AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMacao–ASEAN Tech & Trade Push: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai begins a 3-nation trip to Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia (Aug 29–Sept 5), with roadshows and business matchmaking aimed at boosting cooperation in economics, tourism, education—and science & technology—while highlighting Macao’s 3rd Five-Year Plan and deeper Macao–Hengqin integration. Smart Grid Talent in Hengqin: UM hosted a Smart Grid Development forum in the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, discussing next-gen power dispatch and AI-enabled talent training, and launched orientation for the first 33 students in UM’s Smart Power Grid master’s programme. AI in Entertainment: Cyberport’s Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2026 opened in Hong Kong, showcasing AI, XR, robotics and immersive experiences across four zones, with 35+ tech showcases. Low-Altitude Mobility Milestone: EHang EH216-S completed its first public flight in Hong Kong under “Regulatory Sandbox X,” supporting validation of regular low-altitude operations across the GBA. Space Sector Entry: Lawrence Ho’s Black Spade Capital announced a de-SPAC move into satellite-to-device broadcasting via Astrum Space, signaling a new push into space technology. Local Finance Snapshot: AMCM reported Macao’s composite interest rates edged down in Q2 2026 and released 2025 balance of payments preliminaries, including a services surplus driven by travel exports.
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