Macau’s banking sector has been hit hard by a dramatic rise in non-performing loans over the past year. According to data from the Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM), non-performing loans surged to 45.4 billion patacas (around $5.25 billion) by the end of March 2024. This reflects a staggering 111.3% increase compared to the previous year. […]
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