Cultural Heritage & Community: Tai O’s annual Dragon Boat Water Parade returned today (19 June), drawing hundreds to celebrate a tradition rooted in plague-warding and now listed as intangible cultural heritage, with Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust support since 2012. Regional Diplomacy & Tourism Policy: Macao is gearing up for the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting (24–28 June), with the Government Tourism Office saying preparations include staff training and sideline events, aiming to showcase Macao’s “One Centre” role and hospitality. Public Safety: With a Black Rainstorm Warning in force, gazetted beaches are temporarily closed and residents are urged to avoid shorelines and water sports during inclement weather. Economic Diversification & Tech Linkages: IPIM hosted “Policy Empowerment & Tech Synergy” matchmaking to help sci-tech firms accelerate project implementation and commercialise research, aligned with Macao’s diversification strategy. Cross-border Business Platform: IPIM and partners ran seminars in Suzhou and Nanjing on Macao’s “precise liaison” role to help mainland enterprises expand into Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking markets. Sports & Civic Life: The 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races begin tomorrow (19 June) at Nam Van Lake, with teams from across the region and cultural performances tied to dragon boat heritage. Governance & Integrity: Macau’s Home Affairs Department warned residents about impersonators claiming to be Care Team members and asking elders to sign unknown papers, urging verification via 182 111 and reporting scams to 18222.