Macau
PulseAugur coverage of Macau — every cluster mentioning Macau across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- 2026-08-19 regulatory Macau has unveiled a five-year strategic plan for economic diversification, focusing on financial services and fintech. source
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AI-discovered drug rentosertib enters Phase 3 trials in China
Insilico Medicine, an AI drug discovery company, has advanced its drug rentosertib into Phase 3 trials in China for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. This marks a significant milestone as it is claimed to be the first AI-d…
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China airports surge in global connectivity rankings as international routes expand
China's airports have significantly improved their global connectivity, with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport making the largest leap in the rankings. This rise is attributed to the expansion of international rout…
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CEOs warn AI efficiency gains risk 'better yesterday,' urge reinvention
CEOs participating in the Fortune Leaders Forum are cautioning against viewing AI solely as an efficiency tool. They emphasize that the primary risk lies in using AI to merely improve existing processes, rather than lev…
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China's green energy surplus tackled by AI, experts suggest · 2 sources tracked
China is experiencing a surplus of green energy infrastructure due to rapid installation of renewable capacity, which now exceeds market demand. Experts at the Fortune Leaders Forum proposed that artificial intelligence…
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Hong Kong man arrested for HK$2.8M school admission scam
A 51-year-old man has been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly orchestrating a scam that defrauded an education consultant of approximately HK$2.8 million. The suspect purportedly promised to secure dozens of places at …
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GSK to use Greater Bay Area health data for policy and research
GSK is investing in shared data infrastructure to leverage health data from the 88 million residents of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This data will be used to support regulatory filings, discover addi…
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Hong Kong launches its first five-year development plan
Hong Kong is developing its first five-year plan, aiming to integrate with and serve the nation's overall development strategy. This initiative, led by the government, was completed in under a year, a significantly fast…
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Hong Kong mourns Mao Zedong's death in 1976
In September 1976, Hong Kong experienced a profound sense of grief following the announcement of Mao Zedong's death. Radio and television stations broadcast the news, overshadowing mid-autumn festivities, and flags were…
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AI helps travelers find hidden gems, combating overtourism
AI is emerging as a tool to combat overtourism by helping travelers discover less-crowded destinations, according to Ethan Lin, co-founder of Klook. He argues that overtourism is a problem of concentration rather than v…
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Exec shares 'daddy tips' on soft skills for Gen Z entering AI era
Richard Roper, president of Marsh People and Investment (Hong Kong & Macau), shared a list of "daddy tips" with his daughters as they entered the workforce. These tips emphasize fundamental professional skills such as p…
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Walmart China CEO: Customer Focus Drives 20.7% Growth Amidst Intense Competition
Walmart China's CEO, Christina Zhu, highlighted the company's significant growth in China, with a 20.7% increase in business last quarter, outpacing Walmart's U.S. operations. Zhu emphasized that the company's success s…
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AI drug trial shows potential to reverse biological aging
Insilico Medicine, an AI drug discovery company, has announced promising early results from a clinical trial for its experimental fibrosis drug. Patients treated with the drug showed a reduction in their predicted biolo…
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Asia's AI data centers face backlash, prompting design rethink · 2 sources tracked
Data center development in Asia is facing increased scrutiny and delays due to an "AI backlash" concerning resource consumption and safety. Thailand has suspended numerous data center projects as regulators work on new …
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Macau invests $16B to transform into a business hub beyond gambling
Macau is investing $16 billion over the next five years to diversify its economy beyond gambling and become a business hub. The city aims for non-gaming industries to contribute 60% of its GDP by 2030, drawing inspirati…
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Pony.ai CEO predicts widespread robotaxis within five years
James Peng, CEO of Pony.ai, predicts that robotaxis will be commonplace within five years, stating that the core technology is largely resolved. The company is expanding its commercial robotaxi services in China and int…
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Investors eye China bonds as safe haven amid US debt concerns
Investors are increasingly considering China as a safe haven for investments, particularly in government bonds, due to geopolitical instability and concerns over rising U.S. national debt. While the U.S. has historicall…
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Taiwan tourism industry protests new mainland China travel registration rules
Taiwan's tourism industry is protesting new government regulations requiring travelers to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau to register detailed personal and trip information. Travel agencies face fines if they fail …
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Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou named world's top innovation hub for second year
The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou region has once again been recognized as the world's leading innovation hub, according to the 2026 Global Innovation Index released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)…
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Uber to apply for Hong Kong license by October amid Macau growth
Uber plans to submit its application for a Hong Kong operating license by the end of October, adhering to new regulatory requirements. The company has seen significant growth in Macau, with Hong Kong residents forming t…
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Hong Kong yacht scheme faces red tape and cost hurdles on launch
A new cross-border yachting scheme allowing vessels from Hong Kong and Macau to enter designated waters in Guangdong province has faced initial challenges. Participants reported bureaucratic hurdles and high costs, with…