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Organized by the Macao Museum of Art (MAM, from the Portuguese acronym) of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao S.A.R. Government, and co-organized by the Chinese Cultural Exchange Association, the exhibition “Determined Spirit – Calligraphy and Painting of Fu Shen” will be inaugurated on Monday, 23 October, at 6:30pm, on the 4^th floor of the MAM. All are welcome.
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Organised by the Agency for the Promotion of Investment and Exports of Angola, Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Confederation of Angola Business Associations, co-organised by the Guangdong Enterprise Association for Foreign Economic Co-operation, “Angola - Guangdong - Macao Trade and Investment Forum” held today (19 October) in Macao as a key event of the 22^nd Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (22^nd MIF). The Forum has successfully attracted government officials, representatives of chamber of commerce and renowned entrepreneurs with around 250 guests to attend in sharing insights on how to strengthen co-operation between Angola, Guangdong and Macao. During the Forum, President of Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute Jackson Chang and Deputy Director of Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province Chen Yuehua signed the “Memorandum of Strategic Co-operation between the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province and Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute” for enhancing collaboration between Guangdong and Macao.
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The “22^nd Macao International Trade and Investment Fair” (22^nd MIF) and “2017 Portuguese-speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao)” (2017 PLPEX) opened today (19^th) at The Venetian Macao, congregating senior government officials, entrepreneurs and businesspeople from Macao, Mainland China, Portuguese-speaking Countries, countries and regions along the “Belt and Road”, European countries and the United States gathered in Macao for this grand occasion. On the first day, a total of 200 matching sessions were conducted in the Business Matching Area and 50 agreements were signed in the Signing Centre.
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Consumer Council conducted its latest ‘Supermarket price survey’ on 20 October for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included supermarkets in São Lázaro and São Lourenço Parishes.
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Exhibitors from worldwide gathered at the opening of “22^nd Macao International Trade and Investment Fair” (22^nd MIF) and “2017 Portuguese-Speaking-Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao)” (2017 PLPEX) in the first day filling of vibrant atmosphere with trade and economy. “The “Angola, Guangdong and Macao Trade and Investment Forum”, “The 7^th Jiangsu – Macau • Portuguese-Speaking Countries Business Forum” which gathered professionals around the world to share their insights, in addition to the exclusive activities staged in MIF and PLPEX included the “Thematic Day of Beijing Pavilion”, “Macao Fashion Festival 2017”, “PSC Fashion Show”, “Portuguese-speaking Countries Art piece Showcase”, “Portuguese-speaking Countries Cultural Music/Dance Performance”.
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The Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) contacted again today (20th of October) with the family of the Macao resident who was injured in the hotel fire. The family said that her condition is satisfactory but unable to move easily, while requiring to remain in the hospital for some time. The family of the affected resident arrived in Myanmar last night.
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The exercise on unlawful seizure of aircraft, which is held once every two years, was conducted in Macau International Airport early this morning (20 October 2017). It simulated the scenario of a foreign aircraft being unlawfully seized by a political organization of that country. The hijackers demanded the Macao SAR government to impose pressure on the government of their country to release the imprisoned organization members. Macau International Airport immediately activated the emergency plan to resolve the crisis. All passengers and crew members were eventually rescued. The exercise was smooth and deemed to have reached its goal.
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The exercise on unlawful seizure of aircraft, which is held once every two years, was conducted in Macau International Airport early this morning (20 October 2017). It simulated the scenario of a foreign aircraft being unlawfully seized by a political organization of that country. The hijackers demanded the Macao SAR government to impose pressure on the government of their country to release the imprisoned organization members. Macau International Airport immediately activated the emergency plan to resolve the crisis. All passengers and crew members were eventually rescued. The exercise was smooth and deemed to have reached its goal.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Composite CPI in September 2017 increased by 1.39% year-on-year to 109.69, slightly higher than the 1.36% growth in August 2017. The increment in September was attributable to dearer charges for eating out and outpatient services, rising wages of domestic helpers, higher prices of adults’ footwear and gasoline, as well as an increase in tuition fees in the new academic year.
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The Cultural Affairs Bureau has released today a new edition of the Macao Cultural and Creative Map (CCM Map) aimed at introducing 56 local cultural and creative entities as well as information about Macao’s World Heritage sites, museums, performance venues, among others. The traditional Chinese and English versions are released first, followed by the simplified Chinese and Portuguese versions. The CCM Map will be distributed at 180 locations in Hong Kong and Macao.
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