Cross-Border Trade Enforcement: Hong Kong customs seized 230,000 suspected counterfeit items worth about $20M ahead of the World Cup, including ~30,000 jerseys, plus footwear, watches, speakers and handbags; six people were arrested and most goods were reportedly bound for the Americas. F1 Industry & Energy Rules: F1 stakeholders agreed a two-step engine regulation U-turn for 2027-2028 to ease energy-management pressure—moving from the 2026 53/47 split toward 58/42 in 2027 and 60/40 in 2028, with fuel flow and electric deployment adjusted to make qualifying more “flat-out.” Macao Infrastructure & Connectivity: The 17th IIICF opened at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo, aiming to promote Chinese infrastructure brands globally with a “green digital infrastructure connectivity” theme and 250+ activities. Macao Power & Grid Upgrade: CEM reported 2025 investment of 967M patacas, with 60.6% earmarked for transmission and distribution upgrades, including progress on new substations and dispatch upgrades. Food Safety: Macau’s IAM ordered a local plant to stop production and recall boneless chicken feet after Listeria was found in samples, requiring process rectification and re-inspection. Portugal Food & Hospitality: Portuguese National Day celebrations in Macau featured Gourmet Feast 2026 and a Portuguese gastronomic route, highlighting agri-food exports and Macau’s role as a gateway to Asian markets. Biopharma Deal for Macau: Everest Medicines secured an exclusive Asia-Pacific license for Sumecigrel, covering Macao SAR among other markets, expanding its cardiovascular portfolio.