Cooperation Zone

The Hengqin experiment

Five years after its launch, the Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has become central to the next phase of Macao’s development
August 2026

Dual-currency payments boost regional integration

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
April 2026

A global talent hub

The Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town is designed to align higher education with national strategy and Macao’s economic diversification goals
February 2026

Insights from Guangzhou University Town

Guangzhou University Town offers lessons for the proposed Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, but scholars stress that its model cannot be copied outright
February 2026

Cross-boundary cargo takes off

Construction has begun on a transformative logistics project that promises to redefine Macao’s position in regional air cargo: the Macau International Airport Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal. Designed as a cross-boundary logistics engine, the new facility aims to boost cargo capacity, streamline customs procedures and deepen
December 2025