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【Expanding Southeast Asian markets】 MGTO vigorously promotes the destination to attract visitors from Indonesia and Malaysia
Indonesian travel trade delegates connect with their counterparts in Macao
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Wages of construction workers and prices of construction materials for the 2nd quarter of 2023
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average daily wage of construction workers decreased by 0.8% quarter-to-quarter to MOP786 in the second quarter of 2023. The average daily wage of local workers (MOP995) rose by 0.6%, while that of non-resident workers (MOP696) dropped by 0.6%.
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External merchandise trade statistics for June 2023
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise export amounted to MOP1.18 billion in June 2023, up by 23.0% year-on-year. Value of re-exports (MOP1.05 billion) rose by 29.2%, of which re-exports of Articles for casino and Machines, apparatus & parts jumped by 554.4% and 35.3% respectively, while those of Travel goods & handbags and Wine dropped by 49.5% and 39.1% respectively. Value of domestic exports (MOP135 million) decreased by 10.4%, of which domestic exports of Copper & articles thereof and Garments fell by 48.6% and 5.3% respectively, while those of Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits & other bakers’ wares surged by 111.0%. Meanwhile, total merchandise import went up by 14.9% year-on-year to MOP11.97 billion; imports of Articles for casino and Gold jewellery showed respective growth of 328.7% and 95.4%, whereas imports of Mobile phones and Beauty, cosmetic & skincare products reduced by 34.6% and 4.8% respectively. Merchandise trade deficit totalled MOP10.79 billion in June.
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Macao Arts Festival calls for proposals for local programmes and new commissions
The 34th Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), will be held in May 2024. Over the years, the MAF has striven to promote the development of local arts and provide a platform for performing arts and artistic exchange. IC is now inviting all registered local art and cultural associations and individuals to submit proposals for local programmes and new commissions by 28 August 2023.
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Secretary congratulates Macao athletes on achieving glory at World University Games
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Ms Ao Ieong U, said the Government was preparing for the construction of the Athletes Training and Development Centre second phase. This would provide additional facilities dedicated to the training of local athletes, and so improve the level of competitive sports in Macao.
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Ordering New Philatelic Products – The 10th Anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative
To facilitate the public and philatelists in ordering new philatelic products, please note the following:
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