A dual-currency payment system in Hengqin is quietly reshaping how Macao ID holders spend there. Permitting payments in Macao patacas through familiar mobile apps, the scheme reduces financial friction and contributes to cross-boundary integration to make everyday life much more seamless
Once cast as the world’s factory floor, China is fast emerging as a source of globally recognised consumer brands. From technology firms to lifestyle labels and collectible-driven retailers, a new generation of Chinese companies is pushing into overseas markets with growing success. Backed by design and innovation, they are beginning to reshape perceptions of what “Made in China” means
Macao’s universities, led by the University of Macau, have expanded into Hengqin, turning land constraints into a cross-boundary education model
Guangzhou University Town offers lessons for the proposed Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, but scholars stress that its model cannot be copied outright
As the low-altitude economy gathers momentum across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, industry insiders argue that Macao’s strategic value lies not in the scale or frequency of flights, but in its ability to provide high-standard, well-regulated scenarios that can help align cross-boundary rules and contribute to the development of international frameworks
The 15th National Games marked a turning point for Macao, with the city showcasing its strongest sporting performance to date in any edition of the Games, while deepening cooperation across the Greater Bay Area
The 15th National Games has highlighted the growing role of sport in advancing Macao’s “one centre, one platform, one base” development strategy, extending its impact beyond competition into tourism, trade and cultural exchange
Macao recorded its best-ever performance at the National Games, achieving a historic medal haul that marked a significant milestone in the city’s sporting development
China’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan is to confirm the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as one of three national ‘engines of high-quality development’. This signals an acceleration of regional integration, urging Macao to speed up economic diversification through Hengqin and the development of new industries
Macao NPC deputy Si Ka Lon said integration into Hengqin and the Greater Bay Area is increasingly essential for local youth