While 2023 is seeing far fewer babies than 2022, migrant worker numbers are well and truly on the up.
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Covid-19 travel restrictions tumble; Foreign NRWs from mainland China no longer need to apply to come to Macao, while those in Taiwan or foreign countries can make a request to enter.
No timeline set out, but Chief Executive indicates NRW would be allowed to visit home country and return to Macao to work.
Non-resident workers from mainland China, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Myanmar were the most affected by employment dismissals.
CE ensures employment for residents remains important but does not say non-resident workers should be fired or replaced by Macao residents.
Potential employees must be double-jabbed and can only work in certain households; pilot scheme may open the door to foreign teachers in future.
Hi-tech gang used social media apps and QR codes in their undercover operations. Three mainlanders, two male, one female, face fine of up to MOP 50,000 each.
After another 203 repatriates were flown home yesterday, Filipino non-resident worker population in Macao stands at 27,650.
All arrivals must be fully vaccinated or present a valid excuse and undergo 14 days medical observation quarantine.
