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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise export for August 2019 amounted to MOP925 million, down by 8.8% year-on-year. Value of re-exports (MOP795 million) decreased by 11.9%, with that of Machines, apparatus & parts, Diamond & diamond jewellery and Watches falling by 41.6%, 34.7% and 32.0% respectively. However, value of domestic exports (MOP130 million) rose by 16.3%, with that of Garments surging by 604.9%. Total merchandise import fell by 0.6% year-on-year to MOP7.49 billion, of which imports of Gold jewellery and Construction materials dropped by 26.1% and 25.2% respectively; meanwhile, imports of Handbags & wallets and Beauty, cosmetic & skin-care products increased by 28.0% and 15.2% respectively. Merchandise trade deficit in August totalled MOP6.57 billion.
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The Social Security Fund (abbreviated to FSS in Macao) announced that its temporary counters set up at the Social Service Centres for providing services relating to the non-mandatory central provident fund system’s special allocation from 2019 budget surplus would be closed starting October. Members of the public can go to a service point of the FSS or a public service centre, or they may also make use of the self-service machine to handle the related services.
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At the invitation of the Central Government, the Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, will tomorrow (30 September) lead a Macao delegation to Beijing to participate in events to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, said today that Macao had become a hotspot for demonstrating successful implementation of the “One country, two systems” principle.
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The opening ceremony of the 33^rd Macao International Music Festival (MIMF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), will be held on 4 October, at 7:40pm, at the lobby of the Macao Cultural Centre. The public is welcome to participate in the ceremony.
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On September 29, 2019 (Sunday), the Macau Institute of Financial Services (IFS), jointly with several public and private organizations, held the “Financial Education Day” in the garden close to “Iao Hon Market”, from 10:30am to 05:00pm.
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The World Tourism Day, designated on 27 September annually, revolves around the theme of “Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all” this year. Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized a series of activities today (27 September) to celebrate this day with residents and visitors, including greeting the Lucky Tourists and the traditional Tray Race. The Office also hosted a “World Tourism Day” Dinner to enhance networking with industry operators in the evening. Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, and other guests were present at the Dinner. By joining the rest of the world to highlight this global tourism occasion, the Office strives to foster sustainable tourism development in Macao.
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The University of Macau (UM) today (27 September) held the Second Macau Stem Cell Symposium. The event attracted more than 100 experts and scholars from around the world, including the United States, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. During the event, participants had in-depth discussions on the latest developments in stem cell research. According to Prof Wei Ge, vice rector (research) of UM, stem cell research holds tremendous promise for medical treatment and is one of the key research areas at UM. This symposium is expected to boost the development of stem cell research in Macao.
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The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government will hold a series of activities in Macao inviting the local community to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
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To celebrate the 70^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will present a special mapping show titled “Glorious Splendour in Celebration of the 70^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China” at the Ruins of St. Paul’s for three consecutive nights from 29^th September to 1^st October, sharing the joy brought by this momentous occasion with residents and visitors.
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