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Transport and communications statistics for the 2nd quarter of 2018
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that as at the end of June 2018, total number of licensed motor vehicles dropped by 2.3% year-on-year to 238,006, of which light motorcycles (27,172) and light automobiles (106,968) decreased by 14.2% and 2.3% respectively, whereas heavy motorcycles (96,196) grew by 1.7%. New registration of motor vehicles fell by 4.4% year-on-year to 3,340 in the second quarter, yet rose by 3.3% year-on-year to 7,495 in the first half year of 2018 attributable to a 34.1% increase in light automobiles (3,153).
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UM Summer English Immersion Programme increases students’ confidence
The University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH) recently organised a four-week Summer English Immersion Programme for incoming first-year students. Participants exchanged ideas with programme assistants from around the world and experienced living in the residential colleges. The programme aimed to help students adapt to the English-speaking environment at UM. Participants say the programme significantly increased their confidence when speaking English and improved their listening and speaking skills in English.
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MPI Students Participated in the Beijing “Aeronautics and Astronautics Summer Camp”, to Comprehend the Development of Science and Technology in China
In early July, Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI) organised students to participate in the “Aeronautics and Astronautics Summer Camp” held by Beihang University. This summer camp facilitated university students from Beijing, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to study together, to broaden their horizons, and to understand the development of national aeronautics and astronautics industries. MPI students thanked MPI for providing them with such a rare learning opportunity.
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MPI Students Learn Bayu Culture in Chongqing
For the purpose of promoting academic exchange among universities in Macao, Chongqing and Hong Kong, and enhancing students’ awareness of the unique culture of the Bayu region, the Student Affairs Office of the Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI) organised a study camp with Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications. This was a precious learning experience for MPI students to understand the history and development of Bayu culture through lectures, city tours, site visits and culturalheritage visits.
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Wages of construction workers and prices of construction materials for the 2nd quarter of 2018
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average daily wage of construction workers in the second quarter of 2018 decreased by 2.3% quarter-to-quarter to MOP767, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of decline. The average daily wages of local construction workers (MOP961) and non-resident construction workers (MOP645) dropped by 1.0% and 4.6% respectively quarter-to-quarter.
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Government extends deadline for Yut Yuen to relocate greyhound dogs
The Government today approved an extension request by Macao (Yut Yuen) Canidrome Co. Ltd giving additional 60 days to the company to relocate the retired greyhound dogs that were once used by the firm in its defunct greyhound racing betting concession.
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CE: Government pays great attention to greyhound welfare
The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, today said the Government paid great attention to the welfare of retired greyhound dogs that were once used in the operations of the defunct greyhound racing betting concession.
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2019 Macao-Guangzhou Products Fair to be held in Guangzhou in January IPIM Provides Macao Enterprises with Preferential Scheme to Participate
The 2019 Macao-Guangzhou Products Fair, co-organised by IPIM and Guangzhou Municipal Commission of Commerce, will be held from 11 to 13 January 2019 at the Poly World Trade Centre in Guangzhou.
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