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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total spending of visitors (excluding gaming expenses) dropped by 46.3% year-on-year to MOP3.85 billion in the second quarter of 2022. Total spending of overnight visitors (MOP2.83 billion) declined by 55.7% year-on-year while that of same-day visitors (MOP1.01 billion) rose by 30.5%. In the first half of 2022, total spending of visitors amounted to MOP10.44 billion, down by 21.8% year-on-year.
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The basement construction of the Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) project in Hengqin has been completed in the middle of this year and superstructure works of the buildings have begun, as pre-fabricated components are being installed. The residential and school buildings’ structures are expected to reach topping-out before the end of the year, creating a new space for Macau residents to live and work.
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Today (18 August) is the first day of the new academic year at the University of Macau (UM). The university welcomed over 3,900 new students. In line with the government’s measures to prevent and control the epidemic, UM Rector Yonghua Song delivered a welcome speech to the students through a video. According to him, the university will fully support and assist the students in all aspects of their development and create an environment conducive to their personal growth and academic development.
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List of Reopened Red Code Zones Downgraded to Yellow Code Zones (Last Update: 2022/08/18 09:15)
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List of Red Code Zones（Last Update：2022/08/18 09:15）
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 1,232 building units and parking spaces were purchased and sold in the second quarter of 2022 as per Stamp Duty record, and the total value of transactions was MOP6.64 billion, down by 12.4% and 9.0% respectively quarter-to-quarter. Purchase and sale of residential units decreased by 33 quarter-to-quarter to 793 units, and the total value fell by 13.0% to MOP4.85 billion. Number of existing residential units transacted (761 units) dropped by 3.2% and the transaction value (MOP4.65 billion) fell by 12.1%. Moreover, transaction volume (32 units) and value (MOP 197 million) of pre-sale residential units reduced by 20.0% and 30.8% respectively quarter-to-quarter.
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The Macao Polytechnic University held the opening ceremony for the academic year 2022/2023 at 3 pm on August 16 and welcomed more than 1,600 new students enrolled in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programmes from Macao, the Greater Bay Area and other regions of the country, Portuguese-speaking countries, and other overseas regions. The national anthem was sung at the opening ceremony in a solemn atmosphere. MPU Rector Professor Im Sio Kei delivered the very first lesson to all freshmen students, calling upon them to uphold the spirit of patriotism and love for Macao, set goals, work hard, and broaden their horizons. Professor Im also encouraged students to have the whole world in view and undertake the role of pioneers of the time to make contributions to the development of Macao and the country, and the building of a community with a shared future for humanity. MPU faculty staff and students and people from various sectors of the community gathered online to welcome the new academic year.
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The Macao Cultural Centre, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, presents The Walk-in Family, the latest in a string of productions commissioned and conceived to support the local performing arts scene. The new musical will premiere at CCM’s Small Auditorium in two shows scheduled for 23 and 24 September (Friday and Saturday).
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Epidemic-prevention measures for inbound travellers of different identities
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