AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMacau Economy Watch: Citi warns Macau’s 2Q26 industry EBITDA could fall 7% YoY, calling it the “toughest quarter since reopening” amid World Cup drag and weak VIP hold rates, while expecting a post-World Cup rebound on a busy Q3–Q4 events calendar. Anti-Fraud & Payments: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026 (97 countries) netted 5,811 arrests and about US$293m in illicit assets, targeting social engineering scams; the push relied on rapid payment blocking before funds clear. Local Governance & Policy: Macau’s legislature held a symposium on Xi’s July 1 CPC anniversary speech, with lawmakers pledging to turn the message into concrete, high-quality development and legislation. Tourism & IP Activation: MGTO opened the Mak Mak Experience Hub at Senado Square, running until Jan 3, 2027, with four “Mak Moments” zones mixing tech, storytelling and local culture to boost the mascot as a tourism IP. Transport & Urban Services: DSAT opened a tender for 14 eight-year taxi licences (700 taxis), with 47 bids received and staged rollout expected in 2027. Fuel Cost Relief Ends: Macau’s diesel subsidy ends tonight; LPG and petrol support runs until July 25, after authorities said inflation stayed moderate and the plan met its goals. Housing Market: A housing update says prices remain stuck after a brief “little spring,” with demand still concentrated in smaller, cheaper and older flats.
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