Ho Iat Seng says city will be first port of call for groups from Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangsu, Shanghai and Zhejiang; other regions to follow later.
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Officials blame highest rate since 2008 on Covid-19 and fresh graduates entering the market; most job seekers previously worked in gaming, construction, hotel, restaurant or retail.
Highest gross gaming revenue recorded since May this year while accumulated GGR is down by 53% year-on-year.
Forum hallmarked by three novelties: new achievements, new practices and new opportunities; green and sustainable development core issue.
Three separate stimulus packages have helped keep the city, which is largely dependent on gaming and tourism, on its feet.
University of Macau researchers predict GDP could drop by almost one-third, conclude economic recovery still ‘a long way off’.
Appointment comes as Macao’s oldest gaming operator aligns itself with government’s new regulations in run-up to granting concessions by year’s end.
Macao One Account holders now number 400,000, while it offers more than 150 services and functions.
Some 1,300 participants expected at the online/offline forum, which is themed Co-building Infrastructure of High Standard, Sustainability and Benefit to People’s Livelihoods.