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The Macao Cultural Centre, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, presents two programmes for little children and their families to be staged this December. Spanish company Teatre Animal bring us Like Cat & Dog, an interactive multimedia theatre for kids four years old and above. Babies and toddlers will also have their moment with A Little Lamp, Pea and Feather, a theatrical adaptation of an Andersen’s classic tale, running from December 29.
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Due to the maintenance work, the Macao Tea Culture House, under the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), will be closed from 9 to 18 October. It will reopen to the public on 19 October.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that Value of Construction Work Done by the Construction Sector decreased by 13.9% year-on-year to MOP79.38 billion in 2016, due to the successive completion of large-scale hotels and entertainment facilities as well as a decrease in private residential projects. Total Receipts (comprising Value of Construction Work Done and Other Receipts) of the sector amounted to MOP81.15 billion, down by 13.1%. Intermediate Consumption (MOP61.66 billion) and Labour Cost (MOP12.05 billion) went down by 11.7% and 17.0% respectively. Gross Surplus, which equals Total Receipts less Intermediate Consumption and Labour Cost, dropped by 17.4% to MOP7.43 billion. Gross Value Added that measures the sectoral contribution to the economy totalled MOP19.48 billion, down by 17.2%.
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According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, broad money supply continued to grow in August with a stable share of patacas. Meanwhile, both resident deposits and loans increased from a month earlier.
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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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