AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMacao Governance: The State Council has appointed Ng Wai Han as Macao SAR Secretary for Economy and Finance, with her swearing-in held Monday—an immediate leadership shift after the post sat vacant for two months. Macao Economic Strategy: Macao plans to expand its China-Portuguese trade platform to Spanish-speaking economies under the 2026-30 five-year period, aiming to deepen its role as a bridge for overseas markets. Macao International Business: The 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (IIICF) concluded in Macao with 21 deals worth US$9.9 billion, linking Chinese firms with Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking partners. Macao Oversight & Services: The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reported on rat-control effectiveness, citing 25,000 baiting points in 2025 and 2,894 rats eliminated. Macao Urban Planning: The Taipa Northern Zone Urban Development Plan was revised, shifting toward “liveability first,” higher green standards, and prioritised flood control. Macao Culture & Tourism: Skal Asia Congress opened in Macao under “Celebrating Heritage – Empowering Innovation,” reinforcing the city’s tourism leadership role. Regional Context: Hong Kong’s five-year plan consultation also kicked off, while a separate Hong Kong civil service pay adjustment for 2026-27 was announced at 2% across-the-board.
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