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The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) organised the 7th instalment of its science popularisation activity ‘The Pursuit of Research’ for local secondary school students. The activity provided an opportunity for students to conduct health science-related experiments, allowing them to experience the fun of scientific research and enhance their practical laboratory skills.
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The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) plans to construct the second phase of South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade, which covers a total area of about 60,000 square metres extending from Ponte Governador Nobre de Carvalho to Portas do Entendimento, so as to provide a high-quality and large scale waterfront leisure and recreational space for the public. IAM recently introduced the mentioned project proposal to the Consultative Committee on Municipal Affairs of IAM, the Community Service Consultative Councils of three districts, multiple associations and relevant professional sectors respectively and listened to their opinions. The attendees generally agreed with the project and believed that the variety of functional zones can provide more high-quality leisure and play space for the public.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the general unemployment rate, the unemployment rate of local residents and the underemployment rate for October - December 2023 were 2.3%, 2.9% and 1.4% respectively. All three indicators remained steady compared to the previous period (September - November 2023).
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the inflation rate for 2023 was 0.94%, down by 0.10 percentage point from 1.04% in 2022. The Composite CPI for December grew by 1.42% year-on-year.
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In 2023, the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute has handled 1015 temporary residency applications for "Investors, Managerial Personnel and Professionals with Special Qualifications". Among them, there were 386 renewal applications, 25 applications for residency extension to family dependent, and 604 new applications. 35 new applications were approved in 2023. For more details, please visit IPIM’s official website: https://www.ipim.gov.mo/en/services/investment-residency/news/statistics/
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The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will carry out maintenance of information system from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on 27 January. During this period, the booking, reception and queuing management system will be out of service intermittently. IAM appeals to the public for their understanding.
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The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) previously held two exchange sessions with the trade about the reform of “One-stop Licensing Regime of Food and Beverage Establishments”. The situations of the reform of the licensing procedures entering into force on 25 January were introduced to the trade, including the comprehensive electronic application procedures, the simultaneous execution of approval review and construction works, inclusion of fire service acceptance inspection, etc., with the aim of helping to elevate the licensing efficiency and creating a more beneficial business environment. Moreover, the representatives of the authorities answered the questions from the trade and listened to their opinions on site.
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Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is informed that a private entity will hold a drone show with permission. The venue of the rehearsal and show will cover the locations of certain installations for the event of “Light up Macao 2023” in Nam Van District. For safety reasons, the light and interactive installations namely “Blossom Playground”, “Floral Wonderland” and “Butterfly Adventure Labyrinth” will be temporarily closed between 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. tonight (25 January) and 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. tomorrow (26 January), for the public’s attention.
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