Healthcare, financial services, hi-tech and cultural industries will be among Macao’s focal points for advancing its economic diversification effort.
Politics
The Macau Portuguese and English Press Association has expressed grave concern regarding TDM’s new editorial guidelines and its implications on freedom of the press in Macao.
A full six months ahead of the autumn elections, candidates are already starting to set out their stalls, with workers’ rights and affordable housing prime issues.
Journalists from Macao’s public broadcasting service must toe the line or face the sack.
The official campaign for 22 seats kicks off in August, but candidates must prove themselves before being allowed to stand.
Official statements set out Beijing’s mood in the light of events in Hong Kong and the run-up to Macao’s Legislative Assembly elections in September.
High degree of autonomy promised yet Beijing looks to “improve” systems in Macao and Hong Kong.
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.
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.