High-level meetings were convened this week to gather counsel from Macao’s representatives to national political bodies on accelerating the zone’s development
Greater Bay Area
The region’s sheer economic scale and export focus drove the seven-airport cluster’s overall growth, with passenger volumes helped by China’s visa-free arrivals scheme
China’s largest retailer by revenue plans to launch the JD Museum in late 2027, within its new Shenzhen headquarters
A Labubu-themed float and local creative designs headline Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade for the Year of the Horse
When the full-year figures are in, the Greater Bay Area is expected to report a combined economic output surpassing 15 trillion yuan (US$2.15 trillion) in 2025
Guangdong’s economy was worth 14.58 trillion yuan (US$2.09 trillion) last year and is forecasted to grow by 4.5 to 5 percent in 2026
China’s central bank will support Hong Kong’s move to double its yuan funding facility to 200 billion yuan, citing strong demand from the SAR’s banks
A fast-track system has opened up for eligible foreign passport holders with mainland or Macao residency or multi-entry visas for the mainland
Daily services on the high-speed rail line will rise to 415 from 26 January, with trains running as frequently as every two minutes at peak times