Macao’s sister SAR hopes to become a go-to hub for what it calls ‘high-end maritime services’ and ‘smart and digital initiatives’
2023 Policy Address
However MOP 10,000 annual cash handout, as promised in 2023 Policy Address, to go ahead later this year.
Ho Iat Seng points to relaxed Covid-19 measures, new gaming concessions and Macao’s focus on Big Health, modern finance, high tech and other new areas of city’s economy.
Influx from mainland China should boost city’s troubled finances; Chief Executive rules out 3+3 measure for arrivals, sticks by zero Covid-19 policy.
Chamber also urges Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong U to consider relaxing certain pandemic measures during run-up to 2023 Policy Address.
Ideas focus on Macao’s strengthened participation in Greater Bay Area and In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.