Urban Planning & Renewal: A public forum on Macau’s 20-year Urban Master Plan draft amendments urged the government to spell out “Priority Urban Renewal Zones,” with legal demarcation, property-right checks, infrastructure investment, and a “housing-for-renewal” transfer idea to ease relocation for old-district owners. Legislative Process: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met Legislative Assembly lawmakers to collect views for the 2027 Policy Address, covering topics from national security and public administration reform to Macau-Hengqin integration, urban renewal, AI legislation, and devolving resources. Consumption Tax Administration: The government proposes changing the Consumption Tax Regulation so tax is collected directly from importers’ bank accounts at customs clearance, aiming to cut upfront burdens and reduce refund procedures. Associations Law: Edmund Ho said a draft bill on associations is meant to safeguard national and local security and improve resource allocation, not to interfere with associations’ operations. Public Symbol Compliance: A Taipa notice board drew legal concerns after a district emblem was flagged as possibly AI-generated. MICE Performance: DSEC data shows Macau’s MICE activity in 1H stayed flat at 918 events, but participants/attendees rose 16% to 494,000, with non-gaming MICE receipts up 44.8% to about MOP2.43 billion. Customs Enforcement: Customs seized 1.5 tonnes of frozen chicken feet worth about MOP19,500 from a parallel-trading den, citing food safety and licensing violations. Labour & Rights Debate: A commentary argues domestic helpers need stronger protection and better living conditions, not just tighter oversight. National Mourning: China will fly flags at half-mast in Hong Kong and Macau for former premier Zhu Rongji’s cremation on Aug. 18.