AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMacau Policy & Services: The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) says imported dogs and cats from rabies-affected places will no longer face mandatory 30-day quarantine if they pass pre-entry checks and an IAM veterinary inspection on arrival, starting 12 June. Food Safety: IAM also ordered a stop-sale and recall of “sour and spicy lemon boneless chicken feet” after Listeria monocytogenes was found at an unsatisfactory level in routine testing. Cross-border Finance: Macau’s Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) launched a cross-border finance internship plan with Luso International Banking for young locals, with 10 four-week placements in Guangzhou covering cross-border finance, wealth management and investment banking. Local Economy & Tourism: Macau’s Cotai show bookings fell 42.5% year-on-year in Q2 across Galaxy and Sands venues, with fewer “mini-residencies.” Regional Politics: China sanctioned Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and family, barring entry to mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau; Manila called it an “unfriendly act,” while Teodoro vowed to keep doing his duty. Tech/Trade Controls: U.S. BIS guidance reiterates that advanced computing export licenses are required for items going to China-linked entities or Macau, even if the recipient is physically elsewhere.
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