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The Institute for Tourism Studies has integrated entrepreneurship courses since 2015 into its bachelor degree programmes, namely Culinary Arts Management, Heritage Management, Hotel Management, Tourism Business Management, Tourism Event Management and Tourism Retail and Marketing Management. This fits the agenda set by the Macao SAR Government to stimulate the diversification of local economy as well as encourage innovation via entrepreneurship. The course instructor Dr. Fernando Lourenço developed the entrepreneurship courses aiming to expand the career perspectives of students and motivate them to start their own businesses. Dr. Lourenço also arranged guest talks and experience sharing by government officials, entrepreneurs and industry practitioners, namely Mr. Tai Kin Ip, Director of the Macao Economic Services (DSE), Mr. Gregory Kuong of Macao New Chinese Youth Association, Mr. Timonthy Leong of General Association of Chinese Students of Macau, Mr. Gary Chao of Bank of China and architect Mr. André Ritchie.
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The applications for the “2018 Support Programme for the Production of Feature Films”, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), are now open until 10 February 2019. Local filmmakers and producers are welcome to apply. Successful applicants will each receive a financial support of up to two million patacas to produce a feature film.
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Philip Chen, chair professor of the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau (UM), received a formal letter from Dr Felix Unger, president of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, who congratulates him on being elected a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. In addition, Prof Chen has been recognised as a Global Highly Cited Researcher 2018 in the computer science category by Clarivate Analytics.
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The “3^rd Macao Printmaking Triennial”, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will showcase 175 winning and finalist works at different art venues from 28 December 2018 onwards, presenting the in-depth dialogues and collision of thoughts at this large-scale event of international printmaking art. All are welcome.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that Gross National Income (GNI) at current prices amounted to MOP 372.96 billion in 2017, which was MOP 32.83 billion less than Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices (MOP 405.79 billion), representing a net external factor income outflow of the same amount that was equivalent to 8.1% of GDP in 2017, slightly lower than the value (8.2%) registered in 2016. In 2017, per-capita GNI was MOP 574,668, as compared to per-capita GDP at MOP 625,254.
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According to the Executive Order No. 307/2018 published in the SAR’s Official Gazette, the amount of benefits and allowances for the social security system will be increased from 1 January 2019. The amounts after increase are as follows:
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The Institute for Tourism Studies, Macao (IFT) starts receiving online applications for Daytime Bachelor Degree Programmes from 3 to 18 January. Six English-taught degree programmes are open for applications, namely Culinary Arts Management, Heritage Management, Hotel Management, Tourism Business Management, Tourism Event Management, as well as Tourism Retail and Marketing Management.
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The Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) is paying close attention to the tsunami that occurred in Banten province, Indonesia, and maintains close contact with the tourism industry for follow up.
From the information gathered through the Macao travel industry, no request for assistance from Macao residents has been received. Until the present moment, GGCT has also not received any request for information or assistance.
If necessary, Macao residents can call:
24-hour Tourism Hotline (853) 2833 3000;
The Chinese Embassy and Consulates or the Global Emergency Call Center for Consular Protection and Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24-hour hotline: +86 10 12308 for assistance.
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The “Macao Light Festival 2018 – Time Travel in Macao” has attracted many residents and visitors since its launch on 2^nd December, it has also been widely and positively covered by the media. In order to enable more residents and visitors to enjoy the illuminations and to prolong its compelling effect as a mega event, the Festival is extended to 20^th January 2019 at some of the locations covered.
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A paper written by Ronald Fong, an assistant professor from the Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Macau (UM), has published in the renowned academic journal Translation Research and Teaching. Titled ‘A Cognitive Analysis of the Cantonese Motion-Directional Construction and its Implications for Translation’, the article contributes to translation studies on equivalent structures between English and Cantonese. It is also the only article in the journal that discusses topics related to the Cantonese language.
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