Uber & Urban Mobility: Uber says Macau’s “Uber Taxi” trips have jumped more than fivefold since its February launch, with July hitting a six-month high; Hong Kong remains the biggest source market, and the firm is now pushing mainland demand via a WeChat Mini Program for National Day and major events. Animal Welfare Policy: Anima warns Macau’s shelter debt has reached MOP 1.4 million with 700+ strays and rising euthanasia, urging the government to restart trap-neuter-return (TNR) instead of the saturated trap-neuter-adopt model. Cross-Border Pharma Regulation: Macau and Hengqin regulators set up a fast-track channel so Hengqin-developed traditional Chinese medicines can move through “Hengqin R&D + Macau registration,” with coordinated support from preclinical work to post-marketing. Aviation & Logistics Push: Macau created a cross-department “Aviation Industry Development Working Group” to speed market opening and hub-building, tying in airport expansion, cargo upgrades in Hengqin, and air-sea transfer plans. Tourism & Halal Services: A new Halal Industry Development Association will prioritize getting hotels certified to attract Muslim travelers, starting with food and hospitality and expanding into wider tourism-linked sectors. Education & Talent Pipeline: The Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town opened with English-medium offerings and dual-degree plans, while Macau also topped PISA 2025 in Learning in the Digital World (LDW). Business Events for SMEs: Zape’s WTT table tennis pop-up district is running through Sunday, using a “ticket-stub economy” approach to convert event crowds into local SME spending. Macau Economic Diversification: The government reiterated a push toward ~60% non-gaming GDP by 2030 under the Third Five-Year Plan, alongside efforts to improve the business environment and support upgrades for SMEs. Hospitality Accolades: Melco won five awards at Trip.Gourmet’s 10th Restaurant Rankings, reinforcing Macau’s gastronomy positioning.