business

Bridging closer ties with Europe

Macao’s long-lasting connection with Europe entered a new chapter this April, as Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai undertook his first official overseas tour. Spanning Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium, the tour was both a reaffirmation of tradition and a forward-looking exercise in strategic positioning for
June 2026

Shuffling towards sustainability

Long treated as by-product of the entertainment industry, used playing cards are now at the centre of Fnetlink Technology’s effort to turn waste into value
June 2026

CTM bets on AI to drive Macao’s smart future

These are busy times for telecom provider CTM. In line with the vision set by the Government, the company has been moving swiftly to build the digital infrastructure underpinning Macao’s smart city ambitions
April 2026

A paradigm shift: the rise of China’s new retail powerhouses

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
April 2026

Low-altitude economy takes off

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
February 2026

Macao’s big bet on investment

As Macao steps into 2026, the city is rolling out two landmark legal reforms that promise to reshape its financial landscape. Designed to align the city with international standards and attract global capital, the reforms mark one of the most significant overhauls of Macao’s financial
December 2025

European businesses can go far in Macao: MECC president

Echo Chan, the newly elected president of the Macau European Chamber of Commerce (MECC), says Macao has clearly made significant strides toward reaching its economic diversification goals, and European companies have an important role to play in furthering the city’s ambitions. European companies, she adds,
December 2025