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A report on testing 60 Chinese dim sum samples for their hygienic condition and ingredients is now published in the latest issue of Consumer Report; a “Consumer alert” on the importance of setting up a contract for consumption transaction is also available.
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To promote the Portuguese language and the culture of Portuguese-speaking countries, the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Arts and Humanities recently held the annual Portuguese Language Day, a language and cultural exchange day for faculty members and students in the Department of Portuguese.
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Foreigners wishing to enter Macao on the grounds either of reunion with family members, or having close connection with Macao, have now facilitated procedures to travel between Macao and mainland China.
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According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, broad money supply rose in March with a stable share of patacas. Meanwhile, both resident deposits and loans increased from a month earlier.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 1,517 new companies were incorporated in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 471 year-on-year. Newly incorporated companies operating in Wholesale & Retail Trade and Business Services totalled 518 and 406 respectively. Total value of registered capital of the new companies dropped by 11.9% year-on-year to MOP219 million. Companies in dissolution totalled 253 in the first quarter, and the value of registered capital of these companies amounted to MOP85 million.
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The exhibition “Imagery and Space: Ren Dongsheng Scenography Exhibition”, integrated in the 31^st Macao Arts Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will be inaugurated on 7 May (Friday), at 6pm, at the MGM Theater, MGM COTAI, presenting a collection of models, photos and videos of works by Ren Dongsheng, a National First Class Stage Designer. With the support of MGM as programme partner, the exhibition will be held from 8 to 18 May (closed on 10 May). The exhibition is open to the general public.
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The 77^th session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) was held days earlier (26 to 29 April) in a virtual format. It was attended by, among others, Mr. Tai Kin Ip, Director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, as well as Mr. Leong Wa Fong, Manager of Research and Information Division of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, with a view to strengthening the external economic ties of Macao, China.
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The Government has set up a committee to coordinate Macao’s effort regarding integrating further with the national development effort, according to Executive Order No 67/2021 published today in the Macao SAR Gazette.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, today said the Government looked forward to the Labour Day holiday, starting on 1 May, delivering a greater number of mainland travellers to Macao. This would help expedite support for the local economy and promote Macao’s image as a healthy city, of low risk in terms of COVID-19.
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The 31^st Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), was inaugurated on 30 April. After a one-year absence, this year’s MAF presents diverse forms of art, including 20 extraordinary programmes and visual arts exhibitions, in a total of about 100 performances and outreach activities, inviting the public to “restart” the journey together.
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