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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise export amounted to MOP1.03 billion in December 2021, down by 15.0% year-on-year. Value of re-exports (MOP849 million) fell by 18.6%, with that of cosmetic & skincare products and Articles for casino falling by 69.4% and 56.0% respectively. Yet, value of domestic exports (MOP180 million) grew by 7.7%, with that of Pharmaceutical products & organic chemicals rising by 44.4%. Meanwhile, total merchandise import went up by 22.2% year-on-year to MOP14.68 billion; imports of Electronic components, Gold jewellery and Mobile phones surged by 127.2%, 81.3% and 34.9% respectively, whereas imports of Construction materials and Motor cars & motorcycles dropped by 16.3% and 4.2% respectively. Merchandise trade deficit in December 2021 totalled MOP13.65 billion.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, will visit Beijing from 3 to 5 February, having received an invitation to attend the opening ceremony – to be held in the evening on 4 February – of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. The ceremony will be at the National Stadium, also known as the 'Bird's Nest’.
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Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will organize Chinese New Year festivities including the Golden Dragon Parade on the 1st and 2nd day of Lunar New Year (1 and 2 February). The God of Fortune, the three Gods of Happiness, Prosperity and Longevity, Entourage Boy and Girl, the Chinese Zodiac Mascot of the Tiger and other legendary figures will distribute golden ingots at different locations while Macao Tourism Mascot MAK MAK will warmly greet all. Dance performances will be arranged at designated locations to further enliven the city with festive vibes, conveying warm wishes to Macao residents and visitors in the Spring Festival.
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Health quarantine requirements for inbound travellers of different identities.
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Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) attaches great importance to residents’ and association’s comments regarding the construction works for temporary and home-swap housing units on Lot P in Areia Preta, and apologises for any inconvenience caused.
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The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has carried out reorganisation and improvement works of the two children’s playgrounds in Iao Hon Market Park, adding novel play facilities and expanding the area of the playgrounds. With the works completed and accepted, the children’s playgrounds will be reopened tomorrow (January 29).
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In view of “World Wetlands Day”, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will open all areas of the ecological pond in the western section of Avenida da Praia, Taipa to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on festivals and holidays from January 29 so that the public can experience for themselves a green lifestyle in harmony with nature.
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A new research project by 2 faculty members from the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) will delve into the complex topic of setting a definition and scope for Macanese cuisine.
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In tandem with the three fireworks shows on the 3^rd and 7^th Day of Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival, the “Stay, Dine and See Macao” project will bring forth limited tours for Chinese New Year, taking residents to enjoy fireworks from two different angles.
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