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To support the development of Macao as a base for international examinations and language training and to implement the “Education + Tourism” project, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), in collaboration with the Global Hippo Association and ASDAN China, co-organized the Hippo “English Without Boarders” Olympiad (China National Finals). This three-day competition took place at MPU and attracted students and parents from all provinces and cities across the country to participate in Macao, driving the joint development of education and tourism with outstanding results.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that there were 8,565 full-time employees in Financial Activities at the end of the first quarter of 2024. Among them, 7,246 were in the Banking Sector, 812 in Insurance Activities and 297 in Other Financial Intermediation (e.g. payment service institutions, financial leasing companies), up by 0.8%, 0.9% and 14.2% respectively year-on-year.
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The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) organised a delegation of 18 Macao entrepreneurs from the food and beverage sector to participate in the “APAS SHOW 2024”, in São Paulo, Brazil, from 11 to 17 May, the largest supermarket industry exhibition in South America, in order to explore new sources of Brazilian food and beverages. During the event, 140 business matching sessions were facilitated.
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The Outer Harbour Heliport conducted a full scale exercise last night (20 May) to test and train the various participating units and personnel on their capacity to respond to emergency situations.
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On the occasion of the “China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day” on 8 June, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will host a series of exciting activities. An array of thematic workshops dedicated to traditional Chinese culture will be held for people of different ages at various cultural facilities in Macao. The Guia Lighthouse, a World Heritage site, will be open to the public with free admission on 8 and 9 June, allowing the public to visit and appreciate the beautiful view from the top of the lighthouse. In addition, free experience sessions of the “Visiting the Ruins of St. Paul’s in Space and Time – Exhibition of Virtual Reality at the Ruins of St. Paul’s” will be available at a designated period in June, in a bid to enhance the public’s knowledge of Macao’s cultural heritage.
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Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the lecture “From Concept to Construction: Deciphering Mecanoo's Design Process” was held on 17 May in the Conference Room of the Macao Cultural Centre, where Nuno Fontarra, the lead architect of the architectural design team of the New Macao Central Library project and a partner of Mecanoo Architecten BV from the Netherlands, shared his architectural designs and the design process from the concept to the execution. The lecture was held in a lively atmosphere, drawing many industry professionals to participate and exchange ideas.
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In order to facilitate residents and tourists to plan their vacation and allow them to explore Macao’s diverse culture and abundant entertainment in depth through the participation of various intriguing activities, and have an immersive experience in the ambience as a “City of Performing Arts”, an upgraded version of the Macao activities website “Enjoy Macao”, a platform that integrates activity information launched by the Macao SAR Government, was launched from 16 May. Users can access information about Macao’s cultural activities, performances and exhibitions anytime and anywhere via its website www.enjoymacao.mo, mobile application (iOS / Android / apk), and WeChat mini programme.
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To facilitate the "1+4" strategy for the development of adequate economic diversification as well as further support local industries and sustainable social development, the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) launches its new round of talent recruitment programmes from May 21 to November 20, 2024. The 9 programmes include the High-end Talents Programme, the Outstanding Talents Programmes and the Advanced Professionals Programmes for the Big Health Industry, the High-Tech Industry, the Modern Finance Industry, as well as the Culture, Sports and Others Industries.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that receipts of the interviewed restaurants & similar establishments went down by 2.7% year-on-year in March 2024. Receipts of Japanese & Korean Restaurants showed a marked drop (-21.2%), while those of Local Style Cafes, Congee & Noodle Shops rose by 2.8%. Meanwhile, sales of the interviewed retailers fell by 22.4% year-on-year in March. All types of interviewed retailers registered a year-on-year decline in sales; retailers of Cosmetics & Sanitary Articles and Watches, Clocks & Jewellery posted respective decreases of 32.5% and 31.3% in sales.
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