Though economic headwinds remain, a better than expected recovery in the gaming and tourism sectors is proving a boon for government coffers.
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It has yet to reach the heights of pre-pandemic 2019, but the local economy is showing robust performance on a number of economic indicators this year.
The event will cover a 4,000-square-metre area and feature 80 exhibitors, with about 5,000 industry professionals expected to participate.
The terminal would facilitate a ferry service to and from Macao’s Inner Harbour and comes as officials study other major transport improvements.
Folk dancing, food, and freebies were on offer at a recent promotional roadshow in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.
A law proposing increases across all minimum wage categories, has been finalised for Legislative Assembly review, with the new rates set to take effect from 1 January 2024.
Just over half of passengers flew in or out of the mainland, and more than a third used Southeast Asian routes.
Macao’s tourism authorities want more foreigners to visit Macao to reduce the city’s reliance on gamblers from mainland China.
It’ll all be on at the Venetian Macao, which is playing host to MIF, MFE, and C-PLPEX between 19 and 22 October.