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The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today (15 June) that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP235.3 billion (USD29.17 billion) at the end of May 2026. The reserves increased by 1.1% from the revised value of MOP232.8 billion (USD28.84 billion) for the previous month. Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves at end-May 2026 represented 10 times the currency in circulation or 85.8% of the Macao pataca M2 at end-April 2026.
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According to statistics released today (15 June) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, new approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) increased month-on-month in April 2026. With regard to the outstanding balances, both RMLs and CRELs witnessed declines on a monthly basis.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Ms Ng Wai Han as Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government.
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The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, will attend at 3pm on Tuesday (16 June) a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly, to review the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government’s administrative work over the past six months, outline the key priorities for the second half of the year, and respond to members’ questions on issues such as the economy, society and people’s livelihoods.
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In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) and following the nomination by the Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, the State Council decided on 10 June to appoint Ms Ng Wai Han as Secretary for Economy and Finance of the MSAR Government.
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Organized by the Sports Bureau, SJM Resorts, S.A. (SJM) and the Dragon Boat Association of Macao, China, and co-organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau, the Macao Standard Dragon Boat Race (500m) for the Open, Women’s, and Mixed categories of the SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races 2026 took place today (14 June) at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre. After rounds of intense battles, SJM Golden Jubilee clinched the championships in the Open and Mixed categories, while Galaxy Pearl claimed the title in the Women’s category. More exciting races will take place on 19 June, the day of the Tung Ng Festival, including the Macao International Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race Open and Women’s categories (500m), and the Macao University Student Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race (500m).
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Organized by the Sports Bureau, SJM Resorts, S.A. (SJM) and the Dragon Boat Association of Macao, China, and co-organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau and the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau, the first day of the SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races 2026 commenced today (13 June) at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre. This year’s event collaborated with the “Art Everywhere – Cultural vibes at the weekend” organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, creating a lakeside carnival themed around dragon boat racing – an element inscribed on Macao's Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Capitalizing on this traditional festival, the event deepens the integration of culture and sports to jointly promote the spirit of Tung Ng.
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The 17^th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition (17^th IIICF) released the Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index (2026) and The Report on Portuguese-speaking Countries’ Infrastructure Development Index and Macao’s Achievements in Belt and Road Initiative (2026) on 11 June. The reports provide the industry with authoritative and forward-looking data analysis, with the aim of serving as an important reference for government policymaking, business investment and international co-operation, while highlighting and reinforcing Macao’s role as a “precise connector” between China and Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs).
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