On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over the inauguration of Macao's new leader, urging the city to reduce its reliance on gambling and diversify its economy. The event coincided with the 25th anniversary of the territory's transfer from Portuguese to Chinese rule.

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Chinese leader Xi administers oath to new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai

The 62-year-old Zhongshan, China native is Macau's first post-handover leader to be born in mainland China without a business background.



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China is all set to fully resume cross-border travel between Mainland Hong Kong and Macau starting 6th of February. Pre-travel mandatory Covid tests will no longer be required.

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China's Covid crisis has brought back news to the country's biggest gaming market; Macau. Three years after witnessing numerous lockdowns under the Covid curbs, business owners in Macau hope for their work to boom.

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Casino revenue in Macau plummeted 56 per cent from November, 2021 to 3 billion patacas ($374 million), according to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, which released its report on Thursday.

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Macau authorities reinstated tough COVID-19 curbs including locking down a major casino over the weekend after a handful of cases were detected, even as China announced a loosening of visa rules for visitors to the world's biggest gambling hub.

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Macau to reimpose Covid restrictions, casino stocks to waver

Shares in Macau casino operators soared up to 13% on Monday after the city's leader said China would resume an e-visa scheme for mainland travellers and permit group tours, which could likely boost the footfall in the world's biggest gambling hub.

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China's zero covid policy has affected many businesses especially the casino industry. Macau has reopened its casinos after some ease in the covid restrictions but the industry is not very hopeful about making profits.

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COVID-19: Macau to extend its partial lockdown for one week

China's recreation hub Macau has shut all its casinos for the first time in more than two years, this as authorities struggle to contain worst Covid-19 outbreak.

China gaming shares plunge as Macau shuts all its Casinos to curb Covid spread

COVID-19: Macau announces shutdown of casinos and businesses for one week

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