AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHengqin Cooperation Zone: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai chaired the fifth working meeting of Macao’s leading group, stressing Hengqin’s development is “Macao’s own responsibility” and pushing the second phase with flagship projects like the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town and cargo-loading pilots. National Security Court: Macao’s court confirmed Au Kam San’s case will proceed to trial after upholding the indictment for “subversion of state power,” contact with outside groups, and breach of secrecy, with trial scheduling to follow. Housing Market Watch: Macau’s housing reset continues despite a brief “little spring,” with DSF data showing average prices slipping to MOP68,000 per sq m in April and buyers still favoring smaller, cheaper, and older units. Fuel Subsidies End: The diesel subsidy scheme ends at 23:59 today, while LPG and petrol support runs until July 25, after government said the measures met their goal of easing fuel-cost pressure. Public Safety & Enforcement (HK-Macau link): Hong Kong Customs reported major HZMB seizures and convictions tied to duty-not-paid cigarettes and counterfeit goods, underscoring cross-border enforcement pressure. Sports & Culture: Macau wushu athletes added another silver at the Taolu World Cup in Haikou, while a Central and Southern District waterfront carnival at the Macao Science Centre used e-vouchers to steer visitors to local SMEs. Regional Mobility & Travel: China’s border agencies handled a record 369 million crossings in H1, with Macau and Hong Kong residents accounting for 147 million trips.
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