Public Security Update: Macao reported 6,628 criminal cases in H1 2026, down 1.1% year-on-year, while gaming-related crimes rose 12.2%; fraud cases fell 10.8% and telecom/online scams dropped sharply, as Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King said the overall situation remains stable. Anti-Corruption Crackdown: The CCAC alleged a social service institution obtained over MOP13 million in IAS subsidies via bid-rigging and inflated procurement, with the person-in-charge facing custody measures and further follow-up by the Social Welfare Bureau. Economic Diversification & SME Support: CPTTM marked its 30th anniversary, saying it has served 20,000 SMEs and pushed digital transformation and “Made in Macao” certification, with renewed emphasis on AI and Greater Bay Area market reach. Elder Care Tech Partnership: MTel signed AI cooperation deals with Jiangnan University and related research partners to build smart care solutions for households and senior institutions. Education & Skills: UTM student Bianca Mak Correia won silver in restaurant service at WorldSkills Australia and took “Best in Nation” for Macau. Tourism Promotion: MGTO and Flyday HK launched “MACAO, GET, SET, GLOW 2026,” using running routes to spotlight heritage, communities, gastronomy and scenery. International Media Tensions: The U.S. shortened foreign journalist visas to 240 days and limited Chinese journalists to 90 days, with China warning of reciprocal countermeasures.