WTT Champions Macao 2026: The tournament kicked off Tuesday at the East Asian Games Dome, with Macau’s Mak Tin Ian and Leong On Na among first-round exits, while Chen Yi and Chen Yuanyu advanced after straight-set wins; the round of 16 is now set. Sports-to-district push: Two government-backed campaigns aim to turn WTT crowds into Zape spending, offering ticket-stub discounts up to MOP150 and urging merchants to keep momentum beyond match days. Zape carnival for SMEs: Zape’s “Pulse of Zape” WTT pop-up district runs through Sunday with sports game booths and a “ticket-stub economy” plan to funnel spectators into local businesses. Arts & culture calendar: The 38th Macao International Music Festival returns Oct 2–Nov 29 with 10 programmes, a music camp, and citywide “Floating Notes” activities, including Yue Opera and Puccini’s Turandot. Education upgrade: The Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town opened with English-medium study, cross-campus course options, and dual-degree plans with a 20,000-student capacity. Tourism access: A newly formed Halal Industry Development Association is prioritising hotel halal certification to better serve Muslim travellers. Transport tech: Uber says Macau Meter Taxi trips rose more than fivefold since launch, hitting a six-month high in July. Food & hospitality awards: Melco won five accolades at the Trip.Gourmet Restaurant Rankings and Fine Dining Awards, including Jade Dragon’s top Black Diamond honour. Community relief: Macau’s six casino operators pledged MOP40 million for mudslide recovery in Xizang.