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Small and medium-sized enterprise credit statistics – First half of 2026
According to statistics released today (14 August) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, newly approved small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) credit noted a year-on-year decrement in the first half of 2026. While the outstanding balance of SME loans dropped, the share of SME loans to major industries remained stable.
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Foreign exchange reserves and nominal effective exchange rate index for the Macao pataca – July 2026
The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today (14 August) that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP243.1 billion (USD30.09 billion) at the end of July 2026. The reserves decreased by 0.3% from the revised value of MOP243.9 billion (USD30.20 billion) for the previous month. Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves at end-July 2026 represented 11 times the currency in circulation or 88.4% of the Macao pataca M2 at end-June 2026.
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Mobile payment and payment card statistics – 2nd Quarter 2026
According to statistics released today (14 August) by the Monetary Authority of Macao, in the second quarter of 2026, the number and the value of transactions conducted through local mobile payment tools both witnessed growth on a quarterly basis. On the other hand, the turnover of credit cards and debit cards both decreased from the preceding quarter.
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Surging Investment Projects in Macao’s Four Major Industries Showcase Robust Investment Potential and Accelerate the Layout of Industrial Innovation
Leveraging the “One Country, Two Systems” principle and its unique geographical advantages, Macao is comprehensively promoting the “1+4” industries towards an appropriately diversified economy. Macao SAR Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (“IPIM”) received 194 new investment proposals in the first half of 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 7%. Notably, over 60% of the projects were meant for the “1+4” industries, an increase of over 40% compared with the same period last year. Regarding these industries, the modern financial services, high technology and big health projects saw particularly robust growth, with big health projects increasing by over 60%, and modern financial services and high technology projects recording exponential growth.
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UM holds convocation to welcome over 6,000 new students
The University of Macau (UM) held the Convocation and First Lecture of University for the 2026/2027 academic year today (13 August), welcoming over 6,000 new students as they embark on their academic journey at the university. Yonghua Song, rector of UM, encouraged students to make full use of the university’s resources to enrich their learning experience and achieve holistic development both inside and outside the classroom.
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CE mourns death of former Premier, Mr Zhu Rongji
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, expressed, on behalf of the Macao Special Administrative Region, profound sorrow at the passing of Mr Zhu Rongji, former Premier of the State Council, who died in Beijing on Wednesday (12 August). Mr Sam extended sincere sympathies to his family.
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