National Ecology Day Push in Macau: The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is preparing a “natural habitat” flower exhibition in Taipa (Avenida da Praia) plus popular science activities ahead of 15 August, using nectar and butterfly-attracting plants to highlight ecological interactions. Tourism & Payments Friction: A smart tourism study says Macau’s walkability and cleanliness stand out, but international visitors still face payment-system gaps that make spending and moving less seamless. Workplace Enforcement: Macau’s Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) stepped up inspections in H1 2026 against illegal work tied to tourism and events, reporting 434 inspections and 447 filed cases, with penalties rising year on year. Rodent Control at Langham Place: FEHD responded to rodent sightings at Mong Kok’s Langham Place, finding hygiene issues including holes in false ceilings and an improperly covered rubbish bin, and urged stronger pest-control and cleaning routines. APEC Ecology Commitments: APEC forestry ministers agreed to strengthen biodiversity protection, improve forest governance, and tackle illegal timber trade through sustainable forest management and cooperation. Urban Biodiversity Contest: Saint Joseph University launched “Our Living Cities: Discovering Urban Biodiversity,” inviting Greater Bay Area submissions on urban wildlife and micro-ecosystems.