Hengqin Mobility Update: Macao lawmakers say the long-awaited policy allowing Hengqin-registered single-plate vehicles to go north through the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone is “imminent,” likely using a reservation-based system, with vehicles allowed up to 30 consecutive days and 180 days per year. Anti-Drug Snapshot: The Social Welfare Bureau reports Macau registered 132 drug abusers in 2025, down 10.8%, with methadone attendance staying above 90% and no HIV cases linked to drug use for nine years. Tourism & Spending: DSEC data shows first-half 2026 non-gaming visitor spending hit MOP44.47 billion (+17.4% YoY), led by shopping, accommodation and food & beverages. Fintech Push in Cotai: Galaxy Macau and Ant Bank (Macao) opened a joint “Financial Services Station,” bringing self-service banking, consultations and account opening into the integrated resort to support “Tourism+” and modern finance. Cross-Boundary Trade: The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair opened in Cotai with 49 cooperation agreements signed on day one, spanning big health, MICE, sports, food and kitchen equipment. Public Finance Watch: The AL follow-up committee says Q1 government spending under the PIDDA was MOP18.08 billion, broadly in line with the budget, while urging tighter project progress monitoring to avoid heavy second-half concentration. Weather Disruption: Tropical Cyclone “White Dolphin” led to 12 flight cancellations at Macau International Airport as of 9:00 p.m., with passengers urged to check airline updates.