mBridge Rollout in Macau: Bank of Communications’ Macau branch has completed its first two real-world mBridge transactions—an e-MOP remittance and a RMB 500 million digital yuan cross-border collection—after joining the regulator’s first mBridge cohort, signaling faster, lower-fee CBDC settlement for local firms. Digital Finance & Sandbox Testing: Macau has also joined the mBridge project, with the digital Macanese pataca moving through stable sandbox testing and planned expansion into scenarios like e-government and public transport. Hospitality Policy Shift: A new hotel framework in Macau now allows “low-cost accommodation” with shared rooms and “sleeping spaces,” as authorities push tourism + technology while room supply tops 45,000. Public Sector Restructure: Macau’s Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has been streamlined into eight departments and 19 divisions, with new municipal leadership sworn in and a pledge to follow up on every public request. Energy-Saving Drive: The city is urging participation in World Environment Day initiatives, including a citywide lights-off hour and a summer energy conservation programme. Construction & Infrastructure: The Macau Catholic Centre has postponed its June opening due to “technical construction issues,” while DSAT launched a tender for 14 eight-year taxi operating licenses as ride-hailing legislation moves forward. Greater Bay Area Alignment: Xia Baolong visited Zhuhai and Hengqin to stress HK-Macau alignment with the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan and deeper GBA integration, including a look at the Hengqin cargo terminal slated for 2027. Robotics in Hospitality: China’s “robot-served hotel” project in Shenzhen (by Pudu Robotics) points to a new wave of fully automated guest services. Cross-border Enforcement Watch: Hong Kong Customs seized about 52.8 million illicit cigarettes in major sea smuggling cases, underscoring ongoing regional trade security risks.