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The “Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Pig” to dazzle 3rd Day and 6th Day of Lunar New Year as the first highlight of Celebrations of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will present the “Celebrations of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region – Parade for Celebration of the Year of the Pig”, the mega celebration event, on the 3rd day (7 February) and 6th day (10 February) of Lunar New Year to celebrate the joyful occasion with residents and visitors. The event features a range of spectacular activities from float parade, large-scale performances, fireworks display and float exhibition to Favourite Parade Float Voting. The event will be the first highlight presented by MGTO to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region.
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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 16 January for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included supermarkets near Horte e Costa, Avenida do Ouvidor Arriaga and Rua da Emenda 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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Government committed to ensure stable gaming revenues
The Government is committed to ensure Macao has stable gaming-sector revenues for 2019. This was despite uncertainties globally, linked to friction on trade issues between China and the United States; possible interest rate rises; and other issues affecting the world economic system.
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FSS Launches New Services for the Public to Get a Ticket Number, Make an Appointment and Check Contribution Record through the “Conta Única de Acesso Comum” Mobile Application
The Social Security Fund (abbreviated to FSS in Macao) has launched new services for members of the public to get ticket numbers and make appointments online, through the “Conta Única de Acesso Comum” mobile application. Residents can use the above mobile application to get a ticket number in advance or make an appointment for their social security services, saving time waiting in a queue at the service point. At the same time, the relevant mobile application has a function that allows beneficiaries to check their contribution records so that residents can check their personal social security enrollment information and contribution records.
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Tourist price index (TPI) for the 4th quarter of 2018
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the fourth quarter of 2018 decreased by 1.90% year-on-year to 139.81, on account of lower charges for hotel accommodation and falling prices of ladies’ clothing. Among the various sections of goods and services, price indices of Accommodation and Clothing & Footwear fell significantly by 6.46% and 6.32% respectively. On the other hand, price indices of Food, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco and Restaurant Services grew by 4.11% and 1.63% respectively year-on-year.
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