Latest statistics show more females than males in Macao; population density of 20,524 per square kilometre one of world’s highest.
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Brand new MOP 9.8 billion, 1,100-bed facility will admit first patients next year, raising available hospital beds in city by 50%.
Unwary female handed over 1 million yuan, then HK$1.8 million, while male surrendered HK$200,000; chef denies accusations, facing further investigation.
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng says accord will provide fresh opportunities arising from Belt and Road Initiative.
Handling capacity up to 250,000 per year, while revamped port will be able to berth vessels of up to 80,000 tons.
Adjusted EBITDA was negative US$90.3 million for the second quarter, compared to a profit of US$67.6 million the previous year.
Residents, workers and casual visitors must take one test today or tomorrow, and another on Friday after seaman tested positive for Covid-19.
Results compare poorly with 2021, but show a marked improvement over first quarter of this year.
Edf Mayfair Court is placed on lockdown; 73-year-old patient’s workplace areas, including two Inner Harbour ferry piers, have been assigned Yellow Zones.
Patient is a 21-year-old female non-resident worker who travels regularly between Macao and Zhuhai; she tested negative on 4, 6 and 7 August, finally testing positive yesterday.
Tropical Storm Mulan has made landfall in Zhanjiang and is moving away from Macao; winds are expected to ease this afternoon; all government departments and public entities to re-open this afternoon.
Chief Executive says government still mulling how relief will be distributed, acknowledges unemployment situation is ‘very serious’.