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Strategic Upgrading to Serve the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area The opening of Intertek Zhuhai of Intertek Group UK took place today
On 21 January, an opening ceremony was held in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industrial Park of Co-operation between Guangdong and Macao (hereinafter as “GMTCM Park”) for the enterprise Intertek Guangdong-Macao Testing Services Limited (Zhuhai) (hereinafter as “Intertek Zhuhai”), a joint venture co-established by Intertek Group UK, a globally leading total quality assurance provider from the UK, and Macao (Hengqin) Investment and Development Ltd.
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International Gastronomy Forum opens in Macao gathering highest number of UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy
The “International Gastronomy Forum, Macao 2019” opened today (January 21) in Macao gathering a record number of participant UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy from around the world, in addition to cities from other creative fields and candidate cities from China, for discussions under the theme of “The Possibilities of Gastronomy and Creativity”. This year on its third edition, the forum organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is an important platform for Macao to interact with other cities and develop as a Creative City of Gastronomy.
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January is a Contribution Month and FSS Reminds Employers to Pay Contributions as Early as Possible
For the social security system, January is the contribution month for the fourth quarter of 2018. 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 applied for electronic filing service should try to make use of the electronic payment options to make their payments. As of 18 January 2019, a total of 14,585 employers have already paid contributions of the obligatory system for their employees, accounting for 67% of the total number of employers who need to pay contributions.
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The 18th Macao City Fringe Festival continues to present extraordinary programmes this week
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the 18th Macao City Fringe Festival, themed “Extra．Ordinary” continues to present extraordinary programmes this week, leading the audience to break barriers and restrictions and rediscover the exceptional in everyday life. The public is advised to purchase their tickets as soon as possible as tickets for some of the programmes are limited.
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UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy cooking show opens in Macao
A UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy Cooking Show kicked-off today (January 19) in Macao featuring young chefs from 20 Creative Cities of Gastronomy that during the weekend will go on stage to prepare their culinary creations, share their culture and inspiration with residents and visitors. The outdoor culinary demonstration is a highlight of the “International Gastronomy Forum, Macao 2019”, and joins the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR).
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Consumer Council released latest ‘Supermarket price survey’ Various functions available on website and app
Consumer Council conducted its ‘Supermarket price survey’ on 17 January for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included 12 supermarkets in Lam Mau, Patane and San Kio areas in Santo António Parish. Consumers may now check the report data on the Council’s website (www.consumer.gov.mo) or the “Supermarket Price Information Platform” app.
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