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The Identification Services Bureau has been confirmed by the British Consulate-General in Hong Kong that Macao SAR Passport holders are eligible to join the UK’s Registered Traveller Service (RTS). Upon approval and payment, applicants can enter and exit the UK using either the ePassport gates or by using the UK/EU entry lane at designated airports without the need to fill in a landing card, which will expedite the clearance of Macao SAR Passport holders through the UK border.
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The workshop on “Intellectual Property as part of a support framework in Business Management Strategy”, as organised by the Macao Economic Services (DSE) and integrated as part of the 3^rd Macao SAR–EU Co-operation Programme in the Legal Field, is going to take place on October 10 and 11, from 9:30 to 12:40, in the Auditorium of the Public Administration Building located in Rua do Campo n. ° 162, basement 1.
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Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) and the Permanent Secretariat of Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao), and co-organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, the 20^th Lusofonia Festival will be held from 19 to 22 October, at the Taipa-Houses for four consecutive days. This year marks the 20^th anniversary of the event, and therefore the duration of the event had been extended to 4 days. The Festival offers a diversified programme of activities, namely gastronomy, music and dance shows and games. All residents and tourists are welcome to participate in the event, and experience the joyful, cheerful and harmonious atmosphere and the multiculturalism of the Macao Special Administrative Region.
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The Global Tourism Economy Forum (“GTEF” or “the Forum”) will unveil its sixth edition in Macao from 16 to 17 October under the theme of “Regional Collaboration towards a Better Future”. Championing China’s visionary Belt and Road Initiative, GTEF 2017 explores how tourism collaboration characterized by shared interests and mutual respect is conducive to building a better future among nations and regions, with the aspiration to create opportunities and synergies.
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October is a contribution month. Employers and the beneficiaries of the arbitrary system are required to pay contributions in October. The Social Security Fund (abbreviated to FSS in Macao) reminds members of the public that the St. Lazarus Parish Field Office is now closed for renovation works. The temporary office is located at the Exhibition Hall of Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion, and the "Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion" bus stop is standing in front of the entrance of the office. The public can take a number of bus routes to get there.
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The Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) is paying close attention to the shooting that occurred at a concert during a music festival in Las Vegas.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, said today Macao would dedicate more contributions to the country’s development strategy while making progress for the city's long-term prosperity.
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When responding to media inquiries about the New Macao Association’s complaint on the “breakfast incident”, the Commissioner Against Corruption yesterday said that the notion that “even just one dollar can be considered an advantage” should not be adopted as a criterion for law enforcement, otherwise the act of giving away tissue packets printed with electioneering information during the electoral campaign period may also constitute electoral bribery.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassies of the People's Republic of China in Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, and Barbados supported the evacuation and safe relocation of more than 400 Chinese citizens who were affected in the aftermath of the hurricane. Among those affected was a Macao resident who was safely takento Antigua and Barbuda. The GGCT was contacted by the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in Macao on the 26^thof September,and provided support by facilitating the return of the Macao resident. The resident left on the 28^th, having returned to Macao this morning (30^thof September).
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A product named ‘Golden Wound Dressing’ developed by an entrepreneurial team in Chinese medical sciences from the University of Macau (UM) won a gold award at the Third China College Students’ ‘Internet+’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. Zhang Zhe, a representative of the UM team, along with the representatives of other winning teams, was received by China’s Vice Premier Liu Yandong. During the meeting, Zhang told Liu about the team’s business plan to develop Chinese medicine.
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