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Consumer Council released its latest ‘Supermarket price survey’ Surveyed spots included 12 supermarkets in Santo António Parish
Consumer Council conducted its latest ‘Supermarket price survey’ in August on 29 August for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included supermarkets near Horte e Costa, Avenida do Ouvidor Arriaga and Rua da Emenda areas in Santo António Parish.
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Cultural Affairs Bureau postpones three subsidy programmes
Due to the catastrophe caused by typhoon Hato, the Cultural Affairs Bureau decided to extend the application period of three subsidy programmes, including the “Financial Support for Local Association Activities/ Cultural Projects Programme”, the “Talent Training Programme in Arts Management” and the “Community Arts Projects Support Programme” for 2018, until 18 September.
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MGTO and travel trade consent to resume tour groups to Macao from 2 September
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) conducted a meeting this morning (29 August) with representatives of travel agency and hotel industry associations for an exchange of opinions and an update on their latest situation. After thorough discussions and comprehensive evaluation of the conditions of different sides, MGTO and the travel trade have reached a consensus on the decision to resume tour group arrangements to Macao starting from 2 September.
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Consumer Council conducts price survey on selling prices of fresh pork and vegetables from Zhuhai and Macao
For the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June, Consumer Council on 29 August collects prices of fresh pork from wet markets and supermarkets for consumers’ reference. The mentioned data collected during 23 August to 29 August are used for comparing the average selling price of the same products from Zhuhai. The relevant data has been uploaded to the Council’s website for consumers’ reference.
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Cultural Affairs Bureau continues to give post-typhoon assistance to heritage buildings
In order to promptly restore and maintain the heritage buildings affected by the typhoon, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has contacted the owners and representatives of the administrators of 44 temples and 17 churches in order to discuss the follow-up works tomorrow, 30 August, including the relevant maintenance works and the implementation of specific restoration and protection measures, in order to ensure the comprehensive safety of heritage buildings.
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Results of survey on manpower needs and wages for the 2nd Quarter of 2017
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) released results of the Survey on Manpower Needs and Wages for the second quarter of 2017. Survey coverage comprises Wholesale & Retail Trade; Transport, Storage & Communications; Security Activities and Public Sewage & Refuse Disposal Activities; however, own-account workers are excluded.
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CCAC commenced investigation into typhoon forecasting procedures of Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau
Recently, the CCAC has received media enquiries about whether it will carry out an investigation of the possible flaws in the typhoon forecasts issued by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) and hereby gives the following information:
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IPIM Organises Delegation of Representatives from the Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Industries to participate CIBTM in Beijing
Following the recent organisation of delegations of representatives from the local convention, exhibition and tourism industries to Frankfurt, Melbourne and Shanghai and to promote the strengths of Macao´s conventions and exhibitions, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) arranged for a new delegation to visit Beijing, on23 to 24 August, to participate in the China (Beijing) Incentive, Business Travel & meetings Exhibition (CIBTM 2017). Apart from participating in the said event and attending the related activities, IPIM also set up a “Macao Pavilion” at the venue and arranged over 500 business-matching sessions. Participating enterprises said that they were able to get in touch with prospective customers from Mainland China and overseas in the different sectors, which was beneficial to their business development.
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Update of requests for assistance received from tourists affected by the typhoons
As of 12:00 today (August 29), the Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) received a total of 20 requests for assistance from Macao residents due to return flight cancellations caused by the "Hato" and “Pakhar” typhoons.All of the 141 residents involved have already returned.
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Event Cancellation CCM cancels Songs of Lear
Given the impact caused by typhoon Hato, the Macao Cultural Centre, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, has cancelled Songs of Lear, an alternative performance by Polish company Song of the Goat which was scheduled for September 10, at the Grand Auditorium.
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