[2026/07/19] "Joint Voyage" to Explore Business Opportunities: IPIM Organizes Delegation to Mozambique for the "Entrepreneurs Meeting for Commercial and Economic Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries"

To further leverage Macao’s unique role as a platform for communication and cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, and to assist local enterprises in "going global" and "attracting foreign investment", the Macao SAR Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (hereinafter referred to as "IPIM") has organized a 29-member delegation of entrepreneurs. Representing Macao, Hengqin, and the Chinese Mainland, the delegates represent sectors such as Sino-Portuguese trade, infrastructure, engineering technology, logistics and supply chain, cross-border e-commerce, and professional services. The delegation will travel to Mozambique from July 20 to 25 to attend the "Entrepreneurs Meeting for Commercial and Economic Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries – Maputo – 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the "Meeting"), an annual landmark economic and trade event for China and Portuguese-speaking countries. The delegation will also conduct on-site visits to nearly 10 local government departments, business associations, renowned enterprises, as well as tourism and trade projects. This initiative aims to utilize both the event's platform and field visits to expand practical cooperation on high-quality projects in China, Mozambique, and other Portuguese-speaking countries through a "joint voyage" approach. As a vital mechanism for economic and trade cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, this year’s Meeting is co-organized by the Agency for the Promotion of Investment and Exports of Mozambique (APIEX), the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), and IPIM. Scheduled to take place from July 23 to 24 (local time) at the Mozambique-China Cultural Center, the event will center on the theme "Investing in Logistics and Infrastructure: Driving the Engine of Development". Adopting a diversified model of "Meeting + Site Visits + Business Matching", the event will feature an opening ceremony, a roundtable on investment opportunities, keynote and thematic speeches, agreement signings, business matching, and networking sessions. A series of business field trips has also been arranged to offer member entities a comprehensive look at the host country's core business advantages and trade opportunities, combining precise on-the-spot matching with field studies to maximize the practical results of their participation. The Meeting is a cooperative project signed by trade promotion institutions of China, Portuguese-speaking countries, and Macao during the inaugural "Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao)" in 2003. Since 2005, it has been hosted on a rotational basis among Portuguese-speaking countries and has successfully concluded 16 editions. To date, it has attracted nearly 6,800 representatives of Sino-Portuguese enterprises, facilitated over

[2026/07/16] 2026GMBPF Spotlights New Business Opportunities in Senior Wellness, with High Turnout Reflecting Platform Effectiveness

The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2026GMBPF), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute 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. This year marks the fair’s milestone 18 th anniversary. As a professional trade fair accredited by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), the GMBPF is themed “New Opportunities in the Silver Economy, A New Chapter in Healthy Living” this year. It will bring together high-quality products from Guangdong, Macao, and countries and regions along the Belt and Road, building a one-stop trade platform to promote the development of the physical and mental wellness industry through product showcases and targeted business matching. 17 y ears of strengthening economic and trade ties between Guangdong and Macao to foster comprehensive co-operation between Guangdong and Macao enterprises Since its inception in 2009, the GMBPF has been a flagship platform for traders to discover and source quality products from Guangdong and Macao. It has gradually evolved from a product exhibition and sales platform into a comprehensive economic and trade event that integrates industry matching and business co-operation. In line with industry trends, previous editions of the fair have featured distinctive themes such as ready-made dishes, smart home appliances, China-chic consumer goods, and big health, continuously fostering co-operation between Guangdong and Macao enterprises. The four-day 2025GMBPF was a resounding success, attracting over 400 exhibiting enterprises and recording an attendance of more than 100,000 visitors. Over 400 business matching sessions were organised on-site, facilitating 23 co-operation agreements. Enthusiastic participation of exhibitors show ing the effectiveness of the GMBPF platform : Guangdong, Macao, and overseas traders achieving steady business expansion Previous editions have attracted enthusiastic participation, demonstrating the value of the GMBPF in expanding markets in the Chinese Mainland, Macao, and overseas. Many Guangdong-based enterprises have participated in the fair year after year. One industrial enterprise from Guangdong has exhibited for 17 consecutive years, a testament to the GMBPF’s comprehensive support in supply-demand matching, distribution channel development, and policy consultation. Leveraging Macao’s unique strengths as a co-operation platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, the enterprise is constantly exploring overseas business opportunities. Some Macao enterprises have also been actively participating in the GMBPF, steadily expanding their customer base. According to a local consumer goods enterprise that has exhibited in

[2026/07/15] Application Deadline for Phase 2 of the "First-Store Economy Scheme" Approaching; International Brands Cordially Invited to Establish Their First Stores in Macao

The Macao SAR Government has launched the "Support Scheme for the Development of Macao's First-Store Economy" (hereinafter referred to as the "First-Store Economy Initiative"). The initiative aims to encourage promising international brands from Portuguese-speaking countries, Spanish-speaking countries, and the European region, as well as brands from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong SAR, and the Taiwan region, to open their first stores in Macao. This scheme is designed to enhance the attractiveness of Macao's business environment, accelerate the agglomeration of high-quality brands and new business formats, drive the development of neighborhood economies, boost local diversified employment, and leverage the debut economy to empower Macao's diversified development. The application deadline for Phase 2 is approaching, ending on 31 July. Eligible enterprises engaged in retail, food and beverage (F&B), and new business formats are welcome to seize this opportunity and submit their applications, looking forward to sharing market opportunities and the relevant policy support. The "First-Store Economy Initiative" is implemented by the Macao SAR Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), with the Industrial and Commercial Development Fund serving as a partner entity. Launched in November 2025, the three-year support scheme features a total of six application phases, aiming to introduce overseas brands meeting specific criteria to open their first stores in Macao. In addition to providing a base subsidy, the scheme offers a top-up subsidy to encourage non-local brands to prioritise their deployment in eight designated neighborhoods (including Ilha Verde, Fai Chi Kei, Lam Mau Tong, Toi San, Areia Preta & Iao Hon, San Kio, Barra/Mandarin's House district, and ZAPE). Beneficiaries are also required to employ a specified number of local full-time staff to align with neighborhood development and create diversified job opportunities. The maximum ceiling for a single full subsidy under the scheme is MOP 1 million. Enterprises interested in applying for Phase 2 of the "First-Store Economy Initiative" are requested to submit their applications in person to IPIM or via electronic means during office hours on or before 31 July. For further details regarding the terms of subsidy, eligibility criteria and required documents, please visit IPIM’s official website (https://www.ipim.gov.mo/), scan the QR code on the promotional poster, call (853) 2871 0300, or email ece@ipim.gov.mo during office hours for inquiries. Furthermore, to maintain ongoing promotion of the "First-Store Economy Initiative," IPIM will actively promote the scheme to relevant brands during the "2026 Guangdong-Macao Branded Products Fair" from August 6 to 9. Capitalising

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[2026/07/01] IPIM Signs Agreement with STTE to Co-establish Three "Centres" to Boost High-Tech Industry Development

The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR and Shanghai Technology Transfer Exchange Cross-border Technology Trade Center Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "STEX-IC") officially signed a strategic co-operation framework agreement yesterday (30 June) at the opening ceremony of the Global Offshore Technology Innovation Centre held in the Lingang New Area of Shanghai, and inaugurated the "Macao Offshore Technology Innovation (Shanghai) Centre" with the New Area’s representatives. Looking ahead, both parties will collaborate to establish the "Global Cross-border Technology Trade (Macao) Centre" and the "Global Offshore Technology Innovation (Macao) Centre" in Macao, with the aim of driving the high-quality development of the science and technology innovation industries in Shanghai and Macao. Achieving "Macao Platform + Shanghai Resources + Global Market" with Complementary Resources and Strengths of Different Parties A great number of representatives from domestic and overseas scientific research institutions, universities, financial institutions, and sci-tech enterprises attended the opening ceremony of the Global Offshore Technology Innovation Centre. Witnessed by all attendees, IPIM Director Larry Leung and STEX-IC General Manager Qu Lin signed the strategic co-operation agreement. Subsequently, alongside Zhu Xuming, Secretary of the Comprehensive Communist Party Committee of the Lingang New Area, they inaugurated the "Macao Offshore Technology Innovation (Shanghai) Centre", marking a new milestone in the technological, economic, and trade co-operation between Shanghai and Macao. As the first physical implementation carrier of the bilateral co-operation, the "Macao Offshore Technology Innovation (Shanghai) Centre" will serve as an overseas expansion service hub in Shanghai for enterprises expanding into Macao, creating an institutionalised interactive platform for the two-way matchmaking of sci-tech resources between Shanghai and Macao. According to the agreement, both sides will fully leverage their respective advantages to collaboratively construct a cross-border technology trade service system. STEX-IC will introduce its national-level technology trading license and professional expertise to provide services in technology transfer and trading, intellectual property rights, and support for enterprises’ overseas expansion. Concurrently, IPIM will utilise Macao’s unique advantages—including its role as a China-Portuguese-speaking countries platform, its position as a dual-circulation node, its simple tax system, and favourable sci-tech policies—to create advantageous conditions for project implementation and alignment with international markets. In the future, the two parties will collaborate to establish two major centres in Macao: first, the "Global Cross-border Technology Trade (Macao) Centre", which will explore innovative models for cross-border technology trading and offshore settlement; second, the "Global Offshore Technology Innovation (Macao) Centre", which will

[2026/06/30] Seventeen Representatives from Major Industries Appointed as “Macao Investment Promotion Ambassadors” “Attracting Investment through Businesses” Enhances High-quality Investment Promotion

The Macao SAR Government has appointed 17 leading and influential figures from major industries, including high technology, big health and modern financial services, as “Macao Investment Promotion Ambassadors”, in order to leverage these ambassadors’ professional influence and market networks to interest domestic and international investors in Macao’s business strengths, industrial policies, and investment opportunities. Through the novel model of “Attracting Investment through Businesses”, the Macao SAR government seeks to attract more high-quality enterprises to establish a presence in the city, fostering a new pattern for integrated industrial development, supporting Macao’s industrial upgrading, forging a spectrum of diverse employment opportunities, and in turn, facilitating the appropriate diversification of Macao’s economy. During the “Inauguration Ceremony of Macao International Science and Technology Industrial Centre and 2026 Macao InLoutX Summit” held today (30 th ), Secretary for Economy and Finance Ng Wai Han conferred the letters of appointment to the “Macao Investment Promotion Ambassadors”. Leveraging the Professional Influence of the Investment Promotion Ambassadors to Broaden Macao’s Investment Network President of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) Che Weng Keong stated that Macao is actively aligning itself with the national “15 th Five-Year Plan”, striving to enhance the appropriately diversified economy, and fostering deeper integration within the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. As the city interfaces with global business opportunities, drawing on the successful international experiences of investment promotion from other countries and regions, the “Macao Investment Promotion Ambassadors” initiative is launched. This initiative is anticipated to leverage the ambassadors’ professional influence, appeal, and networks to publicise Macao’s business strengths, industrial policies, and investment opportunities. By fostering linkages between Macao and global enterprises, projects aligned with Macao’s industrial development direction can be introduced to the region. Moreover, the Ambassadors may provide suggestions for Macao’s investment promotion endeavours, contributing to the improvement of the upstream, midstream, and downstream industrial chain ecosystem. IPIM will routinely assess the initiative, gathering feedback from the ambassadors, and making necessary adjustments and optimisations. The 17 Ambassadors are leading figures, outstanding businesspersons, representatives of leading enterprises, and representatives of professional fields from major industries such as high technology, big health, and modern finance, listed as follows (sorted by titles and professional fields): Vong Hin Fai, Macao Deputy to the National People’s Congress, President of Macao Lawyers Association Matthew Chao, member of the Legislative Assembly of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Chairman of BoardWare Intelligence Technology Limited Fan Yaosheng,

[2026/06/29] "Digiloong Cup" Global AI Innovation Competition Draws Around 120 Institutional Representatives Driving Collaborative Development in the Artificial Intelligence and Digital Entertainment Industry Chains

To foster the clustered development of Macao's artificial intelligence (AI) and digital entertainment industries, and to align with the preliminary investment promotion for the Macao Sci-Tech Park, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR and Shengqu Technology Holdings (HK) Limited, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "CHT"), jointly hosted the "Digiloong Cup" Macao Investment Summit & Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem Forum (hereinafter the "Forum") in Macao on 29 June. The event attracted around 120 corporate and institutional representatives from Beijing, the Yangtze River Delta, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and other regions. The attendees encompassed internationally leading organisers of digital technology conventions and exhibitions, globally renowned tech enterprises, professional investment and financing firms, leading internet gaming enterprises, sci-tech startup teams, authoritative industry media, and trade associations. Around 30 business matchmaking sessions were conducted during the event. IPIM and CHT will strengthen co-operation to drive collaboration within the AI industry chain. Centering primarily on the two major themes of AI and the gaming industry, the Forum assisted participants in building and expanding their business networks through speech presentations, expert lectures, roundtable forums, embodied dialogues, team roadshows, and business matching sessions, thereby facilitating participants’ commercial networking and investment implementation, and complementarity across the sci-tech industry chain. The event's content balanced technological R&D, industrial application, and market expansion, aiming to accelerate the commercialisation of innovative results and provide a practical matchmaking platform to build a more comprehensive AI and digital entertainment ecosystem for Macao. Reflecting Macao's Advantage as a "Connector"; Partnering to Layout the AI Industry Chain IPIM President Che Weng Keong stated in his speech that the event effectively promoted exchanges within the gaming and digital industries, as well as co-operation and application of innovative technologies. Relying on Macao’s internationalised business environment and platform advantages, it will provide more substantial prerequisites and support for innovative industries such as AI and gaming technology. CHT Chairman Wang Ji said in his speech that this marks the first time CHT has hosted such an event outside the mainland under the name of its group headquarters, which serves as a highly significant testament to its "globalisation". He expressed great optimism about Macao’s advantage as a "connector" and noted that CHT will strengthen its co-operation with IPIM moving forward to jointly promote the ecological layout of the AI industry and the overseas expansion of digital entertainment

[2026/06/18] "Policy Empowerment & Tech Synergy" Drives Implementation of Investment Projects and Expands New Opportunities for Tech Co-operation

To promote the appropriate diversification of Macao's economy and to facilitate the clustered development of the science and technology innovation industries, the Macao Enterprises Expansion Series – "Policy Empowerment & Tech Synergy" Sci-Tech Industry Matchmaking and Exchange Session was held today (18 June). Jointly hosted by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and the Association for Science and Technology of Macau (MAPST), with the support of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDJ), the Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), and the Economic Development Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin, the event attracted over 100 representatives