Old-age subsidy beneficiaries among first recipients; both permanent residents and non-residents are entitled to handouts; last batch to be paid out from 13 May.
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Taking illegal deposits could land offenders in prison for up to five years, once Legislative Assembly passes proposed bill.
Cargo volume rises 45.7 per cent year-on-year to 49,000 tonnes, a 15 per cent increase compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
Passenger numbers increased by 27.95 per cent to 698,500 last year, but still fall a long way short of the 3 million in 2019.
Group sent memo to staff noting ‘careful consideration’ and ‘grievous’ nature of the move.
City seen as conduit for financial services between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Six months in the making, the deal is expected to greatly increase AGTech’s recognition in the region.
Reserves remain strong despite substantial outlays, standing at MOP 616 billion at the end of last year.
Lawmaker Andrew Chan Chak Mo says committee has finished its fine-tooth comb review of new gaming bill, final text expected by third week of April.