But activists say the government is not acting fast enough, or aggressively enough, to restrict the import of single-use plastics, given that the city generates more municipal waste than its neighbours.
Macau
In spite of international criticism of Macao’s labour rights, a draft of the territory’s first trades union bill aims to keep worker organisations on a tight leash.
While many economies in Asia and the rest of the world grapple with inflation, the cost of living in Macao has hardly moved.
An exhibition about the history of boatbuilding in the area, plus space for a craft market and live music, will be launched this weekend.
Travel curbs have been lifted and tourists are back, but eateries and shops are posting just negligible month-to-month gains in takings – or even outright declines.
Fewer visitors stayed the night and those who did were not inclined to stay any longer than visitors in the preceding month, while less than five percent of visitors were foreign.
In a bid to trim six-month delays, measures have been introduced to prevent people from booking multiple appointment slots, while some services are now available online.
In its latest survey of the state of human trafficking globally, the US State Department accuses Macao of failing to make ‘significant efforts’ to combat the scourge.
A total of eight sessions will be held from now until 29 July to discuss electoral amendments related to national security.