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In response to the four confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Macao on 3 August, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre had, under the zone-specific, multi-level targeted approach to epidemic prevention and control and having regard to the level of risk, immediately implemented restrictive measures in the living areas or sites of activities of the confirmed cases on the same day.
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Today (18 August) is the first day of the new semester at the University of Macau (UM). The university welcomed close to 3,500 new undergraduate and postgraduate students. UM Rector Yonghua Song delivered a welcome speech online. In the speech, He encouraged students to cherish the variety of opportunities provided by the university and to work hard in order to grow into patriotic, globally minded, internationally competitive, socially responsible, and innovative individuals with the ability to contribute to society and create fulfilling lives for themselves.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that there were 54% of the interviewed restaurants & similar establishments reporting a year-on-year rise in receipts in June 2021, a drop of 4 percentage points from May; the corresponding proportion of Chinese Restaurants (63%) fell by 7 percentage points, while the share of Japanese & Korean Restaurants (39%) rose by 12 percentage points. Meanwhile, the proportion of interviewed retailers recording a year-on-year sales rise in June (81%) went up by 4 percentage points over the preceding month. All of the interviewed retailers of Leather Goods and Watches, Clocks & Jewellery registered a year-on-year sales increase as in May. Besides, the corresponding shares of Supermarkets (33%) and Cosmetics & Sanitary Articles Retailers (80%) grew by 11 percentage points and 10 percentage points from May respectively, whereas the share of Adults’ Clothing Retailers (76%) dropped by 14 percentage points. The Business Performance Index (BPI) values that reflect the trend of year-on-year changes in receipts of restaurants & similar establishments (63.6) and retail trade (83.6) were both higher than 50, implying that the business of these two industries in June fared better compared to the same month last year.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total spending of visitors (excluding gaming expenses) grew by 15.9% quarter-to-quarter to MOP7.16 billion in the second quarter of 2021, attributable to a 25.9% increase in visitor arrivals. Total spending of overnight visitors (MOP6.38 billion) and same-day visitors (MOP777 million) rose by 14.1% and 32.0% quarter-to-quarter respectively. In the first half of 2021, total spending of visitors amounted to MOP13.34 billion.
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The 2021 Population Census has entered the final stage of data collection. The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) appeals to the households who have not completed the Census questionnaire to respond to the Census by Saturday (21 Aug), and calls on the households who did not receive the notification letter to contact DSEC.
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Tomorrow (19) marks the fourth Chinese Doctor’s Day, a festival observed in recognition of the contributions of generations of medical workers across China. According to the “Notice of the National Health Commission, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Logistic Support Department of the Central Military Commission on the Celebration Work for the Chinese Doctor’s Day 2021”, this year’s theme is “Building a shared dream on the centenary of the Chinese Communist Party, Implementing the original aspirations as Doctors”, commending medical workers for their sustained dedication to the lofty tradition of their predecessors, their perseverance in carrying out the original aspirations and mission amid waves of challenges, and their great contributions for national prosperity and rejuvenation, and the people's happiness.
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The Macao Grand Prix Museum and the Ritz Building including the Tourist Information counter and the exhibition hall, under the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), will be reopened to the public starting from 18 August. In addition, “Stay, Dine and See Macao” local tour itineraries remain suspended until further notice.
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The Consumer Council continues to conduct price survey on various kinds of products to enhance price transparency and survey result reveals price differences in different retail outlets. Consumers are suggested to use the data published by the Council for price comparison.
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The Macao Polytechnic Institute held the opening ceremony for the academic year 2021/2022 at 3 pm on August 17 and welcomed more than 1,300 local and overseas new students from Macao, the Greater Bay Area, Portuguese-speaking countries enrolled in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. As a responsive measure following guidelines of the pandemic, the opening ceremony was held online. MPI president Professor Im Sio Kei delivered the very first lesson to all freshmen students, calling upon them to uphold the core values of patriotism and love for Macao. Students were encouraged to practice patriotism and shoulder responsibilities and commitments; to work hard at their studies to broaden their horizons and to equip themselves with adequate knowledge to make contributions to the development of the country and Macao. MPI faculty staff and students gathered online to witness new students taking the oath "MPI’s heart, our new start" to join the big MPI family, which formally kicked off their new journey in life.
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Areia Preta’s Lot P temporary housing project exhibition will reopen to the public tomorrow (18 August).
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