Healthcare Readiness: Macao Union Hospital’s emergency department is set to become fully operational in the second half of this year, with its ICU expected to start later this month, and the hospital will eventually receive all ambulance cases from Coloane, Cotai and parts of Taipa. EV Charging Rollout: Macau’s first EV supercharging station in Cotai is completed and moving into gradual trial operation, while the government plans about a 20% rise in fast chargers and adds scooter charging points in more than 50 public carparks this year. Startup Push for the GBA: The 929 Challenge is being folded into AIE Expo Macao on Dec 3-4, with a new acceleration programme to help startups enter the Greater Bay Area market. Environment Day Momentum: Macau launched its Environment Day 2026 programme and an “energy saving and carbon reduction for all” campaign, including school education, online livestream activities and “lights off one hour.” Major Police Crackdown: Judiciary Police arrested 26 people in a prostitution ring operating under the guise of saunas, including three active-duty PSP officers and two retired PJ officers, with illicit proceeds reported at over MOP790 million. Local Culture & Heritage: “City in Rephotography” opens June 12 at the Archives of Macao, pairing historical photos with modern rephotographs, running June 13 to Sept 30 with free admission. Sports & Community: The draw for the 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races set for June 13, 14 and 19 at Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre was held, with 137 local teams registered across multiple categories. Tourism Market Outreach: MGTO is promoting Macao’s tourism “plus” offerings in Malaysia and Thailand via seminars and a travel mart aimed at expanding Southeast Asian visitor interest. Education Exchange: Hou Kong Middle School’s sister-school exchange with Shenzhen Shekou Yucai Education Group concluded, highlighted by cooking competitions and VR visits to the Macau Grand Prix Museum.