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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise exports and imports amounted to MOP1.30 billion and MOP11.22 billion in October 2025, up by 7.9% and 0.7% year-on-year respectively. Merchandise trade deficit totalled MOP9.92 billion.
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According to the statistics released today (28 November) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, the proportion of international business in the local banking sector remained stable at end-September 2025 when compared with end-June 2025. The share of international assets in total banking assets was 84.5% while the share of international liabilities in total banking liabilities stood at 81.3%.
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According to the statistics released today (28 November) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, on 30 June 2025, investment of Macao residents (including individuals, the government and other legal entities but excluding Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves) in securities issued by unrelated non-residents reached MOP1,314.7 billion at current market value, representing increments of 9.2% and 12.1% when compared with end-2024 and end-June 2024 respectively. Among the various instruments of portfolio investment, the market values of equity securities (including mutual funds and investment trust units), long-term debt securities and short-term debt securities increased by 3.4%, 6.5% and 37.1% from end-2024 to MOP327.1 billion, MOP799.6 billion and MOP187.9 billion respectively.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that Gross Value Added of all economic activities in the Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR) expanded by 8.2% year-on-year in real terms to MOP384.54 billion in 2024 amid the further recovery of the local economy. Gross Value Added of the tertiary sector (i.e. service sector, such as wholesale & retail trade, restaurants & similar activities, financial activities and gaming) and the secondary sector (i.e. industrial production and construction) stood at MOP365.88 billion and MOP18.66 billion respectively.
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To spice up the festive atmosphere of the Christmas festival, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will hold the Christmas Market in Tap Seac Square starting from16 December for 17 consecutive days. In addition to the 24 stalls selling Christmas gifts and festive food on-site, there will also be check-in spots, such as merry-go-round, inflatable slide and Christmas decorations as well as roving performances to celebrate the joyful Christmas festival with the public and the tourists during the winter.
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The 50^th National Congress of the Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (APAVT) will be held in Macao 1 to 5 December, gathering around 800 delegates. Macao will take the opportunity to provide a firsthand update to the Portuguese travel trade about the new dynamic development of Macao as a world centre of tourism and leisure and showcase the city’s singular advantages as an international platform, helping to expand international visitor source markets.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today chaired a meeting on precautionary measures relating to winter conditions, and put forward four requirements in relation to inspection and rectification work regarding major risk to public safety.
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The University of Macau (UM) held the Scholarship Presentation Ceremony 2025. During the ceremony, the university presented scholarships and academic prizes to 430 students in recognition of their outstanding performances.
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【Lightscape•Horizon】Light up Macao 2025 will unfold splendidly in December
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