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Foreign exchange reserves and nominal effective exchange rate index for the pataca – November 2019
The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP170.9 billion (USD21.20 billion) at the end of November 2019. The reserves decreased by 1.4% from the revised value of MOP173.3 billion (USD21.47 billion) for the previous month. Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves at end-November 2019 represented 10 times the currency in circulation or 82.3% of pataca M2 at end-October 2019.
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CE encourages public officials to make fresh contributions to Macao
The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, today called on the civil servant team to render full support to the new administration led by the fifth-term Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, and make new contributions to the sustainable development of Macao.
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Consumer Council released 4th supermarket price survey report of the current month
The Consumer Council conducted its ‘Supermarket price survey’ of the first-half of December on 12 December for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included 7 supermarkets in Taipa and Coloane Parish. Consumers may now check the report data on the Council’s website (www.consumer.gov.mo), the “Supermarket Price Information Platform” app, or the Council’s WeChat account.
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UM hosts interdisciplinary lectures to promote Luso-Afro-Asian dialogues
The Research Centre for Luso-Asian Studies, under the Department of Portuguese, Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH), University of Macau (UM), recently organised three guest lectures and a public seminar under the title ‘Luso-Afro-Asian Dialogues’.
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Service Termination of Barca Kiosk
The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau announced that owing to business adjustment, the service of the postal kiosk of Barca will be terminated with effect from 31st December 2019. Public can approach the following post offices for the postal services:
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Mortgage loans statistics – October 2019
According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, new approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) decreased while those of commercial real estate loans (CRELs) increased in October 2019. With regard to the outstanding balances, RMLs increased whereas CRELs witnessed a decline.
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19th Macao City Fringe Festival outreach activities offer diverse artistic experiences
The 19th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), features a series of outreach activities, including workshops, talks, exhibitions, sharing sessions, and the backstage volunteer campaign entitled “Slashie”, offering rich and diverse artistic experiences to the public.
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19th Macao City Fringe Festival themed “Boundless creation will show you around!” guides the audience through a journey full of fantasy
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the 19th Macao City Fringe Festival, themed “Boundless creation will show you around!”, will be held from 10 to 19 January 2020, featuring a total of 17 extraordinary programmes and 13 outreach activities, guiding the audience on a journey full of fantasy in the streets and alleys of Macao.
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