Macao-Hengqin Education Town: Macau’s Legislative Assembly confirms the first transitional campus at Dezhi Plaza will start operating this month, with total investment around RMB 18 billion and a “one university, two campuses” setup for UM, MPU and UTM, targeting AI, robotics, data science, microelectronics and IoT. Local Finance Watch: Monetary Authority data shows June 2026 residential mortgage approvals rose 30.9% month-on-month to MOP1.46b, while outstanding balances eased; SME credit saw new approvals down 8.6% year-on-year in H1, with delinquency ratios edging up. Health & Tech Research: A Macao Polytechnic University-led study links 560–610 minutes of weekly moderate-to-vigorous exercise with over 30% lower heart attack and stroke risk, adding to the push for higher activity targets. AI in Practice (Regional): Microsoft’s SPARROW uses solar-powered remote sensing to monitor biodiversity for over a year without human intervention, aiming to cut the heavy workload of field data collection. Cross-border Cybersecurity: Reports say an autonomous AI-driven campaign hit Taiwan government systems, highlighting how AI agents can chain attacks and adapt when blocked. GNC Retail Expansion: DFI Retail Group will be the exclusive wholesaler/distributor/franchisee for GNC across Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore, following a Singapore court ruling. Tourism Promotion: HKTB, Guangdong and Macau tourism offices promoted Greater Bay Area travel in Malaysia, pitching “Only in Hong Kong” experiences to Muslim travellers.