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— Gov’t has spent at least MOP45 million on Sai Van Bridge amid public outcry over LED lighting, analyzed by the Times; DSAT refuses to comment * Tourism | Individual Visit
— Chambers warn of grim post-pandemic property market following cooldown measures * Heritage | Artifacts found at Patio do Amparo not from Qing Dynasty * Taste of Edesia * Police fined almost 300
— Fitch Ratings estimates a 15% growth of Macau’s economy this year, supported by steady tourism recovery * Copyrights | Association condemns karaoke bars’ use of unlicensed music * Events | First
— Business in non-tourist areas far from recovered, says lawmaker Chan Chak Mo * Real estate | 2023 was the worst year for property market in 40 years * Pereira Coutinho |
— Macau to rent land from central government for light rail connection at northern border * CNY | Overseas spending of Alipay users surpasses 2019 figures * 10-day holiday | Macau logs
* Dirty money — Criminal gangs associated with junket ops have moved from Macau to poorly regulated countries in Southeast Asia; shifts to online operations: Report * Holy moly | CNY figures
— Official CNY visitors’ estimates short of actual stats — more than 1.5 million may have visited Macau during the 10-day holiday * Gaming | February GGR might top MOP19.8b as
— Auspicious by nature, the year of the Wood Dragon is bringing the city into a new era where more foreign tourists are expected and most sought after. For a
— Residents unhappy with Sai Van Bridge’s new flashing colorful lights * Transport | Overtime for light rail on CNY’s eve * Tourism | Hengqin border averages 67,000 crossings daily * Taxis’ fee
— According to the police, six million border crossings are expected during the 10-day CNY holiday – surpassing 2019 record levels while in the mainland, domestic movements are creating havoc
— ‘City of Sports and Shows’ initiative needs better planning, conservative lawmakers say * Environment | Protests against waste landfill off Coloane reach AL * Fully booked | Hotel occupancy up to
— The Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal will continue to operate as normal, ending rumors the facility will close, DSAMA told the Times * Survey | 30.6% of elderly concerningly lonely * Tourism
— Airport expects regular wide-body aircraft from March * MOP19.3B in January | Gaming results beat analysts’ projections * Taste of Edesia * The Conversation: Teens on social media need both protection and
* Sands China inaugurates Contemporary Art of China 2022 * Cooperation Zone Macau residents living in Hengqin eligible for social security * Fitch Ratings assigned first-time ‘BB-’ rating to Wynn Resorts and
— Taxi fares may hike 10% during CNY * Tourism | MGTO launches HK-Macau free bus, ferry tickets * Trade | Belt and Road exports surge 48% * Gov’t bureaus use several tactics
— China Evergrande ordered to liquidate after failing to restructure over $300 billion debt * Treasure hunt | YOHO hotel opened 100 brand-shops downtown Macau, and a cineplax * Tourism | Hotel
— Concert organizer will repair damaged grass pitch in heavy blow following criticism after events * CNY travel rush | Airline ramps up flights for Hong Kong, Macau * Environmental protection |
— IC cancels abruptly show ‘Made by Beauty’; producer disappointed * Top level changes at Sands China | Chum promoted to new CEO, Wong to vice-chairman * Taste of Edesia * Legislative Assembly’s committee
— Consumer Council investigation finds immense price disparity in bakery products * Aviation | Airport expects more flights, diverse routes * Artivism | ‘We Are Not Food’ alerts for over-consumption * A total
* Gaming revenue maintains upward trend * Fringe | Circus artists point to space as challenge for dev’t * Second court rules TNR becoming residents entitled to compensation only from residency start,
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