AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDragon Boat Festival wrap in Macao: The 2026 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races ended at Nam Van Lake, with China Nanhai Jiujiang defending Open and Women’s titles (and setting a new Open record), while Tianjin University of Sport won the university race; crowds packed the venue as the event fused dragon-boat racing with “Art Everywhere” cultural programming. APEC tourism push: Macao is gearing up for the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting (June 24–28), with officials saying preparations include staff training and sideline events to showcase Macao’s “One Centre” tourism strengths. Aging buildings database: Transport and Public Works is planning a database of old districts and “three-nil buildings,” aiming to help owners meet maintenance duties through outreach with community groups. Digital policy friction: Tech leaders warned that Macau’s rigid cloud rules and data residency requirements force on-premise AI, raising costs and slowing deployment versus regional competitors. Workforce crackdown: Security figures reported 117 suspected illegal workers found across 304 sites last month, up sharply from the prior month, as authorities renew pressure on online-advertised jobs. Culture heritage update: The Cultural Affairs Bureau confirmed eight new intangible cultural heritage inheritors, covering skills from woodcarving to A-Ma and Patuá theatre.
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