University & Research: The University of Macau has launched five new science and technology faculties (Medicine, Information Science and Computing, Engineering, Science, Design) and two new research institutes (Smart City Technologies; Artificial Intelligence and Brain Sciences), as part of a wider push to boost innovation capacity and support Macao’s economic diversification. Digital Payments & Fraud: A Macau Business report highlights how e-payment growth also created new vulnerabilities, focusing on the “Taobao scam” as a large-scale digital fraud case driven more by social engineering than hacking. E-Payment Policy Debate: Another Macau Business piece argues the e-MOP initiative could better serve elderly, children, and tourists who lack local bank accounts, while stressing the need to fit Macao’s multi-currency reality. Cross-border Tech Cooperation: Macao’s Chief Executive met MIIT Vice Minister Xiong Jijun, and the two sides signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Macau’s “new quality productive forces” and translating research into practical applications. Public Health & Food Safety: Macao authorities reported lead levels above legal limits in a Frisolac Prestige infant formula batch, triggering alerts, shelf removal, and expanded sampling. Smart Tourism Lens: A smart tourism study says Macau’s visitor experience is strong, but international travelers still face payment friction—less a tech problem, more a system design issue.