HONG KONG: Macao's Chief Executive Edmund Ho yesterday vowed to put economic development and improving people's livelihoods high on the government agenda.

During his annual address he told members of the Legislative Assembly that the government will also step up efforts to crack down on illegal labor and corruption.

"In the coming year, the government will continue to implement various measures for the benefit of the people, further propel economic development and create a prosperous society in conjunction with all quarters of society," he said.