Macau Gaming Watch: DICJ data shows Q2 2026 GGR at MOP61.2bn, with VIP baccarat down 18.8% quarter-on-quarter to MOP15.9bn—its share slipping to 26.0%—as mass baccarat softens less sharply. Tourism & Hospitality: A 10-storey two-star hotel project in Patane got land concession approval, with the developer paying MOP32.47m in premiums and 60 months to complete. Industry Upgrading: CPTTM marked 30 years, saying it has supported 20,000 SMEs and pushed ISO/M-Mark certification, with a renewed push for AI and digital transformation. Smart Care & Telecom: MTel signed AI cooperation pacts with Jiangnan University and a CAS-linked firm to build an AI-powered smart care solution for Macau’s ageing population. Local Media & Film: IC shortlisted 30 projects for the second phase of “Local View Power,” with plans due by Aug 31. Public Services: EPD released new water quality grades for 39 gazetted beaches, with 9 rated Good, 22 Fair, 8 Poor and 1 Very Poor. Business & Culture: Macau will host the Asia’s 50 Best Bars ceremony again, with regional bar “guest shifts” set to bring industry buzz into the city. Skills & Training: UTM student Bianca Mak Correia won silver in Restaurant Service at the WorldSkills Australia Global Skills Challenge. Infrastructure Delivery: Egis-SMEDI JV won programme coordination for Hong Kong’s €4bn Sha Tin sewage works cavern relocation—relevant for regional engineering know-how. Entertainment Spotlight: Gong Yoo announced his first Asia fan meeting tour, including a Macau stop on Nov 7.