AGP Executive Report

Heat Risk in Macau: The Meteorological Bureau issued a Yellow hot weather alert as temperatures are expected to hit 33°C or higher, with the Health Bureau urging residents to watch for heatstroke and related illnesses; the government heat shelter is open during Yellow/Orange alerts. Mosquito Control After Dengue Scare: Macau health officials launched targeted vector control around Wynn Macau after a dengue case was reported in a recent visitor, focusing on a ~100-metre perimeter to cut breeding risk. Community Hygiene Push: IAM and the Health Bureau held a mosquito-and-rodent prevention talk for Vietnamese residents, stressing practical steps like removing food sources and eliminating hiding places. Aedes Monitoring Update: FEHD released July gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus across 19 survey areas, guiding where control efforts should intensify. EV Charging for a Greener City: Vodatel Networks (Macao) and RadiansPlus (Hong Kong) announced a partnership to expand high-density EV charging in Macau using dynamic load management to avoid major grid upgrades.

Heat & Health: Macau’s Meteorological Bureau issued a Yellow hot-weather alert as temperatures are expected to hit 33°C+ again, with the Health Bureau warning that heat plus humidity and poor ventilation can trigger heat syncope, cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke; the government’s heat shelters reopen free of charge during Yellow/Orange alerts. Mosquito Control for Dengue Risk: Health officials in Macau launched targeted vector control around Wynn Macau after a dengue case was reported in a recent visitor, focusing on a ~100-metre perimeter with inspections, removal of standing water and pesticide use as needed. Community Hygiene Push: IAM and the Health Bureau held a mosquito-and-rodent prevention talk for Vietnamese residents, stressing “three no’s” (no food, no hiding, no clutter) to cut breeding and infestation risks as summer activity rises. Aedes Monitoring Update: FEHD released July gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus across 19 survey areas, continuing its monthly surveillance to guide anti-mosquito measures. Clean Energy Milestone: Macau completed its first integrated solar-plus-battery-plus-EV charging facility at the Pac On fuel terminal in Taipa, aiming to lower energy costs and support low-carbon industrial rollouts.

Mosquito-borne disease control: Macau health officials launched targeted mosquito control around Wynn Macau after a visitor was diagnosed with dengue, working with resort management to focus on a roughly 100-metre perimeter, stepping up inspections, removing standing water, and applying pesticides if needed. Renewables in action: Macau completed its first integrated clean-energy site at the Pac On fuel terminal in Taipa, combining rooftop solar, battery storage, and EV charging; the project is designed to cut energy costs and withstand typhoons and heavy rain, with trial generation already underway. Clean-energy planning: Authorities are treating the Taipa facility as a template for more low-carbon industrial developments, with additional larger installations reportedly in the pipeline. Public health pressure: Lawmakers and officials discussed how aging and rising demand are straining community healthcare, with calls to strengthen public–private–non-profit collaboration and shift more chronic care and rehabilitation into community settings. Climate-smart tech debate: A Hong Kong expert warned that AI’s growing energy and water use raises environmental concerns, urging more energy-efficient computing approaches as China pursues carbon goals.

Renewables in Macau: Nam Kwong has finished Macau’s first integrated clean-energy facility at the Pac On fuel terminal in Taipa, combining rooftop solar, 215-kilowatt-hour battery storage, and EV charging; it’s projected to generate about 82,810 kWh yearly and cut energy costs by 46%, with plans for more low-carbon sites. Climate & safety governance: Macau’s IAM has rolled out summer disaster-prevention measures, including tighter inspections and risk controls across green areas, markets and hawker zones, plus food-safety steps. Water quality watch: Hong Kong’s EPD released new beach grading for 39 gazetted beaches and one non-gazetted site, with most rated Good or Fair and a few rating changes after recent rain. Public finance for resilience: Macau’s Social Security Fund backed updates to the Periodic Adjustment Mechanism—lowering the trigger to 2% and capping old-age pension adjustments to at most every 3 years—to better track price swings. Cross-border ecology collaboration: Hong Kong’s Secretary for Environment and Ecology visited Qinghai to discuss ecological monitoring, wildlife protection, and green/low-carbon cooperation.

Renewables in Macau: Nam Kwong’s first integrated clean-energy setup at Taipa’s Pac On fuel terminal is now completed, combining rooftop solar (64.8 kW peak), a 215 kWh battery bank, and smart EV chargers, with trial generation already logged and reported energy-cost cuts—positioned as a template for more low-carbon industrial projects. Beach water watch: Macau’s wider region update from Hong Kong’s EPD graded 39 gazetted beaches and one non-gazetted site, with most in “Fair” and a few slipping to “Poor/Very Poor,” while changes were said to be within normal natural fluctuation. Cyber safety upgrade: Macau’s Judiciary Police (PJ) plans a this-year upgrade to its cybersecurity situational awareness system and a review of vulnerability management and incident-handling rules, citing rising deepfake scams and more alerts sent to critical infrastructure operators. Summer disaster prevention: Macau’s IAM pushed stronger flood and disaster-prevention measures for summer, including tighter inspections at accident-prone sites and extra focus on hawker electricity safety and public awareness. Local skills for global stage: Macau will send 24 young competitors to Shanghai for the WorldSkills Competition, selected after intensive training, to represent the city across multiple categories.

Renewables in Macau: Nam Kwong has finished Macau’s first integrated clean-energy setup at the Taipa Pac On fuel terminal, pairing rooftop solar (64.8 kW peak) with a 215 kWh battery bank and smart EV charging; it entered trial in June and is reported to cut energy costs by about 46%, with plans for more low-carbon facilities. Beach water checks: Hong Kong’s EPD graded water quality for 39 gazetted beaches plus one non-gazetted site, with 9 rated Good, 22 Fair, 8 Poor and 1 Very Poor; several beaches saw rating changes after recent rain, including Stanley Main Beach slipping from Grade 1 to 2. Flood and summer safety: Macau’s IAM urged stronger summer disaster-prevention, including tighter inspections at accident-prone spots and attention to green areas, markets and hawker zones, as part of broader public safety work. Cyber risk for critical systems: Macau’s Judiciary Police said it will upgrade its cybersecurity situational awareness this year and review key rules, citing rising threats like deepfake scams and more alerts to critical infrastructure. Clean-energy collaboration beyond Macau: Hong Kong’s Environment Secretary Tse Chin-wan visited Qinghai, focusing on ecological monitoring and AI-enabled wildlife and landscape surveillance, and pushing further clean-energy and environmental technology cooperation.

Water Quality Watch: Hong Kong’s EPD graded 39 gazetted beaches and one non-gazetted beach, with 9 rated Good, 22 Fair, 8 Poor and 1 Very Poor, and noted several rating shifts after recent rain. Public Safety & Climate Resilience: Macao’s IAM held a summer safety meeting, pushing stronger disaster-prevention checks across markets, hawker zones, and green areas, plus food safety and public awareness. Urban Water Infrastructure: A Hong Kong sewage works relocation project is moving ahead, with an Egis–SMEDI JV named integrated delivery partner for cavern relocation works aimed at freeing waterfront land and improving the surrounding environment. Local Environment Works: Lou Lim Ioc Park in Macao will undergo about 100 working days of irrigation and water filtration upgrades starting 20 July, with phased closures for safety. Health & Hygiene: Hong Kong’s CHP said COVID-19 and influenza activity is rising and urged residents to maintain personal and environmental hygiene, especially in crowded places. Skills & Youth: Macao will send 24 local youths to the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai after intensive training, reflecting continued investment in human capital.

WorldSkills Push: Macau will send 24 young competitors (up to age 25) to the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai this September, selected from nearly 600 applicants after 350–600 hours of training across 22 skills, from electrical installations to mobile apps. Beach Water Watch: Hong Kong’s EPD graded 39 gazetted beaches and one non-gazetted site: 9 “Good,” 22 “Fair,” 8 “Poor,” and 1 “Very Poor,” with several beaches seeing rating changes after recent rain. Summer Safety Drive: Macau’s IAM is stepping up summer disaster-prevention measures, including inspections and risk controls in markets, hawker zones, and green areas, plus public awareness on electrical safety. Park Works: Lou Lim Ioc Park’s irrigation and filtration systems will be upgraded from 20 July for about 100 working days, with phased closures for safety. Macau Tourism Campaign: MGTO and Flyday HK launched “MACAO, GET, SET, GLOW 2026,” a running-and-urban-exploration campaign with four route themes led by KOLs. Elder Care Tech: MTel signed AI partnership deals with Jiangnan University and a CAS-linked firm to build smart care solutions for Macau’s ageing population.

Gaming Integrity Watch: Macau’s regulator DICJ moved to calm casino “electronic baccarat shoes” rumors, stressing equipment must be tested and certified by independent labs, approved by the regulator, and checked through routine and unannounced inspections. Water Quality: Hong Kong’s EPD released new grades for 39 gazetted beaches plus one non-gazetted site, with most beaches in “Fair” condition and a few rating changes after recent rain—useful context for the wider Pearl River Delta coastal environment. Heat & Hygiene: Hong Kong health authorities warned COVID-19 and influenza activity is rising and urged stronger personal and environmental hygiene, especially for high-risk groups. Summer Safety in Macau: Macau’s IAM held a summer safety meeting, calling for tougher inspections and risk controls across markets, hawker zones, and green areas. Beach Works in Macau: Lou Lim Ioc Park will undergo irrigation and water filtration upgrades starting 20 July, with phased closures to keep the public safe. Cross-border Innovation: Hong Kong’s HSITP expanded support for Greater Bay Area startups, including AI-driven R&D firms, reinforcing the region’s push for greener, smarter development.

Water Quality Watch: Hong Kong’s EPD released new grades for 39 gazetted beaches plus one non-gazetted site, with 9 beaches rated Good, 22 Fair, 8 Poor and 1 Very Poor, and several rating changes after recent rain—useful for anyone planning coastal time. Heat & Hygiene: Hong Kong health officials reported rising COVID-19 and seasonal influenza activity and urged the public to keep personal and environmental hygiene, with masks recommended for higher-risk groups. Summer Safety in Macau: Macau’s IAM convened a summer safety meeting, pushing stronger disaster-prevention checks across markets and hawker zones, green areas, food safety, and public awareness. Park Works: Lou Lim Ioc Park in Macau will close parts of its irrigation and filtration systems for improvement works starting 20 July, with phased enclosures for safety. Sewage Infrastructure (HK): A JV won a key role in a €4bn Hong Kong sewage treatment works relocation, aiming to free up about 28 hectares of waterfront land and improve the surrounding environment. Tourism & Low-Carbon Fun: Macau’s Tourism Office and Flyday HK launched “MACAO, GET, SET, GLOW 2026,” promoting running-based exploration routes tied to heritage and communities.

Beach Water Monitoring: Hong Kong’s EPD released the latest grades for 39 gazetted beaches plus one non-gazetted site, with 9 rated Good, 22 Fair, 8 Poor and 1 Very Poor; several beaches shifted grades after recent rain, including Stanley Main Beach falling from Grade 1 to 2 and St. Stephen’s Beach dropping to 4, though changes were described as within normal natural fluctuation. Urban Green Space Works: Macau’s IAM will start improvement works at Lou Lim Ioc Park on 20 July, replacing aging irrigation and water filtration systems; parts of the park will be enclosed in phases for about 100 working days, with visitors urged to stay away from restricted areas. Tourism Campaign (Low-carbon angle): Macau’s Government Tourism Office teamed up with Flyday HK on “MACAO, GET, SET, GLOW 2026,” promoting running-based “urban exploration” routes that include heritage and community themes, positioning the city’s neighborhoods as a tourism draw. Sewage Infrastructure Upgrade: A Hong Kong project to relocate the Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works into caverns has moved forward, with an Egis-SMEDI joint venture selected for programme coordination and advisory work; the plan aims to free up about 28 hectares of waterfront land and improve the surrounding environment. Climate/Heat Context: Health authorities in Hong Kong urged stronger personal and environmental hygiene as COVID-19 and influenza activity rises, with added attention to precautions during extreme weather.

Summer Safety Push: Macao’s Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) held a summer safety meeting to tighten flood-prevention and disaster-relief readiness, with extra inspections and risk controls for municipal markets and hawker zones, green areas, food safety, and public awareness. Beach Water Monitoring: Hong Kong’s EPD released the latest water quality grades for 39 gazetted beaches and one non-gazetted site, with nine rated Good, 22 Fair, eight Poor, and one Very Poor, and noted rating shifts after recent rain. Park Works in Macau: IAM will start phased improvement works at Lou Lim Ioc Park from 20 July, replacing aging irrigation and water filtration systems; parts of the park will be enclosed for about 100 working days. Health & Hygiene Reminder: Hong Kong health authorities urged stronger personal and environmental hygiene as COVID-19 and seasonal influenza activity rose, including sewage surveillance concerns. Infrastructure for Cleaner Water: A Hong Kong sewage treatment works relocation project advanced, aiming to move major treatment capacity into caverns and free up waterfront land for future public use.

Beach Water Watch: The Environmental Protection Department released updated water quality grades for 39 gazetted beaches plus one non-gazetted site, with 9 beaches rated Good (Grade 1), 22 Fair (Grade 2), 8 Poor (Grade 3) and 1 Very Poor (Grade 4); compared with last week, Stanley Main Beach fell from Grade 1 to Grade 2, Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach from Grade 2 to Grade 3, and St. Stephen’s Beach from Grade 2 to Grade 4, with changes said to be within normal natural fluctuation. Green City Life: Lou Lim Ioc Park in Macau will undergo improvement works from 20 July to refresh its irrigation and water filtration systems, with phased closures and public advised to avoid enclosed areas during about 100 working days. Tourism + Low-Impact Movement: The Macao Government Tourism Office and Flyday HK launched “MACAO, GET, SET, GLOW 2026,” a running-and-urban-exploration campaign built around four theme routes to help visitors experience neighbourhoods in a low-carbon way. Smart Care for Ageing: MTel signed AI cooperation deals with Jiangnan University and a CAS-linked firm to develop an AI-powered smart care solution for households and senior care institutions, aligning with Macau’s diversification push. Skills for Inclusion: Caritas Macau announced the Macau Abilympics next month at USJ and UTM, featuring 14 categories including floral arrangement, outdoor photography and English word processing for people with disabilities.

Smart Elder Care Tech: Macau telecom operator MTel signed AI cooperation pacts with Jiangnan University and other partners to build an AI-powered smart care solution for households and senior care institutions, framed around “Smart Golden Years.” Public Health & Hygiene: Hong Kong health officials reported rising COVID-19 and influenza activity and urged residents to keep strict personal and environmental hygiene, with mask use for higher-risk people in crowded settings. Water & Coastal Environment: Hong Kong’s Drainage Services Department awarded a major €4bn sewage treatment works relocation delivery role, aiming to move Sha Tin’s facility into caverns and free up about 28 hectares of waterfront for future public use. Park Works in Macau: Lou Lim Ioc Park will close parts of its irrigation and water filtration areas from 20 July for about 100 working days to replace aging systems, with phased enclosures for safety. Green Mobility Inspiration (GBA): Shenzhen highlighted its mountain-sea greenway and cycling routes, including the Kunpeng Trail, as a model for urban ecological connectivity. Sustainability Education: A youth STEM push in London focused on reducing food waste, spotlighting practical solutions from monitoring to circular-economy ideas.

Macau Economy & Tourism: The Macau Economic Association says GDP in the first half of 2026 reached MOP209.5 billion, up about 5% year-on-year, with tourism and visitor arrivals still driving recovery, though June saw a temporary leisure slowdown and gaming revenue falling to MOP18.5 billion amid the FIFA World Cup. Food Safety: Macau’s Municipal Affairs Bureau ordered immediate suspension and rectification for “Healer Bar” after Salmonella was found again in a ready-to-eat sample, following earlier non-compliance involving Clostridium perfringens. Public Health & Hygiene: Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection is investigating a rat Hepatitis E virus infection case and urges stronger rodent prevention plus good personal, food, and environmental hygiene. Inclusive Skills & Community: Caritas Macau announced the Macau Abilympics next month at University of Saint Joseph and UTM, with 14 categories including floral arrangement and outdoor photography. Green/Health Education: St Magdalene School launched Macau’s first AI-powered exercise and health classroom, using assessments to generate tailored exercise plans under professional supervision. Biodiversity & Climate Risk (Regional): A report warns rising seas, garbage, and heat could cut migratory shorebird habitat by half by 2050, with Brazil’s wetlands highlighted.

Food Safety Watch: Macau’s IAM ordered “Healer Bar” to suspend operations after a repeat Salmonella finding in a ready-to-eat dish, demanding cleaning, disinfection, and a full review of food handling and storage. Heat & Public Health: CHP urged residents to take precautions against heat-related illness as summer intensifies, highlighting the health risks tied to extreme weather. Biodiversity & Climate Impacts: A report on Brazil’s migratory shorebirds warns that rising seas, garbage, and heat could wipe out up to half of key coastal wetland habitat by 2050, with mangrove degradation threatening species like the red knot. Sustainable Tourism Angle: An APEC tourism piece argues Macao can drive more sustainable tourism by using cultural heritage as both the attraction and the identity-shaping force behind visitor experiences. Green Operations: Galaxy Entertainment Group says it is deepening sustainability in Macau through low-carbon operations, green procurement, and landscape-resource upcycling aligned with “dual-carbon” goals. Community Learning: St Magdalene School launched Macau’s first AI-powered exercise and health classroom, using smart bikes and health assessments to tailor safer activity plans for children.