Upcycled fashion meets sustainability: DHL Express teamed up with Hong Kong designer Eric Wong and Absurd Laboratory to launch the “DHL x Absurd Laboratory BFFS Upcycled Collection,” made from retired DHL courier uniforms, with profits donated to Redress to support next-gen sustainable design talent. Macao policy roadmap: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said the final version of Macau’s 3rd Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) will be published in August, with the 2027 Policy Address drafted to match it. Economic diversification push: Sam also outlined measures to accelerate appropriate economic diversification, including a government guidance fund aimed at high-tech industries and “new quality productive forces.” Employment focus: The government reiterated its “local residents first” labour policy, citing job-matching sessions and an “employment + training” programme to expand youth opportunities. Culture + immersive tech at a UNESCO site: Macau plans to upgrade Dom Pedro V Theatre into an immersive stage-performance venue, using the heritage landmark as a showcase for East-West cultural exchange. Health and biotech in the region: FEHD in Hong Kong released new June gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus, while Dimerix licensed DMX-200 rights in Greater China and parts of Asia to Everest Medicines. Cross-border digital finance: China’s e-CNY expansion via CBETS adds 26 banks for cross-border e-CNY transfers covering Hong Kong and Macau among other markets. Education ties with Portugal: UTM and NOVA University Lisbon signed an MoU to deepen cooperation in culture and tourism education, plus research and exchanges.