Macau Telecom Reform: Macau’s Executive Council has approved a new Telecommunications Law for legislative review, replacing the old tender-based access model with technology-neutral network and service licences and removing limits on the number of operators—aimed at boosting competition and the digital economy. UM Science Push: The University of Macau has launched five new science-and-technology faculties plus two research institutes (Smart City Technologies; AI and Brain Sciences), with new postgraduate programmes planned from 2027/28 to support Macao’s diversification. Local Jobs Reality Check: A Macau trade-union employment survey finds 43% of respondents struggled to find work, mainly due to limited experience, skills mismatch, and pay expectations—while job hunting still leans heavily on personal networks. Gaming Outlook: Seaport Research expects Macau GGR to return to year-on-year growth in August and accelerate in September as World Cup disruption fades. AI Video Creation: ByteDance’s Dreamina rolled out Seedance 2.5 globally, targeting longer, more consistent AI video generation for creators and marketers. Smart Port Tech (GBA): Guangzhou Nansha showcased a fully automated container terminal with AGVs and precision automation during an APEC media tour, highlighting China’s smart-port upgrades. Health & Wellness Tourism: CNN’s “Meanwhile in Asia” featured Macao’s iRad Hospital at Studio City as part of the city’s push into medical and wellness tourism beyond gaming.