AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMICE Momentum: Macao’s meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions hit 494,000 participants and attendees in H1 2026, up 16% year-on-year, with 918 events broadly flat; non-gaming MICE receipts jumped 44.8% to about MOP2.43 billion, showing stronger spend per visitor. Property & Rents: DSEC data showed average residential rents edged down 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, while shop, office and industrial rents also slipped, with industrial rents down 0.3%—a mixed signal for local demand. SME Credit Pressure: Monetary Authority figures point to softer SME lending in H1 2026: new SME credit approvals fell 8.6% to MOP4.5 billion, outstanding SME loans dropped 13.4% to MOP65.0 billion, and the delinquency ratio rose to 8.5%. Investment Push for “1+4”: IPIM reported 194 new investment proposals in H1 2026 (+7% y/y), with over 60% tied to “1+4” industries; big health projects surged over 60%. Retail Supply Chain Move: DFI Retail Group will be the exclusive wholesaler, distributor and franchisee for GNC across Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore, aiming to rebuild and expand access via Guardian. Hengqin Education Expansion: Macau’s Hengqin university town’s first transitional campus is set to start operations this month, with total investment around RMB18 billion and a focus on AI, robotics, microelectronics and IoT. Drug Law Update: Lawmakers approved adding 13 substances to Macau’s forbidden drugs list, targeting new vape/e-cigarette-linked risks.
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