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— Alleged illicit Suncity’s income is ‘a drop in the bucket’ in Alvin Chau’s overall performance that ‘contributed to foster’ the gaming industry, lawyer contends in closing statements * Talent Acquisition
— Wynn leads casino stocks rally in HKSE after conclusion of a bidding process that - according to an industry observer - ‘lacks transparency’ * Policy Address 2023 | Ao Ieong:
* Big six wins — Gov’t retains existing concessionaires as embattled ops pledged billions of investments for the next decade * Policy Address 2023 | Security: DNA database to move forward * Trial:
— Anti-corruption commission exposes alleged breach of confidentiality in the construction sector * Hong Kong emigres crave taste of milk tea from home * Drive in * Taste of Edesia * Secretary Lei Wai
— Freight plane forced to return to runway after engine failure at Taipa airport * Diversification for good — Secretary Lei sets out a two-step plan for 2023 where diversification within and
— 2,000 foreigners from mainland enjoy Macau tourism privileges, Helena S. Fernandes says * Earthquake | Indonesian rescuers search through rubble; 268 dead * Committee lawmakers ‘trust’ Government’s gaming revenue forecast for
— Digital government was at the core of André Cheong’s policy debate session at the AL where a new generation ID was announced * Border | Gov’t issues new NAT requirement
* GP69 | Andy Chang takes victory — A dramatic edition with history-making racers, unexpected blunders and numerous yellow flags * Gov’t rules out need for mass testing and district lockdowns as
— After two editions marred by high pandemic controls, the Macau Grand Prix is roaring back on Guia circuit, not in full steam, but with a taste of the good-old-days
— Ho Iat Seng assures lawmakers reliability of future Cotai hospital slated for third quarter * Policy Address 2023 | No phased plans made for land auctions * Gov’t awards 22 projects,
* Gaming | MOP100b investment a ‘noose around operators’ necks’: Lee * Citing the resumption of tour groups, e-visas, the Macau Economic Association expects the prosperity index to increase in coming
— to avoid conflict in the strait * Zero impact | New cases will not affect upcoming large-scale events * It’s the economy — Association’s survey identifies economic recovery as central public concern
— Macau conforms to Beijing’s easing of quarantine rules, yet lengthens isolation period * Taobao 11.11 | Mpay payment traffic surges 20-fold * Gaming | Investment plans reach MOP100b amid recovery uncertainties *
— Lawmakers discussing gov’t proposed budget 2023 say it’s ‘deja vu’ and disbelieve an ‘overly’ optimistic MOP130 billion gaming revenue * Demographics | Population decline reflects drop in non-resident workers * Tasting
— High-rise residential buildings near Nova Grand confirmed, leisure facilities ditched * Tourism| Taipa Houses to finally run Macanese-style restaurant * An undisclosed number of GP foreign racers are undergoing the mandatory
— Social Affairs and Culture with PIDDA projected execution rate at only 28.4% worries lawmakers * Border | Non-residents do not need permit prior to arrival * Real estate | Residential prices
* Economic woes | 139 firms close last quarter * Survey | 40% respondents consider their financial problems ‘severe’ * Telecoms | Gov’t issues 5G licenses * Helena Senna Fernandes reaffirms that the
— Beijing quashes rumors of relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions; Macau authorities blame the elderly for the continuing policy in the SAR * Amid Gaming turmoil | 2023 GGR estimated at mop130b *
— Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho calls for less disruptive control measures at AL plenary * Weather | Typhoon Nalgae leaves SARs with no damage * Taste of Edesia * Taiwan slated to receive
— Residents rush to queue a day prior the gov’t calls for urgent citywide mass testing that will run for 28 hours * Economy | Beijing to resume issuing eVisas today,
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