Macau Telecom Overhaul: Macau’s Executive Council has approved a new Telecommunications Law for legislative review, replacing the 20-year tender system with technology-neutral “network” and “service” licences and removing limits on the number of operators—aimed at boosting competition and the digital economy. Fujian–Macao Tech & Culture Push: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met Fujian Party chief Zhou Zuyi and Governor Zhao Long in Fuzhou, and both sides held the 5th Fujian–Macao Cooperation Conference, stressing deeper cooperation in trade, finance, innovation and technology, culture, tourism, and education. Silver Economy Showcase in Cotai: The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair opens tomorrow at Cotai Expo Hall A with a record 459 exhibitors and 80+ activities, adding new zones focused on smart senior wellness and healthy living, including eldercare tech like AI companion robots. AI Drug Deal Watch: Pathos AI announced major oncology licensing deals worth up to $2.3B combined, plus a planned $300M Series E, as it bets AI can design smarter cancer trials for the right patients. UM Science Expansion: University of Macau officially inaugurated five science and technology faculties and two smart-city/AI research institutes, while a UM undergraduate team won first prize at a national life sciences competition. Jobs & Skills Pressure: A Macau trade union survey found 43% of respondents struggled to find work, citing limited experience, skills mismatch, and pay expectations—while job searches still rely heavily on personal networks. Tourism Outlook: PATA released a mid-year forecast projecting Asia-Pacific international arrivals to keep rising through 2028, with growth tied to destinations’ ability to adapt and innovate amid uncertainty.