AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation & Digital Skills: Macau’s students topped the world in OECD PISA 2025 “Learning in the Digital World” (LDW), scoring 572 and leading globally, with strong results also reported in science, mathematics, reading, and computational problem solving. Youth Safety & Chemicals: A campus violence case tied to a teacher attack using drain cleaner has renewed calls for better mental health support and more inclusive school environments, with experts noting that regulating household hazardous goods is hard without stronger counselling. Food Safety & Trade (HZMB): Hong Kong will extend fresh fruit and vegetable import operating hours via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge to 24 hours from Oct 1, with continued inspections and sampling to protect food safety. Biosecurity Risk: Hong Kong Customs seized suspected illegally imported live plant pests—200 crickets and 13kg of dubia roaches—warning that importing pests without authorisation is an offence. Green Finance: Hong Kong’s HKMA launched consultation on Phase 2B of its sustainable finance taxonomy, aiming to scale green capital and reduce greenwashing. Urban Renewal (Macao): A renewal plan for Pátio do Espinho is urged to prioritise housing security, alongside urgent water, electricity and fire safety fixes.
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