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An updated version of the exhibition “Visiting the Ruins of St. Paul’s in Space and Time” will be launched on the 24 March, presenting the digital restoration of the Former Mater Dei Church with new experimental VR scenes
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), the “Visiting the Ruins of St. Paul’s in Space and Time” – Exhibition of Virtual Reality at the Ruins of St. Paul’s presents a digital reconstruction of the Former Mater Dei Church (Church of the Mother of God), aimed at restoring the historical features of the building before it was destroyed by fire, thereby allowing the public to immerse in this magnificent masterpiece of Baroque architecture four hundred years ago. New exploration sessions with full virtual reality experiences will be officially launched on 24 March, presenting additional scenes related to the virtual restoration of the exterior of the Church and its surrounding area, while also presenting the interior and exterior features of the Church in a comprehensive and three-dimensional way. Tickets for the updated exploration sessions are on sale, starting from today, through the “Activity Registration” of the “Macao One Account”.
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Sandpit in Temporary Leisure Area in Doca de Lam Mau to be closed for one day for maintenance
Since its opening, Temporary Leisure Area in Doca do Lam Mau has become very popular among the public and the sandpit has become a must-go for children who go there to play. To ensure the safety of users and environmental hygiene of the sandpit area, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will carry out the monthly cleaning and maintenance work of the sandpit area, including stirring, drying by sunlight, sifting, raking and disinfection of the sand, etc. on 15 March. At the same time, sand replenishment will be carried out to maintain the quality of the sandpit area.
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Results of survey on manpower needs and wages for the 4th quarter 2022
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) released results of the Survey on Manpower Needs and Wages for the fourth quarter of 2022. Survey coverage comprises Wholesale & Retail Trade; Transport, Storage & Communications; Security Activities and Public Sewage & Refuse Disposal Activities; however, the self-employed are excluded.
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Starting tomorrow (14 March), people who have visited or resided in Hong Kong but without travel/residence history to Taiwan region or foreign countries will not be restricted to special manual inspection channels when leaving Macao for Mainland China
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announces adjustment to quarantine requirements starting midnight tomorrow (14 March) for individuals with Hong Kong travel/residence history to leave Macao for Mainland China. Details are as follows:
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Mortgage loans statistics – January 2023
According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, new approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both decreased month-to-month in January 2023. With regard to the outstanding balances, both RMLs and CRELs witnessed declines on a monthly basis.
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CE to attend closing of 14th NPC first session in Beijing
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, will tomorrow (Saturday) travel to Beijing, and attend on Monday (13 March) the closing of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC).
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Cultural Affairs Bureau’s publications available online
In order to actively promote reading habits, share cultural resources and publication achievements with the public, and create an accessible reading experience, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will transfer data from IC’s publications originally stored in the mobile application “Macao eBooks”, to the electronic subpage “Research and Publications” ( www.icm.gov.mo/academics ). Over 300 books and journals in digital form are available for the public to read online, without downloading the application. The mobile application “Macao eBooks” will be suspended from April.
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IFTM Wine Appreciation Club Members Learn About Ningxia Wines
Twenty student members of the IFTM Wine Appreciation Club, an affiliate of the IFTM Student Union, were invited by Wynn Food & Beverage Academy to participate in the Ningxia wine master classes given by Master of Wine Ms. Fongyee Walker and National Wine Consultant Mr. Li Demei on February 24, 2023 at Wynn Palace.
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CE congratulates state leaders on their election
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, today congratulated Mr Xi Jinping on his unanimous re-election as, respectively, the President of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Chairman of the Central Military Commission.
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Views on standards for use of food additives are being collected until Friday and sector is welcome to give views
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is now listening to the views extensively from the local food sector regarding the amendment to the “Standards for the Use of Food Additives in Food”. IAM has earlier hosted four talks for the sector to exchange ideas on the current use of food additives and the plan to update relevant standards, and to listen to the views from the sector. In additions, the businesses in the sector may give their views by filling in the “Questionnaire on the Use of Food Additives and Views Collection Form”, or by calling the Food Safety Hotline. The views are being collected until 10 March and the sector is welcome to give views.
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