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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise export amounted to MOP858 million in April 2023, down by 28.1% year-on-year. Value of re-exports (MOP731 million) dropped by 24.0%, of which re-exports of Diamond & diamond jewellery and Watches declined by 51.6% and 45.9% respectively, while those of Articles for casino and Machines, apparatus & parts surged by 146.1% and 29.9% respectively. Value of domestic exports (MOP126 million) shrank by 45.3%, with domestic exports of Garments and Pharmaceutical products & organic chemicals falling by 74.8% and 58.7% respectively. Meanwhile, total merchandise import went down by 11.3% year-on-year to MOP11.66 billion; imports of Mobile phones and Beauty, cosmetic & skincare products reduced by 74.2% and 54.4% respectively, whereas imports of Articles for casino and Gold jewellery showed respective growth of 178.6% and 64.1%. Merchandise trade deficit totalled MOP10.81 billion in April.
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The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) released results of the Survey on Manpower Needs and Wages for the first quarter of 2023. Survey coverage for this quarter comprises Manufacturing; Electricity, Gas & Water Supply; Hotels; Restaurants; Child-care and Elderly Care.
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The Celebration of the National Science and Technology Workers’ Day and National Innovation Excellence Award Ceremony, co-organised by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the China Association for Science and Technology, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, was held in Beijing today (30 May). At the event, Yonghua Song, rector of the University of Macau (UM), was honoured with the Third National Innovation Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to science and technology and social services. He is also the only scientist from Macao to receive the award this year.
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The International Association of Exhibition Events (IAEE) is one of the most influential organisations in the MICE industry. The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) received the “IAEE International Excellence Award” in Germany. The award is to recognise the remarkable progress made by members in the internationalisation of MICE activities, the cultivation of professional talents in the industry, and the development of surrounding industries driven by exhibitions.
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To respond to the development needs of China, as well as regions such as Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao in energy-related professions, and to help the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area become an international technology and innovation centre and an international education demonstration zone, the University of Macau (UM), the Southern University of Science and Technology, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Sun Yat-sen University jointly initiated the establishment of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Energy Science and Technology Alliance under the framework of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance. The signing ceremony and the Carbon Neutral Energy Forum for Universities in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao were held today (29 May) at UM, marking the official establishment of the alliance.
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Yonghua Song, rector of the University of Macau (UM), led a delegation to visit leading higher education institutions in Europe to explore collaboration in teaching and research. During these visits, Song also signed strategic cooperation agreements with the University of Coimbra and the University of Porto in Portugal to strengthen cooperation and exchanges in research and education with European universities.
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After Macao was hit by typhoons Hato and Mangkhut, the mountain forests of Macao had been severely damaged. Since 2018, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has continuously carried out ecological restoration of mountain forests in phases and planting of over 125,000 saplings of more than 120 native tree species has been completed. After many years of continuous monitoring, the survival rate of saplings reached over 90% and their growth has been good, and the foundation of safeguarding biodiversity in mountain forests has been established. In the second quarter of this year, the sixth phase of mountain forest restoration will be carried out successively in areas on both sides of Estrada Militar, south of Hac Sá Reservoir and in Long Chao Kok in Coloane, spanning a total area of 35 hectares. It is planned that 35,000 new saplings will be planted next year.
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“Star on Coast” has become popular among the public and tourists since its opening as it has provided a space for leisure and play for families, parents and children. From June onwards, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will launch various parent-child workshops on different themes in the venue to enrich the play experience. The public are welcome to enrol and participate in these workshops.
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Celebrating its 2^nd inauguration anniversary as an expanded attraction, the Macao Grand Prix Museum (the “Museum”), under Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO)’s management, will hold special activities and offer free admission this Thursday (1 June). Residents and visitors are welcome to visit and celebrate the occasion.
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