CE announces new adjustments to enhance people’s livelihoods, reports ‘steady progress’ since taking office

In his Policy Address, Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai outlined the continuation of various measures to improve people’s livelihoods, notably proposing an increase in the marriage allowance

Policy Address prioritizes local employment with review of non-local worker approval system

The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage the number

Cancers remain the leading cause of death in Macau

Cancer remains Macau’s top killer, accounting for nearly 40% of all deaths in 2024, far ahead of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, according to the Statistics and

Jetfoil Terceira completes final sailings

The Turbojet-operated jetfoil “Terceira” reportedly ended its service yesterday with a 4:30 p.m. trip from Macau to Hong Kong. According to the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group,

Cultural Affairs Bureau and Sports Bureau to merge

The 2026 Policy Address emphasizes the need to improve public administration efficiency and enhance service-oriented thinking among civil servants, with Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai

US warns others to avoid loans from Chinese banks despite being the biggest recipient of all

For years, Washington has been warning others not to trust loans from Chinese state banks fueling its rise as a superpower. But a new report reveals

Tap Seac Craft Market returns this November

The Cultural Affairs Bureau will host the Tap Seac Craft Market in Autumn at Tap Seac Square from November 20–23 and 27–30. The opening ceremony on November 20

IC launches third batch of digitized rare books

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has released the third batch of its digitized rare books collection, making 279 titles in 280 volumes accessible online through the IC Public

October residential sales see slight uptick

Data from the Financial Services Bureau show that Macau recorded 253 residential property transactions in October, up six from the previous month, a 2.4% increase. The average price

SSM plans to restrict flavored tobacco

The Health Bureau announced plans to revise smoking regulations based on the 2021–2023 Tobacco Control Assessment, aiming to ban new tobacco products, imitation tobacco, and re-emerging tobacco items. Authorities will

Survey shows 130 types of grains are free of toxins

The Municipal Affairs Bureau tested 130 grain and grain product samples – including white, brown, and germinated rice, as well as cereals – collected from local supermarkets. All

Areia Preta social housing to deliver 4,088 units by 2027

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai confirmed plans for the phased completion of the social housing project in Areia Preta (Hac Sa Wan). The development, part of

Sam Hou Fai unveils tax relief and fee waivers for SMEs

Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivered his second Policy Address yesterday, outlining a range of welfare initiatives and financial support aimed at boosting the local

Policy Address prioritizes local employment with review of non-local worker approval system

The 2026 Policy Address seeks to prioritize local employment by proposing a comprehensive review and refinement of the non-local worker approval system to better manage

UN approves Trump administration’s plan for the future of Gaza

The Trump administration’s blueprint to secure and govern Gaza won strong approval at the United Nations yesterday (Macau time), a crucial step that provides international

1977 Egyptian leader’s Israel trip makes history

The president of Egypt, Anwar Sadat, has begun his trip to Israel - the first Arab leader ever to visit the Jewish state. President Sadat’s plane

A newly introduced global competition can ‘redefine’ the game, organizers say

Men’s international rugby was given a refresh this week with the launch of a new, biennial global competition that overhauls the sport’s long-held schedule to

Mbappé’s and PSG’s $800M dispute: What you need to know

Neither Kylian Mbappé nor his former club Paris Saint-Germain are ready to back down as their legal dispute reaches a new climax — with gigantic sums at stake.

Baumkuchen ‘tree cake’ survived a disaster and world wars to become a Japanese favorite

Baumkuchen originated in Germany but has become a wildly popular sweet in Japan, where a prisoner of war on a small western island started making the

What does ‘agentic’ AI mean? Tech’s newest buzzword is a mix of marketing fluff and real promise

For technology adopters looking for the next big thing, “agentic AI” is the future. At least, that’s what the marketing pitches and tech industry T-shirts say. What

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – edition no. 4841

* Sam same... — CE announces new adjustments to enhance people’s livelihoods, maintains tax relief for SME and cash handouts * Labor | Policy Address prioritizes local employment

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