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• Areas of 'very high' economic loss risk often correspond to highly urbanized and modernized city areas suffering from high-intensity impacts, specifically near the Bay in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao. Nature
• China will unswervingly implement the policy of one country, two systems to maintain long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and Macao. The Independent Uganda:
• China-based CATL announced plans to open 1,000 swap stations in 2025 in China, including in Hong Kong and Macao, with a long-term goal of 10,000 stations built with partners. WDIV ClickOnDetroit
• Scenario 2 assumes that the slowdown in mainland China's economic growth will have a greater impact on Macao - mainland visitor arrivals in 2024 will have a very small growth, only 5% compared to 2023. Government Information Bureau (GCS)
• The research team formulated two scenarios: Scenario 1 assumes that the slowdown in mainland China's economic growth will have less impact on Macao-mainland visitor arrivals will continue to grow at a higher rate and returns to the level of 2019 by 2024. Government Information Bureau (GCS)
• Chinese patent medicines could now be exported to the relevant areas, which was of great significance to Macao in playing its role as commercial and trade cooperationservice platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. Government Information Bureau (GCS)
• China will continue to rely on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Northeast China's manufacturing area, the Yangtze River delta, and the Xiong' an New Area to be main sources of economic growth. The Diplomat
• Macao is expected to play a more prominent role in bringing Portugal closer to achieving its goal of participating in developments in the Greater Bay Area. Merics
• Although prostitution was not considered a criminal offense in the Macao Special Administrative Region of China, the Criminal Code stipulated the crime of procurement and could be sentenced from one to five years. OHCHR
• One of the most interesting investment opportunities in China today is in China's Greater Bay Area, a megalopolis that will combine Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao into a super-economic zone of around 70 million people. Top1000Funds.com
• Hong Kong and Macao could strengthen exchanges regarding development of the Cooperation Zone. Government Information Bureau (GCS)
• The reopening is set to increase business opportunities in fintech, wealth management and China's Greater Bay Area, an economic zone that connects Guangdong province with Hong Kong and Macao. CNN
• Cross-boundary ferry services between Hong Kong and Macao via Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal will be resumed gradually with about 10 trips per day. Human Resources Online
• At Hong Kong International Airport, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal and China Ferry Terminal, the total one-way daily transportation capacity is expected to be around 10,000 passengers. Hong Kong's Information Services Department
• The federal government will require that people coming from China, Hong Kong and Macao will have to test negative for COVID-19 before leaving for Canada. Global News
• Travel from Hong Kong to Macao and mainland China will be eased to keep in line with mainland China's policy. FRCN HQ
• iPhone 14 models sold in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao will not support the Emergency SOS via satellite feature. Digital Trends
• The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and the Monetary Authority of Macao, residents of Hong Kong and Macao will be able to invest in wealth management products sold by Chinese banks in the Greater Bay Area. hawksfordcareers
• LUXEMBOURG, SPAIN, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, and SWEDEN, called for more attention to the risks of nuclear energy. IISD Earth Negotiations Bulletin
• Emphasizing nuclear energy is not part of sustainable development, LUXEMBOURG, supported by SWITZERLAND, SPAIN, SWEDEN, and AUSTRIA, called for spelling out its risks. IISD Earth Negotiations Bulletin
• OECD states that have established or are in the process of establishing multi-hazard public warning apps include: Austria, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. ETH Zurich
• For the other countries - Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Spain - 3G will be switched off by 2025 and 2G phased out by 2030, depending on each subsidiary's specific plans. ComputerWeekly.com

Last updated: 13 June 2025