Macau Statistics and Census Service said preliminary GDP for the first three
quarters of this year was MOP 316.13 bln, a real increase of 2.9% YoY. Rising
visitor arrivals tied to tourism measures and major events lifted services
exports 3.4% YoY. Ongoing public and private construction boosted gross fixed
capital formation 4.6% YoY, while private consumption rose 2.8%, supporting
overall steady economic growth.
