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“Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021” features a total of 30 large-scale exhibitions, among which the Public Art Exhibition takes “Technology of Well-being” as theme, an extension in public space of the concept embodied in the Main Exhibition, “Advance and Retreat of Globalization”, which will reveal artists’ thoughts on creating happiness. The public artwork “Miss You” by Thai artist Gongkan is now on display at Anim’Arte NAM VAN, presenting a beautiful landscape of happiness to the public.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebounded by 69.5% year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2021. The economy of Macao resumed positive growth on account of a relatively low base of comparison in the same quarter last year when local economic activities were limited due to the entry restrictions for visitors amid the pandemic of novel coronavirus pneumonia. With the pandemic remaining under control, the pick-up in external demand in the second quarter also contributed to the growth. Exports of services ballooned by 555.6% year-on-year, of which exports of gaming services and other tourism services rocketed by 1,089.7% and 1,328.3% respectively. Exports of goods surged by 606.9% year-on-year. Domestic demand maintained growth, rising by 3.7% year-on-year. Imports of goods swelled by 173.5% while imports of services rose by 54.2%.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the general unemployment rate, the unemployment rate of local residents and the underemployment rate for May-July 2021 were 2.9%, 3.9% and 3.5% respectively. All three indicators remained steady compared to the previous period (April-June 2021).
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Data collection for the 2021 Population Census will end this Saturday (28 Aug). The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) appeals to the households who have not yet completed the Census questionnaire to respond as soon as possible.
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Macao, along with Guangdong and Hong Kong, will jointly organise and host the 15th National Games to be held in 2025, as announced by the State Council on Thursday (26 August).
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To better safeguard consumers’ rights in cross-border online transactions, the Macao Consumer Council endeavours to establish cooperation network with consumer organizations in the Mainland and overseas. Since joining the national e-commerce online direct platform set up by China Consumers Association (CCA), the efficiency of handling consumer disputes between Macao consumers and e-commerce traders in the Mainland by the Council has been enhanced.
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“Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021 - Selected Works by Local Artists” will be held from 29 August at the Former Municipal Cattle Stable, featuring a total of 12 pieces/sets of selected works, including paintings, three-dimensional installations, sculptures, photographs and other outstanding works. Admission is free.
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Macao registered over 21,000 visitor arrivals yesterday (25 August), indicating a rebound of daily visitor volume to 20,000.
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The 33^rd Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), will be held in May 2023. Over the years, the MAF has striven to promote the development of local arts and provide a platform for the performing arts and for artistic exchange. The IC is now inviting all registered local art and cultural associations and individuals to submit proposals of local programmes until 25 October 2021.
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The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), in cooperation with CAM - Macau International Airport Company Limited, will deploy a sales platform for Macao’s cultural and creative products at the Macau International Airport—“Macau Good Shop”—in order to expand sales channels for the local cultural and creative industries. IC is now calling for proposals from 27 August to 17 September, during which a briefing session will be held. The selection of proposals will be made by the adjudicating panel based on comprehensive criteria. The selected candidates will be stationed at the “Macao Good Shop” at the Macau International Airport to coordinate the sale of original local creative and cultural products for a period of three years.
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