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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that licensed motor vehicles in Macao totalled 250,633 as at the end of the first half of 2024, up by 0.4% year-on-year, with light automobiles (117,103) rising by 2.3%. In the first half year, new registration of motor vehicles went down by 0.9% year-on-year to 5,943 (including 1,814 electric vehicles); of which, heavy motorcycles declined by 30.4% to 2,170 (542 of them were electric), whereas light automobiles increased by 32.0% to 3,203 (779 of them were electric). New registration of motor vehicles in June decreased by 16.8% year-on-year to 864 (262 of them were electric). In the first half year, traffic accidents went up by 18.3% year-on-year to 7,666, which resulted in 2 deaths and 2,721 injuries. Number of traffic accidents in June dropped by 7.0% year-on-year to 1,257, with 390 persons injured.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that external merchandise trade totalled MOP70.70 billion in the first half of 2024, down by 9.0% compared to the same period last year (MOP77.69 billion). Total value of merchandise exports grew by 4.0% year-on-year to MOP6.62 billion, of which value of re-exports (MOP5.89 billion) increased by 4.5% while value of domestic exports (MOP728 million) decreased by 0.2%. Total value of merchandise imports dropped by 10.2% year-on-year to MOP64.08 billion. Merchandise trade deficit totalled MOP57.47 billion in the first half of 2024, down by MOP7.50 billion from MOP64.97 billion in the same period last year.
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Working in conjunction with the Macao SAR Government's efforts to promote patriotic education of the Country and Macao, and to enhance Macao's reputation as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) once again hosted the “One Country Two Systems” Study Camp in July 2024. The study camp aimed to deepen the knowledge and understanding of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy among young university students in Mainland China. Attended by a total of 100 teachers and students from over 20 higher education institutions in the Mainland, the Study Camp yielded fruitful results.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that inbound package tour visitors leapt by 166.0% year-on-year to 968,000 in the first half of 2024, with those from mainland China soaring by 143.0% to 851,000. In addition, international tour visitors jumped by 843.6% to 102,000; those from the Republic of Korea (42,000) and India (13,000) rocketed by 1,431.6% and 2,045.1% respectively.
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The second round of the exchange of the four previously issued Zodiac Banknotes (including the Rat, Ox, Tiger and Rabbit Zodiac Banknotes) will be available for online registration for Macao residents, starting from 9:00am on 5 August 2024 and until 6:00pm on 30 August 2024.
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The “Celebration of 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, and the 25^th Anniversary of Macao’s Return to the Motherland ‧ 2024 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair” (2024GMBPF), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao Special Administrative Region (IPIM) and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, concluded successfully today (28 July).
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The “Celebration of 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, and the 25^th Anniversary of Macao’s Return to the Motherland ‧ 2024 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair” is open to the public from today (26) to 28 July with free admission. Boasting the record-largest exhibition space with an area of over 12,000 square metres, the 2024GMBPF gathers more than 450 exhibitors in 501 booths to display and sell branded products for domestic or business purposes from Guangdong, Macao and Belt and Road countries and regions. The fair features the “New Gourmet Tasting Zone 2.0” with cooking and food tasting on the spot and immersive experiences for China Chic and smart hotels. Over 75,000 exquisite gifts are prepared for visitors upon their admission to celebrate the two anniversaries. In the one-stop fair, visitors can satisfy their cravings to eat, shop and play.
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The “Celebration of 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, and the 25^th Anniversary of Macao’s Return to the Motherland ‧ 2024 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair” will come to its final day tomorrow (28 July). The coordinator has prepared exquisite gifts and a string of shows, including China chic activities, and exhibitors have brought for sale branded products for individual and business use. Don’t miss the chance to have fun with your family or explore business opportunities at this one-stop event with delicacies, quality products, trendy exhibitions and wonderful gifts. Over the past three days, the fair has attracted many trade visitors, locals and tourists. They have yielded fruitful results. Exhibitors are content with the sales, and merchants are thrilled with the business opportunities they have explored.
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The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Chief Executive Election today issued a remainder that any campaigning activities for the 11 August poll to choose members of the Chief Executive Election Committee, should be in line with Chief Executive Election Law and the 1/CAECE/2024 guideline issued by the Electoral Affairs Commission.
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