AI & Governance: Macau University of Science and Technology researchers argue AI and the social sciences are co-evolving, with interpretability, controllability, legitimacy and value alignment needing social-institution answers, not just engineering. Duty-Free Strategy: China Duty Free Group (CDFG) says it will rely less on traffic and more on “better value” by using loyalty data from 62 million members and deep omnichannel brand partnerships. Agentic Payments in Macau: Ant International’s Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP) is rolling out globally, and MPay in Macao will let authorized AI agents initiate payments on users’ behalf with “Know Your Agent” authentication and user-set limits. Insurance AI: AXA Hong Kong & Macau signs an MOU with BytePlus to embed AI/LLM tools across underwriting support, claims, and personalized customer engagement under responsible AI governance. Hengqin Data & Tech: Construction starts on China’s first Earth system data international exchange center in Hengqin, aiming to support forecasting, disaster prevention and Macau’s diversification. Macao Culture & Tourism Infrastructure: Macau targets a 2029 opening for the first phase of the Macao National Museum of Culture; 10 architectural concept teams are invited. Local Services Economy: Macau ranks sixth globally in services trade development, with services exports topping 93% of GDP over recent years. Urban Safety: Lift inspections: 237 completed in H1 2026 with 99% passing. Tourism Events: The Parisian Macao marks its 10th anniversary this weekend, touting 100 million visitors since 2016. Business & Education in Hengqin: The Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town expands postgraduate intake and Macau-linked schooling across the border.