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2026-09-05Investment Promotion

[2026/09/05] Business Tour to Three Southeast Asian Countries Concluded Successfully Forging a New Bridge for Economic, Trade, and Tourism Collaboration between Macao and ASEAN Countries

The delegation of Macao-Hengqin and Chinese mainland economic, trade, and tourism sectors, as a member of the Macao SAR government’s official mission to Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, concluded its eight-day business exchange and inspection tour today (5 September). During the visit, the delegation participated in the “Macao SAR Government Reception” and the “Macao Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar” held in these three countries. Through a series of presentations, meetings and site visits, they have forged a new bridge for economic, trade, and tourism collaboration between Macao and ASEAN countries, injecting external momentum into the appropriate diversification of Macao’s economy. During their trip to these three countries, the delegation facilitated over 370 business matching sessions and the signing of 189 agreements, and conducted site visits to nearly 30 local institutions and enterprises. The delegation members generally concurred that the visit’s alignment with co-operation opportunities in the Southeast Asian market would help fortify tourism and trade connections between Macao and the countries along the “Belt and Road” initiative. 189 Co-operation Agreements Signed in These Three Countries Contributed to Establishing a Long-term Economic, Trade, and Tourism Network The receptions and promotion seminars hosted by the Macao SAR Government in these three countries led to the signing of 189 co-operation agreements between the stakeholders from Macao, Hengqin, and the Chinese mainland, and governments, institutions, associations, and enterprises from Singapore (82 projects), Indonesia (45 projects), and Malaysia (62 projects), respectively. Among them, the Macao SAR Government signed 10 agreements. The aforementioned projects span across various sectors, encompassing tourism, high technology, traditional Chinese medicine (big health), MICE, cross-border e-commerce and halal certification, Muslim-friendly tourism, as well as investment and financing services, laying the foundation for establishing a long-term economic, trade and tourism co-operation network. In terms of tourism co-operation, Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) signed memoranda on co-operation with various entities including the research organization on Muslim tourism – Crescent Rating, the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS), Indonesian Travel Agents Association (ASTINDO), Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) and Malaysia Chinese Tourism Association, to foster mutual visitations and tourism exchange as well as Macao and Southeast Asia’s sustainable tourism development, widening Macao’s reach in international visitor markets. In terms of investment promotion and co-operation, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region signed co-operation agreements with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of…

2026-09-03Investment Promotion

[2026/09/03] Macao Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar Successfully Hosted in Malaysia Facilitating Nearly 120 Business Matching Sessions and the Signing of 54 Industry Co-operation Agreements

Macao Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar (Malaysia) was successfully hosted in Kuala Lumpur today (3 September). Leveraging Malaysia’s strengths in digital and electronic technologies, the Seminar facilitated in-depth collaborations in high-tech, tourism, biomedicine, and halal food industries. Over 300 representatives from the political and business sectors of Macao, Hengqin, Chinese mainland, and Malaysia participated in the event, leading to nearly 120 business matching sessions and the signing of 54 agreements. This initiative established a network for Macao industry players to connect with Malaysia in trade, tourism, and business, promoting new opportunities for industrial collaborations under the “Belt and Road” Initiative framework. The Seminar was jointly hosted by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), with the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM), the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents, the Malaysia Chinese Tourism Association, and the Industrial Development Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin as supporting units. The Potential and Institutional Advantages of Economic, Trade and Tourism Co-operation between Macao and Malaysia In his opening address, IPIM President Che Weng Keong highlighted the progressively deepening economic and trade exchanges between Macao and Malaysia, with the bilateral trade volume reaching MOP 2.8 billion in 2025. As the Macao SAR is steadily advancing its Third Five-Year Plan, the Macao SAR government has increased its efforts in talent attraction, policy and financial support, and has launched a number of major projects and a Government Guidance Fund to provide enterprises with a stable and attractive business environment. IPIM provides investors with comprehensive one-stop support services and the Scheme for Supporting the Development of Macao First-Store Economy. These initiatives may incentivise Malaysian companies to leverage Macao’s preferential policies and translate the co-operative potential between the two regions into tangible projects. Director of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, remarked that MGTO is dedicated to fostering Macao’s “tourism +” development, tourism diversification and expansion of international markets. Malaysia is a major visitor market for Macao. MGTO has actively rolled out a variety of promotional initiatives in recent years while promoting Muslim-friendly tourism development in Macao, besides raising the destination’s profile at the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair for years. Macao was featured as the “International Favourite Destination” at the MATTA Fair in 2025 and 2026.…

2026-09-01Investment Promotion

[2026/09/01] Macao Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar in Indonesia The Signing of 36 Co-operation Agreements Open Up New Development Opportunities for Both Regions

After its initial stop in Singapore, the Macao Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar (Indonesia), one of the major economic and trade initiatives of the Macao SAR Government’s visit to three Southeast Asian countries, was held in Jakarta today (1 September). Gathering over 400 delegates from the political, business, and tourism sectors of Macao, Hengqin, provinces and cities in the Chinese mainland, and Indonesia, the event facilitated 120 business matching sessions, resulting in the signing of 36 co-operation agreements. These agreements, reached by companies from Macao, Hengqin, Chinese mainland, and Indonesia, span areas such as tourism, MICE, high technology, traditional Chinese medicine and Big Health, and initiatives focused on creating a Muslim-Friendly Environment. This endeavour further broadens Macao’s economic and trade co-operation network with Southeast Asia. Aligned with the Macao SAR’s Third Five-Year Plan and the “1+4” industrial diversification strategy, the Promotion Seminar featured multiple thematic presentations and business matching sessions to showcase the investment potentials of Macao and Hengqin in tourism, business environment, and big health to the Indonesian industry stakeholders. Leveraging its unique advantages as a bridge between the Chinese mainland and Portuguese-speaking countries, Macao is committed to offering Indonesian companies an effective platform for market expansion, facilitating two-way investment and collaborative industrial growth. Exploring New Opportunities for Two-Way Co-operation between Macao and Indonesia Director of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes remarked in her speech that Indonesia is a major international visitor market for Macao. Over the years, the Office has been carrying out vigorous promotions for destination marketing, besides participating in the ASTINDO Travel Fair, organised by the Indonesian Travel Agents Association (ASTINDO), and maintaining close exchange with tourism operators there. After organising the “Macao Tourism + MICE Product Updates Seminar & Travel Mart” and a mega tourism promotional event in Jakarta last year, MGTO went on to hold the tourism product updates seminars in Jakarta and Surabaya this year. Capitalising on the SAR Government’s latest visit, MGTO signed a memorandum on co-operation with ASINTDO to enhance exchange and cooperation in active pursuit of the Indonesian visitor market. She hopes that Macao and Indonesian travel trade can forge closer collaboration and develop tourism products with great value to achieve mutual success. Che Weng Keong, President of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao SAR, highlighted the solid foundation for economic and trade co-operation between Macao and Indonesia, the largest…

2026-08-31Investment Promotion

[2026/08/31] Macao Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar Successfully Hosted in Singapore Leading to the Signing of 74 Industry Co-operation Agreements

As one of the major economic and trade initiatives of the Macao SAR Government’s visit to three Southeast Asian countries, the Macao Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar (Singapore), jointly hosted by Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) of the Macao Special Administrative Region, took place today (31 August). The event attracted over 400 delegates from the political, business, and tourism sectors of Macao, Hengqin, provinces and cities in Chinese mainland, and Singapore, with over 60% of them representing Singaporean companies and business associations. Over 130 business matching sessions were facilitated during the event, resulting in the signing of 74 industry co-operation agreements. By harnessing Macao’s distinctive advantages of “being backed by the country and connected to the world”, the gathering aided Macao and mainland enterprises in collaborating to overseas markets and strengthening cross-regional economic and trade collaborations. Aligned with the deployment of the Macao SAR’s Third Five-Year Plan, this Seminar provided the Singaporean industry with the industrial layout, investment opportunities, and tourism and MICE resources under the strategies of Macao-Hengqin integration and the appropriate diversification for Macao’s economy. The event received support from Enterprise Singapore, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore, and the Industrial Development Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin, attracting representatives from diverse sectors, including high technology, MICE, healthcare, and industry-academia-research co-operation. Promoting an Appropriately Diversified Economy for Macao At the event, IPIM President Che Weng Keong emphasised the similarities between Macao and Singapore as open and outward-oriented economies, underscoring the considerable potential for collaboration between the two regions in trade, tourism, science and technology, healthcare, modern finance, MICE and professional services. Macao is now constructing the Macao Sci-Tech Park, and establishing a Government Guidance Fund of MOP 20 billion. Coupled with the Macao-Hengqin joint development, favourable policies such as the “Scheme for Supporting the Development of Macao First-Store Economy” and the “Global MICE Partners Alliance Program”, Macao will provide robust support to investors in terms of taxation, talent mobility, cross-border finance, and business facilitation. Singaporean investors are encouraged to leverage the Macao Platform to jointly explore market potential. Deputy Director of MGTO, Cheng Wai Tong, stated that MGTO is making great endeavours to tap into international markets. At present, Singapore ranks among Macao’s top ten international visitor markets. Since organizing a mega roadshow in Singapore in 2024,…

2026-08-28Investment Promotion

[2026/08/28] IPIM Organises Economic and Trade Delegation to Join MSAR Government’s Official Mission to Three Southeast Asian Nations to Deepen “Belt and Road” Economic Co-operation

The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) organised an economic and trade delegation of approximately 120 members to accompany the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government delegation on a visit to three Southeast Asian nations—Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia—from 29 August to 5 September. The visit aims to organically combine Macao’s platform advantages with the demands of Southeast Asian market, deepening two-way investment and economic and trade co-operation between Macao and the three countries. The delegation will attend a series of activities, including official receptions hosted by the MSAR Government and Macao Economic, Trade, Tourism and Investment Presentation Seminars, as well as visit to approximately 20 institutions and enterprise projects. The delegation comprises government and business representatives from Macao, Hengqin and various regions of the Chinese mainland, covering sectors such as Big Health, biomedicine, technology, finance, commerce and trade, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions), cultural tourism, food, and professional services. Enterprises specialising in Big Health and technology represent the largest proportion, accounting for nearly 60% of total participating businesses, some of which are ranked among China Top 500 enterprises, listed companies, and industry-leading enterprises. Three Presentation Seminars Fully Release Macao-Hengqin Opportunities IPIM and the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will host the "Macao Economic, Trade, Tourism and Investment Presentation Seminar" in Singapore, Jakarta (Indonesia), and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) on 31 August, 1 September, and 3 September, respectively. Closely aligned with Macao SAR’s Third Five-Year Plan, the seminars will comprehensively showcase Macao’s unique positioning as "One Centre, One Platform, One Base, and One Hub for Qualified Personnel" to local business communities. Key presentations will highlight Macao’s four major engineering projects, industrial layout, business advantages, integrated tourism and leisure resources, international MICE platform, as well as the policy dividends and opportunities offered by the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin. Business matching sessions will be arranged during the seminars to build high-quality networking scenarios for enterprises from the Chinese Mainland, Macao, Hengqin and Southeast Asia, fostering cross-regional exchanges and synergistic development in tourism, trade, MICE and service trade. During the visit, the delegation will inspect approximately 20 institutions and enterprise projects. These projects closely align with Macao’s "1+4" key industries, spanning high-tech, pharmaceutical and Big Health, infrastructure, cultural tourism and MICE, and the Halal industry. Through on-site visits and exchanges, the initiative aims to promote industrial alignment and technological exchange between Macao and Southeast Asian countries in relevant fields. This will support…

2026-08-24Investment Promotion,China-PSCs Commerce and Trade

[2026/08/24] Empowering Enterprises to Explore Portuguese-speaking and Spanish-speaking Countries in Line with Macao’s Third Five-Year Plan Nearly 300 Enterprise Representatives Participated in IPIM’s Promotion Seminars in Shenzhen and Guangzhou

In line with Macao SAR’s Third Five-Year Plan to augment Macao’s function as the co-operation platform between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries/Spanish-speaking Countries, and to empower enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (“Greater Bay Area”) to expand into Portuguese-speaking and Spanish-speaking countries as well as Southeast Asia, Macao SAR Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (“IPIM”) hosted two “Macao Platform Advantages Promotion Seminars” (“Seminars”) in Shenzhen and Guangzhou from 19 to 21 August. These Seminars attracted nearly 300 enterprise representatives from key sectors such as science and technology innovation, foreign trade, manufacturing, legal services and finance, featuring over 150 business negotiations in a lively atmosphere. During their stay in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, the IPIM team paid visits to 14 leading companies specialising in big health, new energy and technology, two of which are ranked among China’s top 500 enterprises. These face-to-face interactions allowed IPIM to gain essential insights into their needs for international market expansion. Some of these large-scale foreign trade enterprises fully recognised Macao’s distinctive advantages in financial support and tax policies, and expressed a keen interest in establishing some of their international business settlement operations in Macao. They intended to leverage the Macao platform to enhance their cross-border financial operations. Some other companies have established a foundation in foreign trade but have not yet explored into Portuguese-speaking and Spanish-speaking markets. Upon recognising the strategic importance of the Macao Platform between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries/Spanish-speaking Countries, these companies expressed their desire to leverage IPIM’s professional services to penetrate markets in Portuguese-speaking and Spanish-speaking countries, extending their global business presence. The Shenzhen Promotion Seminar was jointly hosted by IPIM, Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Commerce, and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Co-operation Zone in Qianhai of Shenzhen, coordinated by Shenzhen International Business e-Station, and supported by the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government. The Guangzhou Promotion Seminar was jointly hosted by IPIM, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the Guangdong Provincial People’s Government, and the Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province. Leveraging Advantages of Macao Platform to Explore International Business Opportunities In his speeches at the two seminars, IPIM Director Sam Lei emphasised the significant roles of Shenzhen and Guangzhou as core cities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. He also highlighted the close interaction between Macao and these two core cities in economic and trade co-operation, industrial development, personnel exchanges and…

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…