November events drive steady improvement in overall economic sentiment

Table tennis events at the 15th National Games, Galaxy Arena, last week The latest economic sentiment index from the Macau Economic Association suggests steady improvement in

Survey reveals growing demand for home-based eldercare

Macau faces rising demand for home-based eldercare, with nearly half of residents aged 50 and above seeking community support services, a recent survey by the

Reclaimed water to cut residents’ costs by 2026: DSAMA

The reclaimed water development plan, shelved since 2015, was revived last month, with the Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works announcing that

Sands China launches Responsible Gaming Academy to strengthen industry awareness

Sands China Limited (SCL) inaugurated its Sands Responsible Gaming Academy yesterday, aiming to raise awareness of responsible gambling practices and promote self-discipline among employees.

Minimum wage hike falls short of labor proposal, Lawmaker Says

Leong Sun Iok The Legislative Assembly (AL) approved a one-pataca increase in the minimum wage hourly rate early this month, with lawmaker Leong Sun Iok acknowledging

A spat over Taiwan is threatening China-Japan ties

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of their meeting in Gyeongju, last month Less than a month into her term,

Beijing signals tougher measures after Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

Sanae Takaichi (2nd R, front) attends the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, last month Beijing has issued a cascade of warnings following

Leung declared winner of incident-packed race

Hong Kong driver Leung Tsz Wa was declared the winner of this year’s Macau Roadsport Challenge just hours after the race ended Sunday. This outcome

Front desk manager arrested for theft of MOP370,000

A 29-year-old hotel front desk manager in Cotai has been referred to the authorities for allegedly stealing nearly MOP370,000. Police received a report last Thursday (Nov. 13) of

Man lured to Cambodia by ‘high-paying’ job, rescued by Chinese police and Interpol

A young local man was lured to Cambodia in early September with the promise of a monthly salary of USD7,000 to participate in a fraud scheme. He needed

SSM reports steady progress in cervical cancer prevention and control

Cervical cancer is the eighth most common cancer among women in Macau, with 75 new cases and three deaths reported so far this year. On World Health Organization’s

Airport expands smart security lanes to seven

The Macau International Airport unveiled seven new smart security channels during the weekend at its Central Security Screening Zone in the passenger terminal. The

Gov’t rolls out enhanced online tax services

Taxpayers can now settle their tax obligations online through the “Macau Tax” app, “One Account,” and the “Business Portal,” as the Financial Services Bureau expands its

Macau sees growth in mobile and card payments in Q3

The third quarter of this year saw a continued shift towards digital payments, with growth in both mobile and card-based transactions, according to data from

Galaxy hosts family sports activities during National Games and Grand Prix

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) is hosting a series of family-focused sports activities throughout November in conjunction with the 15th National Games of China and the 72nd Macau Grand

Louis Vuitton holds first Cruise 2026 fashion show in Macau

Louis Vuitton recently staged its inaugural Cruise 2026 fashion show at The Londoner Arena. The show, presenting the latest collection by Women’s Artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, was

Tribunal sentences ousted leader Hasina to death for crimes against humanity

A special tribunal sentenced Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on charges of crimes against humanity involving last year’s mass uprising that ended her

1978 Mass suicide leaves 900 dead

The bodies of 914 people, including 276 children, have been found in Guyana in South America. Most of the dead - members of the People’s Temple Christian

Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th WC, Italy in danger again and Ireland make playoffs

Portugal’s Joao Neves celebrates after scoring his side’s fourth goal Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup. Erling Haaland is going to his first. Italy

Timbuktu’s famed manuscripts escaped al-Qaida but the threat remains

Thirteen years ago, Abdoulaye Cissé risked his life to smuggle tens of thousands of fragile manuscripts out of Timbuktu as al-Qaida -linked extremists swept into

Nigeria coach claims voodoo by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying

A Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout, Nigeria coach Éric Chelle claimed after the African soccer power was eliminated from qualifying for the 2026

Can the world quit coal?

Stacy D. VanDeveer, UMass Boston As world leaders, researchers, activists and lobbyists gather in Brazil for the 30th annual United Nations climate conference, frustration is high that

Does the US now have a casino economy? Yes and no

Allison Schrager, Bloomberg There is a frenetic, sweaty-palm feel to the US economy lately. Markets are looking frothy and consumers are anxious, and meanwhile the gambling and stock markets are

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – edition no. 4840

* November High — This month’s events boost economic mood as association projects steady Q4 sentiment * Society | Survey reveals growing demand for home-based eldercare *

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