A replacement for Adriano Marques Ho has not yet been announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Macau.- China\u2019s State Council has announced that Adriano Marques Ho<\/a>, currently director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Macau Customs. His appointment will begin under the government of Sam Hou Fai<\/a>, who was elected chief executive of Macau in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A replacement for Ho as head of the DICJ has not yet been announced. It’s expected that an announcement will be made in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, Tai Kin Ip<\/strong>, the current director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau, has been appointed as secretary for economy and finance. Speaking at a press conference, Tai outlined the government\u2019s priorities, including a continued focus on economic development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tai highlighted efforts to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), noting that over the past three years, more than 1,600 businesses<\/strong> have received assistance to begin digital transformations. He said the government plans to expand these initiatives, aiming to enhance business competitiveness and integration with the Greater Bay Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The newly appointed officials will officially assume their roles on December 20, coinciding with the anniversary of the Macau Special Administrative Region. Hou Fai\u00a0<\/strong>was\u00a0the only candidate for the position<\/a>\u00a0of chief executive and received 394 votes out of 398 votes cast by the 400-member Chief Executive Election Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The former judge has previously said the regulation of the gaming industry<\/a> was going to be one of his priorities, noting the vital role the casino industry plays in the city\u2019s economy, public finances and employment. However, he has warned about the potential risks associated with uncontrolled growth and said he wants to prevent and combat illegal activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMacau 2025 budget <\/h2>\n\n\n\n