The IMF projects 13.9% economic growth for Macau in 2024, with a goal of matching pre-pandemic economic levels by next year. The organization suggests making it easier to hire skilled foreign workers to fuel this expansion. Macau, a former Portuguese colony until 1999, is renowned for its unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures. This […]
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