There are big plans for the Greater Bay Area, but Guangdong province must also deal with an ageing workforce.
Greater Bay Area
The collective profits of the leading manufacturing firms in the province have dropped by nearly 22 percent in a sure sign of more hurdles ahead for China’s slowing economy.
Around 1,000 delegates shared ideas about the development and application of AI and robotics in key GBA industries such as manufacturing and health.
Macao’s sister SAR hopes to become a go-to hub for what it calls ‘high-end maritime services’ and ‘smart and digital initiatives’
The city hopes to develop a new model for cooperation within the GBA on climate change financing.
A scheme to grant Macao and Guangdong drivers entry to Hong Kong is about to enter its first phase, but local officials worry about traffic congestion.
A new ‘win-win’ agreement is set to make cross-regional employment opportunities easier for foreign talent to navigate.
The report has identified Hong Kong as a leader in sustainability, which could lure Macao’s neighbouring SAR up to HK$1 trillion in investments over the next two years.
Under the new rules, non-Chinese residents of Macao can apply for multiple entry visas valid for up to five years.