mBridge Rollout in Macau: Macau has gone live on the BIS-led mBridge cross-border CBDC platform, with the digital Macanese pataca still in sandbox for domestic use; Bank of Communications’ Macau branch already completed key e-MOP remittance and digital yuan cross-border collection transactions, aiming to speed settlement and cut fees. AI for Prenatal Imaging: Macao Polytechnic University researchers unveiled “FetalFlex,” a generative AI model that can produce controllable foetal ultrasound images across multiple scanning planes, targeting gaps in prenatal datasets and AI-assisted diagnosis. Robotics & Home Simulation: ACE ROBOTICS open-sourced Kairos-HomeWorld with CUHK and Shenzhen partners, enabling whole-home 3D scene generation from a single prompt for interactive, simulation-ready environments—built for Chinese household data. Local Tech-Policy & Integration: A senior HK/Macau affairs official visited Hengqin to push alignment with the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan and deepen Greater Bay Area integration, including links via Macau’s Hengqin cargo terminal. Food Safety Enforcement: FEHD stepped up inspections after a rodent infestation complaint at a Kwun Tong fresh provision shop, triggering prosecution and vermin-removal orders. Tourism Tech Tie-In: Galaxy Macau promoted summer experiences tied to its 15th anniversary, while also signaling continued tech-enabled resort programming.