Some 447,000 residents collect benefits on first day of scheme; money can be used to settle utility bills or for regular shopping until end of February 2023.
macao economy
First two events attracted more than 210,000 visitors combined; this year’s carnival includes karaoke contest, little kids’ cooking workshop and street dance competition.
Most used to work in hotels, restaurants or gaming industry; government seeks to encourage graduates to join internship scheme.
Government launches MOP 300 million scheme, running from June to August, to offset negative effects of Covid-19.
Covid-19 travel restrictions hit gaming industry with knock-on effect on city’s overall economy.
Overall unemployment rate now stands at 3.5%; most job-seekers used to work in construction or gaming industries.
Non-resident workers from mainland China, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Myanmar were the most affected by employment dismissals.
Tax rebates due to start at end of May, with an upper limit of MOP 14,000 for professional tax paid in 2020.
Roughly half opt for locally registered mobile payment platforms, while remainder prefer to use electronic consumption cards.
