Global Humanity Forum in Macao: The Global Humanity Forum Symposium 2026 will open in Macao on Dec 3-4, aiming to build a high-level platform for humanistic dialogue under “Beauty of the World, Harmony in Diversity,” with Ban Ki-moon confirmed to attend. Macao’s Third Five-Year Plan (2026-2030): Macao has released its new roadmap for high-quality development, centering on appropriate economic diversification, deeper Hengqin integration, urban renewal, and stronger China–Portuguese-speaking global connectivity, while also prioritizing education, jobs, housing, elderly care, and people’s well-being. Hengqin education expansion: The Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town is now fully operational, with UM, MPU and UTM students able to choose courses across institutions under a shared campus model. Public health push: The Health Bureau is expanding hepatitis and cancer screening, using “early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment,” and plans to widen hepatitis B screening via the Macao One Account. SME credit update: Newly approved SME credit fell 8.6% to MOP4.5 billion in 1H, while the delinquency ratio rose to 8.5%, prompting calls for more flexible repayment plans. Culture for kids: The Cultural Affairs Bureau staged the Macao International Children’s Arts Festival and premiered “Sounds of WOODerland,” inviting mainland and regional industry partners to discuss touring and collaboration. Lifestyle & learning: UM classes begin at Dezhi Plaza in Hengqin for the 2026/27 academic year, and a summer language-and-culture camp in the Greater Bay Area used Cantonese morning tea as a hands-on cultural bridge.