Public Health & Global Links: Macau’s Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has joined the WHO Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), boosting local surveillance and emergency response while opening doors to international training and cooperation. Transport & Infrastructure: The Macau government approved over MOP1.9 billion in multi-year public works, with the biggest share funding the LRT East Line extension tunnel (MOP1.74b) and related underground pedestrian works, with payments staggered through 2030. Urban Planning: Authorities are considering waiving or reducing land premium payments to spur urban renewal, following a first public consultation on amendments to the Urban Master Plan. Tech & Research Recognition: UM professors Xu Cheng-Zhong and Mak Pui In received China’s Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize, highlighting UM’s strength in cloud computing, distributed systems, and analog/mixed-signal VLSI. AI & Data Platforms: HKUST launched the public WavyOcean Digital Twin Earth System v3.0, turning ocean research data into an interactive digital ocean for public exploration and marine conservation awareness. Cybersecurity & Fraud Enforcement: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026 wrapped up with 5,811 arrests and USD 293m seized across 97 countries, targeting social engineering scams and crypto-linked money laundering. Energy & Safety: Hong Kong’s EMSD said June LPG samples from auto-filling stations and terminals all met auto-LPG specifications, while Macau’s diesel subsidy scheme ends today and LPG/petrol support runs until July 25. Science Education & Community: A Macau Science Centre carnival and a Canon x McDull ink cartridge recycling award ceremony both push hands-on learning and sustainability through games and STEAM workshops.