Macau Economy & Finance: The Monetary Authority of Macao reported M2 rebounded 0.9% in May 2026 to MOP 862.3 billion, with resident deposits up 0.9% and private-sector domestic loans rising 0.3%, while external loans fell 7.2%. Healthcare Tech: Macao Union Medical Center carried out Macao’s first robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty using a Mako orthopedic robot, combining CT-based 3D planning with sub-millimeter execution for minimally invasive precision. Cross-border Education: University of Macau’s University Assembly and Council meeting saw Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai urge UM to lead the Macau-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, pushing cross-border curricula, labs, and industry-academia links. GBA Industry Linkages: MGM and the Macao Chamber of Commerce hosted a two-day “quality enhancement” Greater Bay Area tour for Macau food SMEs, focusing on production tech and market trends. Sustainable Civic Design: Urban Practice’s “Pop Out Green Restroom” was selected for the CIALP Guide to the 2030 Agenda after earlier green architecture recognition. Workforce Development: FAOM called for expanded training and certification to tackle unemployment/underemployment, pointing to skills gaps in catering, aviation, and accounting. Tech & Innovation Partnerships: IPIM signed a framework with Shanghai’s STEX-IC to set up Macao offshore tech innovation and cross-border tech trade centres, aiming to boost high-tech industry development. Space Policy Debate: An astronomer urged a globally coordinated “space tax” to manage orbital congestion and debris as satellite deployment accelerates.