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International banking statistics – March 2019
According to the statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, the proportion of international business in the local banking sector rebounded in the first quarter of 2019. At end-March 2019, the share of international assets in total banking assets increased to 86.1% from 85.2% at end-December 2018, while the share of international liabilities in total banking liabilities rose to 82.0% from 81.1%.
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Enforcement statistics show Macao is safe city, says Security Secretary
Police statistics relating to law enforcement for the first quarter of 2019 showed Macao to be a secure and safe city, said today the Secretary for Security, Mr Wong Sio Chak.
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Applications for the Cultural Affairs Bureau “Academic Research Grants” open until 31 May
The application deadline for the “Academic Research Grants”, launched by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), is 31 May 2019. Eligible academics may now submit their applications. Late applications will not be considered.
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The Macao Creative Pavilion at the 15th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair was inaugurated promoting distinctive gastronomy
The 15th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) was inaugurated on 16 May at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and the Cultural Industries Fund jointly set up the Macao Creative Pavilion at the fair, aiming to promote Macao’s distinctive shops and sharing stories of local culinary brands.
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Presentation session of the “Hengqin International Leisure Tourism Island Construction Scheme” held in Macao
The presentation session of the “Hengqin International Leisure Tourism Island Construction Scheme” (referred to as the “Construction Scheme”) was held in Macao today (16 May). The Department of Social Development of the National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China delivered a themed presentation under the topic of “Build Hengqin International Leisure Tourism Island and support development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into a world-class travel destination”.
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Local View Power A city on the silver screen
The Macao Cultural Centre, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, selected 16 brand new local projects commissioned by the latest edition of “Local View Power”. After assessing a staggering 64 proposals, the members of the jury came up with a final selection comprising nine documentaries, four short features and three short animations, all of them listed at CCM’s website. Focusing on a wide range of themes, these projects will be granted around MOP 1,200,000 attributed by a panel of three audiovisual experts. Besides a CCM representative, this edition’s jury included Ding Yuin Shan, an experienced film producer and member of the Academy for Performing Arts, and renowned critic Fung Ka Ming, both from Hong Kong.
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30th Macao Arts Festival – The Oddyssey by Thalia Theater takes to the stage on Saturday and Sunday
The 30th Macao Arts Festival (MAF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), held from 3 May to 2 June, presents The Odyssey – A wandering journey based on Homer, by Thalia Theater from Germany on 18 and 19 May, at 8:00pm, at the Macao Cultural Centre Small Auditorium.
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