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
Hengqin’s four pillar industries gain momentum
Macao and the Cooperation Zone are deepening collaboration across technology, TCM, finance, tourism and MICE, while building more complementary economic ecosystems
One neighbourhood, two cities
Five years into the Macao-Hengqin integration experiment, everyday life in the Macau New Neighbourhood shows how housing, education, healthcare and community services are helping create a more seamless cross-boundary way of living
Going global with the Spanish-speaking world
How Macao is building on two decades of success as the country’s gateway to the Portuguese-speaking world to expand trade and business ties with Spanish-speaking countries
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
University Town set to redefine higher education
Macao is investing in a new University Town in Hengqin to anchor its talent-driven future, as the city positions itself as a rising centre for innovation and research
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
Why Macao universities head to Hengqin
Macao’s universities, led by the University of Macau, have expanded into Hengqin, turning land constraints into a cross-boundary education model
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