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Macau,
— Some 160,000 visitors entered Macau from Friday to Sunday, according to official statistics – surpassing MGTO’s forecast
— Probability of another outbreak during CNY low; cash handout date unconfirmed * Travel | AirAsia resumes KL, Bangkok routes * Taste of Edesia * Gov’t forecasted approximately 48,000 visitors per day for
— The hospitality sector is suffering from shortage of staff following retrenchment three years ago, and the current influx of tourists * MICE rebound | Gov’t confirms several large-scale events for
— Beijing has halted visas for Japan, South Korea in Covid-19 spat; ‘No comments’ from MGTO on countries’ stricter restrictions for Macau visitors * FAQ | Guidelines for post Covid-19 care *
— Thailand welcomes Chinese tourists’ return with red carpet and the proverbial smiles * K-Pop | Blackpink adds Macau show in world tour * Sailing | Big Boys wins main trophy in
* Day Zero — After three years of Covid closure, Sunday was ‘day zero’ of reopening, leading to a surge of tourists as gov’t puts an end to health QR codes *
— After 70% of residents contract the virus, Macau lifts almost all restrictions; Hong Kong reopens mainland border * Macau-HK | Ferry services resume Sunday, ending three-year hiatus * Drive in * Galaxy
— Plan for new school village for 13,000 students in Zone A landfill raises concerns at the Urban Planning Committee meeting * Art | MGM stages Macau debut for Chinese ‘sugar
— Despite no specific date, Hong Kong gov’t works to resume ferry to Macau * Slow train | 62k visitors recorded over New Year’s weekend * Tourism | Macau eases Covid rules,
— Beijing shuts down over 37,000 cross-border gambling ops over this year * Gov’t to proceed with New Year events * Taste of Edesia * Lawmaker Ron Lam has called for the government
— Macau is the most popular city among travel destinations, according to Ctrip study * Employment | Integrated resorts looking for staff via Manila agency * Covid-19 | Pandemic peak reached, Health
— While most cases are mild or asymptomatic, some 100 of over 300 Covid-19 hospitalized patients are in critical condition, according to health authorities * The Conversation | Who is at
— Macau cancels Covid-19 risk zones for mainland; extends NAT validity to 72 hours * Interview Islamic leader hopes for more Halal food options * Food festival | Cotai showcases Chinese Cities
— The six concessionaires made a pledge to diversify Macau’s economy by allocating 90% of an overall USD15 billion investment for non-gaming ventures in next decade * After penalties shootout |
* Without doubt — Lawmakers approve national security law in first reading by acclamation, without debate * ReporT | Mainlanders rush to Macau for mRNA vaccine * Taste of Edesia * Parking meters will
— Migrant mothers in dilemma over Macau’s alleged ultimatum visas on their toddlers * Covid-19 | Cases mount by hundreds, gov’t expects peak in three weeks * Short sighted: Medical survey has
— In an interview with Macau Daily Times, António Trindade says the Macau role as platform is still ‘not very well developed’ hindering the export of high-value local products and
* Living with Covid — Health code, venue code no longer mandatory in most venues, the gov’t announced as city enters phase 2 of ‘living with Covid’ * Sandwich Class | New
— Macau authorities relaxed anti-Covid controls, including home-isolation for asymptomatic cases, as mainland moves away from zero-tolerance; Gov’t estimates contagion of ‘weak variant’ could eventually reach 50% or more in
* Patacas & cents — 2023 budget sent to AL plenary for final approval; Residents, SMEs have no extra benefits * Economy | Fitch estimates 46% GDP rebound in 2023 * Dynamic-Zero China
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