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Rental statistics for the whole year and the 4th quarter of 2024
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average rent per square metre of usable area for shops was MOP479 in 2024, down by 1.1% year-on-year. The average rents for office units (MOP293) and industrial units (MOP123) fell by 2.8% and 0.1% respectively year-on-year, while the average rent for residential units grew by 3.9% to MOP137.
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Foreign exchange reserves and nominal effective exchange rate index for the pataca – January 2025
The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today (14 February) that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP240.4 billion (USD29.97 billion) at the end of January 2025. The reserves increased by 2.3% from the revised value of MOP235.0 billion (USD29.39 billion) for the previous month. Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves at end-January 2025 represented 12 times the currency in circulation or 93.4% of pataca M2 at end-December 2024.
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Full support given to Macao family affected by gas explosion in Taiwan region

Staff from Macao’s tourism crisis assistance team, accompanied by Macau Red Cross staff, have established contact with the Macao family involved in the recent gas explosion incident in Taichung City, Taiwan region, to understand their needs and formulate a concrete support plan to provide all necessary assistance.
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CE paying close attention to matters regarding gas explosion incident in Taiwan region

The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, is paying close attention to matters regarding the gas explosion incident that occurred on Thursday (13 February) at a shopping mall in Taichung City, Taiwan region.
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UM postgraduate programmes now open for applications
The University of Macau (UM)’s doctoral, master’s and postgraduate certificate programmes are now open for applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. Applicants can apply directly through UM’s official website. The application deadline for doctoral programmes is 7 March 2025, while the application deadline for master’s and postgraduate certificate programmes is 14 March 2025.
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Macao Orchestra “Tribute to Brahms” Concert Series Romantic masterpieces presented in collaboration with internationally acclaimed performers
As part of its 2024-25 concert season, the Macao Orchestra will present the “Tribute to Brahms” Concert Series over two consecutive weekends at the Macao Cultural Centre from 7 March. Five concerts with different themes featuring Brahms' most representative works will be performed by the Macao Orchestra and internationally renowned musicians, offering a multifaceted tribute to this 19th-century Romantic virtuoso.
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Optimisation works of pavements near Praça de Ferreira do Amaral to commence next Monday
For enhancement of the pavements near Praça de Ferreira do Amaral, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will commence the optimisation works of Praça de Ferreira do Amaral and the surrounding roads (third phase) by zones and in stages next Monday to improve the pedestrian environment and carry out repairs and beautification of the related pedestrian underpass. During the period, the construction areas will be enclosed. The public are advised to pay attention to the arrangements and safety.
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Company statistics for the whole year and 4th quarter of 2024
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 4,555 new companies were incorporated in 2024, a decrease of 456 year-on-year. Total value of registered capital of the new companies fell by 37.5% year-on-year to MOP1.03 billion. Number of companies in dissolution was 1,098 in 2024, and the value of registered capital of these companies amounted to MOP451 million. Number of companies showed a net increase of 3,457, down by 636 year-on-year.
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