Hengqin Public Services Expansion: Macau’s first staffed service counters for public administration services opened in Hengqin, with nine counters offering 63 services from four Macau entities (DSI, DSEDT, ISAF, DSF), easing the need for residents to return to Macau for face-to-face processing. Public Health & Infrastructure: DSOP reported grease buildup causing sewer backflow in Zape (Avenida da Amizade and Rua de Cantão), deploying pumps and drill equipment and urging catering operators to maintain grease interceptors to prevent blockages and health risks. Sports Bureau Reshuffle: Ahead of the planned merger of the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Sports Bureau, IC President Deland Leong Wai Man will concurrently lead the Sports Bureau from Sunday until Oct 31. Healthcare Capacity: Macao Union Hospital marked its second anniversary, with Secretary O Lam reiterating the target to shoulder 25% of Macau’s public medical service by end-2027 (up from 10% last year). Education & Testing Access: CPTTM inaugurated an International and Professional Examination Centre at WTC Macau, supporting 30+ certification and international exam programmes and building on nearly 85,000 prior certificate-assisted attendees. Legal & Governance: Macau began its first closed-door national security trial against former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San, charged with subversion and alleged links to foreign groups and media. Regional Policy Watch (HK): Hong Kong unveiled its first Five-Year Plan (2026-30) alongside the 2026 Policy Address, setting 105 indicators and pushing innovation investment, including a goal to raise R&D spending to 3% of GDP after 2030.