Hengqin Port’s smart immigration clearance lane to cut crossing time by 90%

The Smart Immigration Clearance system now operating at Hengqin Port’s one-stop vehicle lanes reduces crossing time from 100 seconds to just eight to 10 seconds,

New border access to UM campus under discussion in Hengqin cooperation meeting

The construction of a new border access to the Campus of the University of Macau (UM) in Hengqin was one of the major topics of

Macau New Neighbourhood surpasses 4,000 residents as larger units unveiled

More than 4,000 people are now living in the Macau New Neighbourhood housing project in Hengqin, a key milestone for the cross-border development designed for Macau

New secondary school completed in Macau New Neighborhood

Hengqin's Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) Secondary School passed its final inspection last month, signifying full coverage of basic education, with the school expected to open for the

Hengqin Port inspection channels to be expanded to 113 by Q3

Hengqin Port’s Passenger Inspection Hall is now under phased, zoned construction to upgrade and expand its passenger inspection channels to 113, expected to be completed and

Macau-Hengqin campus eyes over 20,000 students

Education and Youth Development (DSEDJ) director Kong Chi Meng touted Macau-Hengqin International University Town as a driver of cross-border innovations at the opening yesterday of the

BNU opens new sub-branch in Hengqin Macau Neighborhood

Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) opened its Hengqin Macau New Neighborhood sub-branch last week. According to its press release, BNU called the launch “a significant milestone in the bank’s

Hengqin offering up to RMB270,000 in talent living subsidies

The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has opened applications for this year’s talent living subsidies, offering financial support to attract professionals across the education, technical,

Time spent in Hengqin counts as time in Macau for residents

The local government has proposed amending draft legislation to count the time Macau residents spend in the zone as time spent in Macau, in a bid

Living, working across Macau-Hengqin border

Feature On a typical weekday, Lei Zhen moves easily between Macau and Hengqin. Based in the special administrative region and working in Hengqin, the

Hengqin tourism thread: Penguin babies and eco-branding

People can be seen camping everywhere along Hengqin’s Flower Sea Promenade Tourism operators in Hengqin are stepping up efforts to promote the island as a family-friendly

Hengqin University Town to launch 42 courses and interdisciplinary research: O Lam

The new University Town to be established in Hengqin will launch 42 courses and interdisciplinary academic research, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam,

Local youth show strong interest in jobs across border, survey finds

More than 80% of young Macau residents say they would consider working in the nearby Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, according to a new

Hengqin’s tourism engine is now synchronized with Macau – and that changes the game

Analysis The “dual-city tourism” narrative – once a slogan in government press releases – is no longer aspirational branding. It has quietly become the operating

Hengqin’s new high-speed rail station to integrate with Macau LRT with RMB6 billion investment

Plans for Hengqin’s high-speed rail station-city integration project are underway, with a confirmed direct connection to Macau’s LRT Hengqin Port and an estimated investment of

Hengqin might be the solution for Macau sports development, AJM president says

The future of local sportspeople may hinge on the development of sports facilities in Hengqin, according to Antonio Monteiro, president of the Macanese Youth Association (AJM),

Hengqin Port implements ‘smart immigration clearance’ with facial recognition

Authorities will enforce a new “smart immigration clearance” procedure at Hengqin Port starting tomorrow, November 5. The new measure, in line with the central

Hengqin drafts plans to set up four more border crossings connecting to Macau

The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has recently unveiled a detailed territorial spatial plan for public consultation, which includes a proposal to add four new border

Authorities prioritise safety in the Cooperation Zone

The Administrative Committee of the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin held a coordination meeting this afternoon to prepare authorities for Typhoon Ragasa. André Cheong, Executive Deputy Director of the

Macau and Guangdong launch cross-border medical transfer services

The Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Macao Special Administrative Region have jointly launched a “Hospital-to-Hospital” cross-border transfer service, marking a step in integrated

Hengqin’s Dezhi Plaza to transform into transitional campus for Macau universities

A major redevelopment is planned at a commercial complex situated near Macau’s designated “New Neighborhood.” The Hengqin complex, formerly known as the Hengqin German Town project, is

Macau enterprise stays confident in Hengqin’s future despite challenges in health sector

INTERVIEW The Guangdong–Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin – established four years ago with a focus on the big health industry – features Serensia Woods as

SJM buys Hengqin office for RMB724 million, eyes hotel conversion

SJM Holdings Limited announced yesterday its plan to acquire a 12-story office building in the Hengqin area from Shun Tak Property Development Company Limited for over

Gov’t reserves more land in Hengqin for university town expansion

The local government has reserved additional land in Hengqin to support the expansion of the Macao-Hengqin International Education (University) Town, paving way for new campuses and deeper

Hengqin maps out closer cooperation with Macau in 2025–2029 Plan

Hengqin has released its 2025–2029 development plan, laying out a roadmap aimed at further integrating its economy and regulatory framework with neighboring Macau.

New Hengqin eco-camp for kids launches this summer

The Education and Youth Development Bureau is launching a new one-day eco-camp in Hengqin this summer, targeting children aged 4 to 12. The event, held in partnership with

Sands China hosts youth study tour in Hengqin

Sands China recently organized a study tour to Hengqin for 44 participants, including Sands Cares Ambassadors and local youth, aimed at enhancing their understanding of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth

Xia Baolong calls for greater integration with Hengqin

Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the Central Committee and the State Council, continued his six-day inspection tour of

Hengqin Port cross-border traffic tops 10 million

Hengqin Port has recorded more than 10 million cross-border movements so far this year, reaching the milestone by 2 p.m. on May 7, according to the Public

Cooperation Zone’s Administrative Committee reviews 2024, puts 2025 plan forth

The Administrative Committee of the Guangdong-Macau Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin held its ninth meeting over the weekend. The meeting reviewed the 2025 work report of

Hengqin Port hits 2.59 million vehicles in one year of ‘one-stop’ operations

Hengqin Customs reported that as of 3 p.m. yesterday, more than 2.59 million vehicles had passed through the port. It has been a year since

New policy to boost employment for local youth in Hengqin

The latest policy introduced to boost employment for Macau’s youth in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin is set to expand career opportunities and

Macau firms on the rise in Hengqin

Business connections between Macau and Hengqin are on the rise, with the Hengqin government reporting a significant increase in Macau-funded enterprises. By the end

Hengqin Port sees record passenger traffic

The Hengqin Port has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 20 million passengers for the first time since its opening in August 2020. As of Nov.

Hengqin health center opens to positive reception

Macau’s new health center in the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin opened officially Monday, making healthcare more accessible for Macau residents living in the area.

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