Cold weather expected for the next few days, with thermometer dipping to 8 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Weather bureau tells residents to wrap up.
News
Macao’s freshwater supplies could be affected. Bureau encourages ferry terminal shops to reopen as sailings increase.
Petrol, fruit, eating out, helpers’ wages and electricity all more costly, however pork, telecoms and residential rents cheaper.
Drought early in year tightened supplies and pushed up prices; soybean imports from US drop 10%.
Helper found 28-year-old woman, her four-year-old son and the woman’s 31-year-old male friend unconscious in city centre flat; gas leak believed to be coming from water heater.
Chief Executive expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ towards all people in Macao and all community sectors for their support during city’s Covid-19 outbreaks and economic downturn.
Industry expert says next generation should be educated and allowed to decide instead of being told what to do.
Route resumes with 11 round trips; TurboJET to operate more vessels, but no late-night services yet. Tourism chief hopes ferries will boost daily Hong Kong visitors to 10,000.
Ho says Macao will strive to see that non-gaming industries account for 60% of GDP, while building sustainable industrial structure that fits city’s reality.