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The Government will set up a new COVID-19 vaccination point at the University Hospital, that will become operational on Monday (17 May). It will offer inoculations of the Sinopharm vaccine for a daily quota of up to 150 people.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the total population as at end-March 2021 dropped by 600 quarter-to-quarter to 682,500; female population (363,400) accounted for 53.2% of the total.
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To put into practice the “2021 Scheme for Employment Security, Economic Stabilization and Care for Residents’ Livelihood”, the Macao Special Administrative Region Government is launching measures to reduce/exempt a range of taxes and extend the coverage of tourism tax exemption, which is expected to benefit over 370 tourism service establishments and involve about 379 million patacas in the budget. The measure aims to revive the economy and propel Macao’s travel trade towards revitalization.
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The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has always maintained close cooperation with the MICE industry, continuously introduced more quality MICE projects into Macao, and vigorously facilitated MICE activities of professional brands and those centred on industry to be hosted in Macao, in order to promote the city’s moderately diversified economic development. With the assistance of the “One-stop Service” for MICE Bidding and Support, three large conferences – mainly corporate conferences – will be held in Macao by the end of June. It is estimated that over 8,000 people will attend the conferences and it is expected that this will boost the peripheral industries such as retail, catering and hotels, and stimulate the economic recovery of the community.
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The Consumer Council continues to conduct price survey on various kinds of products to enhance price transparency and survey result reveals price differences in different retail outlets. Consumers are suggested to use the data published by the Council for price comparison.
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In response to the policy direction of the “Ten-Year Plan for Rehabilitation Services of the Macao Special Administrative Region from 2016 to 2025” and in order to accommodate various reading needs of the public by continuously improving the accessibility of library environment and facilities, the Department of Public Library Management of the Cultural Affairs Bureau introduced an induction loop kit system in all branch libraries. The assistive system enables hearing impaired readers to use library resources in a convenient and friendly environment, thereby fostering a reading atmosphere.
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According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, the total number of personal credit cards issued by banks in Macao registered a quarterly decline whereas the total number of debit cards rose in the first quarter of 2021. Both the credit card and debit card turnover witnessed quarterly decreases. On the other hand, the number and value of transactions of local mobile payment tools continued to rise quarter-to-quarter.
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In order to celebrate the International Museum Day on 18 May, 14 museums in Macao co-organize the great annual event of the museum sector, the “Macao International Museum Day Carnival 2021”. The opening ceremony was held on 9 May, at 3pm, at the Convention Center of the Macao Science Center, followed by the awarding ceremony of the photography contest “Revelation from the Epidemic” and dance performance. The event was held in a lively atmosphere, featuring a wide range of intriguing activities, including game booths, workshops, lectures and drama guided tours, which attracted residents into active participation.
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With the objective of contributing to the reinforcement of Macao's role as a Sino-Lusophone cooperation platform and improving the knowledge of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao among Higher Education Institutions in Lusophone countries and regions, the Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI), in partnership with the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, will host the 11th conference of FORGES (Forum of Higher Education Management in Portuguese-speaking Countries and Regions), under the theme, “Cooperation in Higher Education in Portuguese-speaking Countries and Regions in the face of Global Challenges”.
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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, was inaugurated on 7 May, 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 is held from 8 to 18 May (closed on 10 May). The exhibition is open to the general public.
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