AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoEducation & Youth: Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai inspected the first phase of the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town in Hengqin, with teaching and research facilities for UM, MPU and UTM set to start operating on August 17. Workplace Culture: Sands China earned the “Great Place to Work Certification” after its first assessment, with staff surveys highlighting credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie. Local Retail & Lifestyle: Macau’s “first-store economy” support scheme is helping new brands debut in the city, with exhibitors at the 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair pointing to incentives and policy backing. Heritage & Belonging: Macau added 28 items to its intangible cultural heritage inventory, including “Preparation of Pork Chop Buns,” while youth voices stress that heritage education builds pride and a sense of belonging. Community Safety: The Judiciary Police launched a week-long youth drug abuse prevention campaign across school-adjacent and youth hangout areas, pairing patrols with interactive sessions. Cross-border Mobility: Hengqin Port’s one-stop lanes saw cross-border vehicle crossings jump to 2.606 million in Jan–Jul, up about 40% year-on-year. Culture & Food: The St. Regis Bar Macao teamed up with Saicho for a limited-time British-Asian sparkling tea afternoon tea set.
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