[July 22, 2025, Macau] MGM remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting the growth of Macau’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a diverse array of initiatives aimed at elevating quality, advancing digital transformation and strengthening brand development. Building on the success of last year’s “Seizing Business Opportunities in the Cooperation Zone” SME Cooperation Program—co-organized with the Guangdong Office of the Macao Chamber of Commerce, the two parties have once again joined hands to host the “SME Quality Enhancement Greater Bay Area Exchange Tour” from July 21 to 22. This initiative is supported by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute and the Municipal Affairs Bureau, all of which sent representatives to participate.

MGM has invited 20 local SMEs from the food industry that are eager to expand or innovate. Most of these participants are food manufacturers or popular local food brands, with some of them already certified under Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) food safety standards and have attained “M Mark” certification. The exchange tour aims to promote the upgrading and transformation of traditional industries, enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness among SMEs, helping them adapt to a diversified and modern economic environment.

In-Depth Visits to Benchmark Enterprises in the Greater Bay Area

The delegation embarked on a comprehensive itinerary featuring in-depth visits to several benchmark food and packaging enterprises across the Greater Bay Area. These included the logistics and production base of Mi Liang Ren Liang (Guangzhou) Supply Chain Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Jiumaojiu Group; the ready-meal production line of Guangdong Houchu Food Co., Ltd.; the innovative packaging facility of Guangdong Haoling Creative Packaging Co., Ltd.; and the modern production base of Olson Food Company (Jiangmen) Ltd. known for its October Fifth Bakery brand. The delegation was also warmly received by Tang Huihong, Vice Chairperson of the Jiangmen Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and Zhong Wenming, Party Secretary and Director of the Jiangmen Investment Promotion Bureau. Together, they engaged in a meaningful dialogue exploring opportunities for industrial synergy between Macau and Jiangmen. The group also visited the Jiangmen Premium Products Experience Store on the city’s iconic 33 Market Street.

Simon Leong, Assistant Vice President of Purchasing at MGM stated, “SME procurement accounts for 35% of MGM’s total purchasing amount. Through this exchange tour, we aim to stimulate innovation and upgrading within Macau’s food sector while fostering more favorable conditions for SME development. Participants will gain valuable exposure to the latest industry trends, strategic transformation approaches and applications of new technologies. By learning from the best practices of benchmark enterprises, we hope they can inject fresh momentum into their own operations.”

Ma Chi Tat, Vice President of the Macao Chamber of Commerce and Deputy Director of the Working Committee for Participation in the Construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area remarked, “Building on the success of last year’s initiative, we are further leveraging the network and resources of our Guangdong Office to expand collaborations across the Greater Bay Area. This program is designed to create opportunities for exchange and advancement for Macau’s SMEs, in alignment with the SAR Government’s policy to promote the transformation and modernization of traditional industries.”

Advancing Food Safety and Professional Training

Since 2021, MGM has been dedicated to supporting the development of local SMEs in Macau’s food industry. In collaboration with the Industrial Association of Macau, the Company has actively encouraged high-potential enterprises to pursue “M Mark” certification to elevate product quality and market credibility.  In 2023, MGM partnered with the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) to launch the “MGM Food Hygiene and Safety Management Course,” subsidizing training and examination for food-sector SMEs. Graduates receive an internationally recognized HACCP certification, laying a strong foundation for their “M Mark” applications. Now in its third edition, the program introduces an advanced HACCP food safety course. This higher-level training is designed to cultivate skilled professionals in Macau’s food safety sector and strengthen the sustainable development of the local food industry.

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About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in Greater China. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai. 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. The POLY MGM MUSEUM spanning almost 2,000 square meters, is constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of Grade-One cultural relics. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities also include conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience.  MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

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