AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAnimal Welfare in Macau: The Municipal Affairs Bureau says 523 stray dogs and cats were adopted last year, citing upgraded pet quarantine and customs clearance, plus 17 dog-walking areas with facilities; it also reported a recent operation capturing 33 stray dogs in Coloane for quarantine and potential adoption. Wildlife Smuggling Crackdown: Zhuhai’s Gongbei Customs intercepted a man at the checkpoint carrying 4 live lizards and 13 live snakes, including two highly venomous species, warning that no specific antivenom is available for them. Smartphone Use in Schools: A Macau Business special report highlights research arguments for smartphone bans, including the “brain drain effect” where the mere presence of a phone can reduce attention. Macau Gaming Watch: Macau’s September GGR fell 1.2% year-on-year to MOP$18.06b, with nine-month revenue up 3.2% but analysts cutting forecasts amid softer demand. Energy & Tech Policy Ripple: China suspended broader refined fuel exports for October beyond Hong Kong and Macau, tightening supplies as global markets react; meanwhile, Hong Kong stocks slid and Macau-listed gaming shares also fell. Space Tech & Food: Xinhua reports China’s space station kitchen now offers nearly 200 dishes, showing how “home-style” cooking is becoming part of astronaut life.
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