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The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) is accepting application for the “7th Subsidy Programme for Fashion Design on Sample Making” from today until 25 October 2019 (Friday), 5pm. Eligible applicants will be granted subsidies of up to a maximum of MOP170,000 for sample production and promotional materials of selected entries.
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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 fell in July 2019. With regard to the outstanding balances, RMLs increased whereas CRELs witnessed a decrease.
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The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will carry out renovation works in the Senado Library, located at the IAM Building at No.163 Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, from 16 September (Monday). The renovation works, including the repaint of the interior walls and the replacement of power supply and air-conditioning equipments, are estimated to be completed by January 2020. During the renovations, the Senado Library will be closed temporarily to the public. For enquiries, please call IC through tel. 2856 7576 during office hours.
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The “2019 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Film Production Investment and Trade Fair” (hereinafter referred to as “the Fair”), co-organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR, the Film Administration of Guangdong Province and Create Hong Kong, is held from 10 to 11 September, attracting the participation of producers of 15 film projects and 54 investors from the three regions.
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The GGCT clarifies that no appeal was issued for travelers to avoid Hong Kong
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The Chief Executive-elect, Mr Ho Iat Seng, today said he believed the Central Government would continue to support Macao in the city’s effort to pursue further economic and social developments.
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The 33^rd Macao International Music Festival (MIMF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will be held in October. Themed “The Instrumentalist”, this edition of the MIMF offers 17 programmes in a total of 22 excellent performances, celebrating a truly musical feast with aficionados. Since the first day of ticket sales, the 33^rd MIMF has received an overwhelming response. Tickets for some programmes are already limited, and the public is advised to purchase them as soon as possible. In order to create a festive atmosphere, the Organizer specially launched “The Charm of Musical Instruments” prize game allowing the public to win fabulous prizes.
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The Government is closely monitoring external economies, and a number of indicators relating to the development of Macao’s economy. This is in the face of challenges linked to continuing fluctuations created by external factors, such as Sino-American trade frictions and the renminbi exchange rate.
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The Consumer Council conducted its ‘Supermarket price survey’ of the first-half of September on 9 September for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included 13 supermarkets in São Lázaro, São Lourenço and Sé Parishes. 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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Two fireworks teams from Malaysia and the Philippines raised the curtain on the 30th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest (“the Contest”) themed as “Duo Celebrations for Macao” tonight (7th September) with their wonderful performances. Director of Macao Government Tourism Office, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, joined other guests to officiate the opening ceremony of the much-anticipated Contest at the Outdoor Plaza of Macau Tower. The Fireworks Carnival and the 4th Macau International Lantern Festival were also unveiled tonight to add splendid colors to the Contest.
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