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Consumer Council received 4,485 cases in 2019
The Consumer Council received 2,529 complaint cases and 1,956 inquires in 2019. Among the total 4,485 cases received, 1,035 cases were lodged by tourists.
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UM research in biology/electronics diagnosis develops new cancer drug screening method
An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Macau (UM) recently developed a new screening method for cancer drugs. Using a digital microfluidic system, the research team can run single cell drug screening tests with a limited amount of biopsy samples. As an efficient and precise method, the screening process for a cancer patient can be completed within 24 hours, which can help provide timely guidance for doctors on medication prescription. The research results have been published by the authoritative international journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering under Nature Publishing Group.
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MGTO leads market representatives on a familiarization visit to Hengqin, Zhuhai to foster multi-destination travel in various visitor source markets
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) led a delegation of its market representatives to pay a familiarization visit to Hengqin, Zhuhai today (16 January) to experience and learn more about Hengqin’s tourism products and projects, to facilitate future development of new Macao-Hengqin tour products, strengthen promotion and cooperation in multi-destination tourism between Zhuhai and Macao, and advance the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a travel destination.
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Consumer Council released latest supermarket price survey report of the current month
The Consumer Council released the second “Supermarket price survey report” of Fátima Parish in January. Surveyed data included prices, price differences and promotional offers of over 200 products from 14 supermarkets in the Parish. Consumers may now check the report data on the Council’s website (www.consumer.gov.mo), the “Supermarket Price Information Platform” app, or the Council’s WeChat account.
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Identification Services Bureau Launched Online Management System of Association and Foundation
The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) officially launched the Online Management System of Association and Foundation on 16 January 2020, through which persons in charge of associations and foundations can register, check and update the information about members of the leadership structure at any time and apply for the Certificate of the Leadership Structure. The online management system has been running on a trial basis since 26 December 2019, which enables citizens to lodge applications without the need of in-person visits to the department. Besides, the issuing time of the certificate was shortened from 12 working days to 3 working days, making it possible to go through all formalities “in one visit”.
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Lunar New Year contingency plans for Macao after Wuhan pneumonia outbreak
The Government has contingency plans in place – regarding provision of local medical services and work on epidemic prevention – in light of the large flow of visitors to the city expected over the Lunar New Year holidays.
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Annual Album 2019
Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau will issue an exquisite “Annual Album 2019” on 17th January 2020. The protective hardcover is designed with the simple image, the main image is showed a lovely pig with different circles forming the number 2019, the pig is holding a rhombus stamp of lunar year of the pig, as if presenting you Macao’s beautiful philatelic products. The cover is printed in yellow as the dominant colour, which transmits a feeling of relaxation and joy, full of hope and energy, manifesting a distinctive, glorious and noble style.
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