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The registration period for the exchange of four previously issued Zodiac banknotes terminating tomorrow (30 August)
The online registration period for the exchange of four previously issued Zodiac Banknotes (including the Rat, Ox, Tiger and Rabbit Zodiac Banknotes) will end at 6:00pm tomorrow (August 30). The Monetary Authority of Macao would like to remind those citizens who are interested in exchanging for the said banknotes to complete the registration process before the mentioned deadline.
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Package tours and hotel occupancy rate for July 2024
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that inbound package tour visitors surged by 66.1% year-on-year to 188,000 in July 2024, with those from mainland China soaring by 68.9% to 171,000. In addition, international tour visitors increased by 30.5% to 13,000; those from the Republic of Korea (5,000) and India (2,000) leapt by 152.8% and 712.5% respectively.
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Government holds seminars to promote spirit of 3rd plenary session of CPC 20th Central Committee
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, today said the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government would implement – in a firm and responsible manner – strategies set out in the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
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Brighten “golden calling card”: MGTO and local tourism industry promote Macao in Thailand and bring home three PATA Gold Awards
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), together with local travel trade, is promoting Macao at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2024 being held in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of the work to increase international visitor source markets. One of the highlights of the event, the 2024 PATA Gold Awards presentation ceremony, was held today (28 August), with MGTO and two Macao tourism industry operators featuring among the winners. Together with Macao tourism industry, MGTO strives to brightening Macao’s golden calling card as an international metropolis.
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UM continues to recruit top international scholars to expand its outstanding teaching and research team
The University of Macau (UM) today (28 August) held the Welcome Reception and Orientation for New Academic Staff 2024/2025 to welcome a new batch of distinguished scholars. With its growing international reputation and influence, the university has recruited 67 outstanding scholars from around the world this academic year.
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UM English Debating Team wins championship in national competition
The English Debating Team of the University of Macau (UM) won the championship in the Star of Outlook National College English Debating Competition, triumphing over universities from across the country. The grand final will be broadcast on CCTV, allowing audiences nationwide to witness the exceptional performance of the UM students.
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【Fireworks dazzle for double celebrations and brighten golden calling card】 Macao International Fireworks Display Contest will grandly commence on 7 September
【MGTO】Promotional video of 32nd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
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Over 20 “fans” of a famous Mainland China boy band fell prey to a concert ticket scam
Many “fans” of a well-known boy band from Mainland China who held a concert in Macao earlier, had become victims of an online ticket scam. Since the 23rd of August, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has received at least 20 reports involving 24 victims, with a total loss exceeding 210,000 Macao Patacas.
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