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For the social security system, April is the contribution month for the first quarter of this year. The Social Security Fund (abbreviated to FSS in Macao) reminds that the flow of people at the service points is expected to increase nearing the end of the month. In order to avoid the peak flow at month end, employers should make their payments as early as possible, and those who have already applied for the electronic filing service should try to make use of the available electronic payment options for making their payments. As of 23 April 2019, a total of 13,753 employers have already paid obligatory system contributions for their employees, accounting for 64% of the total number of employers who need to pay contributions.
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Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the Tap Siac Craft Market will be held at Tap Siac Square for two consecutive weekends from 26 to 28 April and from 3 to 5 May 2019. The opening ceremony will be held at 6pm on 26 April. All are welcome to show support for this local cultural event and enjoy the creative atmosphere.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that visitor arrivals totalled 3,388,931 in March 2019, up by 24.0% year-on-year but down by 4.4% month-to-month. Overnight visitors (1,583,480) rose by 9.1% year-on-year, while same-day visitors (1,805,451) soared by 40.8%. The average length of stay of visitors held steady year-on-year at 1.2 days, with that of overnight visitors and same-day visitors remaining unchanged at 2.2 days and 0.2 day respectively.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Composite CPI (114.85) for March 2019 increased by 2.84% year-on-year, slightly higher than the growth in February (+2.79%) by 0.05 percentage points. The increment in March was attributable to dearer charges for eating out and higher rentals for dwellings, as well as rising prices of motor cars, gasoline, vegetables and fruits.
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Considering the recent situation in Sri Lanka, the Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) has issued a Level 2 Travel Alert to that destination.
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The Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) is paying close attention to the explosions incident that occurred in Sri Lanka, maintaining in close contact with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the MSAR for any further developments.
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The President of the Portuguese Republic, Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, will visit Macao from 30 April and 1 May, as a part of his state visit to China.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, will visit Beijing from 24 to 29 April to attend the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, and the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, outlined on Thursday (18 April) a Government proposal for a healthcare insurance scheme designed to cover Macao ID holders that have a mainland residence permit entitling them to live in Guangdong Province.
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The Government plans to set up an investment and development fund. Part of the fund would be spent on projects including Macao’s work to advance the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Greater Bay Area).
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