. In a latest research project from the Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), University of Macau (UM), titled ‘Force-Sensing Automated Micromanipulation System’, force-sensing microinjectors and microgrippers have been developed towards automated operation on a micro and nanometer scale. The invented equipment enables a high survival rate for the injected cell as the cells suffer from minimum force during the injection process. The equipment will also produce more consistent and reliable results than skilled manual operation, and can significantly reduce the workload of, and dependence on the experience of, human operators. The project has been recommended for the Technological Invention Award (Second Prize) of the 2018 Macao Science and Technology Awards.
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Third quarterly lucky draw results of household budget survey announced
The 2017/2018 Household Budget Survey has entered the last quarter of the data collection period, and good progress has been made thanks to public support. The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has launched a lucky draw activity in appreciation of the cooperation and support of the households. Households that complete the Survey will automatically enter the Cooperating Households Lucky Draw of the quarter, and members of the cooperating households who complete the Expense Diary online are entitled for the Online Expense Diary Lucky Draw of the quarter to get an additional chance of winning. The third quarterly draws took place on 22 August, officiated by Ieong Meng Chao, Director of DSEC, Wong Teng Yin, Department Chief, Choi Ka I, Division Chief, and Tang Iok Man, Functional Head. A total of 42 winning households and household members are announced as follows:
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Employment survey for May-July 2018
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that both the general unemployment rate (1.8%) and the unemployment rate of local residents (2.4%) for May-July 2018 held stable as in the previous period (April-June). The underemployment rate was 0.6%, up by 0.1 percentage point.
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Registration for the Seminar “Film Distribution in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” is open
Co-organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the Guangdong Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television and Create Hong Kong, the seminar “Film Distribution in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area”, part of the 2018 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Film Production Investment and Trade Fair, will be held on 5 September (Wednesday), at 2:30pm, at the Ballroom on the first floor of the Regency Art Hotel Macau. Online registration for the seminar is available from today until 3 September (Monday), at 5pm. Admission is free. All interested parties are welcome to participate.
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Proposed facilities for hazardous materials to undergo environmental impact assessment
The Government has decided to conduct an environmental impact assessment on two sites in Coloane proposed for creation of storage facilities for hazardous materials.
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UM hosts research camp on translation and cognition
The University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH) recently hosted the Momento Boot Camp 2018 – a one-month research camp gathering nearly 30 researchers from 11 countries and regions, who worked together on a research project led by FAH professors and made significant progress. It is believed that the boot camp will pave the way for fruitful research in the next few years.
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