The 2nd China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries (PSCs) Economic and Trade Expo (Macau) (C-PLPEX), the 30th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (MIF), and the Macao Franchise Expo 2025 (2025MFE) successfully concluded at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo on Saturday.
According to a statement by the local government’s Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) on Saturday, the three fairs together generated more than 140 signed agreements and 68 investment projects, further reinforcing Macau’s role as a hub for international trade and cooperation.
According to the statement, the four-day exhibitions, which took place concurrently, drew over 85,000 visitors, including 15,000 professional buyers, representing a significant rise in international participation. Close to 80 percent of signed agreements were related to Macau’s “1+4” industries, with about 15 percent involving PSCs, the statement added.
Macau’s “1+4” development strategy is a plan to diversify its economy beyond gaming by focusing on becoming a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure (“1”), and developing four emerging industries: Big Health, modern financial services, high tech, and conventions, exhibitions, commerce, trade, culture, and sports, according to previous local government statements. The “1+4” strategy aims to create a more diversified and sustainable economic structure with the support of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone and a market-led approach, analysts say.
The events between Wednesday and Saturday last week featured over 1,100 exhibitors from about 30 countries and territories, highlighting sectors such as smart technology, new energy, big health, and cultural creativity, the statement said, adding that more than 1,000 business matching sessions and nine thematic meetings were held, fostering cross-border cooperation and investment.
Among the 68 investment projects signed, 24 enterprises have already initiated or completed procedures to set up shop in Macau, many focusing on the “Macau + Hengqin” development strategy, the statement said.
The statement noted that interactive live streaming sessions showcasing over 800 products reached 5.6 million online views, while guided community tours and multi-venue activities enabled participants to explore Macau’s tourism and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions), advantages.
Marking a 30 percent year-on-year growth in the number of agreements signed, the three exhibitions successfully expanded international collaboration, deepened China-PSC partnerships, and aimed to showcase Macau’s strategic potential as a gateway for global business exchange and innovation, the statement said.
This undated handout photo provided by the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) on Saturday shows exhibitiongoers exploring the three concurrent exhibitions – The 2nd China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries (PSCs) Economic and Trade Expo (Macau) (2nd C-PLPEX), the 30th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (30th MIF), and the Macao Franchise Expo 2025 (2025MFE) – at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo.
