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Congratulations to MPU Student Wong Weng Ian for Winning the Silver Medals in the Women’s Jianshu and Qiangshu at the 31st FISU World University Games
Ms. Wong Weng Ian, a member of the Macao sports delegation and student of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), achieved remarkable success in the women's Jianshu and Qiangshu events, securing two silver medals, at the 31st FISU World University Games currently taking place in Chengdu. Professor Im Sio Kei, Rector of Macao Polytechnic University, enthusiastically congratulated Ms. Wong for her outstanding performance and praised her along with other MPU athletes for their dedication and competitive spirit in the games. Their achievements not only inspired and energised MPU students and staff but also showcased the exceptional qualities of MPU students. As always, Macao Polytechnic University would continue to support the development of student sports and contribute to the promotion of the “Big Health” industry, as well as making contributions to the nation and Macao.
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CE to attend Legislative Assembly session on 11 August
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, will attend a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly on 11 August, to answer Legislative Assembly members’ questions on Government policy and social issues.
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Applications are open for phase 3 of the special weekend market in the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards
The Lai Chi Vun Shipyards – Plots X11-X15 have been inaugurated recently. In order to enrich the cultural tourism and leisure experience of the public and tourists, a featured market has been set up in the Shipyards between Fridays and Sundays, as well as on public holidays. Applications for stalls in Phase 3 are open from today to 9 August. All interested parties are welcome to register and registration is free of charge.
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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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