Ho Iat Seng is set to make his first European trip since taking office, with the first stop being Lisbon.
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng
Ho Iat Seng also pledges support for the community’s unique traditions and thanks Macanese for their support during the difficult years of the pandemic.
Twin towers in Areia Preta will contain 1,815 flats designed with seniors in mind, as well as club, garden and shops; bylaw covering residence conditions being drawn up.
Cultural and other ties to Portugal said to feature prominently on Ho’s agenda.
Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee expresses admiration for Macao tourism’s rapid recovery in wake of pandemic.
Total higher than any of last three years’, with Covid-19 pandemic situation likely to blame; 64 victims were local residents.
City has ‘begun to emerge from the fog of the pandemic’; most visitors come from mainland China, although thousands make the journey from Hong Kong.
Chief Executive expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ towards all people in Macao and all community sectors for their support during city’s Covid-19 outbreaks and economic downturn.
Ho Iat Seng denies government is placing economy ahead of residents’ health, encourages population to ‘take care of themselves’.