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CE in Hangzhou meeting representatives of local technology enterprises
Macao Government News
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August 16, 2025
MACAU, August 16 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today arrived in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, to conduct an inspection and research visit at the Zhejiang University-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center. Later, he...
【Boost influx of consumers】 “ZAPE Taste Jam” kicks off Energizing community tourism and economic vitality
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - The “ZAPE Taste Jam”, co-organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau, officially opened today (15 August). The event is centered around the theme “Taste the Streets...
CE: 7th Legislative Assembly’s work lays solid foundation for its successors
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today said that the seventh Legislative Assembly of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) had fulfilled its constitutional duties under the Basic Law, achieving outstanding results...
Rental statistics for the second quarter of 2025
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average rent per square metre of usable area for shops was MOP481 in the second quarter of 2025, down by 0.8% quarter-on-quarter. The average rents for...
CE meets Minister of Education to advance cooperation
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, met with the Minister of Education, Mr Huai Jinpeng, to exchange views on advancing Macao’s development of educational services, and the orderly establishment of the Macao-Hengqin...
Mobile payment and payment card statistics – 2nd Quarter 2025
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - According to statistics released today (15 August) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, in the second quarter of 2025, the number and the value of transactions of local mobile payment tools both witnessed growth on a quarterly...
Detailed results of Gross Domestic Product for the second quarter of 2025
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) releases the detailed results of the revised figures for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2025, after the release of the preliminary figures on 31 July to provide...
Mortgage loans statistics – June 2025
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - According to statistics released today (15 August) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, new approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both increased month-on-month in June 2025. With...
Foreign exchange reserves and nominal effective exchange rate index for the pataca – July 2025
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today (15 August) that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP233.7 billion (USD28.91 billion) at the end of July 2025. The reserves decreased...
Ophthalmology Department of Macao Union Medical Center launches routine ambulatory cataract surgery
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - Macao’s population shows an increasingly evident ageing trend. Many people in their 60s begin to notice a marked decline in vision, seeing things as if “through a mist.” After consulting ophthalmology specialists, they are...
IAM accepts applications for License for Outdoor Cafes from food and beverage establishments on a pilot basis
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - After listening to the opinions of the sector and considering factors such as the community environment and the public’s lives, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has reviewed and analysed the application requirements and...
CE to visit Hangzhou, Shanghai and Nanjing
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, will – from 16 to 20 August – lead a Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government delegation on visits to respectively, Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province, Shanghai Municipality, and...
UM organises orientation activities to help new students settle into university life
Macao Government News
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August 14, 2025
MACAU, August 14 - As the new academic year starts, the University of Macau (UM) has organised a series of ‘The Way to UM’ orientation activities for new students. The activities aim to provide new students with information about the university,...
UM holds convocation to welcome 5,600 new students
Macao Government News
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August 14, 2025
MACAU, August 14 - The University of Macau (UM) today (14 August) held the Convocation and the First Lecture of University for the 2025/2026 academic year, welcoming over 5,600 new students as they embark on their learning journey at the...
Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on Tropical Storm Podul (Update Time: 2025-08-14 11:00)
Macao Government News
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August 14, 2025
MACAU, August 14 - Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on Tropical Storm Podul Update Time: 2025-08-14 11:00 Signals Forecast Period Probability Typhoon Signal No.1 In effect Typhoon Signal No.3 Low Remarks: The probabilities...
Notice for Class Suspension (2025-08-14 13:40)
Macao Government News
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August 14, 2025
MACAU, August 14 - Due to rainstorm, by regulation, classes of secondary, primary, infant and special education are suspended this afternoon. Schools should arrange for staff to look after students who have arrived at school until conditions are...
Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Podul" (Update Time: 2025-08-14 05:00)
Macao Government News
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August 13, 2025
MACAU, August 13 - Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Podul" Update Time: 2025-08-14 05:00 Signals Forecast Period Probability Typhoon Signal No.1 In effect Typhoon Signal No.3 Relatively low "blue" Storm Surge Warning Low...
MSAR Government response to U.S. report on human rights that mentioned Macao
Macao Government News
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August 13, 2025
MACAU, August 13 - The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government expresses its strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to content relating to Macao carried in the “2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices”, lately issued...
Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Podul" (Update Time: 2025-08-13 23:00)
Macao Government News
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August 13, 2025
MACAU, August 13 - Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Podul" Update Time: 2025-08-13 23:00 Signals Forecast Period Probability Typhoon Signal No.1 In effect Typhoon Signal No.3 14th, between early morning and noon...
Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Podul" (Update Time: 2025-08-13 17:00)
Macao Government News
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August 13, 2025
MACAU, August 13 - Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Podul" Update Time: 2025-08-13 17:00 Signals Forecast Period Probability Typhoon Signal No.1 In effect Typhoon Signal No.3 14th, between midnight and morning Relatively...