AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCross-border Governance: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will visit Fujian from Aug 2-5 for the 5th Fujian-Macao Cooperation Conference, including inspections in Xiamen and Longyan before the Fuzhou briefing on regional synergistic development. Public Health & Privacy: From Aug 15, Macau Hospital Authority Family Medicine Clinics’ telephone appointment system will only accept calls with caller ID to better protect personal data and reduce impersonation risks. Macau Economy Watch: DSEC says 1H2026 GDP preliminarily rose 3.7% year-on-year in real terms to MOP209.89b, driven by higher exports of services and visitor arrivals; hotel occupancy averaged 90.4% in 1H. Gaming & Regulation: DICJ reports July casino GGR at MOP20.26b, down 8.4% year-on-year, while noting the sector’s ongoing consolidation and push for non-gaming attractions. Digital Currency Policy: A Macau Business report says e-MOP (AMCM-issued CBDC) remains in testing, framed as a way to modernize casino payments and align with mainland and Hong Kong pilots. Education & Innovation: UM begins operations today with five new science/tech faculties and two research institutes, aiming to boost tech talent and support Macao’s diversification. Regional Mobility: China’s new overseas travel risk prevention rules take effect Sept 15, tightening exit-entry requirements and intermediary services.
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