Commercial Space & Connectivity: GalaxySpace says Hong Kong and Macau are “irreplaceable” gateways for mainland China’s globally competitive commercial space push, urging tighter tri-city collaboration. Cross-border Fraud Crackdown: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026 (97 countries) wrapped up with 5,811 arrests and about US$293m seized, targeting social engineering scams and crypto-linked laundering. Hengqin Cooperation Zone: Macau CE Sam Hou Fai chaired the fifth working meeting, stressing Hengqin development as Macau’s own responsibility and flagging next-phase flagship projects. AI + Telecom Investment: A Macau summit on AI-era optical communication drew finance and tech players, pitching optical interconnects as a Greater Bay Area growth lane. Tourism & Family Leisure: Galaxy Macau launched “Aquatainment Island” and summer retail rewards, expanding its children’s water entertainment footprint. Housing Market Watch: Macau’s latest housing measures haven’t shifted prices much; demand stays focused on smaller, cheaper, older flats. Fuel Subsidy End: Macau’s diesel subsidy ends today (with LPG/petrol support ending July 25), citing global price volatility and moderate inflation. LRT East Line Funding: Government approved MOP1.74b for the East Line extension tunnel, with major payments scheduled through 2030. Consumer & Community Events: A Central and Southern District waterfront carnival at the Macao Science Centre uses e-vouchers to route visitors to peninsula SMEs. Finance Milestone: Manulife marked 30 years in Macau and its first anniversary in the Non-Mandatory CPF system. Entertainment Calendar: Park Ji Hoon’s Manila fan concert stop moved to Macau on Aug 8 at Grand Lisboa Palace.