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— China’s population grows at lowest rate in decades * Exclusive | Spur-of-the-moment idea comes into fruition of ‘MGM Awakening Lion’ * Sands Shopping Carnival to reconvene in July * The office of
* June 4 exhibition application rejected * Gov’t adds two more vaccination points despite low turnout * Awakening Lion | MGM unveils new residency show * The number of transactions via mobile payment
— The long-anticipated Wealth Management Connect — a program considered a landmark in the further opening-up of China’s financial system — is set to roll out “soon,” Hong Kong’s Financial
— China suspends economic dialogue with Australia * Studio City granted extended construction deadline beyond gaming license * Retailers plan on coupons to boost returning spending * A court in Taiwan ruled in
— Registration for the consumption card scheme will commence tomorrow, which will allow transfer of funds among other convenient options * Water Poon | Art as the pillar to anchor the
— Hotel industry on an uptrend * Gov’t relaxes cross-border travel for foreigners * Beijing’s UN envoy warns Myanmar violence could lead to civil war * Unemployment and underemployment rates have risen during
* Light rail | No budget for east line * 2021 budget amendment approved amid criticism * China blasted core of first permanent space station * May Day: police authorities are expecting to
* 14 recruitment agencies request for licence revocation * Travel bubble | Talks with HK on the table, yet roadblocks remain * The Macao Foundation spent MOP83.4 million less in the provision
— A US report states that the involvement of American gaming operators in town requires their increased engagement with local security to combat money laundering, financial fraud * May Day |
— The first vaccination outreach effort kicks off today at UM, expecting to provide up to 700 shots daily * History, glamour and a weird ending at the Oscars * Mobile payment
* Heightened alert — Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak called for improvements in the security operation following the Crystal Fish drill * Ng Lap Seng back in town * China’s Vice Premier
— The Hong Kong government is launching Come2HK Scheme in mid-May allowing residents in Guangdong and Macau to enter quarantine-free * Travel warning | US gov’t lists Macau as Level 4 *
* Climate summit — Dozens of foreign leaders are set to meet today in a two-day virtual summit meant to invigorate the global fight against climate change * Live on taobao |
— President Xi Jinping has called for concerted effort from all countries in Asia and beyond to drive post-Covid economic recovery at the Boao Forum * Domestic Violence Law | IAS:
— The government proposes to inject an additional MOP9.11 billion to the 2021 budget to facilitate the third stimulus scheme and other spending * New Immigration law | Iris recognition system
— A total of 34,252 tourist arrivals were registered in a single day – the highest daily record since the pandemic as mainland holidaymakers are on the rise * Shenzhen Fashion
— The National Security Education Exhibition rolled out at an ‘opportune time’ with Ho Iat Seng pledging to double down on strengthening national security, while Wong Sio Chak hints at
— A step closer to digital currency makes junkets worry that it will sound the death knell of an industry already crippled by Covid-19 * Locals on tour again * CE
— The legislative debate on economic stimulus would be ‘useless,’ the Chief Executive said * Casino Rio allegedly used ploy to coerce staff to resign * Tourism | Booking data shows rapidly
— Gov’t e-voucher scheme to grant MOP8,000 per resident, choice between card or apps; TNRs left out – for now * Eventful: In charge of their own lives * Casino earnings to
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