WorldSkills in Shanghai: The 48th WorldSkills Competition opened with 1,385 young competitors from 68 regions tackling 64 skill categories, from ultra-precise joinery to retail and beauty challenges—another reminder that vocational training is becoming a global culture of craft. Children’s Literature in Macao: UM’s Faculty of Education co-hosted a three-day “Children’s Literature Creation Joint Exhibition,” spotlighting student stories and celebrating how writing and reading skills grow through making and sharing. Rua das Estalagens revitalisation: Sands China picked 24 enterprises for its 2026 Rua das Estalagens Community Revitalisation Programme, mixing new business support with shop rebranding across food, retail, and cultural creative ideas. Sports & youth talent: Macau karatekas added one silver and one bronze at the Asian Games, while table tennis saw Macao’s Zhu Yuling return to the continental stage. Education rankings: PISA 2025 science and math results put China far ahead of the US, with Macao ranking among the top performers—fuel for local education conversations. Patriotic education in Beijing: Around 1,200 Hong Kong and Macao delegates joined a “Salute the National Flag” visit featuring drills and cultural tours. Macao culture exhibition: “The Empress Regnant – Wu Zetian and the Divine Capital of Luoyang” opened at Mount Fortress Garden with 126 artefacts from Henan. Hospitality milestone: Morpheus at City of Dreams became Macau’s first hotel to earn Three MICHELIN Keys. Local career planning: Macao’s Talent Development Committee will survey higher-education graduates on employment and further study from 25 Sept to 31 Oct.