‘Light of hope’: Macao rejoins the world
Residents breathe a sigh of relief as their city welcomes back friends, business partners and tourists.
Residents breathe a sigh of relief as their city welcomes back friends, business partners and tourists.
There’s plenty of cause for optimism, says Ho Iat Seng. From the loosening of Covid-19 controls, to Macao’s economic diversification.
The Macao government must work tirelessly on epidemic prevention and control, boost economic recovery and safeguard social stability in Macao, says the nation’s leader.
More than 50 days into Macao’s largest Covid outbreak yet, we look back on some of the most important dates during this pandemic.
Premier Li Keqiang urged stronger cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking nations, with Macao playing a critical role as a connecting platform.
The Macao government is supporting the unemployed by launching new initiatives such as a website with information on vacancies and job-application procedures.
The talented young designer has won awards and attracted clients at home and overseas, but he has his sights set on something bigger: providing new opportunities for Macao creators.
The measures put in place by the Macao government since early 2020 – when the pandemic broke out – have resulted in very few Covid-19 cases and no deaths.
While the Grand Lotus – Macao’s highest decoration – was not awarded this year, ten outstanding citizens and a dozen organisations were honoured for their service to society.
Chinese leadership acclaim Macao’s chief executive and government efforts over the past year during high-level meetings in Beijing.