US think-tank lumps Macao and Hong Kong in with China, prompting allegations of “political bias”.
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Government still reviewing the situation, while industry association boss proposes formal training and licensing system.
Alvis Lo – who has fronted Covid-19 press conferences – takes over as head of the Health Bureau as the former director moves to a specialist role.
Macao Water’s profits suffer as commercial consumption drops 24 per cent, but company plans to forge ahead by harnessing technology.
The forecast is set fair for Fong who gets to keep his good reputation – and his MOP 80,000 monthly pension – after a lengthy court battle.
Statement follows the sudden death of a 63-year-old in Hong Kong shortly after his inoculation as Macao’s programme rolls along.
Company appeals court decision, which ruled that the resort’s sought-after, photogenic gondola rides are definitely a tourism offering.
Receipts were down 63 per cent in January, well below what the government is planning to net from casinos this year.
Executives label the sale “bittersweet” while pointing to Macao and other parts of Asia as the focus for future investment.