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IC announces the list of entrants for the second review of the “7th Subsidy Programme for Fashion Design on Sample Making”
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym) has recently completed the initial review of the “7th Subsidy Programme for Fashion Design on Sample Making”. A total of 19 entries were received, and the adjudicating panel selected 15 entries for the second review. Each candidate eligible for the second review will be granted a subsidy up to a maximum amount of MOP170,000 to cover expenses for sample making and production of promotional materials.
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Mortgage loans statistics – September 2019
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 in September 2019. With regard to the outstanding balances, both RMLs and CRELs witnessed increases.
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Results of wholesale and retail survey 2018
Information from the Statistics and Census Service indicated that a total of 15,551 wholesale & retail establishments, market stalls and fixed street stalls were operating in 2018, an increase of 494 year-on-year. Total number of persons engaged rose by 2.1% to 71,030, with employees accounting for 82.3% of the total. Receipts of Wholesale & Retail Trade amounted to MOP 129.42 billion, up by 6.0% year-on-year. Expenditure grew by 7.9% to MOP 117.51 billion, of which Purchase of Goods & Commission Paid, Compensation of Employees and Operating Expenses recorded respective growth of 9.5%, 6.2% and 1.9%. Gross Surplus totalled MOP 14.07 billion, up by 16.3% year-on-year. Gross Value Added that measures the sectoral contribution to the economy went up by 11.6% to MOP 25.13 billion, and Gross Fixed Capital Formation rose by 6.0% to MOP 2.06 billion.
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Consumer Council released 3rd supermarket price survey report of the current month
The Consumer Council conducted its ‘Supermarket price survey’ of the first-half of November on 11 November for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included 10 supermarkets in Santo António 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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CE to deliver work summary for 2019 tomorrow
The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, will tomorrow (Tuesday) attend a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly, to give a summary on policy implementation work in 2019; and to introduce a budget proposal for 2020.
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Six research projects receive Academic Research Grant from the Cultural Affairs Bureau
In order to encourage original academic research on Macao’s culture and the exchanges between Macao, Mainland China and other countries, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has set up the Academic Research Grant programme. After an evaluation process, six research projects from local and overseas scholars received the 2019 Academic Research Grant.
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Commemorative postmark cancellation service of “66th Macao Grand Prix”
To celebrate the 66th Macao Grand Prix, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau announces that a Temporary Post Counter will be set up behind the Lisboa Stand (Restriction area for ticket entry) and at our Philatelic Shop of General Post Office during 16th and 17th November 2019, providing the commemorative postmark cancellation service for the “66th Macao Grand Prix”.Opening hours are as follows:
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