Greater Bay Area Yacht Rules: HKSAR welcomed Beijing’s approval of “exempt from guarantees” and temporary ship nationality registration for Hong Kong and Macao yachts, letting them enter nine GBA mainland cities via designated ports under temporary certificates—aimed at cutting owners’ cross-border costs and easing procedures. Tourism Demand: Macau hotels logged 4.86 million guests in Jan–Apr, up 1.9% year-on-year, with foreign guests up 13.8% to 453,000; occupancy rose to 91.8%. Smart City & AI in Practice: BEYOND Expo 2026 in Macao showcased “AI: Digital to Physical,” including iFLYTEK’s AI glasses with real-time 122-language translation and on-lens display, plus humanoid robot demos from MATRIX-3 and other physical AI exhibits. Gaming Ops Leadership: Sands China named former MGM China president/COO Hubert Wang as COO from June 1, tasking him with casino and hospitality operations, marketing, loyalty and strategy. Gaming Supply Chain: Cartamundi’s Bee Macau playing card factory entered full-scale production in early May, described as a strategic addition to its global network for local and international demand. Retail & Jobs Signals: DSEC data showed April restaurant transaction value up 1.6% and retail trade up 12.0% year-on-year; manpower survey flagged growth in restaurant, manufacturing and elderly care employment.