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Macao's composite interest rates – 2nd Quarter 2026
According to statistics released today (28 August) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, funding costs of the banking sector in Macao fell slightly in the second quarter of 2026.
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Employment survey for May – July 2026
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the unemployment rate of local residents (2.4%) for May - July 2026 stayed the same as in the previous period (April - June 2026), while the underemployment rate of local residents (2.2%) decreased by 0.1 percentage point.
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Release of Macao SAR Balance of Payments Preliminary Estimate for 2025
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) releases today (28 August) the preliminary balance of payments (BOP) statistics of Macao SAR for the reference year 2025. The BOP, which comprises the current account, the capital account and the financial account, is a statistical statement that summarises external transactions of an economy with the rest of the world.
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Survey on manpower needs and wages for the second quarter of 2026
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that number of persons engaged in the Transport, Storage & Communications sector (16,436) and Security Activities (13,590) increased by 11.4% and 2.9% respectively year-on-year at the end of the second quarter of 2026, while number of those in Wholesale & Retail Trade (65,803), the Gaming sector (52,992) and Public Sewage & Refuse Disposal Activities (909) decreased by 1.6%, 0.3% and 2.3% respectively.
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Statistics on electronic payment transaction value for July 2026 – restaurants & similar establishments and retail trade
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the electronic payment transaction values (hereinafter referred to as transaction values) for restaurants & similar establishments and retail trade in July 2026 increased by 3.1% and 6.3% year-on-year respectively. In the first seven months of 2026, the transaction values for these two industries showed respective growth of 1.9% and 14.3% year-on-year.
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MGTO organizes travel trade delegation visit to three Southeast Asian countries with the SAR Government for tourism cooperation in pursuit of international markets
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has arranged for representatives of twelve tourism associations and integrated resort enterprises from Macao to visit Singapore, Jakarta (Indonesia) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) between 29 August and 5 September as part of the delegation visit led by the Macao SAR Government. During the stay, MGTO will lead the travel trade delegation to meet with tourism-related organizations and enterprises there and take part in the Macao Economic, Trade and Tourism Investment Promotion Seminar to present Macao’s vibrant appeal of “tourism +” to their counterparts in the three countries, while strengthening industry exchange and exploring business opportunities in Southeast Asia, in continuous pursuit of international visitor markets.
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IPIM Organises Economic and Trade Delegation to Join MSAR Government’s Official Mission to Three Southeast Asian Nations to Deepen “Belt and Road” Economic Co-operation
The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) organised an economic and trade delegation of approximately 120 members to accompany the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government delegation on a visit to three Southeast Asian nations—Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia—from 29 August to 5 September. The visit aims to organically combine Macao’s platform advantages with the demands of Southeast Asian market, deepening two-way investment and economic and trade co-operation between Macao and the three countries. The delegation will attend a series of activities, including official receptions hosted by the MSAR Government and Macao Economic, Trade, Tourism and Investment Presentation Seminars, as well as visit to approximately 20 institutions and enterprise projects.
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CE to visit Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, will lead a delegation of officials of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government and entrepreneurs on an official visit covering Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, during the period from Saturday (29 August) to 5 September.
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44th Macao Young Musicians Competition concluded successfully
The Special Prizes Competition and award ceremony of the 44th Macao Young Musicians Competition, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), was held on 6 August at the Seac Pai Van Public School. 20 Special Prizes in “Chinese Instrumental” and “Western Instrumental/Vocal” categories were presented by the Vice President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Mok Chi Hang; the Acting Head of the Department of Performing Arts Development of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chan Shuk Mei; the Acting Head of the Division of Performing Arts of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Leong Ian Sin; and the judegs of the Special Prizes Competition, namely Xu Zhijun, Wang Fujian, Liu Shun, Li Fubin, Chen Bing, Jing Huan, Zhang Liang, Liu Ming and Liu Yu.
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