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2026-08-18MICE,Investment Promotion

[2026/08/18] IPIM and Industrial Association of Macau Jointly Organised 12 Macao Companies to Participate in the HKTDC Food Expo, Facilitating Over 180 Business Matching Sessions and Unveiling Exceptional Opportunities

To aid Macao SMEs in “going global,” and tapping into diverse business opportunities, Macao SAR Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (“IPIM”) and the Industrial Association of Macau jointly organised 12 companies to participate in the “36 th HKTDC Food Expo” held in Hong Kong from 13 to 17 August. A dedicated Macao Pavilion was established for this event. Notably, nearly 70% of the participating companies were debut exhibitors. The Macao companies engaged in over 180 business matching sessions, with several newly-joined companies reaching procurement partnerships with Hong Kong companies, involving the expansion of online and offline retail channels. The Macao Pavilion was very popular and the onsite sales were exceptional, with all participating companies making successful sales at the event. Both Macao Premium Goods and Experiential Activities Were Highly Popular At the Macao Pavilion, 144 “Made in Macao” and “Macao Brand” products were exhibited to buyers and visitors from across the globe, featuring signature products like health products, health foods, souvenir pastries, wines, coffee, and tea drinks. All of these products were distinguished by the “M-Mark” certification, with over a half boasting Halal certification. Among them, the health products gained favour from many customers. In addition, IPIM also took the opportunity to promote the opportunities of the four major industries in Macao, the Macao-Hengqin investment environment and MICE strengths, the role of the China-PSC platform, the Programme for Supporting the Development of Macao First Store Economy, and IPIM’s specialised services. Moreover, the event featured various supporting activities, including on-site sampling, as well as the live stream broadcasting by KOLs to provide firsthand experiences on the quality of Macao products. Deepening Exchanges and Co - operation, Exploring Diversified Business Opportunities During the event, Macao exhibitors actively engaged with professional buyers from ASEAN, Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland to explore potential partnerships in areas such as big health and food distribution, supply chain and retail channel expansion, new product development, food brand innovation and coffee and tea trade. Some food manufacturers exhibiting for the first time reported excellent sales, noting the Expo provided ample opportunities for networking, particularly in the business matching sessions where they could further explore collaboration opportunities with Hong Kong companies and expand into the local market. A long-established Macao brand exhibiting for the first time, possessing halal certification, stated that it had reached preliminary co-operation agreements with major Hong Kong retail chains and e-commerce platforms, successfully increasing brand…

2026-08-13Investment Promotion

[2026/08/13] Surging Investment Projects in Macao’s Four Major Industries Showcase Robust Investment Potential and Accelerate the Layout of Industrial Innovation

Leveraging the “One Country, Two Systems” principle and its unique geographical advantages, Macao is comprehensively promoting the “1+4” industries towards an appropriately diversified economy. Macao SAR Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (“IPIM”) received 194 new investment proposals in the first half of 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 7%. Notably, over 60% of the projects were meant for the “1+4” industries, an increase of over 40% compared with the same period last year. Regarding these industries, the modern financial services, high technology and big health projects saw particularly robust growth, with big health projects increasing by over 60%, and modern financial services and high technology projects recording exponential growth. In this period, IPIM followed up on 133 investment projects which created 787 jobs for the employment market. The projects established in Macao cover key industries such as high technology, featured finance, big health and biomedicine. Among them are listed companies and leading companies with high growth potential. With offices or venture capital funds newly established in Macao, these entities have strong confidence in the prospects of the Macao market. Deepened Capital Synergy and Expanded Investment Attraction Network With the formal implementation of the Investment Funds Law, the local financial regulatory system has been further improved. At present, eight investment fund management companies have been licensed or pre-approved in Macao, accelerating the city’s progress towards becoming a powerful magnet for international capital. To further consolidate industrial resources and bolster the effectiveness of external promotion, the Macao SAR government has, for the first time, appointed 17 “Macao Investment Promotion Ambassadors” this year. These ambassadors include leading figures from industries such as technology, healthcare, and finance. The initiative fully leverages Macao’s strength as a “Precise Connector” linked with Portuguese-speaking and Spanish-speaking countries, as well as the production capacity strength of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin. Through “Attracting Investment through Business Networks” method, a long-term mechanism for collaborative promotion between the Macao SAR government and the industries has been successfully established. By actively expanding its international co-operation network, IPIM has established close ties with many multinational venture capital firms and potential companies. More than 50 companies have expressed their initial interest in settling in the “Macao Science and Technology Research and Development Industrial Park”. In addition, IPIM has also reached strategic co-operation agreements with many multinational companies and institutions, successfully attracting leading integrated circuit companies in the Yangtze River Delta to establish…

2026-08-09MICE,Investment Promotion

[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…

2026-08-08MICE,Investment Promotion

[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…

2026-08-07MICE,Investment Promotion

[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…

2026-08-06MICE,Investment Promotion

[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…

2026-08-04MICE,Investment Promotion

[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…