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Macau socioeconomic development planning

Overview

The Macau Special Administrative Region government has unveiled its third Five-Year Socioeconomic Development Plan for 2026–2030, outlining eight primary goals including economic diversification, law-based governance, and the integration of education, science, and technology.

A significant focus of the plan is the optimization of talent recruitment. To address data from 2024 showing that most approved talent applications originated from mainland China and Hong Kong, the government is reviewing programs to specifically attract qualified professionals from Lusophone countries, particularly those with degrees from institutions in Portugal and Brazil. Revised talent policies are targeted for implementation in 2027.

Economically, authorities are aiming for MOP17–23 billion in cumulative project investments by 2030, which includes facilitating 2,400 business matches with Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking nations. This aligns with the broader strategy to increase the value added of non-gaming industries to approximately 60% of GDP.

Tourism recovery has shown upward momentum, with 2025 recording approximately 40.07 million total visitors, a 14.7% year-on-year increase. To sustain this, the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) plans to expand its presence in Southeast and Northeast Asia while exploring new markets in Europe, the Americas, and the Muslim traveler segment through ‘tourism-plus’ integration and big data utilization.

Regional integration continues through the Guangdong-Macau Deep Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, ensuring Macau’s growth remains aligned with China’s national development framework and the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ principle.

Entities

Macau · Hengqin · Sam Hou Fai · Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute · Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Macau targets MOP23 billion in investment under new Five-Year Plan

    Macau aims for MOP17–23 billion in investment by 2030 and seeks to expand tourism into new international markets under its Third Five-Year Plan.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Macau advances economic diversification and regional integration strategies

    Macau is implementing a new five-year development plan focused on economic diversification, leveraging the Hengqin cooperation zone and its role as a gateway to Portuguese and Spanish-speaking markets.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Macau announces third five-year economic and social development plan

    Macau has unveiled its third five-year development plan (2026–2030), focusing on economic diversification, urban renewal, and deeper integration with Guangdong and international markets.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Macau unveils 2026–2030 Five-Year Plan to attract Lusophone talent

    Macau has released its 2026–2030 Five-Year Plan, focusing on economic diversification and a revised talent recruitment program to attract more professionals from Portuguese-speaking nations.

Sources

beta.rs · boomermagazine.com · brasil247.com · chinesepress.com · click2macao.com · hojemacau.com.mo · macaudailytimes.com.mo · mondo.rs · theportugalnews.com

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