APEC Tourism in Macao: Macao is hosting the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting this week, with the Chief Executive meeting the APEC Secretariat ahead of the opening and highlighting tourism growth plus diversification projects like the Macao International Integrated Tourism and Cultural Zone in Hengqin. Biomedical research push: The University of Macau opened its 12th Macau Symposium on Biomedical Sciences, drawing 200+ researchers, and flagged faculty restructuring toward a Faculty of Medicine and new clinical medicine links with the University of Lisbon. Smart border tech: Macao is extending “face-scan” smart immigration clearance to Qingmao Port and the Zhuhai-Macao Hall of the HZMB, building on Hengqin’s pilot and reporting 310,000 registered users and 6.21 million trips so far. Robots in hospitality: Pudu Robotics and Shenzhen partners signed an agreement to develop a full-scenario robot-serviced hotel in the Greater Bay Area, aiming for embodied AI across reception, delivery, cleaning and support. MWC Shanghai 2026: Huawei wrapped up MWC Shanghai with a push for securing Upper 6 GHz spectrum and building AI-ready network architecture for 5G-A growth. GBA tech research: A PolyU-led study proposes a new way to evaluate hotel performance across Greater Bay Area cities, focusing on how diversification changes operating efficiency. Local tech policy debate: A Macau lawmaker urged faster AI/robot legislation, warning that reskilling and rules may lag behind rapid automation in gaming and tourism. Culture & science spotlight: “Stamp Day” kicked off Macao 2026’s mini-world stamp exhibition, while giant pandas Jian Jian and Kang Kang celebrated their 10th birthday at Seac Pai Van Park.