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2026-09-30MICE,Investment Promotion

[2026/09/30] 2026MFE to Gather Diverse International Brands and Enhance Cross-Sector Matching for Exhibitors

The Macao Franchise Expo 2026 (2026MFE), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR, the Macau Chain Stores & Franchise Association, and the Macao International Brand Enterprise Commercial Association, will take place from 21 to 24 October 2026 (Wednesday to Saturday) at the Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao. This year’s MFE will enhance cross-sector matching for brand exhibitors, with a particular focus on two signature sections: coffee and bakery. Leveraging resources from the 31 st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (31 st MIF) and the 2026 Portuguese Speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao) (2026PLPEX), both of which will be held concurrently at the same venue, the organisers will establish a comprehensive end-to-end service chain comprising the evaluation and selection of coffee beans from Portuguese-speaking countries, brewing competitions, public tastings, and business matching sessions. This will fully showcase Macao’s role as a platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries whilst generating greater brand exposure and commercial benefits. Bringing together renowned brands from home and abroad to seize new consumer trends and business opportunities With an exhibition area of around 6,000 square metres, the 2026MFE will centre on the Brand Studio, which comprises four main sections: Baking Club, Coffee Bazaar, Lifestyle Club, and IP Licensing Trend Club. The event will present leading and well-known brands from the Chinese mainland, Macao, and Southeast Asia, and other regions and countries, some of which will be making their overseas debut. Products on display will include new consumer goods, smart mobility equipment, homeware, and dining services, reflecting contemporary lifestyles and emerging consumer trends. The event will also feature original IPs, cultural and creative designer toys, IP derivatives, and licensing agencies, in order to support the overseas expansion of IPs and to explore new collaborative models, such as “IP + retail” and “IP + services”. During the exhibition, visitors can unlock a themed check-in map across the exhibition areas and redeem speciality items such as coffee, bread, and IP goods by completing designated check-in routes. This immersive experience will encourage visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the exhibiting enterprises and event activities. Extending the reach and impact of the “exhibition + inspection + business matching” model to drive Macao’s first-store economy and historic area revitalisation To extend the reach and impact of the 2026MFE’s “exhibition + inspection + business matching” model to drive Macao’s first-store economy and historic area…

2026-09-25MICE

[2026/09/25] Macao MICE Industry Celebrates Double Success: Deepening Macao-Hengqin Synergies to Unlock New MICE Opportunities in Southeast Asia

At two recent prestigious annual global MICE industry events—the M&C Asia Stella Awards ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in August, and the TTG Travel Awards 2026 ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand in September—Macao was once again awarded "Best Conventions Destination (Asia)" and "Best BT-MICE City", marking the fourth consecutive year that Macao has won these international MICE accolades, which were accepted by Che Weng Keong, President of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (hereinafter referred to as "IPIM") of the Macao SAR, and IPIM Director Elaine Wong, respectively on behalf of Macao. Since the beginning of this year, Macao’s MICE industry has garnered multiple awards, including honours such as "Best Destination for Annual Meetings", "Best International MICE City", and "Most Influential MICE Destination". These accolades fully reflect the continuous enhancement of Macao's comprehensive competitiveness and international influence in the MICE industry. Expanding the Macao-Hengqin MICE Collaboration Network to Connect with Global MICE Resources To further expand the MICE collaboration network between Macao and Hengqin, IPIM representatives joined forces with the Industrial Development Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Co-operation Zone in Hengqin and market representatives of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in Thailand during the award presentation period. Together, they organised over 20 Macao and Hengqin MICE-related institutions and enterprises to participate in MICE matching and negotiation events, namely "M&C Asia Connections 2026" and the "Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia 2026" (IT&CMA). The Macao delegates conducted over 700 business meetings with international merchants, actively publicising the MICE environment and advantages of Macao and Hengqin, so as to recruit more international MICE events to be hosted in Macao SAR and the Co-operation Zone in Hengqin. During the events, IPIM once again arranged for participating enterprises to attend the "Global MICE Collaborative Certification" (GMC) training course jointly organized by three authoritative international MICE organisations—the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE). The training aims to strengthen the professional capacities of local MICE practitioners in conference planning, exhibition management, and international reception, enhancing the quality of local MICE services to align with international standards. Continuously Cultivating Relationships in Southeast Asia to Drive International MICE Co-operation To implement the tasks outlined in the MSAR "Third Five-Year Plan" regarding inviting and bidding for more international high-quality MICE projects to be held in Macao, IPIM pro-actively participated in target regions’ MICE events…

2026-09-24MICE,China-PSCs Commerce and Trade,Investment Promotion

[2026/09/24] 2026PLPEX to Present Selected Products from Nine PSCs in Five Exhibition Zones and Unlock China-PSC Business Opportunities

The 2026 Portuguese Speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao) (2026PLPEX) will be held from 21 to 24 October 2026 (Wednesday to Saturday) at the Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao. With the theme “Macao: The Global Hub of Business Convergence”, the event will showcase distinctive industries, products, and services from nine Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs). Through the exhibition, business matching sessions, and professional forums, the event will give full play to Macao’s unique role as a Commerce and Trade Co-operation Platform for China and Portuguese-speaking Countries and thus promote economic and trade exchanges and industrial matching between China and PSCs. Five exhibition zones unveiled to strengthen China-PSC industrial matching and co-operation Spanning approximately 8,000 square metres, the 2026PLPEX will comprise five exhibition zones on cross-border e-commerce, agriculture, the blue economy, food and beverages, and professional services. The Cross-Border E-Commerce Zone will offer a gateway for enterprises looking to enter the Chinese mainland market or expand into PSCs by integrating resources such as e-commerce platforms, cross-border logistics, and marketing. Meanwhile, premium agricultural products and related resources from PSCs will be on display in the Agricultural Industry Zone , where business matching sessions will be held in conjunction with the concurrent China-Portuguese Speaking Countries International Agricultural Expo to facilitate exchange and co-operation. The Blue Economy Zone will focus on marine technology and the development of related industries, exploring the potential for cross-national industrial collaboration, while the Portuguese-Speaking Countries Products Sales Area will feature a Tasting Lounge and an Experience Zone, combining business procurement with cultural immersion. The Professional Service Zone will bring together service providers from Macao and Hengqin to assist PSC enterprises in establishing a presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). A collection of fine agricultural and food products from PSCs with diverse activities at PLPEX to foster co-operation PSCs span vast territories with diverse climates, giving them a competitive edge in producing speciality agricultural and sideline products such as coffee and wine. The 2026PLPEX will therefore gather quality brands, including a Brazilian speciality coffee brand with over 140 years of history and a Brazilian cachaça brand with nearly 80 years of brewing heritage, from this major global region for agricultural production and export. The event will also feature a diverse range of themed activities, including the G100 x 2026PLPEX Most Promising Portuguese-Speaking Countries Wines and Spirits Award and the 2026 Portuguese-Speaking Countries Coffee Bean Competition and Award Ceremony.…

2026-09-23MICE,Investment Promotion

[2026/09/23] Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2026 Closes Today, Facilitating Over 140 Business Matching Sessions with Signed Agreements Totalling MOP 2 Billion

The Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2026 (GLSTF 2026) came to a successful close today (23 September). The two-day event featured a main forum, four specialised sub-forums, multiple side events, and over 140 business matching sessions. Six international and local co-operation deliverables were unveiled at the event, over 30% of which were initiated by Macao institutions and businesses, and the total value of the signed agreements amounted to MOP 2 billion, showcasing Macao’s active contribution to the high-quality, sustainable development of the global timber industry chain. Multiple international partnership outcomes delivered to drive industry upgrades The GLSTF 2026 saw a marked rise in its global impact, characterised by broader international participation, a stronger presence of Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries, more international partnerships, and deeper engagement from Macao. This afternoon, the event hosts and organiser held a joint press conference, where Sheam Satkuru, Executive Director of the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO); Wong Yee Lam, Director of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM); and Luo Xinjian, Secretary-General of the Global Green Supply Chains Initiative (GGSC), reported on the event’s execution and achievements. Deeper engagement with Macao and fruitful results for businesses This year’s forum saw significantly enhanced participation from local organisations, higher education institutions, and enterprises in Macao. The Macau University of Science and Technology officially joined the research team of the Global Timber Index (GTI) platform. Several Macao organisations jointly launched the International Cooperation and Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Global Supply Chain, and began drafting the Standard for Biomass Aviation Fuel and the Macao Green Standard Management System, to lay the foundations for local standardisation and the research and development of green technologies. Additionally, Macao enterprises participated in the signing of a co-operation agreement on jointly building a Muslim-friendly market environment in Macao, while local tech service providers and green industry bodies signed a co-operation agreement with a Thai industry association on the application of the Blockchain-based Timber Traceability System-Trading Platform (BTTS-TP). Furthermore, Macao tech enterprises reached a co-operation agreement on jointly developing a Macao digital intelligence platform for green procurement, further giving play to Macao’s role as a bridge in international collaboration by linking the supply of green products from the Chinese mainland with demand in Macao and overseas markets. There were multiple business matching sessions and a timber display alongside the main forum. Regarding the official launch and operation of BTTS-TP in Macao, a…

2026-09-22Investment Promotion,MICE,China-PSCs Commerce and Trade

[2026/09/22] Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2026 Opens Today (22 September), Launching Six International and Local Co-operation Outcomes

The Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2026 (GLSTF 2026) officially opened today (22 September), bringing together over 800 guests from 49 countries and regions worldwide. Total attendance has grown by around 12% compared to the previous edition, with delegates from Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries and ASEAN nations accounting for more than 30% of all overseas participants. The significantly increased number of international organisations participating in the Forum further highlights its growing global engagement and industry influence. Taking place over two consecutive days, the Forum will feature nearly 20 diverse concurrent events, leveraging Macao’s MICE strengths to build a premier global dialogue hub for the timber industry and an international co-operation platform. Building industry consensus and deepening high-quality global timber collaboration The opening ceremony was officiated by Tam Vai Man, Representative of the Chief Executive of the Macao SAR and Secretary for Transport and Public Works; Liu Decheng, Director of the Economic and Financial Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; and Cheng Lei, Deputy Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR; alongside distinguished overseas guests from the Republic of Cameroon, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Peru, the Gabonese Republic, and the Togolese Republic, as well as representatives from various international organisations. In his address, Che Weng Keong, President of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR, stated that President Xi Jinping had emphasised China’s commitment to working with the international community to promote forest conservation, responsible timber trade, and greener, more resilient supply chains. He added that the Forum has grown into an important platform for dialogue and co-operation. The more diverse international participation this year further strengthens the Forum’s international reach and Macao’s role as a platform for co-operation. President Che also encouraged participants to make full use of Macao’s platform to explore opportunities for co-operation. In her remarks, Sheam Satkuru, Executive Director of the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), highlighted that the ITTO has worked tirelessly toward the objectives of sustainable management of tropical forests and the legal and sustainable trade of tropical timber and wood products, with over 1,400 projects implemented in the tropics. She expressed hope that this year’s Forum would focus on three areas: strengthening trust, transparency, and connectivity; empowering the people and businesses that sustain…

2026-09-21Investment Promotion,China-PSCs Commerce and Trade

[2026/09/21] Deepening Fujian-Macao Economic and Trade Co-operation: IPIM Promotes the Advantages of the Sino-Lusophone (Hispanic) Platform and "Internal Connectivity and External Access" in Fujian

To deepen high-quality Fujian-Macao economic and trade co-operation, encourage Fujian enterprises to invest in Macao and Hengqin, and fully leverage Macao’s unique advantages—such as its China-Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries Platform and "Internal Connectivity and External Network"—to explore overseas markets through various modes, such as "joining forces on overseas expansion", "collective overseas expansion", and "global expansion with quality brands", the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (hereinafter referred to as "IPIM") of the Macao SAR visited Fujian Province from 15 to 18 September to host the "Macao's Platform Advantages Promotion Seminar" (hereinafter referred to as the "Seminar") in Fuzhou and Quanzhou respectively. The two presentation sessions attracted over 150 entrepreneurs from key sectors, including traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Big Health, high-end manufacturing, modern finance, textiles and footwear, kitchen and bathroom hardware, home furnishings, mineral development, agricultural products and food, legal services, trade and logistics, and cross-border e-commerce. During their mission to Fujian, the IPIM delegation visited 14 leading Fujian enterprise groups across sectors such as high technology, TCM and Big Health, fisheries, marine engineering services, cold-chain logistics, textiles and apparel, and sporting goods. The delegation introduced recent policy initiatives to the local enterprises, including the Third Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Macao Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (hereinafter referred to as the "Third Five-Year Plan") promulgated last month, as well as IPIM’s China-PSCs Business Compass services. Many local enterprises expressed a strong interest in overseas investment, hoping to leverage the China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries Co-operation and Development Fund to expand into Portuguese-speaking market and projects. Additionally, several enterprises expressed interest in opening bank accounts in Macao and PSCs to establish capital settlement channels, so as to support their overseas capital allocation, investment, and trade transactions. During the promotion and enterprise visits in Fujian, over 100 business matching sessions were arranged. The Fuzhou session of the Presentation was co-hosted by IPIM and the Department of Commerce of Fujian Province, while the Quanzhou session was co-hosted by IPIM, the Department of Commerce of Fujian Province, and the Bureau of Commerce of Quanzhou Municipality. Both sessions received support from the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Fujian Province. Representatives from the Service Centre for Economy and Trade between China and Portuguese/Spanish-speaking countries, the Talents Development Committee of the Macao SAR, the China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries Co-operation and Development Fund, Macao financial service institutions, and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industrial Park of…

2026-09-17MICE,Investment Promotion

[2026/09/17] 31st MIF to Kick Off in October New Spanish-Speaking Countries Industry Pavilion, Four Major Exhibition Zones, and Multiple Concurrent Events to Expand International Business Opportunities

The 31 st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (31 st MIF), organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region, will be held from 21 to 24 October 2026 (Wednesday to Saturday) at the Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao. This year’s MIF will feature four core exhibition zones and a number of specialised pavilions, including the newly established Spanish-Speaking Countries Industry Pavilion , which will bring together exhibitors from eleven Spanish-speaking countries. Expected to enhance Macao’s role as a platform between China and Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries, this new pavilion will create a gateway to business opportunities in overseas markets, including Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries and ASEAN nations, while supporting enterprises in their global expansion. The 31 st MIF will be held concurrently with the 2026 Portuguese Speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao) (2026PLPEX) and the Macao Franchise Expo 2026 (2026MFE) at the same venue. The theme “Macao: The Global Hub of Business Convergence” will run across all three exhibitions for the first time, to generate more tangible results and open up development opportunities for domestic and international exhibitors. Four major exhibition zones: Boosting enterprises’ global expansion and industrial partnership opportunities Covering a total exhibition area of 16,000 square metres, the 31 st MIF will focus on industrial development and regional co-operation. The four core exhibition zones are: the Technology and Creativity Zone , centred on AI technological innovation and opportunities for technological innovation in the Greater Bay Area; the Big Health and Modern Lifestyle Zone , focusing on the overseas expansion of the traditional Chinese medicine and big health industries, as well as their application in modern consumer scenarios; the Economic & Trade Investment and Industrial Co-operation Zone , dedicated to business matching and international market expansion; and the Macao Business Exhibition Zone , promoting the upgrading of Macao enterprises and expanding business opportunities both locally and abroad. A number of key concurrent events will also be held during the 31 st MIF, including the China-Portuguese Speaking Countries International Agricultural Expo, Macao 2026, the 4 th Business Conference on the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the Jiangsu Agricultural Products Special Promotion Seminar, and the 2026 ICCA Asia-Pacific Business Events Development Forum, further extending Macao’s trade impact. Three concurrent exhibitions: Attracting more investment through an “exhibition + inspection + matching” model In addition, the 31 st MIF, 2026PLPEX,…