Macau Tourism & Travel: Macau has topped 30 million visitor arrivals this year, with authorities stepping up border and airport coordination ahead of the Mid-Autumn and National Day rush. Education & Culture Policy: Secretary O Lam says the new Five-Year Plan will push a cross-border higher education hub in Hengqin and an integrated tourism-and-culture district, with community groups briefed on how the blueprint becomes real life. Youth Creative Scene: A free exhibition at Tap Seac Square (Sept 15–27) will showcase nearly 200 teen fashion and creative works, from AI animation to 3D interior designs. Inclusive Sports: Sands China and Macau Special Olympics hosted an inclusive basketball carnival, bringing together athletes with special education schools and community care homes ahead of NBA China Games. Mid-Autumn Neighbourhood Culture: “Culture at Your Doorstep” rolls out across six areas with intangible heritage workshops, festive games, and interactive performances. Na Tcha Folk Beliefs: A new World Na Tcha Folk Belief Culture Festival links Macau’s Na Tcha temples and aims to share local folk traditions across Southeast Asia. Hengqin University Town: Macau and Shenzhen leaders back closer industry-academia-research ties as the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town expands. Performing Arts & Heritage: “Chi Lam Vai: The Way Back Home” uses multimedia theatre to bring Macau’s Na Tcha folk beliefs to the stage, anchored in the story of Chi Lam Vai village. Global Learning Lens: A wider education debate is sparked by new PISA findings showing reading and maths declines, with Macau highlighted among top performers in the region.