AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Hospitality: Macao hosted the 55th Skal International Asia Congress (11-14 June) at Grand Lisboa Palace, with 198 delegates from 18 markets discussing how to turn heritage into innovation-led tourism growth. Trade & Compliance: TÜV Rheinland expanded Tanzania’s TBS Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity coverage to include Greater China (from 1 June 2026), enabling Certificates of Conformity for exports from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Mongolia. Urban Life & Public Health: Macao’s IAM reported 25,000 rat baiting points deployed in 2025, eliminating 2,894 rats, while Hong Kong’s CHP logged four new Legionnaires’ disease cases (June 7-13) and urged proper water-system maintenance. Planning & Infrastructure: CPU released a revised Taipa Northern Zone Urban Development Plan, shifting priorities toward liveability, higher green space standards and flood control, with green mobility and mixed-use development. Finance & Housing (Macao): Monetary Authority of Macao data showed April 2026 new residential mortgage approvals rose 5.2% month-on-month to MOP1.15b, while outstanding balances edged down. Business & Talent (Macao): DSAL opened applications for a 12-week internship scheme placing Macau youth in Hengqin mainland firms serving Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking markets, with 15 placements. Regional Connectivity: Shenzhen Port handled 14.323m TEUs in foreign trade Jan-May, up 7.17% year-on-year, underscoring Greater Bay Area logistics momentum.
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