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A major environmental expo in Macao has already helped businesses land millions in green partnerships, and this year's event promises even more global connections. The forum has become a launchpad for companies turning environmental solutions into real business success.
Macao just achieved a major climate milestone: its land transport sector has already hit its carbon peak, while the city's overall emissions have stabilized. The special administrative region is now racing to peak all emissions as early as possible on its path to carbon neutrality.
The 14th Macao International Travel Expo wrapped up with record-breaking attendance and business partnerships that are reshaping tourism across 59 countries. The three-day event brought together global tourism leaders and everyday travelers under one roof to celebrate connection and collaboration.
A Beijing surgical team traveled to Macao to perform the city's first robotic pancreatic surgery, navigating over 20 delicate blood vessels to remove a rare tumor while keeping the patient's spleen intact. The patient was walking the next day.
One of the world's largest casino resort companies just crushed its climate goals, cutting carbon emissions by more than half while keeping the lights bright for millions of guests. The secret? Smart upgrades and efficiency without sacrificing the experience.
Hong Kong's Lai Ka-ying becomes the city's first astronaut on China's Shenzhou XXIII mission, proving the region can become an innovation powerhouse. Her journey from selection in 2024 to spaceflight in 2026 is energizing Hong Kong's tech sector and inspiring a new generation.
Nigeria's Quadri Aruna leads Africa's quest for glory at the 2026 ITTF World Cup, aiming to build on his historic 2014 quarterfinal breakthrough. The tournament brings together 96 of the world's best players as table tennis celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Hong Kong just wrapped up a 30-hour hackathon across Germany and France, attracting 1,200 young tech entrepreneurs eager to explore opportunities in Asia's fastest-growing innovation hub. Sixteen winners will tour Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area this September to launch their startups.
A major casino company just proved that big business can hit ambitious climate and people goals ahead of schedule. Las Vegas Sands exceeded every target it set for workers, communities, and the planet between 2021 and 2025.
Scientists from 13 institutions just published a roadmap showing how cities and countries can work together to achieve the UN's 2030 sustainability goals. The framework reveals how progress in one place can accelerate or undermine success everywhere else.
China's Robot Valley in Shenzhen has become the world's epicenter for robotics innovation, home to over 200 companies producing humanoid robots that can now outrun Olympic athletes. The region's lightning-fast supply chains and university partnerships are turning morning research into afternoon prototypes, reshaping the future of manufacturing.