[2026/08/09] 2026GMBPF Concludes Today, Having Attracted Over 90,000 Visits During Four-Day Fair

The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2026GMBPF), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao SAR and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, concluded successfully today (9 August). Over the four-day Fair, more than 90,000 visits were recorded, including approximately 1,600 trade visitors. Over 460 business matching sessions were conducted, and 49 co-operation agreements were signed, around 90% of which were related to the “1+4” industries. Nearly 30 enterprises from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Chinese mainland signed project intention forms for investing in Macao or expanding into Portuguese and Spanish speaking countries. Through a series of professional business matching sessions, forums and promotion activities, the Fair successfully brought together consumer spending and industry co-operation opportunities, facilitating the signing of co-operation projects while also laying the groundwork for subsequent investment implementation and industry chain integration. Record participation brings over 10,000 quality products together for one-stop shopping This year’s Fair covered nearly 13,000 square metres, with participation increasing by more than 10% year on year to reach a record high in its 18-year history. Of the 459 exhibitors from different domestic and overseas markets, nearly half were participating for the first time, while the number of participating Macao enterprises also increased by 30%. The six exhibition zones brought together over 10,000 quality products from Guangdong, Macao, and countries and regions along the “Belt and Road”, covering smart products for the silver economy, healthy living, food and other categories. There were also many brands and products making their debut in Macao, offering visitors a diverse range of shopping choices. Several exhibitors and purchasing representatives noted that the Fair featured a wide range of products with strong market competitiveness, with notable results in both on-site sales and follow-up procurement discussions. One visitor said that the Fair featured brands rarely seen in the local market, including halal food and health products, and that he had spent a four-figure amount. A Macao enterprise participating for the first time said that sales performance had exceeded expectations. The Fair’s theme closely matched its products, successfully attracting many elderly customers and their families to place orders on-site and significantly enhancing its brand promotion and sales performance. Focusing on new opportunities in the silver economy and building an integrated wellness industry ecosystem To meet the development needs of the silver economy and wellness industry, this year’s Fair closely followed the theme “New

[2026/08/08] Last Two Days! Over 10,000 Quality Items, MOP 1 Special Offers and Prize Draw Worth Over MOP 2 Million Await You at GMBPF

Showcasing over 10,000 culinary delights and smart health and wellness products from Guangdong, Macao, and Belt and Road countries and regions, the 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2026GMBPF) enters its last two days today and tomorrow. Spread across six exhibition zones, the fair features 459 exhibitors and offers a variety of shopping deals, interactive experiences, cultural performances, and a lucky draw with prizes worth over MOP 2 million. The organisers have also provided comprehensive, age-friendly facilities, along with a free shuttle bus service, offering visitors of all ages a one-stop experience where they can shop, relax and explore. 459 exhibitors across six exhibition zones: spotlighting the wellness and gourmet food zones Each of the six exhibition zones has its own unique highlights. One of these offers free trials of various big health products, including Alzheimer’s screening equipment, non-invasive blood glucose monitors, ECG smart rings, sub-health assessments, emotional healing products, and body shaping treatments. The New Gourmet Tasting Zone, a firm favourite with visitors, brings together 18 global catering brands, offering authentic flavours from Southeast Asia and Macao under one roof. Visitors can enjoy bak kut teh, Hainanese chicken rice and Nanyang coffee at the Singaporean booth, while the Thai booth serves classic street food such as tom yum kung and mango sticky rice. A long-established Indonesian brand provides traditional snacks and pastries, and the Myanmar booth presents speciality mohinga and curry tossed noodles. The venue also features Macanese cuisine, classic vegetarian dishes, Korean snacks, French desserts, and halal dining. There are also live cooking demonstrations by Michelin-starred chefs and on-site dieticians sharing healthy eating tips. Items priced at MOP 1, credit card discounts, and many other shopping perks on offer, as well as the chance to win prizes worth over MOP 2 million In terms of shopping rewards, exhibitors are offering a range of selected items priced at MOP 1, exclusive discounts, promotional offers, and a promotional exhibition of “Macao Premium Goods” from Macao Ideas. The organisers have prepared over 100,000 gifts, worth more than MOP 2 million in total, with complimentary and exquisite gifts upon entry. Furthermore, those who spend MOP 300 or more in a single transaction and follow the “MICE_IPIM” official WeChat account will be in with a chance of winning prizes such as smartphones, eye massagers, and smart health watches. An array of special offers are also available on site, including instant discounts for

[2026/08/07] GMBPF Advances “Multi-venue Events” Co-operation, Facilitating Over 270 Business Talks Yesterday Free Admission for the Public from Today

The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair, a comprehensive economic and trade event that integrates product exhibition and sales, industry matching, and business co-operation, will hold over 80 activities during its four-day run, with approximately 60% being professional trade activities. On the first day (6 August), the Trade Visitor Day attracted over 1,200 trade visitors and buyers, resulting in more than 270 business talks and the signing of 49 co-operation agreements. The results demonstrate the Fair’s effectiveness in promoting economic and trade co-operation between Guangdong and Macao and with markets at home and abroad, while strengthening connections across industry chains. Themed business matching sessions help expand business opportunities Closely aligned with the theme “New Opportunities in the Silver Economy, A New Chapter in Healthy Living”, the Fair held four themed business matching sessions yesterday: the Chinese Cuisine and “Belt and Road” Spices Business Matching Session, the “Belt and Road” Business Matching Session, the Silver Economy Business Matching Session, and the Gourmet Business Matching Session. Exhibitors and purchasing representatives from different regions actively took part in the discussions. A Pakistani food exhibitor noted that, as Macao continues to promote Muslim culture and develop related tourism facilities and services, local demand for distinctive products such as halal food has continued to grow. On the first day alone, several local clients expressed interest in co-operation, highlighting the Fair’s role in helping enterprises expand their market channels. The Fair had a lively atmosphere. The organisers arranged around 20 buyer-guided tours to show industry associations and procurement representatives around the key booths. One buyer commented that the Fair showcased a diverse range of high-quality products from Southeast Asia and cities across Guangdong Province in one place. Initial contacts have already been established, with follow-up discussions under way on procurement details. The Fair opens to the public free of charge from today (7 August) The Fair is open to the public free of charge from today (7 August). Visitors are welcome to shop from over 10,000 premium products from home and abroad, enjoy diverse interactive performances, and enter prize draws with prizes worth over MOP 1 million. Concurrent business matching sessions, forums, product launches, and multi-venue events will continue to run, providing an efficient and pragmatic platform for economic and trade co-operation for domestic and overseas businesses. Furthermore, three additional themed business matching sessions took place today: the Halal Products Business Matching Session, which was

[2026/08/06] 2026GMBPF Opens Today 49 Co-operation Agreements Signed, Highlighting the Fair’s Role as a Business and Trade Platform

The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2026GMBPF) opened today (6 August), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, opened today (6 August) at Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao. Under the theme “New Opportunities in the Silver Economy, A New Chapter in Healthy Living”, the Fair provides a practical and efficient exhibition and trade platform for business matching between Guangdong, Macao, and countries and regions along the “Belt and Road”. A total of 49 co-operation agreements were signed on-site on the opening day, covering a wide range of sectors, including big health, conventions and exhibitions, sports, food and beverage, and kitchen equipment, fully demonstrating the platform’s effectiveness in facilitating business connections. The opening ceremony was officiated by Ng Wai Han, Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR Government; Yang Quanzhou, Deputy Director-General of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Che Weng Keong, President of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao SAR; Zhang Yang, Deputy Director of the Foreign Trade Division, Representative of the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province; Cen Zhongjian, Vice Mayor of the Qingyuan Municipal People’s Government; and Zheng Weizhen, Deputy Mayor of the Yangjiang Municipal People’s Government. Consular representatives of Myanmar, Pakistan, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand in Hong Kong also officiated at the ceremony. Six themed exhibition zones bring together over 10,000 quality wellness products and global delicacies The four-day Fair, running from 6 to 9 August, brings together 459 enterprises from Guangdong, Macao, and countries and regions along the “Belt and Road”. More than 10,000 quality products are on display and available for sale, alongside over 80 supporting activities. Covering a total area of nearly 13,000 square metres, the fair features six exhibition zones: the Guangdong Branded Products Zone, the Macao Featured Products Zone, the “Belt and Road” Products Zone, the Smart Senior Wellness Experience Pavilion, the Healthy Living Zone, and the New Gourmet Tasting Zone. Together, they provide industry participants and members of the public with a one-stop space for product showcases and interactive experiences. 17 years of platform development strengthen Guangdong–Macao co-operation and expand the “Belt and Road” network In his address at the opening ceremony, IPIM President Che Weng Keong said that, after 17 years of development, the GMBPF has become

[2026/08/04] 2026GMBPF Opens This Thursday, with Exhibitor Count Hitting 18-Year High

The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2026GMBPF), themed around the silver economy and healthy living, will open on Thursday 6 August for a four-day run at Cotai Expo Hall A, The Venetian Macao. This year’s event has attracted the highest number of exhibitors in its 18-year history. Spanning nearly 13,000 square metres, the venue is divided into six themed exhibition zones. The 2026GMBPF will feature 459 exhibitors showcasing over 10,000 premium products from home and overseas. Over 80 supporting activities will be held concurrently during the fair, including forums, matching sessions, stage performances, and hands-on workshops. These will offer a comprehensive showcase of signature products, gourmet items, and eldercare technological products from Guangdong, Macao, and Belt and Road regions. Today (4 August), the press conference for the 2026GMBPF was held, where Sam Lei, Acting President of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao SAR, Zhang Yang, Deputy Director of the Foreign Trade Division of the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, and Lam Chong In, representative of the 2026GMBPF Co-ordinator outlined the event arrangements. The highest level of participation recorded, with nearly half of the exhibitors participating for the first time A total of 459 exhibitors are participating this year, marking a 10% increase on last year. Almost half of them are first-time exhibitors, and there has been continued growth in overseas participation. The lineup includes 177 Macao exhibitors, 176 high-quality enterprises from Guangdong Province, and 106 enterprises from Belt and Road regions. These exhibitors cover a diverse range of categories, including halal food, high-end kitchenware, senior care products, and general merchandise, offering consumers a wide variety of choices. In addition to the three classic exhibition zones – Guangdong Branded Products Zone, Macao Featured Products Zone, and “Belt and Road” Products Zone – three new must-visit experience zones have been added this year: the Smart Senior Wellness Experience Pavilion, the Healthy Living Zone, and the upgraded New Gourmet Tasting Zone. By recreating barrier-free home environments and offering free trials of AI companion robots and non-invasive blood glucose testing, these zones will seamlessly blend innovative technology with healthy diets, cultural tourism, and other lifestyle elements from various countries and regions, addressing society’s demand for high-quality senior care, health management, and lifestyle upgrades. Trade V isitor Day: aligning with the industry chain and driv ing collaboration at matching sessions and forums The first day of this year’s GMBPF

[2026/07/27] Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Conduct Joint Investment Promotion in Beijing to Drive Synergistic Development between State-owned Enterprises and Greater Bay Area Industries

The Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (hereinafter referred to as "IPIM") of the Macao SAR, and InvestHK jointly organised a business matching conference on industrial and capital collaboration between state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and investment institutions and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) in Beijing on 27 July. The event aimed to promote deep exchange and co-operation between SOEs and investment institutions, GBA funds, and innovative industrial projects, having attracted approximately 150 representatives from SOEs and investment institutions, as well as GBA funds and cutting-edge industrial projects, the conference successfully facilitated the alignment and synergistic development between SOEs and GBA industries. Cross-Regional Resource Synergy Deepens Regional Co-operation During the conference, Zhu Xiaojun, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province; Larry Leong, Director of IPIM; and Cathy Li, Acting Deputy Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau of the HKSAR Government, respectively shared insights on the development advantages and investment policies of the GBA. Larry Leong introduced the participating enterprises to the unique advantages of Macao's "One Country, Two Systems" policy and its status as a China-Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs) platform. He stated that IPIM will strengthen synergistic co-operation with relevant state ministries and peer institutions across the GBA to help SOEs capitalise on policy dividends, allowing them to fully leverage Macao’s function as a "precise connector" for China-PSCs co-operation, so as to seize new opportunities and achieve new growth. The event also featured roadshows and interactive exchange sessions for cutting-edge GBA industrial projects, further deepening the connections between SOEs and GBA businesses and institutions, while promoting regional industrial synergy and project implementation. Expanding Platforms for Regional Co-operation to Consolidate Joint Greater Bay Area Development Following a joint promotion event focusing on semiconductors and integrated circuits held in Suzhou this May, this event represents another promotional seminar targeted at SOEs and investment institutions and jointly organised by the commerce departments of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. It aims to provide an in-depth exchange and industrial matching platform for enterprises, combining forces to drive economic prosperity and industrial upgrading in the GBA. Expanding Fields of Diversified Co-operation and Deepening Industrial Chain Linkages On the same day, the "Zhuhai & Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin Electronic Information and New Materials Industry Investment Promotion and Matching Meeting" was held. Co-organised by the Zhuhai Investment

[2026/07/25] Entrepreneurs Meeting Leverages Advantages of China-PSCs Platform to Facilitate Co-operation in Infrastructure and Industrial Chains, with Successful Contracts Involving a Total Value of Approx. USD 150 Million

The "Entrepreneurs Meeting for Commercial and Economic Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries – Maputo – 2026" (hereinafter referred to as the "Meeting") was successfully held at the Mozambique-China Cultural Centre on 24 July (local time). Centred on the theme "Investing in Logistics and Infrastructure: Driving the Engine of Development", the event attracted over 350 government and business representatives from the Chinese mainland, Mozambique, Macao, Hengqin and other countries and regions, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere. A total of 24 co-operation agreements were signed during the present Meeting, with the total contract value reaching approximately USD 150 million. These agreements span multiple sectors, including infrastructure, trade, professional services, and academia. Furthermore, more than 200 business matching sessions were successfully arranged. All participating parties expressed great satisfaction with the overall outcomes, noting that the Meeting has reinforced Macao's pivotal role as a "precise liaison" for co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, while driving high-quality, cross-border, and diversified industrial chain co-operation between China, Mozambique, and other Portuguese-speaking markets. The Macao SAR Government has been consistently committed to deepening economic and trade co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs). Capitalising on this business mission, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (hereinafter referred to as "IPIM") successfully invited the Chamber of Commerce of Mozambique (CCM) to serve as a "China-PSCs Business Platform – Market Development Partner". This initiative further leverages Macao’s advantages as a China-PSCs platform to establish a more comprehensive and deep-rooted business network with Mozambique. Distinguished guests attending and addressing the opening ceremony of the Meeting included: Rasaque Manhique, President of the Maputo Municipal Council; Luís José Machava, Director-General of the Agency for the Promotion of Investment and Exports of Mozambique (APIEX); Liu Jiannan, Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT); Sam Lei, Director of IPIM; Xie Ying, Deputy Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao); Zheng Xuan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Mozambique; and João Jorge Matlombe, Minister of Transport and Logistics of the Republic of Mozambique. Rasaque Manhique, President of the Maputo Municipal Council, stated that the Meeting carries profound significance. It not only builds closer economic and trade ties between China and Mozambique and strengthens strategic, sustainable co-operation, but also serves as a vital arena for driving Mozambique's economic diversification. Luís

[2026/07/23] 2026GMBPF to Take Place in August, Combining Economic and Trade Co-operation with Leisure Shopping

The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2026GMBPF), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, will take place from 6 to 9 August at Cotai Expo Hall A, The Venetian Macao. With a focus on the silver economy and healthy living, the first day of this year’s GMBPF will be reserved for trade visitors, while the following three days will be open to the public free of charge. The event aims to serve as a one-stop platform for economic and commercial networking among Guangdong, Macao, and Belt and Road countries and regions, while providing a leisure shopping experience for all. Classic exhibition zones pair ed with a health-themed pavilion to cater for all age groups The fair will feature six exhibition zones in total. Alongside the three classic zones – Guangdong Branded Products Zone, Macao Featured Products Zone, and “Belt and Road” Products Zone – it will introduce three special exhibition zones: the Smart Senior Wellness Experience Pavilion, the Healthy Living Zone, and the New Gourmet Tasting Zone. The Smart Senior Wellness Experience Pavilion will recreate a barrier-free home care environment, allowing visitors to experience first-hand various age-friendly technologies such as cognitive screening, non-invasive blood glucose monitoring, fall prevention equipment, and AI companion robots. The Healthy Living Zone will cover products and services for sub-health management, smart rehabilitation, and emotional healing. The newly upgraded New Gourmet Tasting Zone will bring together speciality dishes from Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Guangdong Province, and Macao, offering free tastings and cooking demonstrations by Michelin-starred chefs on-site. Trade Visitor Day : f acilitat ing industry matching through parallel business meetings and forums On the first day of the event, designated the Trade Visitor Day, the focus will be on facilitating industry matching and business collaboration. The organisers have scheduled several themed business matching sessions and a contract signing ceremony. At the same time, there will be forums on the silver economy, smart healthcare, and developments in the big health industry. Industry experts will be invited to share their insights on industry trends. In support of the “First-Store Economy Scheme”, IPIM will set up a consultation counter at the event venue to help overseas brands and merchants understand how to establish a presence in Macao. Furthermore, this year’s GMBPF will continue to utilise the “multi-venue events” model to