Judiciary Crackdown: Macau’s Judiciary Police dismantled a prostitution ring run under the cover of sauna premises, sealing three establishments and arresting 26 people, including three active-duty PSP officers, after a joint raid on June 4. Gaming Integrity: The DICJ moved to calm casino rumours about electronic card shoes, saying all equipment is independently tested and approved, with recent inspections (May 27-29) finding no non-compliance. Cross-Border Finance: Macau officially went live on mBridge, with 11 banks connected for cross-border CBDC payments, while the digital Macao pataca remains in sandbox for domestic use. Local Safety Push: Northern District councillors renewed calls for safer zebra crossings after a boy’s fatal crash, urging stronger action beyond awareness and enforcement. Catholic Centre Delay: The Macau Catholic Centre’s June 12 opening was postponed due to “technical construction issues.” Tourism & Business: Galaxy Macau signed a three-year deal with Trip.com (2026-2029) to boost event distribution and show-viewing perks. Weather Watch: The observatory said a tropical depression is unlikely to trigger cyclone warnings in Macau, but heat remains severe with an “Orange” hot weather alert. Culture & Faith: Cardinal Stephen Chow warned that political polarization is seeping into how Catholics interpret Church dialogue efforts across Greater China, including Macau.