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Mega Hong Kong delegation visits Macao’s tourism attractions and facilities to attract Hong Kong visitors and develop twin-destination tourism of Hong Kong and Macao
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized a familiarization trip for a mega delegation of over 100 members from Hong Kong’s governmental tourism offices, tourism sector and media to Macao. Besides participation in the work meeting and trade networking during the two-day program (10 and 11 February), the representatives of Hong Kong’s travel agencies and media also visited various tourist attractions, hotels and tourism-related facilities in groups, with the aim to introduce Macao’s latest tourism products to the Hong Kong Market, propel the concerted cultural tourism development of both cities and jointly develop the market of twin-destination travel to Hong Kong and Macao.
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Over 10,000 applications received by DSI in the first week after increasing service time
Since this Tuesday (7th February 2023), the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) has extended service hours to 9 p.m. and opens on Saturday and Sunday to accept applications. The arrangement was well-received by citizens. In the first week, over 10,000 applications for documents and certificates were lodged through service counters or electronic channels.
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100 Hong Kong delegates visit Macao for meeting and discussions Deepening tourism cooperation between Hong Kong and Macao
Following the familiarization and exchange visit of Hong Kong’s tourism industry leaders to Macao in mid-January, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) again invited a mega delegation of over 100 members representing Hong Kong’s governmental tourism offices, tourism sector and media to Macao for a full two-day familiarization program. The delegation arrived in Macao today (10 February) for a first-hand experience of Macao’s “tourism +” elements. Their visit enhances tourism cooperation and exchange between Hong Kong and Macao with new business opportunities unveiled, contributing to robust tourism rebound in both cities.
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UM continues to offer ‘A Day at UM’ campus tours
‘A Day at UM’ is a campus tour campaign launched by the Communications Office of the University of Macau (UM) in 2018 for the public to experience campus life at the university. As the tours have been very well received, the campaign will continue to be held this year. Participants in the campus tours will be guided by well-trained PR Student Ambassadors of UM. The tours are free, and all interested parties, including organisations and individuals, are welcome to join.
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IAM unclogged and cleared over 244,000 metres of sewers last year, continuously monitoring drainage system to ensure normal operation
In 2022, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) unclogged and cleared more than 244,000 metres of public sewers and storm drains in various districts for more than 31,800 times. A total of 839 inspections were carried out on grease interceptors in food and beverage establishments and 99 written records were issued to establishments whose grease interceptors did not function as required. In addition, a total of 582 drainage inspections on construction sites were carried out, and a total of 32 cases of illegal sewage discharge were prosecuted.
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Small and medium-sized enterprise credit statistics – Second half of 2022
According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, newly approved small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) credit dropped in the second half of 2022. On the other hand, the outstanding balance of SME loans rebounded while the share of SME loans to major industries remained stable.
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