Urban Renewal & Planning: Macau’s proposed overhaul of its 2020–2040 Urban Master Plan is moving toward culture, technology, logistics and Greater Bay Area integration, with urban renewal getting a clearer standalone push—success will hinge on execution and protecting local identity. Policy Blueprint: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai published a signed article on Macao’s Third Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), framing “high-quality development” as the next step from consultation to delivery. Sci-Tech Park Momentum: The CE chaired the first 2026 working group meeting for the Macao Sci-Tech Park, stressing infrastructure readiness, sustainable space planning and talent attraction. Social Resilience: The Social Welfare Bureau outlined two 10-year action plans—elderly services (96 strategies) and rehabilitation services (66)—with 162 strategies total and cross-department coordination. Climate & Nature Risk: A rare “three-typhoon” setup formed in the western North Pacific, with Peilou named from Macao and early August flagged as a peak typhoon period. Wildlife-Safe Aviation: DeTect won a contract to supply MERLIN True3D bird detection radar to Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta, aiming to cut bird hazards around runways. Water Safety (Outside Macao): In Mogalakwena, community testing claims communal tap water is unsafe for people and animals, prompting a new resident-led water monitoring forum.