DSEC statistics record society’s changes

Kong Pek Fong suggested that by reviewing the statistics released by her bureau, people will be able to observe the changes Macau has gone through in recent decades. “From the figures, we can see the drastic changes in the economic structure, society and employment [in Macau],” she said.
In the director’s opinion, the most significant change in Macau, apart from the development of the gaming industry, is how it led to changes in other industries. “For example, the fishing industry and manufacturing industry have been in serious decline. Their share in the economy is not even worth mentioning. (…) The change in the construction industry also follows the gambling industry. When the first wave of casino construction in Cotai began, the construction industry took off. But once the building process ended, the construction goes down again,” she said.
The director thinks that no other industry can surpass the gaming industry in the short-term, judging from its immense scale. She also suggested that there are some other industries, including retail, catering, transportation and telecommunications that are enjoying a growth that is faster than the gaming industry, due to the development of tourism in Macau.