Agentic Payments in Macau: Ant International rolled out its Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP) globally, and MPay in Macao is set to integrate it so authorised AI agents can initiate payments on users’ behalf with spending limits and user approval. Green Finance Signal: Shenzhen issued RMB1 billion offshore sustainability bonds in Macao (3-year tenor, 1.41% coupon), with proceeds earmarked for water management and healthcare, underscoring deeper Shenzhen–Macao financial cooperation. Hengqin Education Integration: As the Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin marks five years, Macau’s education footprint is expanding across the border, with the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town taking in Macau postgraduate students and a Hengqin school serving mainly Macau-identity-card pupils. Macau Services Trade: Macau ranked sixth globally and second in Asia in a services trade development index, with services trade value exceeding 93% of GDP over recent years. Local Business & Mobility: Two hourly car parks in Areia Preta (Edifício Ut Koi / Lok Koi) introduced a 24-hour parking fee cap (MOP60 for light vehicles, MOP15 for motorcycles) from 1 Sept to 31 Dec. Tourism & Events: The Macao International Fireworks Display Contest returns 12 Sept–4 Oct with drone shows and closer Hengqin linkages, targeting up to 700,000 spectators. Sports Spotlight: WTT Champions Macao 2026 round of 16 concluded, setting quarterfinal lineups at the Macao East Asian Games Dome. Education Debate: A Macao Business magazine feature weighs smartphone-free school policies, arguing for clearer attention rules rather than blanket bans.