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Fourth-evening drone shows will culminate in “A Merry Winter” tomorrow (8 May)
After experiencing the spring, summer and fall, local and visiting spectators can enjoy the last two shows of the Light up Macao Drone Gala 2022 (the “Drone Gala”), which will culminate in the theme of “A Merry Winter”, at 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. next evening (8 May). 880 drones will light up Macao’s night sky to become part of a memorable Mother’s Day for residents and visitors, who are welcome to enjoy the finale show evening.
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Third-evening drone shows will dazzle night sky as “Golden Fall Delights” tomorrow (7 May)
【DST】Opening and highlights of Light up Macao Drone Gala 2022
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“Neighbourhood — Documentary Photography Exhibition by Chan Hin Io” transmits the history, culture and collective memory of the city
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the exhibition “Neighbourhood — Documentary Photography Exhibition by Chan Hin Io” is held from today to 24 July at No. 10, Pátio da Eterna Felicidade. Admission is free and all are welcome to visit.
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UM holds first workshop for students in EMBA programme
The University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) recently organised the first ‘Study Trip/Group Report Workshop’ for students in its Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programme. During the workshop, professors from renowned universities were invited to give lectures and share their views on different management topics. Students also joined field trips to well-known enterprises and organisations in Macao and Zhuhai to gain an in-depth understanding of various industries.
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Residential property price index for January – March 2022
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the overall residential property price index for January - March 2022 decreased by 1.4% over the previous period (December 2021 - February 2022) to 259.8. The indices for the Macao Peninsula (261.0) and Taipa & Coloane (254.9) dropped by 0.9% and 3.3% respectively.
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Payment Card and Mobile Payment Statistics – 1st Quarter 2022
According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, the total number of personal credit cards and debit cards issued by banks in Macao increased in the first quarter of 2022. The credit card turnover witnessed quarter-to-quarter growth, whereas the debit card turnover recorded a decline. On the other hand, the number and the value of transactions of local mobile payment tools continued to rise on a quarterly basis.
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Tourism fares well over the Mainland’s Labor Day Holidays Positive growth in visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy rates
Spanning five days (30 April -- 4 May 2022), the 1st May Labor Day Holidays has drawn to a close in Mainland China. Preliminary statistics revealed a cumulative volume of 137,000 visitor arrivals in Macao over the period while the average occupancy rate of local hotels reached 59.5%. The single-day record of inbound visitors peaked at about 42,000 on 30 April, an all-time high in 2022.
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UM sweeps top 3 prizes at Bank of China Trophy One Million Dollar Macao Regional Entrepreneurship Competition
Two teams formed by University of Macau (UM) professors, namely ‘UM SupraScience’ and ‘Macau Smart City Terahertz Light Quantum Energy Saver Equipment Project’, and a team formed by UM students, namely ‘FinTech Plus’, recently won a first prize, a second prize, and a third prize, respectively, at the 2022 Bank of China Trophy One Million Dollar Macao Regional Entrepreneurship Competition. The winning teams will represent Macao in the grand final of the One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition.
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