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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that both the general unemployment rate (2.0%) and the unemployment rate of local residents (2.7%) for July-September 2017 remained stable as in the previous period (June-August 2017). The underemployment rate was 0.6%, up by 0.1 percentage point.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise export for September 2017 amounted to MOP1.02 billion, up by 24.6% year-on-year; value of re-exports (MOP835 million) increased by 41.9%, with that of Diamond & diamond jewellery surging by 288.5%; meanwhile, value of domestic exports (MOP188 million) slid by 19.3%, with that of Tobacco falling by 31.6%. Total merchandise import went up by 16.5% year-on-year to MOP7.23 billion, of which imports of Motor cars & motorcycles and Construction materials expanded by 72.8% and 41.7% respectively. Merchandise trade deficit in September amounted to MOP6.20 billion.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise export for September 2017 amounted to MOP1.02 billion, up by 24.6% year-on-year; value of re-exports (MOP835 million) increased by 41.9%, with that of Diamond & diamond jewellery surging by 288.5%; meanwhile, value of domestic exports (MOP188 million) slid by 19.3%, with that of Tobacco falling by 31.6%. Total merchandise import went up by 16.5% year-on-year to MOP7.23 billion, of which imports of Motor cars & motorcycles and Construction materials expanded by 72.8% and 41.7% respectively. Merchandise trade deficit in September amounted to MOP6.20 billion.
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Having noted the recent emergence of online lending platforms, the Monetary Authority of Macao (the “Authority”) hereby clarifies as follows:
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In order to encourage original academic research on the culture of Macao and the exchanges between Macao, Mainland China and other countries, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has set up the Academic Research Grant programme. After an evaluation, the 2017 Academic Research Grant is awarded to five research projects by candidates from Mainland China and Macao.
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The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Teaching and Learning Enhancement (CTLE) recently held a full-day workshop titled ‘General Education: Challenges and Opportunities’. The workshop attracted experts and scholars from different parts of the world. During the event, the participants shared ideas on how general education at universities can help to broaden students’ horizons and increase their knowledge. Prof Lionel Ni, vice rector (academic affairs) of UM, said that general education can help students develop soft skills and adjust to the fast-changing, increasingly globalised world in the 21^st century.
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To celebrate its anniversary with music lovers, the Macao Orchestra (OM, from the Portuguese acronym), under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, presented the concert “Along with the musical joy - Annual gala and gathering” on the evening of 25 October, at the Dom Pedro V Theatre. A cocktail reception was held after the concert and the atmosphere was lively and cheerful.
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In order to conform with the urban planning and development of Macao, we would like to announce that the Taipa Terminal Post Office located at Terminal Marítimo de Passageiros da Taipa (Arrival Hall), will commence service with effect from9^th November 2017. The office hours and the services provided are as follow:
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The Government launched a 30-day consultation –starting from today – on the establishment of a municipal organisation that is not an organ of political power.
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The Government launched a 30-day consultation –starting from today – on the establishment of a municipal organisation that is not an organ of political power.
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