Taxi & Mobility Lawmaking: Macau’s Transport Secretary Raymond Tam says a bill to regulate ride-hailing taxis will be submitted to the Legislative Assembly before year-end, with extra drafting time needed to reflect public views; the plan also targets better accessible taxi services and notes current illegal-parking enforcement gaps for disability-designated spaces. Anti-Drug Controls: The government has completed drafting urgent amendments to Macau’s anti-drug law, proposing to add six UN-scheduled narcotics/psychotropic substances not yet covered, and to control seven etomidate analogues linked to “space oil,” with an urgent legislative procedure expected. Gaming Revenue Watch: Macau’s July gross gaming revenue fell 8.4% year-on-year to MOP20.26 billion, the second straight decline, with analysts pointing to World Cup demand effects while expecting a rebound later in August. Public Health & Food Safety: The CFS says it has sealed and is investigating a Japanese dried fish product with almond from a regulated prefecture, suspected of breaching Hong Kong’s Food Safety Order, and may inform Japanese authorities and pursue prosecution if warranted. Education & Diversification: UM has launched five new science-and-technology faculties and two research institutes, and is also opening postgraduate and doctoral applications for 2027/28, aligning with Macau’s push beyond gaming. Tourism Promotion: MGTO will roll out original Macau tourism IP photo installations next month in ZAPE and San Kio, aiming to create community “walkways” and themed photo spots to boost neighborhood spending. Legal Integration (GBA): Guangzhou marked a milestone as 178 Macau and Hong Kong lawyers obtained Greater Bay Area practising qualifications, with the city issuing its 30,000th practising certificate. Crime Update: Macau Judiciary Police arrested a croupier and his brother-in-law over an alleged casino fraud scheme involving chip exchanges, with reported damages up to HKD 600,000 (about $76,000).