Research Areas
Twelve core research areas — from the digital economy and RMB internationalization to ESG and sustainable development — where research drives policymaking in the service of Macao’s and the nation’s development
Digital Economy
Exploring digital transformation, e-commerce, and digital finance innovation
RMB Internationalization
Researching cross-border RMB usage and international financial cooperation
ESG and Sustainable Development
Promoting the application of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in the financial sector
Low-Altitude Economy
Studying drones, urban air mobility, and emerging industries
Institutional Integration in the Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
Exploring institutional innovation and policy coordination in the In-Depth Cooperation Zone
Regional Governance
Researching Greater Bay Area collaborative governance and cross-border mechanisms
Free Trade Port Regulation
Analyzing customs regulation and international benchmarking for free trade ports
Modern Finance
Promoting fintech, green finance, and inclusive finance development
Culture & Technology
Exploring integration of cultural industries and technological innovation
Cross-Border Cooperation
Facilitating cooperation under the China–Portuguese-speaking Countries platform and international economic and trade exchanges
Policy Innovation
Researching policy formulation, evaluation, and optimization mechanisms
Trust Transfer Cost Research
Studying trust-building and trust-transfer mechanisms and their costs in cross-border cooperation, helping enterprises mitigate the risks of overseas expansion