Legislative Spotlight: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will appear at today’s Legislative Assembly plenary Q&A, reviewing the past six months and outlining key policy tasks for the second half of 2026, with the session broadcast live on TDM and streamed via official government portals. Rodent Control Update: The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) says it runs rodent control across 25 zones at least three times a year, deploying 25,000 baiting points in 2025 and eliminating 2,894 rats (11.5% of points), as part of its monitoring and evaluation work. Taipa Planning & Flood Focus: The Urban Planning Council has released an updated Taipa Northern Zone Urban Development Plan, shifting priorities toward liveability, higher green space standards, housing-employment balance, and prioritised flood control. Macao Arts Festival: The 36th Macao Arts Festival runs 19–21 June with Shanghai Ballet’s “Swan Lake” plus local productions “The Old House of Orchid” and “The Night of Zheng Guanying,” alongside a festival Facebook prize game. World Cup Tech Tie-In: Hisense says its RGB MiniLED TVs are supporting FIFA World Cup 2026 VAR review operations at the International Broadcast Centre in Dallas. Dragon Boat Culture-Sport: SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races 2026 continue with Standard and small-boat events, with SJM Golden Jubilee sweeping Open and Mixed titles and Galaxy Pearl taking Women’s in the 14 June standard race. Local Youth Finance Link: Macau’s Labour Affairs Bureau launches a cross-border finance internship plan with Luso International Banking in Guangzhou, offering 10 four-week placements for young locals. Sports Betting Watch: Macau Slot’s sports betting concession has been renewed for one year (June 6, 2026–June 5, 2027), with a renewed emphasis on prioritising local hiring and training.