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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho
Macau,
— Amid influenza peak, gov’t admits it has no solutions for the excessive use of emergency services, urging the public to use them only in severe cases * Centaline | ‘U-shaped’
— Gov’t launches subsidy program to assist catering businesses in upgrading to smart equipment, with a budget of MOP 4.8 million * Crime | Man caught smuggling 5kg of heroin from
— Unused Cotai land is designated for commercial use, with no gaming developments planned, DSSCU said in a reply to the Times * Survey | Firms plan a salary increment of
— Survey finds local youth struggle to grasp Hengqin development policies amid new subsidies to attract Macau workers * GBA Views The developed economy quandary – declining birthrates * Taste of Edesia *
— Local retailers criticized for poor customer service, risking sales amid tourism surge, according to an MDT report * Transport | Taxi fleet expands but infractions persist * Economic concerns remain despite
— The Macao Match Cup, part of the regatta tournament kicking off today, will mark the city’s first time hosting a stage of the World Match Racing Tour * Elderly apartments
— Gov’t links foul odor in Areia Preta to drainage issues from the Lot P temporary housing project * Finance | Bad loans hit a 20-year high * Health | Influenza infections
— An infestation has led to the temporary closure of three Royal supermarket branches and a restaurant, following viral footage that depicts rodents feeding in the supermarket’s freezer * Centaline |
— Casinos surpass gov’t expectations, closing 2024 with an impressive GGR of MOP226.78 billion, buoyed by record-breaking border movements * GBA Views | Greater Bay Area turns into dynamic growth engine
— Survey highlights job stability concerns as 10% of workers experience salary reduction; lawmaker Lam Lon Wai notes economic landscape continues to pose challenges for many * Countdown to 2025 |
— Cotai’s outdoor venue drew about 11,000 attendees for its inaugural concert, which Sam Hou Fai called a game changer for the entertainment industry * Crime | Five lured into human
— To uphold Xi Jinping’s directives is foremost task for gov’t, says Sam Hou Fai as the president urges for economic shift * Tourism | Fruitful year for visitor figures * Merry
* Macau SAR 25 | A high-stakes gamble on identity * Day 2 | Xi and the city * Gastronomy * Visitor arrivals surged 9.6% y-o-y to 2.8 million in November, almost fully
— President Xi Jinping hailed Macau SAR’s ‘world-recognised success’ as he arrived in the city, kickstarting a three-day trip as the casino hub prepares to celebrate 25 years of Beijing
— Lawmakers say large performing arts shows in the city are key to growth * GBA Views | A magnetic hub with multiple charms: Macau * Tourism | Beijing eases visa-free transit
— MOP7.3 billion allocated for six major infrastructure projects next year * Survey | Economic prosperity index stable with mixed indicators * Crime | Bank employee sentenced for fraudulent stock speculation * Lawmaker
— President Xi Jinping to make three-day visit to Macau starting Wednesday for handover celebrations and Sam Hou Fai’s inauguration * Luis Melo’s new book | The south end of town
— New Macau Historical Archives building to serve as centralized storage for government and historical records * New Boss | Sam emphasizes need for reform in social security system * GBA Views
— Small businesses seek more and more diversified support amid economic recovery * Culture & Tourism |Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre reopens * Ho Iat Seng |Macau eyes expanded role in GBA development *
— China-Portugal Chamber of Commerce and Industry raises concerns over government cybersecurity bill draft * Tourism | Industry agencies report rise in outbond travel this Christmas * The East Asia Super League
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