regional integration

Macao 2030: A blueprint for economic resilience

From diversifying the economy and deepening integration with Hengqin to renewing old neighbourhoods and improving healthcare, the Government’s Third Five-Year Plan sets out an ambitious roadmap for Macao through 2030
October 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

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