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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho
Macau,
— Regulations promoting the Cooperation Zone in Hengqin seen as great leap toward economic diversification, integration * Strolling on San Ma lo | Initiative meets with mixed feelings from lawmakers * Unemployment,
* Inner barriers — Gov’t to potentially drop tidal barrier project in Inner Harbour: Rosario * Gaming | February GGR rebound better than expected * Travel Several flights to Southeast Asia approved, tickets
* Doubts and dilemmas — Lawmakers cast doubts over Islands Hospital management as public-private partnership is causing unexpected legal issues * Macau GP | 70th edition of Grand Prix to return to
— Macau will see its first mainland tour groups today, while Beijing fully resumes travel with SARs * Employment | Gov’t is negotiating with businesses possibility of rehiring TNR * Chiang Wai
— A vessel swap prompted changes to layout of berths at the Outer Harbour Terminal; gov’t says all good * Covid-19 | MUST predicts minor outbreak in Macau in May * Taste
— City gaming revenue shoots up 82.5% as China, HK travel resumes * Junkets trial | Character witnesses highlight responsibility, generosity of Levo * Labor rights | Ella stresses mutual consent as
— IMF upgrades outlook for the global economy in 2023, China’s opening is the major factor * City IAM to renovate Seac Pai Van Park * GBA Macau, Hong Kong seek closeness:
* Analysts upbeat on strong, speedy gaming recovery | Up bet * CNY | Airport traffic expectations fell short * GBA | Gov’t to improve Hengqin border post to boost use * A
— Covid-19 vaccination figures soar as tourists reach half a million in CNY holidays * Growth AMCM says economy set to rebound at double-digit rate * Hong Kong will ban CBD starting
* Prosperity Avenue — Over 300,000 visit Macau during CNY holidays, pedestrian San Ma Lo draws crowds * Ho Iat Seng visited the non-gambling facilities of the six casino operators to emphasize
* Macau bounces like the Rabbit — The MSAR is the preferred destination of mainlanders traveling outside of its borders during the CNY holidays, crowding the heritage/casino city * CNY Inflation |
— Macau lower court sentenced Suncity’s boss Alvin Chau to 18 years in prison, lawyers to appeal * CNY: Travel rush starts all over mainland as Macau air traffic expected to
* China pop. drops first time in decades * Traffic | More public parking lots to open by CNY * Manpower shortage | Hotels may reduce capacity during holidays * A former pawnshop
— Trade Union Law passed in first reading at the parliament despite heavy criticism: a law deprived of its core rights, heartless * Gaming | Bank raises daily GGR estimate, warns
— 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 *
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