Tropical Cyclone Preparedness: Macao’s Civil Protection Operations Centre urged residents and businesses to secure doors, windows and loose items and monitor flooding risks as Tropical Storm “Maysak” brought Typhoon Signal No.1, with heavy showers expected and possible upgrade to Signal No.3. University & Cross-border Education: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai told the University of Macau to lead the Macau-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, pushing high-standard cross-border initiatives, a new five-year plan, and closer campus synergy under “One country, two systems.” Workforce Development: The Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) called for expanded vocational training and skills certification aligned with demand in catering, aviation and accounting ahead of Macau’s next five-year plan. Food Safety: Macau’s 15th Food Safety Week wrapped up after June activities, including smart monitoring promotion and school/public outreach, drawing 6,700 attendees. Water Quality Gains: DSPA reported major harbour improvements from sewage interception projects (2019-2024), citing 50–80% pollutant cuts in key coastal areas and an index showing good inner-harbour water quality. Tourism Policy Debate: A lawmaker proposed a “Ticket-to-Community Consumption Incentive Scheme” to turn short-haul arrivals into neighbourhood spending, building on existing airline and bus-ticket initiatives. Sustainable Design Recognition: Urban Practice’s “Pop Out Green Restroom” was selected for a Portuguese-speaking architects guide to the 2030 Agenda, highlighting Macau’s micro-infrastructure sustainability.