AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGreater Bay Area Innovation: Macao Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai pledged deeper regional science and technology cooperation at the 2026 Greater Bay Area Science Forum. Officials announced 40 measures to build the region into an international innovation hub, launched two national research programmes and opened a digital platform to match research with business needs. Macao Design and Sustainability: A 13-metre bamboo pavilion beside Sai Van Lake reimagines the city’s traditional scaffolding craft. Its lighting runs on solar power, while its floor uses panels made from recycled tea waste and wood chips. Medical Research and Training: The University of Macau and Sichuan University launched a joint pharmaceutical sciences and clinical pharmacy degree, combining research training with clinical practice. UM and the University of Lisbon also held their first joint medical symposium, focused on education, biomedical research and healthcare innovation. Digital Travel: At an aviation industry gathering in Macao, IATA urged airlines to make AI, digital payments and biometrics deliver lower costs and stronger financial resilience. It also reported that airlines spend more than US$24.5 billion a year processing payments.
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