Some 447,000 residents collect benefits on first day of scheme; money can be used to settle utility bills or for regular shopping until end of February 2023.
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University of Macau professor granted honorary membership following his outstanding achievements in field of performing arts.
Known as ‘Arraial’, festivals use augmented reality to attract tourists, and have proved popular online too; may be extended to other parts of Macao.
Lift company technicians use extinguishers to put out blaze, probably caused by short circuit, before fire brigade arrives.
Flying visit is part of extensive trip to garner support in Pacific region; possible free trade area also under discussion.
Estimated US$2.7 billion invested by 48 countries in mining, telecommunications, civil construction, education, health, tourism, fishing and agriculture, among others.
The new measure is put in place after considering the developments of Covid-19 in neighbouring regions.
Macao's total gross gaming revenue in the first five months decreased by 44 per cent year-on-year to MOP 23.79 billion.
As big as a Boeing 737, China’s AG600 can collect 12 tons of water from lake or sea in 20 seconds and drop it over an area of 4,000 square metres.
First two events attracted more than 210,000 visitors combined; this year’s carnival includes karaoke contest, little kids’ cooking workshop and street dance competition.
Following slightly improved results so far this year, Macao Government Tourism Office lines up roadshows and touring caravans alongside social media blitz.
Two-thirds say they are too time and resource poor to raise family; small minority candidly admit they ‘simply dislike children’.