The political push for integration is leading to a greater number of official exchanges, with Hong Kong lawmakers the latest to head north on a fact-finding tour.
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Officials say that flooding and high rainfall in the upper reaches of the Pearl River are causing tonnes of trash to wash up on Macao’s shores, with wind patterns worsening the problem.
Upbeat, new reports are adding to the consensus that the post-pandemic recovery of Macao’s gaming industry is healthily on track.
Widespread flooding in the wake of Cyclone Freddy has contaminated communal water sources across the country, spreading disease and leaving authorities struggling to cope.
Industrial action over pay and conditions threatened to affect legations worldwide, including in Macao, but protests have been staved off following a breakthrough in talks.
The territory’s top tourism official says she expects the territory to post healthy visitor totals throughout the holiday period.
However, CEO Lawrence Ho strikes a positive note, stating that “The shadow of COVID-19 is finally receding”.
The Brazilian leader is expected to sign as many as 20 agreements with Beijing and discuss an innovative deal to transform millions of hectares of degraded pasture in the South American nation.
The city added nearly 700 non-resident workers last month as it seeks to address a labour shortage, especially in the hospitality sector.