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Adjustments to the temporary pedestrian zone of Rua da Felicidade will take effect from tomorrow
The “Plan for the Pedestrian Zone of Rua da Felicidade” has been implemented on a trial basis since September 2023 and has attracted a large number of residents and tourists, which achieved certain results. During the trial period, the working team of the SAR Government maintained close communication with all sectors of the society, continued to optimise and review the circumstances of the temporary pedestrian zone of Rua da Felicidade, in order to provide better conditions and a base for the future development of the pedestrian precinct in mid and long-term. In order to facilitate more residents and tourist to access the pedestrian precinct, and set up an area for boarding and dropping off passengers as well as loading and unloading goods, and after reviewing with the relevant departments, adjustments will be made to the temporary pedestrian precinct from tomorrow (11 October) including the opening of Travessa do Aterro Novo and the section of Rua da Felicidade connecting to Rua da Alfândega, reopening of the Travessa do Mastro to traffic, and setting up an area of Rua dos Mercadores for boarding and dropping off passengers as well as loading and unloading goods, and adjusting the restriction time in the pedestrian precinct from 11am to 10:30pm, on the basis of maintaining a section of the pedestrian zone of Rua da Felicidade.
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[Synergy between Macao-Hengqin and Greater Bay Area] 29th MIF and 2024MFE bring in five-times-larger “Hengqin Pavilion” and Macao sub-venue of 3rd BAFTIS
The “Hengqin Pavilion” will make a grand appearance in the “Macao-Hengqin Economic and Trade Zone” at the 29th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (29th MIF). The pavilion has expanded to nearly 900 square metres, five times the size of last year, and features over 60 exhibitors, the largest number ever. This expansion enriches the fair’s content and strengthens the synergy between Macao’s layout of the “1+4” industries and Hengqin’s “Four New” industries, providing an ideal platform for enterprises worldwide to connect with the development opportunities of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin.
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Sports Bureau to bring forward start time of booking service and increase capacity at Mong-Ha Sports Centre starting from 15 October 2024
To further facilitate the public to use sports facilities and to promote participation in sports among residents, the Sports Bureau will extend the start time of the booking service and increase the capacity of various sports facilities at Mong-Ha Sports Centre starting from 15 October 2024.
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Welcome to Join UTM Discovery Day
Macao University of Tourism (UTM) will be holding the Discovery Day: Exploring Educational Excellence on 26 October (Saturday). Through various activities, the event will provide an opportunity for students, parents and friends from Macao and neighbouring regions to obtain the latest admission information and learn about its academic characteristics and culture. Participants will also have the chance to get a glimpse of university life. The event is free of charge, all interested parties are welcome to register for participation.
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Mortgage loans statistics – August 2024
According to statistics released today (10 October) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, new approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both decreased month-on-month in August 2024. With regard to the outstanding balances, both RMLs and CRELs witnessed declines on a monthly basis.
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