In the third quarter of 2023, Macau’s economy experienced remarkable growth, more than doubling compared to the same period in 2022. Official data confirms this surge. The growth rate reached 116.1%. Authorities credit this to stronger service exports. The Directorate for Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) confirms this in a report. They pinpointed the growth’s […]
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