AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGaming Economy Pulse: Macau’s gaming tax receipts stayed strong—April brought MOP9.07 billion, lifting the first four months to MOP34.87 billion (+16% y/y), with gaming taxes still dominating government income. Policy & Social Support: The government is drafting Labour Relations Law amendments to raise private-sector maternity leave and minimum paid annual leave, aiming to push a bill to the legislature this year. Grassroots Governance: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai urged community organisations to strengthen grassroots governance capacity, deliver targeted support, and back law-based administration. Public Safety: Judiciary Police reported a resident lost 217,000 patacas after scammers used “national security violation” claims to force WhatsApp video “investigations” and transfers. Macau Culture & Community: G2E Asia starts today at The Venetian Macao, while local arts keep moving—student-made Macau maps are on display, and the Macao Orchestra updated soloists for June and July concerts. International Watch: UPS and FedEx raised international fuel surcharges and added temporary fees, signaling higher shipping costs for cross-border trade.
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