AGP Executive Report

Tourism & Events: Wynn backs Macau’s push into Southeast Asia, joining MGTO/IPIM promotion in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia with travel offers worth over MOP2 million. Public Health: Macau launches a yearlong Healthy Lifestyle Competition on Macao One Account, rewarding exercise, healthier eating, vaccinations and screening for residents aged 13+ with points and community support. Finance: Shenzhen Municipality issued RMB 1 billion offshore municipal bonds in Macao (3-year tenor, 1.41% coupon), with proceeds earmarked for water governance and healthcare. Road Safety: Zebra crossing violations nearly double to 870 cases (Jan–Aug), as police plan 3D scanners and possible removal of a busy crossing to cut pedestrian-vehicle conflicts. Culture & Community: The Cultural Affairs Bureau announces interactive play “In Search of the Playwright” (26–27 Sept) plus a local programme session to spur Macau performing-arts collaboration. Food: The 26th Macau Food Festival runs Nov. 20–Dec. 6 with about 150 vendors, and organisers plan parking and a Hengqin shuttle. Sports/Entertainment: WTT Champions Macao 2026 continues, while Wynn hosts the “2026 Hypercar Exhibition” (Sept. 23–Nov. 22).

Health Policy Push: Macau is rolling out a yearlong Healthy Lifestyle Competition via Macao One Account, rewarding residents for exercise, healthier eating, vaccinations and disease screening. Road Safety & Policing: Zebra crossing violations nearly doubled to 870 cases (Jan–Aug), as police plan 3D scanners, AI upgrades for 999 calls, and even a proposal to remove a busy crossing to cut conflicts. Gaming Watch: Early September gaming revenue eased, with daily GGR averaging about MOP633m (Sept 1–6), down from August but still above last year. Education Spotlight: Macau students placed third in science and maths and fifth in reading in PISA 2025, and topped the new computational problem-solving component. Public Safety Incident: A heart patient alleges venue security forced her through a magnetic arch despite medical proof, triggering chest pain; venues say alternative checks can be arranged. Community & Culture: The 26th Macau Food Festival runs Nov 20–Dec 6 with about 150 vendors, and MGM donated MOP1m to UTM to support tourism-focused education. Crime & Privacy: PSP arrested a man for secretly recording women on buses, with over 1,000 suspected illicit videos found on his phone. Sports: WTT Champions Macao saw shock exits for Kuai Man and Wang Yidi in the women’s singles round of 32.

Macau Economy & Tourism: Macau gaming revenue fell 1% year-on-year in August to MOP21.89 billion, while the city pushes beyond “tourism” toward a “business city,” pledging about MOP130 billion for 2026-2030 and aiming for non-gaming to reach 60% of GDP by 2030. Transport & Mobility: Uber says its Macau “Uber Taxi” trips have grown more than fivefold since February, and it’s launching a WeChat Mini Program to make rides easier for mainland visitors ahead of National Day and the Macau Grand Prix. Aviation Plans: The government set up a new civil aviation working group to speed up opening the air travel market and develop Macau as an aviation hub for the western Pearl River Delta. Public Health & Safety: A heat shelter opened in Ilha Verde after a Yellow hot weather alert; meanwhile, 18 students across three schools were confirmed with influenza-like illnesses (10 influenza A cases), all mild. Community & Services: Animal welfare group Anima urges trap-neuter-return as shelter debt hits MOP1.4 million and overcrowding tops 700 strays. Education Spotlight: Macau topped the world in PISA’s Learning in the Digital World, with strong results across science, maths, reading, and LDW. Culture & Sports: WTT Champions Macao 2026 kicked off in Cotai, with local player Mak Tin Ian bowing out to Tomokazu Harimoto. Food & Hospitality: Melco Resorts won five Trip.Gourmet honours, including top Black Diamond recognition for Jade Dragon at City of Dreams.

Uber in Macau: Uber says its “Uber Taxi” service has driven a more than fivefold jump in completed trips since February, with Hong Kong visitors its biggest demand source and a new WeChat Mini Program aimed at mainland riders for October Golden Week and major events. Public Health: The Health Bureau confirmed 18 students with flu-like illness across three schools, with 10 cases of influenza A and no severe complications reported. Animal Welfare: Anima says Macau’s shelter debt has hit MOP 1.4 million with over 700 stray animals, urging the government to restart trap-neuter-return (TNR). Cross-border Regulation & Health Tech: Macau and Hengqin regulators created a fast-track channel for Hengqin-developed TCM to secure Macau registration. Education & Rankings: Macau topped global LDW in PISA 2025 and ranked No.1 in computational problem solving, while global reading, maths and science declines continue elsewhere. Aviation Push: The government set up a civil aviation working group to speed up market opening and develop Macau into a regional aviation hub. Safety & Scams: Police reported five residents lost about MOP 28,400 in an MPay phishing scam. Tourism & Sports: Zape’s WTT pop-up carnival runs through Sunday, linking “sports + tourism” to local SME foot traffic. Education Expansion: The Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town opened with English-medium plans and dual-degree ambitions.

Legal & Finance: Macau’s AGO named PT Toba Pulp Lestari as a corporate suspect in an export tax fraud case tied to alleged transfer pricing and under-invoicing, saying the scheme caused about US$113m (Rp 2 trillion) in state losses. Business Appointments: Aramont appointed Stephen Ng Shui Sing as Director of Technical Operations, tasking him with expanding technical services across Asia, including work linked to Macau gaming hardware. Tourism & Policy: Macau’s tourism push under the Third Five-Year Plan sets targets including MOP23 billion in investment and new international market outreach, while DSAT reviewed 478 pedestrian crossings to improve road safety. Cross-border Integration: Hengqin’s Macau-linked companies rose 75% over five years, reaching 8,148 firms with Macau capital. Public Safety: Customs seized smuggled goods worth about MOP850,000 in a six-day operation. Economy Diversification: Economy and Finance Secretary Dora Ng reiterated a goal to lift non-gaming industries to about 60% of GDP by 2030. Weather & Health: A Yellow Hot Weather alert is in effect, with very hot temperatures and poor air quality expected. Community & Culture: Tap Siac Craft Market autumn applications open, and a Na Tcha folk belief festival is set for Sept 15-18.

Economy & Diversification: Secretary for Economy and Finance Dora Ng reiterated Macau’s push to lift non-gaming industries to about 60% of GDP by 2030, under the Third Five-Year Plan and the “1+4” industrial layout. Tourism & Investment Planning: Authorities set a MOP23 billion investment target and outlined efforts to expand into new tourism markets under the Five-Year Plan, with international visitor growth continuing. Road Safety: DSAT says it has reviewed 478 pedestrian crossings and is rolling out safer crossing upgrades, including improved road markings. Hengqin Integration: Macau-linked companies in Hengqin rose 75% over five years, with thousands of Macau-capital firms now operating there. Customs Crackdown: Customs seized smuggled goods worth about MOP850,000, including cigarettes and e-cigarettes, across airport and border checkpoints. Fraud Watch: A lawmaker urged stronger safeguards as investment scams evolve, citing the “Fun Coffee” case and losses to victims. Public Services: A temporary car park opens on Rua de Entre-Campos (86 spaces), while the Cultural Centre Post Office will end services from Sept 19. Community & Culture: Chi Lam Vai revitalisation should prioritise housing safety, and the Na Tcha Folk Belief Culture Festival is set for Sept 15-18. Diplomacy & Mobility: CE Sam Hou Fai said direct flights between Macau and Jakarta are back on the table, citing strong demand.

Transport & Urban Renewal: Secretary for Transport and Public Works Tam Vai Man met local associations to shape the 2027 Policy Address, with urban renewal, integrated transport, smart mobility and eco-friendly planning among the priorities. Education & ASEAN ties: UM rector Yonghua Song led a Malaysia trip, signing student exchange cooperation and pushing deeper ASEAN partnerships. Tourism & Sports: WTT Macau Championship 2026 ticket holders can claim up to MOP150 in ZAPE discounts from Sept 7-13, with coupons redeemable at about 500 merchants. Accessibility push: Lawmaker Ho Ion Sang backs broader barrier-free access, urging more private-sector participation and expanding the Barrier-Free Restaurant Award scheme. Public services update: The Cultural Centre Post Office will end services from Sept 19, with nearby CTT offices listed for postal needs. Community support: Macau’s six casino concessionaires pledged MOP40 million for mudslide relief in Xizang’s Gyirong County. Crime & drugs: Police arrested a Hong Kong man in Macau with 52.11g of cocaine worth about MOP156,000. Health training: Orbis Flying Eye Hospital returned to Macau for simulation-based ophthalmology training running until Sept 23.

Luxury & Culture: Audemars Piguet is bringing a hands-on watchmaking masterclass to AP House Macau in October, letting guests work through a two-part mechanical watch experience built around Calibre 4302. Local Business Pulse: ZAPE merchants want more sustained, creative government-led footfall, including ideas like a dedicated food street or night market, arguing current promotions only bring short bursts. Sports & Tourism: WTT Champions Macao 2026 gets its draw and matchups ahead of 8–13 September at the East Asian Games Dome, with tickets still on sale. Public Health & Education: Orbis Flying Eye Hospital returns to Macau for its first simulation-based training project, running until September 23 and training ophthalmologists and nurses. Urban Renewal: The government is planning a citywide survey of old district buildings and studying a special urban renewal fund to support redevelopment. Transport Upgrade: LRT station access gates are being replaced with multi-payment QR options, with trial operations targeted by year-end. Safety & Crime: Police arrested a Pakistani man in Macau for cocaine smuggling via the HZMB, and also detained five mainland suspects in a HK$40,000 casino chip robbery. Disaster Relief: Macau’s six integrated resort operators donated MOP40 million to mudslide-hit Gyirong in Xizang.

Macau-ASEAN push: The Macao SAR government wrapped an eight-day mission to Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, driving 370+ business matching sessions and 189 cooperation agreements to boost trade, tourism and diversification links with ASEAN. Chief Executive diplomacy: Sam Hou Fai also met Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim and finance minister, stressing practical cooperation and leveraging Macau–Hengqin within the Greater Bay Area. Education branding: A “Study in Macao” fair in Kuala Lumpur drew 1,000+ visitors and kicked off a new Malaysia campaign to attract overseas talent. Culture calendar: The 38th Macao International Music Festival (Oct 2–Nov 29) is set to run under “Silk Resonances,” with “Floating Notes Across the City” pop-ups and ticket sales starting Sept 13. Gaming industry watch: A Singapore court ruling said a gambling debt from a foreign casino can’t be enforced in Singapore, even with a foreign judgment—an issue with potential knock-on effects for regional credit practices. Business donations: Macau’s six casino concessionaires donated MOP$40 million to disaster relief in Gyirong, Tibet after deadly mudslides.

Macau diplomacy: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai flew home after a four-day Malaysia visit, touting 37 events and “wide-ranging” cooperation gains across trade, tourism, finance, education and culture, and reaffirming plans to leverage Macau–Hengqin links in the Greater Bay Area. Business matchmaking: Macau’s Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar in Kuala Lumpur drew 300+ participants, ran nearly 120 business matching sessions and secured 54 cooperation agreements, with a focus on high-tech, tourism, biomedicine and halal food. Visa ease: Angola and Macau signed a mutual visa exemption deal, allowing eligible citizens and Macau residents to enter either territory without a visa for up to 30 days, with entry rules set to start 90 days after signing. Gaming philanthropy: Six casino concessionaires donated a combined MOP$40 million to flood disaster relief in Gyirong, Tibet, including major contributions from GEG, Sands China, Melco, Wynn, MGM and SJM Resorts. Space education: Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying will join a “Tiangong Class” live lecture from space for students and a Macau delegation, with schools set to watch broadcasts. Sports spotlight: Macau’s U Choi Hong helped set up a para table tennis silver win for India’s Nurjahan Noorali Jamani at the ITTF World Para Future Lahti event.

Macao-Malaysia push: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai wrapped up a four-day Malaysia visit, meeting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and calling for deeper cooperation across trade, tourism, finance, tech and education—plus efforts to use Macau and Hengqin as a Greater Bay Area gateway for Malaysian firms. Business matchmaking: In Kuala Lumpur, Macao’s Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar drew 300+ participants, ran nearly 120 business matching sessions, and secured 54 cooperation agreements. Visa ease: Angola and Macau signed a mutual visa exemption deal, allowing eligible citizens to enter either side without a visa for up to 30 days (effective 90 days after signing). Disaster giving: Six Macau casino concessionaires donated MOP$40 million to Gyirong, Tibet after a deadly mudslide. Local security crackdown: Police arrested a mainland-linked Macau security manager accused of leading an extortion/protection-fee ring tied to casino security staff. Sports spotlight: Macau’s U Choi Hong featured in para table tennis as India’s Nurjahan Noorali Jamani beat her for silver at the ITTF World Para Future Lahti 2026.

Macau-Malaysia Push: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, with both sides pledging deeper cooperation across trade, tourism, finance and education, and highlighting Macau–Hengqin’s Greater Bay Area role for Malaysian firms. Education Talent Drive: The “Study in Macao” Education Fair in Malaysia drew 1,000+ visitors and kicked off a new promotional push to attract international students. Cultural Calendar: The 38th Macao International Music Festival returns Oct 2–Nov 29 with the “Silk Resonances” theme, plus 12 “Floating Notes Across the City” neighbourhood activities. Disaster Relief: Six Macau casino concessionaires donated a combined MOP$40 million to Gyirong, Tibet after deadly mudslides. Local Public Safety: Police arrested a Macau security manager accused of running an extortion “protection fees” scheme tied to casino security staff. Economy Watch: JLL says Macau’s property recovery has lost momentum, with cautious conditions expected through the rest of 2026. Community & Services: Oxfam TowerRun registrations opened for Nov 15 at Macau Tower, and the “Leisure” tourism bus carried nearly 37,000 passengers by mid-August as authorities study making it permanent.

Macao-Malaysia Push: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai wrapped talks in Kuala Lumpur, urging Macau and Malaysian firms to deepen cooperation and use Macau–Hengqin’s Greater Bay Area role to open ASEAN links; the trip also saw 54 cooperation agreements signed across trade, tourism, tech and biomedicine. Gaming Economy Watch: CBRE says casino margin pressure is rising as gaming commissions hit a record share of GGR (20.9% in the June quarter), driven by heavy premium promotions, even as August gaming revenue fell 1.2% to MOP21.9 billion. Public Safety & Daily Life: Police arrested a Macau security manager accused of leading an extortion ring tied to casino security staff; meanwhile, authorities reported 33 stray dogs and one cat captured after bite incidents in Old Taipa, and said “Tourism & Leisure” buses carried nearly 37,000 passengers, with a decision on regularising the service under study. Local Finance: Macau’s broad money supply rebounded 1.5% in July, while loans edged down and the nonperforming loan ratio improved to 4.4%. Business & Culture: Wynn Macau marked its 20th anniversary with a share award for nearly 95% of its 11,660 staff, and Wynn Palace was listed on the World’s 50 Best Hotels Extended 51–100 list.

Slope Safety Update: Macau recorded 298 risk slopes as of July, with high-risk sites down to just one in Coloane; DSOP says rehabilitation is under way on Estrada de Hac Sá and Estrada Marginal de Hac Sá Long Chao Kok, plus more work planned city-wide. Community Safety: After a Taipa bite incident, IAM says 33 stray dogs and one cat were captured in Old Taipa Village this year, blaming public feeding habits and urging residents to stop. Found at Sea: A middle-aged non-resident woman was found dead in the sea near One Central Macau; police report no obvious external injuries and are awaiting forensics. Tourism Transport: Macau’s “Tourism and Leisure” bus service carried nearly 37,000 passengers by mid-August; officials are studying whether to make it permanent after Friday add-ons eased weekend crowds. Finance Watch: Monetary Authority data shows broad money supply rebounded 1.5% in July to MOP860.5b, with resident deposits up 1.5% and loans down 0.6%. Business & Culture: Wynn Macau marked its 20th anniversary with a share award scheme for eligible staff, while Wynn Palace earned a spot on the World’s 50 Best Hotels Extended 51–100 list. Sports & Events: Wushu coach says Macau’s team is in peak focus for the Asian Games; WTT Champions Macao 2026 runs Sept 8–13 at the East Asian Games Dome.

Local Economy & Finance: The Monetary Authority of Macao says broad money supply rebounded in July, with M2 up 1.5% to MOP860.5 billion as resident deposits rose 1.5%, while loans to residents fell 0.5%. Gaming Industry: CBRE reports Macau-wide gaming commissions hit a new high at 20.9% of GGR in the June quarter, pointing to a hyper-competitive promo environment even as August gaming revenue slipped 1.2% year-on-year to MOP21.9 billion. Weather Watch: Macau’s observatory keeps Typhoon Signal No.1 in effect, with Strong Wind Signal No.3 probability “relatively low” but uncertainty remains over Tropical Storm Saudel’s later-week track. Cross-Border Services: “Guangdong–Macao Pension Link+” was upgraded via “Macao One Account,” letting residents apply online and have payments credited to a mainland bank account with remittance fees waived. ASEAN Diplomacy: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn in Jakarta, pushing deeper Macau-ASEAN trade, tourism and business cooperation. Education & Culture: UTM and Universidade Eduardo Mondlane inaugurated a talent development programme at the Macao-Hengqin education town. Public Safety: PSP arrested a man in his 30s for sexually harassing a female secondary student on a bus; he faces charges.

Mid-Autumn & Travel Retail: Pernod Ricard’s Martell rolls out the “Golden Moon” campaign across Macau and other Asia-Pacific travel hubs, pairing premium cognac tastings with mooncakes and gifting displays through Oct 31. Gaming Supply Update: Macau-based Asia Pioneer Entertainment says 1H26 revenue jumped 47.3% to US$4.3m as integrated resorts demand equipment replacement and upgrades; it also points to plans for wider regional reach. Cross-Border Social Security: The Social Security Fund upgraded “Guangdong–Macao Pension Link+,” adding an online application route via “Macao One Account” so residents can receive payments in Guangdong with remittance fees waived. Back-to-School Traffic: DSAT says buses carried about 120,000–130,000 trips daily during the morning rush as nearly 80% of schools opened; extra services and on-site staff were deployed. Public Safety & Crime: PSP arrested a man in his 30s for sexually harassing a female secondary student on a bus; PJ also arrested an 18-year-old for throwing drain cleaner at a teacher. Weather Watch: SMG keeps Signal No.1 up as Tropical Storm Saudel’s track remains uncertain, with Signal No.3 probability described as relatively low. Culture & Community: Oxfam TowerRun returns to Macau Tower on Nov 15, with registration open until Oct 23, and CREATIVE MACAU marks 23 years with a “PRESENT” members exhibition.