It covers topics on the economic development and transition of Macau; the China-Portuguese speaking countries economic cooperation; integrated resorts, gaming, and hospitality industries in Macau; and banking and finance sectors of Macau. Special topics such as green development projects employed by the integrated resort operators, and Macau’s economic collaboration within the Greater Bay Area are discussed. The objective is to provide a foundation of current economic and financial developments in Macau to evaluate gaps and find opportunities for future economic and financial developments.

CILO-1: Review the economic development and transition of Macau. CILO-2: Develop understanding of the gaming and non-gaming economy of Macau. CILO-3: Provide insights on further economic cooperation with Lusophone countries.