Elderly Care & Costs: A Macau Silver Economy and Smart Elderly Care Demand Survey of 792 residents aged 50+ found 84.3% worry about future care and medical costs, while only 19% have stable savings; awareness of smart elderly care is high (over 60%) but actual use is low (29.2%), with the biggest needs tied to health monitoring, emergency help, and daily support. Policy & Services for Seniors: Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai pressed the government for updates on the “Residence for the Elderly,” including whether traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinics will be added, what safety measures exist for seniors with mobility issues, and whether rent levels will be reviewed. Biomedical Research in Macao: The University of Macau’s Faculty of Health Sciences opened its 12th Macau Symposium on Biomedical Sciences, drawing 200+ experts, and flagged upcoming restructuring into a Faculty of Medicine plus a planned clinical medicine programme with the University of Lisbon. Drug Abuse Watch (UN Day): Ahead of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a Macau anti-drug leader warned that new synthetic drugs are spreading in hidden ways, including private use via e-cigarettes, which may leave youth addiction undercounted. Workplace Heat Safety: The Labour Department issued a heat stress warning, urging employers to put precautions in place to prevent heat stroke. Medication Safety: Mannings expanded its “Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines Programme,” adding community collection points to help residents dispose of leftover or expired pills safely.