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2026-10-15

The 31st MIF, 2026PLPEX and 2026MFE to Open on 21 October Leveraging Portuguese- and Spanish-Speaking Market Resources to Expand Global Business Opportunities

The “31st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair” (31st MIF), the “2026 Portuguese Speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao)” (2026PLPEX), and the “Macao Franchise Expo 2026” (2026MFE) will be held concurrently at the same venue from 21 to 24 October

2026-10-13

Integrating the Greater Bay Area for a Connected World The Fourth Business Conference on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development to Be Held in Macao from 22 to 23 October

The Fourth Business Conference on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development (hereinafter referred to as the “Conference”), jointly hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the People’s Government of Guangdong Province

2026-10-09

The First Ordinary Plenary Meeting of the Committee for the Development of Conventions and Exhibitions in 2026

The first ordinary plenary meeting of the Committee for the Development of Conventions and Exhibitions in 2026 was convened on 6 October, chaired by Ng Wai Han, Secretary for Economy and Finance and Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Conventions and Exhibitions.

2026-10-08

Three Concurrent Exhibitions to Feature Ten Themed Business Matching Sessions Precisely Connecting Businesses with Portuguese- and Spanish-Speaking Markets and Technology and Innovation Co-operation

Building on Macao’s unique advantages as a platform between China and Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries and as a regional economic and trade hub, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) will concurrently hold the 31st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (31st MIF)

2026-09-30

2026MFE to Gather Diverse International Brands and Enhance Cross-Sector Matching for Exhibitors

The Macao Franchise Expo 2026 (2026MFE), jointly organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR, the Macau Chain Stores & Franchise Association, and the Macao International Brand Enterprise Commercial Association

2026-09-25

Macao MICE Industry Celebrates Double Success: Deepening Macao-Hengqin Synergies to Unlock New MICE Opportunities in Southeast Asia

At two recent prestigious annual global MICE industry events—the M&C Asia Stella Awards ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in August, and the TTG Travel Awards 2026 ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand in September

2026-09-24

2026PLPEX to Present Selected Products from Nine PSCs in Five Exhibition Zones and Unlock China-PSC Business Opportunities

The 2026 Portuguese Speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition (Macao) (2026PLPEX) will be held from 21 to 24 October 2026 (Wednesday to Saturday) at the Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao. With the theme “Macao: The Global Hub of Business Convergence”

2026-09-23

Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2026 Closes Today, Facilitating Over 140 Business Matching Sessions with Signed Agreements Totalling MOP 2 Billion

The Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2026 (GLSTF 2026) came to a successful close today (23 September). The two-day event featured a main forum, four specialised sub-forums, multiple side events, and over 140 business matching sessions.

2026-09-22

Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2026 Opens Today (22 September), Launching Six International and Local Co-operation Outcomes

The Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2026 (GLSTF 2026) officially opened today (22 September), bringing together over 800 guests from 49 countries and regions worldwide. Total attendance has grown by around 12% compared to the previous edition

2026-09-21

Deepening Fujian-Macao Economic and Trade Co-operation: IPIM Promotes the Advantages of the Sino-Lusophone (Hispanic) Platform and "Internal Connectivity and External Access" in Fujian

To deepen high-quality Fujian-Macao economic and trade co-operation, encourage Fujian enterprises to invest in Macao and Hengqin, and fully leverage Macao’s unique advantages—such as its China-Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries Platform and "Internal Connectivity and External Network"

2026-09-17

31st MIF to Kick Off in October New Spanish-Speaking Countries Industry Pavilion, Four Major Exhibition Zones, and Multiple Concurrent Events to Expand International Business Opportunities

The 31st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (31st MIF), organised by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region, will be held from 21 to 24 October 2026 (Wednesday to Saturday) at the Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao.

2026-09-15

Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2026 to Be Held in Macao on 22–23 September, with Significant Increase in Participation from Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking Countries

The Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum 2026 (GLSTF 2026), co-hosted by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR and the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), and organised by the Secretariat of the Global Green Supply Chains Initiative (GGSC)