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16th Macao City Fringe Festival officially inaugurated creating a rich feast of art
The 16th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and co-organized by the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, is held from 13 to 22 January. The opening ceremony was held on Saturday, 14 January, at 3pm, at the Old Court Building, and was officiated by the President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Ung Vai Meng; the Head of the Department of Cultural Events of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Kent Ieong Chi Kin and the representatives of the artistic groups, among others.
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CEFCO 2017 Helps to Promote the Advantages of Macao´s MICE Activities Some Participants Praise Macao´s Hardware Facilities and Propose Efforts to Attract a Larger Number of International Events to Macao
Mr. Wang Jinzhen, Vice Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), one of the Co-organizers of the 13th China Expo Forum for International Co-operation (CEFCO 2017), said that the representativeness of participating countries in this edition of CECFO has improved compared with the previous editions. He noted that the contents as well as the arrangements of the sessions have unique characteristics, and will enable participants to fully understand the advantages of Macao´s convention and exhibition industry. Also, this edition has focused on inviting delegates from the Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs), and this initiative will benefit the deepening of the excellent co-operation between China and PSCs. On the other hand, some participants from the PSCs said that, from what they experienced through this Forum, they agree that Macao has perfect hardware and software facilities and therefore, they suggested, efforts should be made in attracting more international events to be held in Macao
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Consumer Council released its latest ‘Supermarket price survey’ Surveyed spots included supermarkets in São Lázaro and São Lourenço Parishes
Consumer Council conducted its ‘Supermarket price survey’ inJanuary on 13 January for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included supermarkets in São Lázaro and São Lourenço Parishes.
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Meeting Challenges and Looking for Opportunities Elites of the Convention and Exhibition Industry from all over the World Gather in Macao
Co-organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISOS), and coordinated by China Chamber of International Commerce (CCIC) and Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), the 13th China Expo Forum for International Co-operation (CEFCO) 2017 officially kicked off today (Jan. 12) at the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel. Four agreements and letters of intent were successfully signed on the first day of the event.
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Paper about relaxing Loan to Value (LTV) Ratio of Mortgage Loans speculating through internet
In regard to the subject, the institution concerned has already clarified accordingly. The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) would like to take the opportunity to emphasize that the guidelines relating to mortgage loans remain to be effective and there is no change in the contents. AMCM has also been monitoring the effective implementation of the guidelines.
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Consumer Council’s 2016 complaint cases dropped by twelve percent
Consumer Council received a total of 6,420 cases last year, down by 13.7 percent year-on-year, with a clearance rate of over 90 percent. The Consumer Arbitration Centre received 19 cases in 2016.
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H7N9 imported case confirmed, plan in place to prevent spread of virus
The Government urges members of the public to remain vigilant and to take notice of advice regarding the prevention of avian influenza virus A (H7N9), following the confirmation of an imported case of the disease in Macao.
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H7N9 imported case confirmed, plan in place to prevent spread of virus
The Government urges members of the public to remain vigilant and to take notice of advice regarding the prevention of avian influenza virus A (H7N9), following the confirmation of an imported case of the disease in Macao.
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Tourist price index (TPI) for the 4th quarter 2016
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the whole year of 2016 continued its downward trend from 2015 (-0.86%), down by 5.44% to 130.86, with siginifcant decline in the price index of Accommodation (-21.20%) and Transport & Communications (-9.82%). However, price index of Restaurant Services, Miscellaneous Goods, and Food, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco increased by 2.27%, 2.20% and 1.91% respectively year-on-year.
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Tourist price index (TPI) for the 4th quarter 2016
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the whole year of 2016 continued its downward trend from 2015 (-0.86%), down by 5.44% to 130.86, with siginifcant decline in the price index of Accommodation (-21.20%) and Transport & Communications (-9.82%). However, price index of Restaurant Services, Miscellaneous Goods, and Food, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco increased by 2.27%, 2.20% and 1.91% respectively year-on-year.
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