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List of winners is unveiled for Photo Contest and Student Drawing Contest of the 32nd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
Organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), the 32ndMacao International Fireworks Display Contest in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR was held as a success in September and October last year (2024). The two parallel activities, the Photo Contest and Student Drawing Contest, enjoyed great popularity among photography enthusiasts and students. Among a total of 1,770 entries received, 78 works are awarded. There are winners of the first, second, third and merit awards in each category.
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Official launch of direct linkage between Central Moneymarkets Unit of Hong Kong and Central Securities Depository System of Macao
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) jointly announced today (21 January) the official launch of the direct linkage between the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) operated by CMU OmniClear Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Exchange Fund), and the central securities depository (CSD) operated by Macao Central Securities Depository and Clearing Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the AMCM). The direct linkage aims to promote the development of the bond markets in the two regions.
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Exquisite gold and silver artworks exhibited at Tap Seac Gallery highlighting the charm of arts and crafts classified as intangible cultural heritage of Hebei and Guizhou
Organised by the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, the Hebei Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the Guizhou Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, coordinated by the Centre for Ethnic and Folk Literature and Art Development of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and co-organised by the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, the exhibition “Shining Art - Gold and Silver Handicraft Exhibition of Hebei and Guizhou Provinces” will be inaugurated on 24 January (Friday), at 6:30pm, at the Tap Seac Gallery. All are welcome to attend. In order to allow residents to learn more about the gold and silver craftsmanship of Hebei and Guizhou Provinces, the organisers will host workshops on 8 and 9 February. Admission to the workshops is free and all are welcome to register.
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Commemorative Coin of Lunar Year of the Snake
Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau will start to sell the commemorative coin of Lunar Year of the Snake released by the Monetary Authority of Macao at the Philatelic Shop of General Post Office on 20th January 2025 (Monday) . The selling prices are as follows:
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IPIM Visits Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan and Jiangmen Fostering Regional Economic Co-operation and Helping Companies Go Global Together
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (hereinafter referred to as the “IPIM”) visited Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, and Jiangmen—four cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area—in January 2025. During the visit, they met with 12 local government and business associations, collaborating with trade promotion agencies to study and assess the plans for advancing regional economic and trade co-operation in the new phase of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. They actively sought to attract “1+4” industries, leveraging Macao's unique function as a Chinese-Portuguese-speaking countries platform and the advantages of its open business environment to help enterprises and products “go global”.
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43% of Employers Have Not Paid Contributions; FSS Calls on Prompt Use of “Business & Associations Platform” and “Macao One Account” for Their Payments
As of 20 January, about 18,000 employers have yet to pay the obligatory system contributions for their employees under the Social Security System for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing about 43% of the total employers required to pay contributions. The Social Security Fund (abbreviated to FSS in Macao) calls on employers and residents to utilise the “Business & Associations Platform” or the “Macao One Account” to make payments as soon as possible, especially with the approaching long Lunar New Year holiday, to avoid overdue payments and long queues.
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CE: Strengthening responsibility and accountability in line with President Xi’s important speeches
(Macao – 19 January 2025) The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, called on civil servants to realise the aspirations and requirements put forward by President Xi Jinping, while taking into account the practical situation of Macao and maintaining a big-picture mentality.
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DSEC launches “Government statistical questionnaires” at “business & associations platform”
With the aim of enhancing statistical services and improving service quality through development of e-services, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) launched the “Government Statistical Questionnaires” service (hereinafter “the service”) at the public e-service platform “Business & Associations Platform” today (17 January), providing enterprises and establishments with another convenient way to respond to government statistical surveys.
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