On the 23rd, Dai Jianye, the Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR Government, stated that the main focus of the government's economic and financial policies in 2025 will be to "promote economic development, diversify resources, benefit people's livelihoods, and seek development". The policy priorities include "promoting moderate diversified economic development", "supporting the quality development of enterprises and residents", and "integrating into the overall development of the country". Dai Jianye made the above statement on the same day when introducing the economic and financial policy objectives for the fiscal year 2025 to all members of the Legislative Council of the Special Administrative Region. Dai Jianye stated that promoting moderate and diversified economic development is of paramount importance in the field of economic and fiscal work. The Special Administrative Region government will increase resource allocation, vigorously optimize industrial structure, and actively introduce policy measures in accordance with the "1+4" moderately diversified economic development strategy. While promoting the development of comprehensive tourism and leisure industry, efforts will be made to promote the development of key industries such as traditional Chinese medicine, modern finance, high-tech, exhibition and trade, and cultural and sports. Dai Jianye pointed out that improving people's well-being is the fundamental purpose of economic development. This year, the SAR government has implemented multiple measures that benefit residents and businesses, based on the principles of keeping expenditures within the limits of income and prudent financial management. These measures include cash sharing schemes, as well as reductions and exemptions for business tax and various stamp duties, to alleviate the burden on residents and businesses. He said that small and medium-sized enterprises are an important part of Macau's economy, and will be supported from various aspects such as financial support, customer attraction, consumption promotion, and capacity building, with a focus on optimizing the community business environment. The SAR government will also take multiple measures to optimize employment support services, with a particular focus on strengthening the coordination of human resources training, supporting residents to enhance their employment competitiveness, and achieving high-quality and diversified employment. Dai Jianye stated that integrating into the overall development of the country is the key to ensuring the stable and far-reaching implementation of the "One Country, Two Systems" policy in the Macao Special Administrative Region and achieving long-term prosperity and stability. We will fully cooperate with the leading group to promote the construction of the Hengqin Guangdong Macao Deep Cooperation Zone, actively connect with the second phase goals of the cooperation zone, and work together to do a good job in various aspects of the construction of the cooperation zone; We will actively participate in the construction of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area and deepen exchanges and cooperation with other mainland provinces and cities; At the same time, we will strive to deepen international exchanges, play the role of a "precise contact" for cooperation between China and Portuguese speaking countries, and better leverage Macao's unique role in the country's opening-up to the outside world. (New Society)