AGP Executive Report

Healthy Living Push: Macau rolls out a yearlong Healthy Lifestyle Competition via Macao One Account, rewarding residents for exercise, healthier eating, vaccinations and disease screening, with points and prizes aimed at prevention rather than late treatment. Space Education: “Tiangong Class” brings Shenzhou-23 astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying into live lessons for Hong Kong and Macao students, with real-time experiments and campus livestreams. Table Tennis Spotlight: WTT Champions Macao 2026 continues at the East Asian Games Dome as Kuai Man and Wang Yidi bow out in the women’s round of 32, while Chen Yi and Chen Yuanyu advance for China. Art Exhibition: Alley Leong and Sin U Lam present 31 paintings at Casa Garden in “Soft Bodies, Hard Structures,” pairing Leong’s body-focused oil work with Sin’s carved, structured approach. Food & Hospitality: Melco Resorts & Entertainment wins five honours at Trip.Gourmet’s 10th anniversary awards, including Jade Dragon’s top Black Diamond recognition. Education Benchmark: OECD PISA 2025 reports record-low average results in reading and maths across OECD countries, adding pressure on education reform. Local Transport Growth: Uber says Macau’s Meter Taxi trips have surged more than fivefold since launch, with demand spiking during major concerts and events. Halal Tourism Step: Macau’s new Halal Industry Development Association targets halal certification for hotels to better serve Muslim travellers and unlock a fast-growing market.

Space Education: “Tiangong Class” brought the Shenzhou-23 crew’s live space lecture to Hong Kong and Macao, with 160 HK and 50 Macao students joining in person and schools watching the broadcast as astronauts demonstrated experiments and shared life aboard the station. Fine Dining & Hospitality: Melco Resorts & Entertainment collected five honours at the Trip.Gourmet Restaurant Rankings and Fine Dining Awards, led by City of Dreams’ Jade Dragon winning the top Black Diamond distinction. Table Tennis Spotlight: WTT Champions Macao 2026 kicked off at the East Asian Games Dome, with local and regional players starting their runs as matches moved toward the round of 16. Tourism + Community Consumption: Macau’s “Ticket Stub Privileges x WTT Macau Championship 2026” campaign will give ticket holders up to MOP150 in ZAPE discounts, linking the tournament to local SME spending. Transport & Daily Life: Uber’s Meter Taxi service in Macau has surged since launch, with trips rising more than fivefold and demand spiking during major concerts. Halal Travel Push: A new Halal Industry Development Association plans to start with food and hospitality, aiming to close the gap by helping hotels gain halal certification for Muslim visitors. Education & Campus Expansion: The Macao-Hengqin University Town opened with an English-medium curriculum and dual-degree plans, welcoming 1,450 students already.

WTT Champions Macao 2026: The tournament kicked off Tuesday at the East Asian Games Dome, with Macau’s Mak Tin Ian and Leong On Na among first-round exits, while Chen Yi and Chen Yuanyu advanced after straight-set wins; the round of 16 is now set. Sports-to-district push: Two government-backed campaigns aim to turn WTT crowds into Zape spending, offering ticket-stub discounts up to MOP150 and urging merchants to keep momentum beyond match days. Zape carnival for SMEs: Zape’s “Pulse of Zape” WTT pop-up district runs through Sunday with sports game booths and a “ticket-stub economy” plan to funnel spectators into local businesses. Arts & culture calendar: The 38th Macao International Music Festival returns Oct 2–Nov 29 with 10 programmes, a music camp, and citywide “Floating Notes” activities, including Yue Opera and Puccini’s Turandot. Education upgrade: The Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town opened with English-medium study, cross-campus course options, and dual-degree plans with a 20,000-student capacity. Tourism access: A newly formed Halal Industry Development Association is prioritising hotel halal certification to better serve Muslim travellers. Transport tech: Uber says Macau Meter Taxi trips rose more than fivefold since launch, hitting a six-month high in July. Food & hospitality awards: Melco won five accolades at the Trip.Gourmet Restaurant Rankings and Fine Dining Awards, including Jade Dragon’s top Black Diamond honour. Community relief: Macau’s six casino operators pledged MOP40 million for mudslide recovery in Xizang.

Macau Arts & Culture: The 38th Macao International Music Festival returns Oct. 2–Nov. 29 with 10 programmes, a music camp and 12 citywide “Floating Notes Across the City” events, including Yue Opera and a Turandot staging directed by Jackie Chan in his directorial debut. Sports Tourism (Macau): WTT Champions Macao 2026 (Sept. 8–13) is set to boost ZAPE spending with ticket-holder discounts: “Ticket Perks x WTT Champions Macao 2026” offers up to MOP150 in vouchers redeemable at about 500 merchants. Local Economy & Governance: Secretary for Economy and Finance Dora Ng reiterated a push to lift non-gaming value added to around 60% of GDP by 2030, alongside an “1+4” industrial plan. Community & Relief: Macau’s six casino concessionaires pledged MOP40 million for mudslide relief in Xizang’s Gyirong County. Arts Spotlight (Regional): Chinese artist Jiang Miao opened her first New York solo show, “The Shape of Living Light,” at Crossing Art in Chelsea.

Fashion & Trade: Hong Kong’s CENTRESTAGE wrapped up with a record 12,000+ buyers from 93 regions, and the public was welcomed for free across the four-day fair—another sign of Asia’s fashion engine staying hot. Macau Economy Diversification: Secretary for Economy and Finance Dora Ng reiterated the 2030 target to lift non-gaming industries to about 60% of GDP, under the “1+4” plan spanning health, tech, finance, conventions, culture and sports, while also pushing a more competitive business environment for SMEs. Community & Youth Service: The Rotary Club of Macau held a joint installation for new leaders across Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs, highlighting a special-needs fashion show using upcycled and recycled materials. WTT Meets ZAPE (Sports + Spending): Ticket holders for WTT events can claim up to MOP150 in ZAPE shopping discounts via QR redemption at border counters, venue booths and about 500 merchants—while ZAPE traders ask for longer-term, more distinctive attractions. MIMF Line-up: Macau’s 38th International Music Festival runs Oct 2–Nov 29 with 10 programmes, a music camp and 12 citywide “Floating Notes” activities, including Yue Opera and Puccini’s Turandot directed by Jackie Chan. Humanitarian Relief: Macau’s six casino operators pledged MOP40 million for mudslide relief in Gyirong, Xizang, supporting emergency response, resettlement and reconstruction. Healthcare Exchange: Orbis Flying Eye Hospital returned to Macau for simulation-based ophthalmology training, with a plane in town until Sept 23.

Transport Policy Consultations: Macau’s Secretary for Transport and Public Works Tam Vai Man met local associations to gather views for the 2027 Policy Address, focusing on urban renewal, integrated transport, smart mobility, and making the city more eco-friendly and liveable. Table Tennis + Local Spending: Ticket holders for WTT Macau Championship 2026 can claim up to MOP150 in ZAPE shopping discounts (Sept 7–13), with vouchers redeemable at about 500 merchants—while ZAPE traders ask for longer-term, more distinctive visitor draws beyond short bursts. Music Festival Countdown: The 38th Macao International Music Festival runs Oct 2–Nov 29 with 10 programmes, a music camp, and 12 “Floating Notes Across the City” activities; tickets go on sale Sept 13 via Enjoy Macao. Disaster Relief: Macau’s six casino concessionaires pledged a combined MOP40 million for mudslide relief and recovery in Gyirong, Xizang. Healthcare Exchange: Orbis Flying Eye Hospital returns to Macau for simulation-based training (until Sept 23), supporting ophthalmology mentorship for partner hospitals across China. Sports Event Spotlight: WTT Champions Macao 2026 (Sept 8–13) follows a draw featuring local players, as preparations ramp up for the tournament at the East Asian Games Dome.

ZAPE & WTT Boost: Macau’s Zape merchants want more than short-lived promotions, calling for sustained, creative government-led events like a dedicated food street or night market as the “Ticket Stub Privileges x WTT Macau Championship 2026” campaign rolls out vouchers for about 500 shops. MIMF Spotlight: The 38th Macao International Music Festival (Oct 2–Nov 29) unveils 10 programmes plus 12 “Floating Notes Across the City” neighbourhood activities, with tickets via Enjoy Macao Ticketing from Sept 13. Flying Eye Hospital Returns: Orbis Flying Eye Hospital is in Macau for its first simulation-based training project, running until Sept 23 and mentoring ophthalmologists and nurses across multiple eye-care specialties. Disaster Relief from Resorts: Macau’s six integrated resort operators donate a combined MOP$40 million to mudslide-stricken Gyirong County in Tibet for rescue, resettlement, medical aid and reconstruction. WTT Champions Draw & Matchups: WTT Champions Macao 2026 (Sept 8–13) confirms singles fields and key pairings after today’s draw at the East Asian Games Dome. Aviation Fees Update: EVA Air will raise excess baggage fees and adjust other international baggage charges from Sept 29. Sports & Culture Crossovers: Macau’s wider arts-and-sport calendar also includes National Day & World Walking Day Fun Run planning for Oct 1.

Macao International Music Festival: The 38th Macao International Music Festival (2 Oct–29 Nov) returns under “Silk Resonances,” with 10 major programmes plus 12 “Floating Notes Across the City” neighbourhood activations, and tickets via Enjoy Macao from 13 Sept. City-wide music outreach: The IC-backed festival also plans 44 sessions of surprise performances, talks, backstage tours and children’s choir events to bring classical and contemporary music into multiple districts. Sports in the spotlight: WTT Champions Macao 2026 (8–13 Sept) at the East Asian Games Dome brings 64 top players, with ticketing through Damai and a full match schedule from 8–13 Sept. Cultural cinema: A Chinese anti-war film, “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East,” premiered in Macao ahead of its official release from 11 Sept. Regional ties & diversification: A Macao-Hengqin delegation wrapped an eight-day ASEAN business tour in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, reporting 370 matching sessions and 189 signed agreements to push trade, tourism and healthcare links. Humanitarian support: Six Macau concessionaires donated MOP$40 million to Gyirong, Tibet after a deadly mudslide, including major contributions from GEG, Sands China, Melco, Wynn, MGM and SJM. Luxury tourism nod: Wynn Palace was ranked 96 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 Extended 51–100 list, the first Macau hotel to make the cut.

UFC Paris: Daniel Hooker vs Salahdine Parnasse headlined the Accor Arena card, with official results landing after a full slate of bouts. Macao Leadership & Diplomacy: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai wrapped a four-day Malaysia visit and flew home, with talks highlighting trade, investment, tech, education and convention-exhibition links. Sports in the spotlight: WTT Champions Macao 2026 (Galaxy) runs Sept 8–13 at the East Asian Games Dome, bringing 64 top players and ticketing details for residents and visitors. Arts & culture—music across the city: The 38th Macao International Music Festival (theme “Silk Resonances”) announces 12 “Floating Notes Across the City” activities plus a full programme lineup, with tickets via Enjoy Macao from Sept 13. Community & giving: Six Macau concessionaires donated MOP$40 million to Gyirong, Tibet after deadly floods and mudslides. Film premiere in Macao: Chinese anti-war film “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” premiered locally ahead of a Sept 11 release. Creative industry context: A long read on Macao’s diversification push frames the “1+4” strategy to grow non-gaming sectors toward 60% of GDP by 2030.

Macau-Malaysia Diplomacy: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai wrapped up a four-day Malaysia visit, co-chairing the Macau Business Leaders Meeting and reaffirming ties with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim across trade, finance, tech, education, and convention-and-exhibition links, with Macau and Hengqin positioned as a Greater Bay Area bridge for Malaysian firms. Cultural Calendar: The 38th Macao International Music Festival returns Oct 2–Nov 29 under “Silk Resonances,” with 10 programmes, a music camp, and 12 “Floating Notes Across the City” community activations; tickets go on sale Sept 13. Music in the Neighbourhoods: The festival’s city-wide outreach adds 44 sessions—surprise performances, talks, backstage tours, choir concerts, and film screenings—pushing music beyond venues. Arts & Film: A Chinese anti-war film, “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East,” premiered in Macao ahead of its Sept 11 release, drawing audiences to its peace message. Sports Spotlight: WTT Champions Macao 2026 (Sept 8–13) at the East Asian Games Dome brings 64 top players; tickets are on sale via Damai. Community Support: Six Macau concessionaires donated MOP$40m to Gyirong, Tibet after a deadly mudslide. Luxury Hospitality: Wynn Palace enters The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 Extended 51–100 list at No. 96. Associations Reform: Macau launches a 45-day public consultation on modernising the legal framework for associations.

Macao–Angola Ties: Angola and Macau signed a mutual visa exemption deal, letting Angolan citizens and Macau residents enter either side visa-free for up to 30 days, effective 90 days after signing. Disaster Relief: Macau’s six casino concessionaires pledged a combined MOP$40 million to help Gyirong, Tibet after a deadly mudslide, with funds earmarked for rescue, supplies, temporary resettlement, medical aid and reconstruction. Regional Cooperation: Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai met Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim, with both sides stressing stronger cooperation across trade, finance, tech, education and exhibitions, and leveraging Macau–Hengqin for business links. Music in Focus: The 38th Macao International Music Festival returns Oct 2–Nov 29 under “Silk Resonances,” mixing major concerts with 12 “Floating Notes Across the City” neighbourhood outreach sessions. Sports & Entertainment: WTT Champions Macao 2026 (Sept 8–13) is set at the East Asian Games Dome, featuring 64 top players and ticketing via Damai. Film Premiere: A Chinese anti-war film, “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East,” premiered in Macau ahead of a Sept 11 release. Fashion & Pop Culture: Hong Kong Fashion Fest’s run continues with major gala and summit programming, while NCT 127’s Seoul concert is set for live cinema screening, including a Macau stop in January 2027.

Macau–Malaysia Diplomacy: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai began a four-day working visit to Malaysia, pitching Macau as a bridge to the ASEAN market and highlighting new business agreements and people-to-people ties. Luxury Hospitality: Wynn Palace entered The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 Extended 51–100 list at No. 96, spotlighting its dining, art, and guest experiences. Community Sports: The Sports Bureau announced the “Macao National Day & World Walking Day Fun Run” on Oct 1, with a 3-km route from Praça Flor de Lótus and registrations now open. Arts & Culture: CREATIVE MACAU marks 23 years with the “PRESENT” members exhibition, exploring surrealism and the double meaning of “present.” Film in Macau: A Chinese anti-war film, “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East,” premiered in Macao ahead of its Sept 11 release. Table Tennis: WTT Champions Macao 2026 returns to the East Asian Games Dome from Sept 8–13, with tickets via Damai. Associations Reform: A public consultation is underway on modernising Macau’s legal framework for associations, aiming to fix long-standing regulatory gaps. Tech & Wellness (Local Business): Macau Ke Hon Technology launched KEHON RING, a screenless wellness wearable aimed at global B2B buyers.

Disaster Relief: Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Lui Che Woo Family Charitable Foundation will donate MOP10 million to support relief and reconstruction for mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in Xizang. Luxury Hospitality: Wynn Palace enters The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 Extended 51–100 list at No. 96, highlighting its dining, spa and art-led guest experience. National Day Sports: The Sports Bureau announced a National Day “World Walking Day Fun Run” on Oct 1, with a ~3km route from Praça Flor de Lótus and separate walk/run registration windows. International Cooperation: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s Malaysia visit signals higher-level Macau–Malaysia cooperation across trade, tourism, culture and people-to-people ties. Film & Screen Culture: Chinese anti-war film “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” premiered in Macao ahead of a Sept 11 release. Table Tennis Spotlight: WTT Champions Macao 2026 (presented by GEG) runs Sept 8–13 at the East Asian Games Dome, with tickets via Damai. Arts & Community: CREATIVE MACAU marks 23 years with the “PRESENT” members exhibition, exploring surrealism and the idea of “present” as gift and moment. Music/Pop Culture: NCT 127’s Seoul concert will be screened live in 1,030 cinemas worldwide, with Macau dates set for Jan 16, 2027. Gaming Economy Watch: Macau GGR fell 1.2% YoY to MOP21.89b in August, the third straight monthly decline. Tech-Driven Entertainment: Wynn Macau’s 20th anniversary weekend features two 15-minute drone light shows (3,000 drones) over Performance Lake and Nam Van Lake at 8pm.

Anime & Pop Culture: Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed more cast and theme-song artists for Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lilly, with the second cour debuting Oct 4. Music & Live Viewing: NCT 127’s Seoul concert (Sept 18-20) will be screened live in 1,030 cinemas across 40 regions, with Macau slated for Jan 16, 2027. Payments & Tech: HIVEX says it enables UnionPay App interoperability with PayPay’s QR merchant network via a neutral layer, expanding cashless reach across China, Hong Kong and Macau. Fashion & Industry: Hong Kong’s CENTRESTAGE kicked off with 270 brands and 40+ events, while the “Fashion Summit (HK) 2026” opened under a sustainability-focused theme. Macau Arts & Community: CREATIVE MACAU marks 23 years with the surreal PRESENT members exhibition, and the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s “Books and the City” returns with a “Joyful Reading Community” theme. Governance & Associations: Macau launches a 45-day public consultation on modernising the legal framework for associations. Tourism Spectacle: Wynn Macau’s 20th anniversary brings 3,000-drone light shows on Sept 5 and 6. Sports: Oxfam TowerRun’s 13th edition climbs Macau Tower’s 61st floor on Nov 15, with registration open until Oct 23.

Fashion & Trade: CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s premier fashion event, officially opened in Hong Kong with a record 270 brands from 24 places and 40+ events, including 30+ runway shows, running free to the public until Sept 5. Macau Creative Scene: CREATIVE MACAU marks 23 years with the “PRESENT” members exhibition, exploring surreal creativity and the “present” as both gift and now. Associations Reform: Macau’s government is consulting on a unified legal regime for associations, aiming to fix long-standing overlaps and gaps affecting thousands of groups. NGO Sports: Oxfam TowerRun returns for its 13th edition on Nov 15, with registration open until Oct 23 and proceeds supporting poverty alleviation and left-behind children programmes. Art & Heritage: The Macau Artist Society celebrates its 70th anniversary with a free “Art in the New Era” invitational exhibition at Sands Macao, featuring nearly 200 works. City Lights: Wynn Macau’s 20th anniversary drone shows bring 3,000 drones to the sky on Sept 5 and 6 at 8pm. Gaming Economy Watch: Macau’s August gross gaming revenue fell 1.2% to MOP21.89b, the third straight monthly decline. Culture Abroad: Macau’s Maritime Silk Road exhibition opens in Jakarta, spotlighting shared history and cultural ties.

Macao-Malaysia Diplomacy: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai begins a four-day working visit to Malaysia (Sept 2–5), with talks expected to cover trade, tourism, culture and people-to-people ties under “One Country, Two Systems.” Wynn 20th Anniversary: Wynn Macau marks its two decades with “Technology and Art” drone light shows—3,000 drones over Performance Lake (Sept 5, 8pm) and Nam Van Lake (Sept 6, 8pm). Maritime Heritage Exhibition: Macau’s “Splendor of the Mirrored Sea” opens in Jakarta, spotlighting the city’s role on the Maritime Silk Road, with performances including a new adaptation of “Lilau.” Local Reading Culture: The Cultural Affairs Bureau’s 43rd “Books and the City” newsletter rolls out a “Joyful Reading Community” theme, featuring free copies and library outreach highlights. Sports & Culture Calendar: The 34th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest is set for Sept 12, 19, 25 and Oct 1, 4, with new drone shows on the opening and closing nights. Arts Community Spotlight: The Macau Artist Society marks its 70th anniversary with a free exhibition at Sands Macao featuring nearly 200 works across multiple media.