Holograms and iridescent paint will be a feature of the new notes, which are expected to go into circulation early next year.
Business
Underemployment is down slightly, with more work cropping up in the construction sector, while median monthly earnings have remained the same.
The local government is keen to lure medical, tech and finance professionals to come and work in Macao as part of the territory’s economic diversification.
The post-summer slump is evident. Recent holiday tallies suggest the month of October will be better, however.
Macao’s better than expected tourism recovery has led to predictions of a major rebound in the economy this year.
Some four million viewers also tuned into the shows via live-streaming channels, according to the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute.
Visitors from Macao’s near neighbour have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, says Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes.
Gaming boss Robert Goldstein says speculation should be around how big the market could get, not whether or not it will recover.
After three years of stagnant salaries in both the private and public sector, workers in Macao look set for a modest bump in wages.