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Cultural Affairs Bureau performs regular website maintenance on 14 September
In order to ensure the proper operation of its information technology system, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will perform regular maintenance on its web servers on 14 September (Tuesday) from 10am to 1pm. Therefore, the operation of several websites will be temporarily suspended, including the Cultural Affairs Bureau website and its sub-websites, the websites of the Cultural Heritage of Macao, the Macao World Heritage, the Macao Conservatory, the Archives of Macao, the Macao Museum of Art, the Macao Museum, the Macao Cultural Centre, the “Art Macao”, the “Tap Siac Craft Market” and the Macao Cultural and Creative Industries, among others. In addition, the Booking System for the use of Artistic and Cultural Spaces, IC’s Activities Registration System, the System for Applying for Financial Support for Local Associations, the Inquiry System of Progress of Application for Filming, the Cultural Affairs Bureau Online Book Shop, the mobile applications “Macao eBooks” and “WH Macau” will also be unavailable during the above-mentioned period. The normal operation of the service will resume once the maintenance work is completed.
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UM forms University Alliance for Portuguese Language Education in China with Beijing Foreign Studies University and University of Lisbon
Representatives from the University of Macau (UM), Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), and the University of Lisbon (ULisboa) held an online ceremony to sign a tri-party agreement on the establishment of the University Alliance for Portuguese Language Education in China.
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Mortgage loans statistics – July 2021
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 increased in July 2021. With regard to the outstanding balances, RMLs dropped whereas CRELs witnessed an increase.
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Electoral Affairs Commission monitoring weather situation amid possibility of adverse conditions affecting the poll
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Legislative Assembly Election will decide, by 6pm on Saturday (11 September) how to proceed regarding the election polling scheduled for the following day, Sunday (12 September), in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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CE: Qingmao Checkpoint key for promotion of innovation in regional cooperation under “One country, two systems”
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, today said the opening of the Qingmao Checkpoint would further advance infrastructure connectivity and heighten efficiency regarding movement of people around the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
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Creative City Pavilion of “Art Macao” explores the beauty of food and literature through exhibitions about Macao and Nanjing
Since the opening in July, “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021” is committed to creating an immersive cultural atmosphere for the entire city as a gallery and an art garden. The “Creative City Pavilion”, featured in “Art Macao” for the first time this year, brings together four UNESCO Creative Cities, including Macao, the City of Gastronomy; Nanjing, the City of Literature; Wuhan, the City of Design; and Linz, the City of Media Arts, connecting the world with creativity. Admission to the exhibitions is free, and the public is welcome to visit and experience the infinite creativity of each city and the cutting-edge charm of contemporary art.
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Macao receives four awards at PATA Gold Awards 2021 ceremony held today (Sep 8)
Macao was awarded with three Gold Awards and one Grand Award at the PATA Gold Awards 2021, organized by Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) representative office in the United States was bestowed with a PATA Grand Award, while three Macao tourism operators received one PATA Gold Award each, for initiatives in different areas of marketing, sustainability and social responsibility. Ahead of the awards ceremony, PATA brought together travel trade from around the world to attend PATA Travel Mart 2021.
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Residential property price index for May – July 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the overall residential property price index for May - July 2021 held steady compared to the previous period (April - June 2021) to 269.0. The index for the Macao Peninsula (270.2) grew by 0.1% while that for Taipa & Coloane (263.9) dropped by 0.8%.
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UM appoints Dr Xu Jian as vice rector
Following a global recruitment process and a rigorous selection process, the University of Macau (UM) has appointed Dr Claudia Xu Jian as its new vice rector (administration), effective from 13 September 2021. Dr Xu has over 25 years of experience in administration, strategic planning, and innovation management, and has established close partnerships with the academia and industry. Prior to joining UM, Dr Xu was the chief commercial officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.
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Commemorative postmark cancellation service of “Celebration of Teachers’ Day”
To celebrate the Teachers’ Day 2021, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau announces that a Temporary Post Counter will be set up at our Philatelic Shop of General Post Office, from 10:30 to 17:30 on 10th September 2021 providing the commemorative postmark cancellation service for the “Celebration of Teachers’ Day”.
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