AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJudiciary Police Crackdown: Macau’s Judiciary Police dismantled a prostitution syndicate allegedly operating through sauna premises, sealing three venues and arresting 26 people, including three active-duty PSP officers, with account books and items linked to sexual transactions seized. Gaming Oversight: After online rumors about “electronic card shoes” integrity, the DICJ said all casino electronic gaming equipment is independently tested and certified by a recognized third party, with recent special inspections (27–29 May) finding no non-compliance. Cross-border Finance: Macau officially went live on the mBridge cross-border CBDC payment platform, with 11 commercial banks connected for cross-border payments while the digital Macao pataca remains in sandbox for domestic use. Regional Politics: China’s embassy in New Zealand reiterated that MPs who visited Taiwan face consequences, including denial of entry into China (including Hong Kong and Macau), as New Zealand’s PM said the sanction is “inappropriate” and Australia weighs in. Catholic Dialogue: Cardinal Stephen Chow warned that political polarization is distorting how Catholics interpret Church dialogue efforts across Greater China, including Macau and Taiwan. World Environment Day: UNEP renewed calls for climate action as China’s World Environment Day event in Guangzhou highlights a “comprehensive green transition” theme. Macau Tourism & Culture: Galaxy Macau promoted its summer lineup for its 15th anniversary, while NCT’s Jaehyun announced his fan-concert tour will stop in Macau on June 13.
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