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According to the statistics of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), in the 2024/2025 academic year, there are a total of 10 higher education institutions in Macao, 76 non-higher education schools with 116 school units (formal and recurrent education), among which 103 school units are included in the free education system, benefiting about 80,000 students. In addition, the first school for the children of Macao residents in the Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin is to officially come into operation, creating a learning and living environment for students fairly close to that in Macao and providing Macao residents with more convenient conditions for learning in the Zone.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise exports amounted to MOP1.18 billion in July 2024, up by 18.3% year-on-year. Value of re-exports rose by 23.2% to MOP1.05 billion, of which re-exports of Garments and Footwear soared by 137.1% and 117.1% respectively, while those of Articles for casino slid by 45.4%. Value of domestic exports dropped by 9.4% to MOP134 million, of which domestic exports of Garments and Pharmaceutical products & organic chemicals declined by 33.7% and 8.7% respectively, while those of Copper & articles thereof grew by 5.1%. Meanwhile, total merchandise imports dipped by 4.3% year-on-year to MOP10.58 billion; imports of Gold jewellery and Watches reduced by 38.3% and 29.7% respectively, whereas imports of Articles for casino and Motor cars showed respective growth of 152.8% and 25.0%. Merchandise trade deficit totalled MOP9.40 billion in July.
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The Taipa Terminal Post Office will be undergoing internal renovation works and postal counter service will be terminated with effect from 12^th September 2024. The reopening date will be announced with further notice. For postal services, please visit the following post offices:
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To facilitate public accessthe Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (referred to as the “Macao Union Hospital”), Union Hospital Station connected Macao LRT Taipei Line and Seac Pai Van Line will be firstly opened at 1 September.
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The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will conduct weeding removal and regular inspection of the bronze statues of St. Paul’s Ruins (former Mater Dei Church), on 3 and 4 September. In order to ensure public safety and carry out the referred works, there will be barricades temporarily installed in the forecourt and on the staircase of the former Mater Dei Church, from 6pm on 2 September, separating the intervention area from the public.
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The Survey on Manpower Needs and Wages for the second quarter of 2024 covers Wholesale & Retail Trade; Transport, Storage & Communications; Security Activities and Public Sewage & Refuse Disposal Activities. However, the self-employed are excluded.
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The “2024 Macao-Hengqin Promotion Seminar (Xi’an)” held today (23 August) was attended by over 150 representatives of the government departments, MICE associations, MICE organisers, MICE practitioners from Macao, Hengqin and Xi'an. During the event, nearly a hundred business matching sessions and 6 project signings were facilitated, involving the MICE associations and the green MICE operators. The event aims to enhance the MICE exchange and co-operation between Shaanxi province and Macao-Hengqin, in order to attract more MICE activities to these two regions.
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Tomorrow (26 August) will be the last day of the “Shaanxi ‧ Xi’an Macao Week”. Taking the opportunity of this mega roadshow, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region has organised 28 Macao small and medium-sized enterprises, including 10 enterprises that have obtained the Halal certification, to participate in the “Shaanxi ‧ Xi’an Macao Week”. The event is held at the Zhonghe Plaza of Qujiang Pool Heritage Park, Xi’an, providing local residents and visitors with signature products and halal products of “MinM”, “Macao Brands” and products from Portuguese-speaking countries. In the past three days, a great number of local residents and visitors have been attracted to the event to taste and buy Macao products, which let the Macao SME exhibitors enjoy brisk sales.
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The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) held an opening ceremony for the 2024/2025 intake of the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme. The programme has admitted 25 public health and healthcare professionals from across the country, including public health administrators, decision makers from centres for disease control and prevention, doctors, and head nurses.
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The 15^th Cross-Strait (Xiamen) Cultural Industries Fair (CCCIF) will be held in late October 2024 in Xiamen. The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will arrange for Macao’s cultural and creative entities to participate in the CCCIF. Through the establishment of the “Macao Creative Pavilion”, the IC endeavours to promote Macao’s cultural and creative products and services and facilitate industry exchanges and development. Applications for the exhibition are open from today to 5 September. Local companies and associations from the cultural and creative industries are welcome to apply.
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