Portuguese president flags up that he is closely following the implementation of the agreement with China on Macao.
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Indirect elections are a fait accompli, but 128 candidates are vying for 14 seats in the direct elections on 12 September.
Overall numbers show an encouraging increase after the economic doldrums of 2020.
If it goes ahead, next citywide test should run more smoothly with more testing stations and robust Health Code backup systems.
Surge in arrivals on Wednesday came after NAT validity upped to one week and concerted e-marketing drive.
Population has mushroomed from 300,000 to 680,000 in 30 years, while proportion of senior citizens expected to reach 14 per cent by 2024.
Some 75,000 pupils at kindergartens, primary and secondary schools stand to benefit.
Tourism officials blitz Chinese social media while also dangling promotional hotel and air ticket coupons.
Passengers can change their booking to a date before the end of June next year, however there are four holiday blackout periods.