AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTourism & Culture: Macau logged 20.94 million visitor arrivals in the first half of 2026, up 9% year-on-year, with mainland China still the biggest source. Youth & Community: The International Youth Dance Festival 2026 kicked off with a parade of 800+ dancers at the Ruins of St Paul’s, running through July 23. Skills & Talent: 24 Macao youths will head to Shanghai in September for the 48th WorldSkills Competition after a selection process involving hundreds of training hours. Business & Trade: The 2026 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair returns Aug 6-9 at The Venetian Macao, spotlighting the silver economy and healthy living with business matching and forums. Public Safety: Judiciary Police arrested a 26-year-old Malaysian man at the airport for smuggling 3.4kg of cannabis worth 3.41 million patacas. Gaming Industry: Galaxy Macau rolled out a World Cup-themed responsible gaming campaign aimed at staff and the wider community. International Policy: The US moved to shorten foreign journalist visas to 240 days (90 for Chinese reporters), prompting China to warn of reciprocal steps. Entertainment: Irene wrapped her “I-WILL” solo Asia tour with a Bangkok finale, with a Red Velvet comeback slated for Aug 3.
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