Non-resident workers should get MOP 3,000 consumption card, chamber suggests. Proposal spurs heated debate.
Macao SMEs
Alternatives cover losses from MOP 100,000 up to MOP 300,000; premium subsidy of up to 35% also on offer.
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.
Thousands of applicants from retail, construction and hotel industries come forward after suffering the economic effects of Covid-19.
Layoffs, unpaid leave and possible closures – investigation into 500 SMEs in the city paints a grim picture, with no immediate relief in sight.
Chief Executive laments Macao continues to suffer the effects of Covid-19 and poor visitor numbers, rising unemployment and declining birth rate.