Daily Archives: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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November events drive steady improvement in overall economic sentiment
The latest economic sentiment index from the Macau Economic Association suggests steady improvement in overall economic sentiment, with projections indicating the index will remain within the ... -
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 Macau ... -
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 Phase ... -
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. Speaking at ... -
Minimum wage hike falls short of labor proposal, Lawmaker Says
The Legislative Assembly (AL) approved a one-pataca increase in the minimum wage hourly rate early this month, with lawmaker Leong Sun Iok acknowledging that while this ... -
A spat over Taiwan is threatening China-Japan ties
Less than a month into her term, Japan’s conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese ... -
Beijing signals tougher measures after Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
Beijing has issued a cascade of warnings following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on Taiwan, a sign that China is prepared to escalate countermeasures ... -
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 resulted ... -
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. ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 upgrade aims ... -
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 the ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th WC, Italy in danger again and Ireland make playoffs
Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup. Erling Haaland is going to his first. Italy risks missing out on sport’s biggest global event for the ... -
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 the ... -
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 ... -
Can the world quit coal?
As world leaders, researchers, activists and lobbyists gather in Brazil for the 30th annual United Nations climate conference, frustration is high that global action still lags ... -
Does the US now have a casino economy? Yes and no
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 ... -
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 ...
