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The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today (14 November) that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP238.0 billion (USD29.73 billion) at the end of October 2025. The reserves decreased by 0.5% from the revised value of MOP239.2 billion (USD29.84 billion) for the previous month. Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves at end-October 2025 represented 11 times the currency in circulation or 88.8% of pataca M2 at end-September 2025.
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According to statistics released today (14 November) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, new approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) increased whereas those of commercial real estate loans (CRELs) dropped month-on-month in September 2025. With regard to the outstanding balances, both RMLs and CRELs witnessed declines on a monthly basis.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average rent per square metre of usable area for shops was MOP476 in the third quarter of 2025, down by 1.1% quarter-on-quarter. The average rents for office units (MOP281) and industrial units (MOP120) went down by 1.7% and 2.3% respectively, while the average rent for residential units (MOP140) increased by 1.0%.
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The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) releases the detailed results of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2025, after the release of the preliminary figures on 31 October to provide more timely GDP data to the public.
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Vanessa da Mata Concert with the Macao Chinese Orchestra will be staged at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium on 15 November (Saturday) at 8pm, as part of the 7th “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries”. Music director and principal conductor, Zhang Lie, will lead the Macao Chinese Orchestra to perform in the concert together with the singer, inviting audiences to embark on a tuneful journey that transcends borders and cultures.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, met today with Deputy Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Mayor of Beijing, Mr Yin Yong. The two officials exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between Beijing and Macao, and on the development of high-tech industries.
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To achieve the work goals mapped out by the Policy Address of 2025, including elevating the competitive strengths of the integrated tourism and leisure industries, fostering the concerted development of “tourism +” and uncovering the potential of international visitor markets, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has been working together with industry operators to deepen integration between tourism and the other sectors of gastronomy, MICE, events, sports and so forth, while forging ahead with destination marketing around the world to showcase Macao’s unique glamour as a world centre of tourism and leisure.
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To promote interdisciplinary research and international dialogue, the Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) at the University of Macau (UM) will hold the 1st International Conference on Digital Literacy and the 5th IAS Annual Conference from 19 to 20 November. The event will bring together over 50 experts and scholars from around the world to discuss the theme ‘Shaping the Future of Digital Literacy: Concepts, Evaluation, and Inclusion’. Through empirical research, theoretical exploration, and policy analysis, the attendees will facilitate critical dialogue and collaborative inquiry, with the aim of advancing an inclusive and ethically grounded digital future. All are welcome to attend.
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