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Macao Polytechnic University Holds Seminar on Gambling Disorder Prevention and Treatment
In order to help students to understand gambling disorders, the Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies of Macao Polytechnic University invited two specialists from the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Division of the Macao Social Welfare Bureau to give a lecture on "Macao Gambling Disorder Prevention and Treatment Services" to its students. Teachers and students of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Gaming and Recreation Management and the Bachelor of Social Work attended the lecture and the atmosphere was warm.
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Macao Polytechnic University held an internship recruitment talk
In order to develop interactions between students and the gaming industry and explore students’ career and internship opportunities, Macao Polytechnic University held an internship recruitment talk by gaming companies and invited Mr. Kennith Lei, Senior Officer of Talent Management & Leadership Development of the Human Resources & Administration Department of the Galaxy Entertainment Group to explain the Galaxy Integrated Resort internship program for the second half year of 2022 to the students of the Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies. Students from the Bachelor of Business Admission in Gaming and Recreation Management program attended the talk and learned a lot.
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Transport and communications statistics for February 2022
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that licensed motor vehicles in Macao totalled 247,923 as at end-February 2022, up by 1.5% year-on-year; light automobiles (113,260) and heavy motorcycles (106,384) increased by 1.5% and 3.1% respectively. New registration of motor vehicles in February dropped by 21.4% year-on-year to 721 (electric vehicles accounted for 116), with that of light automobiles declining by 31.5% to 298 (electric vehicles accounted for 90). In the first two months of 2022, new registration of motor vehicles decreased by 10.1% year-on-year to 1,973. Number of traffic accidents in February went down by 10.4% year-on-year to 823, with 287 persons injured. In the first two months of 2022, there were 1,922 traffic accidents, which caused 650 injuries.
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External merchandise trade statistics for February 2022
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise export amounted to MOP1.01 billion in February 2022, up by 39.2% year-on-year. Value of re-exports (MOP870 million) grew by 36.8%, with that of Travel goods & handbags and Garments surging by 305.0% and 197.3% respectively. Value of domestic exports (MOP142 million) expanded by 55.9%, with that of Garments and Copper & articles thereof rising by 31.6% and 40.2% respectively. Meanwhile, total merchandise import went up by 38.7% year-on-year to MOP10.56 billion; imports of Beauty, cosmetic & skincare products, Perfumes and Electronic components leapt by 202.7%, 192.7% and 186.6% respectively, whereas imports of Pharmaceutical products and Motor cars & motorcycles declined by 28.2% and 24.2% respectively. Merchandise trade deficit in February 2022 totalled MOP9.54 billion.
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Cultural Affairs Bureau holds creative handicraft workshops at the Tap Siac Craft Market
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), the Tap Siac Craft Market will be held from 21 to 24 April and from 28 April to 1 May at Tap Siac Square. A total of 40 creative handicraft workshops will be held, including 8 sessions for families. Interested parties can register for the workshops through the Tap Siac Craft Market website (www.craftmarket.gov.mo) from today until 4 April, at 5pm. The fee for each handicraft workshop is MOP50.
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UM scholars discuss talent development policy and technological innovation in Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Macau Studies (CMS), the Centre for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Studies of UM’s Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), and Zhuhai UM Science & Technology Research Institute (ZUMRI), together with the Committee on Liaison with Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the Association of Chong Hang Intellectual Elites, today (29 March) held a seminar titled ‘Talent Development Policy and the Promotion of Technological Innovation in Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin’. During the event, nearly 20 CPPCC Guangdong Provincial Committee members and experts had in-depth discussions on talent development policy and the promotion of technological innovation in Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone (Cooperation Zone) in Hengqin.
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FDCT Holds a Meeting on Final Report on Research Projects against COVID-19
FDCT Holds a Meeting on Final Report on Research Projects against COVID-19
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Package tours and hotel occupancy rate for February 2022
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 119 hotel establishments offered accommodation services to the public in February 2022. Number of available guest rooms increased by 8.1% year-on-year to 39,000. Data on hotel establishments designated for medical observation and self-health monitoring were excluded in the compilation of the results. The average occupancy rate of guest rooms rose by 10.3 percentage points year-on-year to 48.7%, with 3-star hotels leading at 51.2%.
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