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Information from the Statistics and Census Service indicated that number of operating Transport, Storage & Communications establishments totalled 2,195 in 2008, up by 150 from 2007, engaging a total of 14,942 persons (+13%). Total Receipts (MOP 15.59 billion) and Total Expenditure (MOP 14.33 billion) increased by 3% and 9% respectively year-on-year. In addition, Gross Value Added that measures the sectoral contribution to the economy dropped by 8% to MOP 4.07 billion; however, Gross Fixed Capital Formation soared by 54% year-on-year to MOP 1.25 billion. In 2008, there were 2,159 establishments operating in the Transport & Storage Sector, up by 147 over 2007; number of persons engaged totalled 12,944 (+14%). A total of 1,739 establishments operated in Land Transport (81% of total), 393 in Supporting & Auxiliary Transport Activities, of which 155 were Travel Agencies. Total Receipts of the Transport & Storage Sector rose by 2% from 2007 to MOP 11.87 billion, with receipts from Passenger and Cargo Transport decreased by 2% to MOP 7.16 billion (60% of total). Total Expenditure was MOP 11.84 billion, up by 11% year-on-year, of which Operating Expenses (MOP 6.72 billion), Purchase of Goods & Commission Paid (MOP 2.96 billion) and Compensation of Employees (MOP 1.82 billion) rose by 6%, 11% and 29% respectively from 2007. However, Gross Value Added of the Transport & Storage Sector decreased by 17% over 2007 to MOP 2.18 billion on account of the sharp increases of the costs of Purchase of Goods & Commission Paid and Operating Expenses. On the contrary, Gross Fixed Capital Formation surged by 220% year-on-year to MOP 807 million, attributable to the acquisition of new assets of the Air Transport industry. In the Communications Sector, a total of 36 establishments were operating in 2008, an increase of 3 over 2007; total number of persons engaged rose by 9% to 1,998. Total Receipts of the Communications Sector amounted to MOP 3.72 billion, up by 6% over 2007, with receipts from the provision of Communications Services and Sales of Goods totalling MOP 3.19 billion (86% of total). Total Expenditure rose marginally by 0.3% year-on-year to MOP 2.49 billion, of which Purchase of Goods & Commission Paid (MOP 1.11 billion) and Operating Expenses (MOP 678 million) accounted for 45% and 27% of the total respectively. Gross Value Added (MOP 1.89 billion) of the Communication Sector rose by 6% over 2007, while Gross Fixed Capital Formation (MOP 443 million) dropped by 21%.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service indicated that a total of 12,332 Wholesale & Retail establishments, market stalls and fixed stalls on the street were operating in 2008, an increase of 529 compared with 2007. At the end of 2008, number of persons engaged went up by 4% to 37,687. Total Receipts and Total Expenditure amounted to MOP38.37 billion and MOP36.35 billion respectively, both up by 19% over 2007. In addition, Gross Value Added that measures the sectoral contribution to the economy increased by 16% to MOP5.62 billion, Gross Fixed Capital Formation rose by 14% to MOP898 million. There were 10,448 operating Wholesale & Retail establishments in 2008, an increase of 604 compared with 2007, of which 786 were engaging in the Sale of Motor Vehicles & Automotive Fuel, 4,512 (43% of total) in Wholesale Trade and 5,150 (49%) in Retail Trade. Number of persons engaged totalled 34,508, up by 5% year-on-year. Sales and Other Receipts of the Wholesale & Retail establishments amounted to MOP37.29 billion, up by 19% from 2007. Analyzed by industry, receipts of the Wholesale establishments rose by 18% to MOP18.35 billion (49% of total); receipts of the Retail establishments soared by 25% to MOP15.79 billion (42%) and those of Motor Vehicles & Automotive Fuel stood at MOP3.15 billion (9%). Total Expenditure of the Wholesale & Retail establishments increased by 19% over 2007 to MOP35.46 billion. In terms of expenditure items, Purchase of Goods & Commission Paid amounted to MOP28.97 billion (82% of total); Operating Expenses and Compensation of Employees were MOP3.89 billion and MOP2.60 billion respectively. In addition, number of operating market stalls and fixed street stalls decreased by 75 year-on-year to 1,884 in 2008, of which 796 were market stalls and 1,088 were fixed stalls on the street. Number of persons engaged went down by 7% year-on-year to 3,179. Receipts and Expenditure of the stalls amounted to MOP1.08 billion and MOP893 million respectively, up by 2% and 1% over 2007.
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David Wong, Executive Assistant Manager of Food and Beverage Department of Institute For Tourism Studies, has been selected as Associate Judge in the inaugural competition of the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (Hong Kong ICWSC), the world’s first truly Asian wine competition, held on 31 October to 04 November 2009. David, on top of his managerial role in the Institute’s F&B department, also lectures on theory of culinary, food and beverage management and wine studies of the Bachelor Degree Programme. IFT, being the Authorised Training Centre of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), David is one of the main instructors of the certificate courses. He holds a Master of Arts in Hospitality Management from Birmingham College, UK, a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) and a Cornell Master Certificate in Hotel Management. He has also written a cookbook titled “The Art of Modern Portuguese Cuisine” and is the founder of the Macau Culinary Association. David is an honorary advisor for the Association of Bartenders and Sommeliers in Macau and is an approved tutor of Wine and Spirit Education Trust certificate courses. David has many years of experience in the industry, having worked with the late Jean Bordier (Mellieur Ouvrier de France and Chairman of the Master Chefs of France) at the L’Aubergade in France, Anton Mosimann at his private club in London, Raymond Blanc at his 2 Michelin star “Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons” in Oxford, UK and Rick Stein (OBE) in Padstow, UK follow by working in Asia at Mandarin Oriental, Westin and Sheraton properties. The Hong Kong IWSC saw a top class panel of Asia’s most esteemed wine judges from PRC, Chinese Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand and India; a move that ensured results were an accurate reflection of the pan-Asian palate. Debra Meiburg MW, Director of the Hong Kong IWSC said, “We are delighted to have David Wong on the esteemed panel of judges. David is a well respected member of the Asian wine community and has demonstrated independence and a commitment to recognising quality wines in the region.” As the largest wine competition in Asia, judges tasted nearly 1300 wines from around the world at the Hong Kong IWSC. Key procedures included blind tasting, anonymously-poured sample and a judging panel selected from outside of the wine trade community (including wine journalists, commentators, educators, food and beverage professionals, wine buyers and private collectors) implemented to ensure the absolute integrity of the competition’s results. IFT is gratified by the appointment of David Wong as the Associate Judge of the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition. This is an acknowledgment of the standard of IFT’s faculty and by actively participating in internationally organised events, teaching experience can be further enhanced through knowledge and experience sharing among participants.
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20th December 2009 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region, and the Macau Government Tourist Office is exhibiting once again at London’s World Travel Market, from 9th to 12th November, to showcase the exciting developments that have taken place in Macau during the past decade and others in the pipeline, and to encourage increased tourism to the destination from the UK and around the world. Held at London’s ExCel exhibition venue, World Travel Market is one of the global events for the travel industry. Staged annually in London, WTM is a four day business to business event, showcasing destinations and travel suppliers from around the world to industry buyers and media. It is a unique opportunity for the travel trade to meet, network, negotiate and conduct business under one roof and to keep abreast of the latest developments within the industry. The 2008 show played host to an amazing 49,963 travel industry professionals from every corner of the globe. This year’s event opened on Monday 9th November and concludes on Thursday 12th November 2009. The 27m² MGTO booth is located within the Asia section and is shared by the Venetian Macao Hotel Resort and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), which is promoting the PATA Travel Mart 2010 to be held in Macau next September. Representatives for the MGTO include: Deputy Director, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Isabela A. Trabuco and Alorino Noruega, as well as representatives from MGTO’s UK representative office: Sue Whitehead, Becky Smith and Claire Winsor. On the evening of Monday 9th November, the MGTO is sponsored a PATA dinner, held at the House of Commons for travel trade and media guests. This is the fourth time that the MGTO has sponsored this prestigious event, hosted within the world famous Houses of Parliament on the banks of the River Thames. Deputy Director, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said, “The MGTO is delighted to, once again, be involved with this fantastic event. World Travel Market is a hugely important global occasion and PATA’s annual House of Commons dinner is a ‘must’ for the cream of the travel trade. Our association with both places Macau firmly on the world map, raising the profile of our destination and further endorsing our position within the global travel community”. The MGTO is highlighting a number of exciting initiatives at WTM 2009, including a fantastic new online training programme for UK travel agents. The training scheme, named Macau Specialist, aims to enhance travel agents’ product knowledge of the destination and increase their selling power. UK agents will be encouraged to visit the stand throughout the show and try the scheme for themselves to find out what puts the wow into Macau! Visitors to WTM are also likely to see a number of MGTO branded taxis on their journeys to and from the show. The UK Representation Team has branded 50 London taxis with vibrant Macau imagery and these vehicles have been driving on routes throughout Greater London from 1st October, right through until the end of the year, ensuring fantastic exposure for Macau! On the eve of the 10th anniversary celebrations, 2009’s World Travel Market is set to be a rewarding and exciting show for Macau, showcasing the best of the destination on a truly global platform!
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total Value of Production & Other Receipts of Macao registered continuous decline in 2008, down by 13.2% year-on-year to MOP14.31 billion; Gross Value Added that measures the sectoral contribution to the economy amounted to MOP3.56 billion, a decrease of 10.6%; Intermediate Consumption fell by 14.0% to MOP10.75 billion, whereas Gross Fixed Capital Formation increased by 125.0% to MOP1.47 billion. In 2008, there were 1,045 establishments operating in industrial production, a decrease of 70 over 2007; total number of persons engaged dropped by 15.5% to 24,901. In 2008, the principal indicators of the Manufacturing sector saw year-on-year decrease on account of shrinking domestic exports upon weakening external demand amidst the global financial crisis. Value of Production & Other Receipts of the Manufacturing sector decreased by 17.7% over 2007 to MOP11.40 billion, attributable to the decline of those of the Manufacturing of Wearing Apparel and Textiles that dropped by 19.9% and 14.4% to MOP6.15 billion and MOP1.64 billion respectively. Gross Value Added of the Manufacturing sector fell by 22.3% to MOP2.12 billion, while Intermediate Consumption and Gross Fixed Capital Formation went down by 16.6% and 83.6% respectively. On the contrary, with increasing consumption of electricity and introduction of natural gas in electricity generation, Value of Production & Other Receipts of Electricity, Gas & Water Supply increased by 10.7% over 2007 to MOP2.90 billion, and Gross Value Added rose by 15.6% to MOP1.43 billion; Intermediate Consumption registered an increase of 6.3% to MOP1.47 billion. Upon a completed renovation of the electricity distribution network and the operation of a new natural gas supply company, Gross Fixed Capital Formation of the Electricity, Gas & Water Supply sector rose significantly by 325.4% to MOP1.42 billion.
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X November 2009 – Macao: For two consecutive years, the international community of government leaders, businesses, professionals (including environmentalists, climatologists, scientists, researchers and experts), financial institutions, investors and a host of non-government organizations has converged in Macao to actively participate in the collective effort to address the issue of environment that is of common global concern. The Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition or MIECF, a Macao Initiative, is also contributing to China’s efforts to achieve specific objectives to control greenhouse gas emissions and enhance capacity of adaptation to climate change and R&D to keep up with international advanced research as well as to raise public awareness and improve conditions for humanity. From its launch in 2008 through to 2009, MIECF has grown from strength to strength and regarded as a success by delegates, exhibitors and the international community. Now, MIECF returns for its third edition in 2010 from April 8 to 10, at the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel. As the 2010MIECF Event Manager, Munich International Trade Fairs Limited is inviting interested service providers to participate in this Call for Tender, for appointment of service contracts. The range of services being tendered for are: § Stand Contracting
§ Freight Forwarding
§ Travel & Local Arrangements
§ Accounting Service
§ Domestic Event Co-ordinator/Public Relations
§ Registration Services Interested parties are welcome to submit their tenders. Submission deadline is 20 November, 2009. Full information on the tender procedures and specifications can be obtained form the website at www.macaomiecf.com.
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Coordinator of the Working Group on the Development of a Water Conservation Society as well as Director of the Maritime Administration of Macau SAR, Susana Wong announced in a press conference this morning that the SAR government would launch relieving measures to help the community, especially the disadvantaged groups, to tackle the salinity problem. At the same time, the “Household Water Conservation Rebate Program” will be launched. According to Susana Wong, when the salinity level of potable water reaches moderate (yellow, over salinity index 250) for over 5 days, the relieving measures will be launched through the Social Welfare Bureau. The measures include providing subsidies to the regular beneficiaries, three kinds of disadvantaged households and 134 subsidized social service facilities of the bureau. Also, the government will distribute bottled water to people benefited from the Short-term Food Assistance Program. All of the measures are expected to benefit at least 35,000 people and the total subsidized amount will be around 1,850,000 patacas every month. The Working Group will launch “Household Water Conservation Rebate Program” today, in order to encourage people to reduce water consumption and combat salinity together. Households who are able to reduce water consumption by 10% or more, from early November this year to late February next year, compared to that of the same period last year, will be given a water fee rebate. The more the water reduction, the higher the rebate will be. The maximum rebate is up to 50 patacas for each household. During the salt tide, municipal water use will be reduced, such as the amount of water used for watering plants and the frequency of hosing down streets.
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O âmbito do inquérito ao sector dos serviços de 2008 abrange a administração de imóveis; actividades de segurança; limpeza industrial; actividades de publicidade e organização de conferências e exposições. De acordo com o resultado do inquérito, nestes ramos de actividade económica registaram-se crescimentos anuais nos principais indicadores da exploração em 2008. No ano 2008, o ramo de actividade da administração de imóveis dispunha de 165 unidades em actividade e tinham ao serviço 4.928 pessoas, que aumentaram 5,1% face a 2007. As receitas e as despesas totais deste ramo alcançaram 852 e 640 milhões de Patacas, respectivamente, crescendo 10,8% e 7,6%. O valor acrescentado bruto, que reflecte o contributo económico do sector, foi de 549 milhões de Patacas, tendo subido 11,6% face ao ano de 2007, e a formação bruta de capital fixo cifrou-se em 3,8 milhões de Patacas, registando uma diminuição notória de 81,2%. Em 2008, existiam 11 estabelecimentos de actividades de segurança, isto é, mais 1 do que em 2007, que empregaram 3.844 pessoas (+5,2%). As receitas e despesas totais situaram-se nos 548 e 446 milhões de Patacas e expandiram-se 19,1% e 24,3% respectivamente. O valor acrescentado bruto atingiu os 477 milhões de Patacas, crescendo 18,9% em relação a 2007, enquanto que a formação bruta de capital fixo se cifrou em 9,4 milhões de Patacas, correspondentes a um acréscimo de 46,7%. No ano de 2008, verificou-se que 100 estabelecimentos procederam a limpeza industrial, ou seja, mais 13 do que em 2007 e estes empregaram 2.824 pessoas (+14,5%). As receitas e despesas totais atingiram 276 e 240 milhões de Patacas, respectivamente, apresentando subidas de 23,5% e 26,2%, em comparação com o ano de 2007. O valor acrescentado bruto destes foi de 225 milhões de Patacas, aumentando 29,3% relativamente a 2007, ao passo que 4,3 milhões de Patacas corresponderam a formação bruta de capital fixo, que desceu 21,2%. No ano em análise havia 322 estabelecimentos de publicidade, mais 22 do que em 2007, os quais empregaram 976 pessoas, subindo 19,9%. Os empregados renumerados do ramo da publicidade foram apenas 73,7%, situando num nível relativamente mais baixo do que dos outros ramos de actividade económica deste inquérito. As receitas totais foram de 307 milhões de Patacas e expandiram-se 25,6%, das quais 186 milhões de Patacas pertenciam a publicidade (60,6% do total) e 113 milhões de Patacas à organização de conferências e exposições. As despesas totais atingiram 278 milhões de Patacas, tendo subido 32,4%, que se deve principalmente aos aumentos de 44,5% no custo das compras (162 milhões de Patacas) e 39,7% nas despesas com o pessoal (74,5 milhões de Patacas). O valor acrescentado bruto e a formação bruta de capital fixo cifrou-se em 103 e 8,4 milhões de Patacas, respectivamente, e aumentaram 19,8% e 87,6%. Em 2008, os serviços de organização de conferências e exposições foram disponibilizados por um total de 16 estabelecimentos (mais 6 do que em 2007), que tinham 64 trabalhadores. As receitas totais alcançaram 52,7 milhões de Patacas e subiram 4,5 vezes, das quais 49,7 milhões de Patacas pertenciam à organização de conferências e exposições, ou seja, 94,4% do total. As despesas totais atingiram 48,7 milhões de Patacas e elevaram-se 3,6 vezes, das quais o custo das compras cresceu substancialmente 5,5 vezes em relação a 2007, atingindo 36,1 milhões de Patacas. O valor acrescentado bruto foi de cerca de 10,4 milhões de Patacas e assinalaram-se 0,4 milhões de Patacas na formação bruta de capital fixo, crescendo 425,5% e 44,2%, respectivamente.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the population of Macao showed continuous decrease upon reduction on the number of non-resident workers; consequently, the population estimate totalled 541,200 as at 30 September 2009, down by 3,000 from end-June. In the third quarter of 2009, there were 1,224 live births, up by 17.8% quarter-to-quarter, with male babies accounting for 52.2% (639). The number of mortality cases totalled 373 and the major causes of death were Neoplasms and Diseases of the Circulatory System. Meanwhile, 5 cases of fetal mortality were recorded. The Health Bureau received 3,702 cases of Notifiable diseases in this quarter, consisting mainly of Influenza A/H1N1 (Swine flu) (2,847 cases), Influenza (478 cases) and Enterovirus Infection (137 cases). In addition, 828 cases of marriage registration were recorded, up by 13.3% over the second quarter of 2009. In the third quarter of 2009, there were 1,111 Mainland immigrants moving to Macao with One-way Exit Permit, a quarter-to-quarter increase of 80.7% (496); meanwhile, 334 illegal immigrants were repatriated, down by 26.4% quarter-to-quarter. Moreover, a total of 2,697 individuals were authorized to reside in Macao, up by 459 quarter-to-quarter. Total number of non-resident workers stood at 77,239 at the end of the third quarter, down by 6,377 quarter-to-quarter.
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(Macao – 08 November 2009) Macao residents are invited to take part in a photo sharing and voting campaign held on a dedicated website which will be launched tomorrow to promote the Decade of Achievements Exhibition for the 10th Anniversary of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) in Beijing. The Exhibition hosted by the MSAR Government and organised by the Government Information Bureau (GCS) is scheduled to open at the Capital Museum in Beijing from December this year to January next year. Participants will be able to share with their fellow compatriots on the mainland the joy of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the MSAR by uploading photos on the Exhibition website (www.macao10exb.gov.mo) that capture memorable moments of life in the MSAR in the past decade. The photo sharing campaign will commence on 10 November 2009. Participants in this activity will be able to join a lucky draw to win round-trip air tickets to Beijing or other prizes. Uploaded photos may be displayed at the Exhibition. Photos can be uploaded on the website starting from 00:00 am on 10 November 2009 until 00:00 am on 23 November 2009. Participants are required to hold a valid Macao Resident Identity Card. Meanwhile members of the public will be able to vote for their favourite photo(s) uploaded on the website from 00:00 am on 24 November 2009 until 00:00 am on 4 December 2009. In addition, the website features interactive games to let visitors know more about Macao and take part in a lucky draw to win special prizes. Last but not least, the website also offers the latest news and information about the Exhibition, including descriptions of the exhibits. The Exhibition aims to showcase the changes, developments and progress made by the MSAR in different fields, thereby reflecting the boundless vitality of the principles of “One country, two systems”, “Macao people governing Macao” and a high degree of autonomy as well as Macao people’s deep-rooted love for their country and the MSAR. It also intends to project an even brighter future for the MSAR. The Exhibition features a rich variety of innovative displays by blending multimedia contents with interactive elements. Through a creative combination of texts, pictures, video, music, objects, lighting, sound effects and scale models, it gives visitors an all-round experience of the decade-long journey taken by the MSAR since its establishment. Upon its conclusion in Beijing, the Exhibition is scheduled to tour several major mainland cities before finally opening in Macao with the blessings of fellow compatriots across the country.
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