Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

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

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

Lingnan’s heritage comes to life

The Macao Museum has creatively woven together the multi-layered tapestry of Lingnan cultures in an immersive exhibit. The “New Momentum – Cultured Bay Area, Brilliant Intangible Cultural Heritage” is far more than a static collection of artifacts; it is a thoughtfully curated journey through the

February 2026

National Games: boosting sports momentum

The 15th National Games marked a turning point for Macao

December 2025

Record-breaking achievements

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

December 2025

Fast-tracking integration

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

December 2025