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According to statistics released today (11 September) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, new approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) increased whereas those of commercial real estate loans (CRELs) dropped month-on-month in July 2024. With regard to the outstanding balances, both RMLs and CRELs witnessed declines on a monthly basis.
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In response to the "2024 China Cybersecurity Week", the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) has organized a delegation of 28cybersecurity personnel, from private operators of critical infrastructure in the fields of television and audio broadcasting, telecommunications networks, qualified private legal entities of public administrative utility in the scientific and technological area, and commercial companies with exclusively public capital, to participate in the “Cybersecurity Expo”, part of the "2024 China Cybersecurity Week" series of activities, in Guangzhou on 10^th September.
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The online registration process for the exchange of four previously issued Zodiac Banknotes (including the Rat, Ox, Tiger and Rabbit Zodiac Banknotes) has already been completed successfully. Starting from next Monday (16 September), all participating banks will conduct the exchange with registrants for the mentioned banknotes.
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WTT Champions Macao 2024 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, World Table Tennis (WTT) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), and co-organized by the Macau Table Tennis General Association, continued its second day of competition (10 September) at the Macao East Asian Games Dome.
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The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) successfully organised this year four lectures integrated in “The Belt and Road Cultural Talk Series – Collections of Mural Paintings”, from August to September. Four experts and scholars introduced the mural art and cultural allure of Dunhuang, the Ancient Egypt, Russia and Sogdiana, unveiled mysteries and invaluable history, allowing participants to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural connotations of the “Belt and Road” countries.
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Themed “And the Stars Shine”, the 36^th Macao International Music Festival, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), will be held from 4 October to 4 November. The community activities “And the Stars Shine” are specially launched at this year’s Festival, with installations set up at various locations between 11 September and 6 October. Residents and tourists who complete check-in tasks at the designated locations during specific dates and times will stand a chance to win fabulous prizes and enjoy a 30% flash-sale discount on tickets for the programmes of the Festival. As the concert Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis received an enthusiastic response from the public since the first day of ticket sales, tickets for some additional seats will be on sale on 11 September. The public is advised to purchase tickets as soon as possible.
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WTT Champions Macao 2024 presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, World Table Tennis (WTT) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), and co-organized by the Macau Table Tennis General Association, kicked off today (9 September) at the Macao East Asian Games Dome.
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Preparations for the 2024 Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum (GLSTF 2024) are now fully underway and the event will take place at MGM Cotai from 11 to 12 September.
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