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MGTO actively prepares for 1st October Golden Week
Including seven days (1st – 7th October) in total, the 1st October Golden Week will start on 1st October. The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has taken an array of measures in vigorous preparation for the approach of the peak period, such as sending reminders to tourism industry operators and visitors by letter and mobile text respectively, interdepartmental sharing of information, scrupulous inspections, food guide publication, as well as delegating manpower at tourist spots to attend to visitor enquiries and so forth. Through the diverse measures above, MGTO has made unreserved efforts to cater for the needs of residents and visitors as well as to optimize the tourism environment and service quality in Macao.
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UM’s first English MOOC officially launched
The first massive open online course (MOOC) developed by the University of Macau (UM), entitled ‘Creativity’, was officially launched today (26 September). Students and Macao residents can access the free online course on the MOOC platform XuetangX.com. UM’s Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) Lionel Ni hopes that the course will help learners develop creative thinking skills amid an all-English learning environment. He says that the MOOC is open to learners from around the world, and represents UM’s effort to contribute to higher education in Macao and China by sharing quality education resources online.
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Results of travel agencies survey 2017
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 210 travel agencies were operating in 2017, an increase of 1 year-on-year. Total number of persons engaged rose by 5.9% to 4,500. Attributable to the increase in outbound residents using services of travel agencies, receipts of the industry (MOP 8.00 billion) grew by 20.7% year-on-year; meanwhile, expenditure rose by 19.8% to MOP 7.61 billion.
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UM launches Macao Economic Database Project
The University of Macau (UM) today (26 September) announced the launch of the Macao Economic Database Project. The project aims to create a comprehensive database that will include all of Macao’s major economic indicators. The database is expected to help researchers, students, and the general public to better understand Macao’s economic and social development so that effective actions can be taken to increase the quality of life of Macao residents.
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UM announces 2018-2019 macroeconomic forecast for Macao
The University of Macau (UM) Department of Economics andCentre for Macau Studiestoday (26 September) released its Macroeconomic Forecast for Macao 2018-2019. Macao’s economy has recovered substantially. Real GDP grew by 9.1% and recorded MOP 395.2 billion in 2017. Macao's GDP is expected to grow by 8.3% in 2018, and is expected to grow by 7.1% in 2019. However, based on the external economic factors and policies of service exports, Macao's GDP may fluctuate in the short term, and the research team will regularly update the forecast with the latest data.
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Registration for half marathon and mini marathon of the 2018 Macao Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon is now full
Registration for 2018 Macao Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon, organized by the Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government and the General Association of Athletics of Macau and title sponsored by the Galaxy Entertainment Group has received overwhelming response. After the conclusion of registration for the half marathon category yesterday, the Organizing Committee announced that places for the mini marathon have all been taken up today. Limited places are currently left for the marathon category, so interested runners for the marathon category are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Participants can choose to register online via event website www.macaomarathon.com, or onsite at the General Association of Athletics of Macau (Stadium of Olympic Sport Centre).
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