Smart City & AI at BEYOND Expo Macao: iFLYTEK unveiled AI glasses with real-time translation in 122 languages, plus a paired assistant (“GlassClaw”), as the expo spotlighted “AI: Digital to Physical” industrial integration with nearly 800 international exhibitors. Robotics & Manufacturing: Matrix Robotics showed its humanoid MATRIX-3 with live demos of bipedal walking and precision handling, underscoring Macau’s push to showcase advanced production tech. Gaming & Hospitality Leadership: Hubert Wang, ex-MGM China president/COO, is set to join Sands China as COO from June 1, taking charge of casino and resort operations, marketing and strategy. Travel Retail & Luxury Brands: Matiere Premiere expanded its Bluebell Group partnership into mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau travel retail, while Clarins rolled out a Double Serum Foundation activation in airports. Local Business Pulse (Macao): DSEC data showed April electronic payment values rising 1.6% for restaurants and 12.0% for retail trade; manpower survey also flagged growth in restaurants, manufacturing and elderly care employment. Food Tourism Spotlight: MasterChef Asia returns with Macau as the filming host, aiming to market the city’s “tourism + gastronomy” mix to international audiences. Regional Trade & Logistics: HKPC and DHL Express Hong Kong announced an SME-focused “Blueprint for Global Expansion” forum on June 12, citing tariffs/customs and logistics costs as top barriers.