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In celebration of the 75^th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25^th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR, the following 50 designated philatelic products with special discounts are offered to philatelists from the period of 1^st July to 31^st December 2024 at the Philatelic Shop of General Post Office, Carmo Post Office, Terminal Post Office, Airport Post Office and Communications Museum Shop.
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The 7^th National University Students Arts Showcase took place in Xiangyang, Hubei Province. The Faculty of Arts and Design of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) submitted three projects for the showcase, all of which received awards. This success highlights the accomplishments of the Visual Arts Programme of MPU in promoting the integration of science and arts and cultivating diverse talents.
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In order to increase the motivation of people in charge of food and beverage establishments to ensure food safety and to encourage food and beverage businesses to create environments that support healthy eating, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) and the Health Bureau recently gave a briefing about the “Safe Food—Incentive Scheme for Hygiene Self-Inspection” and the “Restaurant─Alimentação Saudável” (“Restaurant─Healthy Eating”) scheme to representatives of the food and beverage sector.
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The reform regime of the “One-stop Licensing Procedures for Food and Beverage Establishments” has entered into force since 25 January this year. Applicants can make applications for the license in a fully electronic manner via the Business & Associations Platform to raise the licensing efficiency and reduce the costs for business commencement. The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) continuously maintains communication with the sector through various channels to allow them to gain a deeper understanding of the licensing regime after the reform, the application procedures and the issues for attention. IAM recently held an explanatory session on electronic application for License for Food and Beverage Establishments, which was attended by close to 60 representatives of the sector.
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To deepen exchanges and cooperation with higher education institutions in Portuguese-speaking countries, Rector Yonghua Song and Vice Rector Rui Martins of the University of Macau (UM) led a delegation to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 33rd annual meeting of the Association of Portuguese Speaking Universities (AULP). They also visited renowned universities and educational institutions and established a number of collaborative projects.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise exports amounted to MOP1.04 billion in May 2024, down by 11.6% year-on-year. Value of re-exports fell by 10.9% to MOP903 million, of which re-exports of Articles for casino and Wine slid by 89.2% and 58.3% respectively, while those of Perfumes and Diamond & diamond jewellery surged by 151.1% and 57.1% respectively. Value of domestic exports dropped by 16.2% to MOP132 million, of which domestic exports of Garments and Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits & other bakers' wares declined by 50.5% and 44.8% respectively, while those of Pharmaceutical products & organic chemicals rose by 55.1%. Meanwhile, total merchandise imports dipped by 14.2% year-on-year to MOP10.61 billion; imports of Platinum jewellery, Construction materials and Beauty, cosmetic & skincare products reduced by 52.9%, 52.5% and 45.6% respectively, whereas imports of Articles for casino and Pharmaceutical products showed respective growth of 210.7% and 48.6%. Merchandise trade deficit totalled MOP9.58 billion in May.
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The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) held the “Macao Convention Ambassador” Award Ceremony today (26 June), and 24 leading figures from the major industries and academic experts were bestowed with letters of appointment, officially designating them as the “Macao Convention Ambassadors”. Taking advantage of their extensive network and influential position in their industries, the “Macao Convention Ambassadors” will not only enhance the city’s reputation as the preferred destination for global conferences and destinations, but also attract an increased number of regional and international professional conferences to Macao. In alignment with the “1+4” development strategy for appropriately diversified economy, the initiative aims to drive forward the development of Macao’s MICE industry.
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The “Application of 5G Communication and Information Technology on Accessibility” Seminar, organized by the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) and in collaboration with the Social Welfare Bureau was held on 26^th June this year at the Auditorium of the Communications Museum.
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Macau International Airport carried out the Exercise on the Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft at 02:30 this morning, simulating the scenario of a foreign registered aircraft destined to Macao being unlawfully seized by a foreign armed political group. The hijackers demanded the Macao SAR Government to release their group leader who was imprisoned in Macao, pay the ransom and allowed the aircraft to fly back to the point of origin. The hijackers also threatened to kill the passengers and crew members held captive on board.
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Jointly organized by Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Consumer Council and Sands China, the “Quality Retail Services” Seminar Series 2024 (the “Seminar Series”) begins today (26 June), which consists of four themed seminars to be held successively from this month through the second half of this year. Tailored for Certified Shops and employees in the retail and tourism-related sectors, the Seminar Series is held to upgrade retail and tourism service quality, enhance satisfaction among local and visiting shoppers, in turn fostering quality tourism development and reinforcing Macao’s status as a world centre of tourism and leisure.
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