Macao’s Third Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai says the new blueprint is meant to drive high-quality development by pushing economic diversification, deepening Hengqin integration, accelerating urban renewal, and strengthening connectivity—while aligning with China’s national 15th Five-Year Plan. It targets non-gaming growth to lift the non-gaming share of GDP to about 60% by 2030 and calls for a government guidance fund to back priority sectors like integrated circuits, digital tech, and biomedicine. Hengqin upgrades: The Hengqin Port will get “expanding capacity, increasing speed, and enhancing convenience” improvements, including contactless clearance upgrades and smarter vehicle inspection to speed cross-border travel. Education in Hengqin: UM’s Dezhi Plaza teaching site in the Macao-Hengqin International Education Town has started classes, with cross-institution course sharing planned under a “three universities, one campus” model. Public health: Macao’s Health Bureau is expanding hepatitis and cancer screening, using “early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment,” with hepatitis B screening offered to residents over 40 via the Macao One Account. Tech and innovation ecosystem: IEEE’s Greater Bay Area AI Startup Roadshow wrapped up in Shenzhen, aiming to connect Greater Bay Area AI startups with Asia-Pacific innovation resources. Global tech angle (not Macao-specific): Google launched a free-year AI Pro offer for eligible US college students (with 5TB storage and health premium), while students in many other markets get a free year of AI Plus.