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MPU Seniors Academy Holds an Art Exhibition Showcasing the Works of Teachers and Students
Organized by the Student Union of Macao Polytechnic University Seniors Academy, and co-organized by MPU Seniors Academy (ACS), the opening of the 2021/2022 Art Exhibition of the MPU Seniors Academy of Teachers and Students was held recently at the Lam Kan Exhibition Gallery of MPU. Many guests were invited to officiate and the scene was lively.
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IPIM organises Macao industry representatives to visit Zhuhai and explore co-operation opportunities
In order to strengthen the exchange and co-operation among cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) organised the "Macao MICE Industry Business Delegation to the Greater Bay Area (Zhuhai)" with 46 representatives from the MICE industry and the business sector to visit enterprises and associations in the fields of big health industry, financial development and technology innovation in Zhuhai on 27 May. They delegation was able to publicise Macao MICE industry’s advantages explored further co-operation opportunities and conducted in-depth exchanges, working together to promote the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Co-operation Zone in Hengqin.
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Seniors Academy of MPU Participated in the Writing of “Research Report on the Development of Education for the Elderly in China (2018-2020)”
In order to summarize the achievements and experience of elderly education in our country for more than 30 years, as well as to discuss problems existing in the development of elderly education, the National Institute of Education Sciences of China established a research group formed by the China Association of the Universities for The Aged and the Alliance of Higher Education Institutions for the Seniors, to co-author the Blue Book of Elderly Education – the “Research Report on the Development of Education for the Elderly in China (2018-2020)”, which was published by Contemporary China Publishing House.
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UM presents academic prizes to outstanding graduates
The University of Macau (UM) today (27 May) presented 15 academic prizes to 61 outstanding fresh graduates at the Academic Prize Presentation Ceremony 2022.
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Flora Park to be closed this Sunday for replacement of main cables of Guia Hill Cable Car
The Guia Hill Cable Car operation has been suspended as the main cables have been worn out. Construction works to replace them are scheduled to begin this Sunday (May 29). The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) endeavours to launch the service again in July after the completion of the replacement works, adjustments and trials. To minimise the impact on the school next to Flora Park and ensure public safety, the replacement works of main cables will be carried out this Sunday and Flora Park has to be closed on that day. In addition, part of the area of the top station of the cable car located in Guia Hill Municipal Park also has to be enclosed. The public are reminded to pay attention to the above arrangements.
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Gross domestic product for the 1st Quarter of 2022
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 8.9% year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2022, as a result of the weakening total demand. Exports of services decreased by 4.7% year-on-year, of which exports of gaming services dropped by 25.1% while exports of other tourism services increased by 1.9%; meanwhile, exports of goods expanded by 56.8%. Domestic demand shrank by 1.2% year-on-year on account of a decline in private consumption. Imports of goods and services rose by 29.0% and 2.8% respectively. The implicit deflator of GDP, which measures the overall changes in prices, went up by 0.3% year-on-year.
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MPU Seniors Academy Holds a Health Seminar on “Dementia Awareness”
In order to enable the elderly to further understand dementia, enhance their awareness of the risk factors leading to dementia, and implement preventive measures as soon as possible, Macao Polytechnic University Seniors Academy recently held a health seminar for the elderly on "Dementia Awareness" and invited Wu Jian Wei, the Vice Chair, Board of Directors of the Macau Alzheimer’s Disease Association as the guest speaker of this seminar.
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IAM steps up inspections on water dripping from air conditioners and urges residents to take the initiative for checks and repairs
As the temperature in Macao goes up, air conditioners are more frequently used these days. In order to prevent and improve the situation of water dripping from air conditioners, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has stepped up inspections and enhanced publicity, urging the public to take the initiative to check the drainage systems of their air conditioners and remove stagnant water frequently, so as to avoid public environmental hygiene issues caused by water dripping.
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