[October 28, 2025, Macau] Marking the 10th anniversary of its SME program, MGM proudly hosted its 13th SME Business Matching Session. Over the past decade, MGM has forged strong partnerships with local associations to champion SME development, driving impactful support initiatives and fostering meaningful collaboration opportunities to help SMEs grow and thrive.

 

This year’s business matching session continued MGM’s established model of matching SMEs based on business needs. In support of the Macao SAR Government’s policy to strengthen the tech sector, MGM specially invited members of the Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre and companies certified under the Economic and Technological Development Bureau’s “Technology Company Certification Program” to participate. The event attracted 80 SMEs—over half of which were tech companies—underscoring the innovative capabilities of Macau’s SME community.

 

The “MGM SME Business Matching Session 2025” was co-organized by MGM and the Macao Chamber of Commerce, with support from the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM), the Industrial Association of Macau, the Macau Union Suppliers Association and the Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre (MYEIC). The event was held at the ballroom of MGM MACAU, with officiating guests including: Frederico Ma Chi Ngai, President of the Board of Directors of the Macao Chamber of Commerce; Sam Lei, Executive Director of IPIM; Lau Kit Lon, Head of Economic Activities Development Department of DSEDT; Zhao Su, Assistant to the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Chui Yuk Lum, President of the Industrial Association of Macau; Helena Lei, Chief Senior Manager of CPTTM; Ip Sio Man, President of the Macau Union Suppliers Association; Andy Ng, Director of MYEIC; and Kenneth Feng, President and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited.

 

Kenneth Feng said, “MGM remains deeply committed to supporting Macau’s SMEs through tangible actions. We have taken the lead in helping local enterprises upgrade and transform, integrate into the Greater Bay Area, and expand into both mainland and overseas markets. Over the past decade, our annual business matching sessions have introduced over 2,000 new suppliers to MGM. The share of SME procurement in our total procurement has more than doubled—from 18% in 2016 to over 35% today.”

 

Frederico Ma Chi Ngai remarked, “SMEs are the cornerstone of Macao’s economy and the cradle of innovation. The Macao Chamber of Commerce will continue to work hand in hand with MGM and other partners, leveraging our role as a ‘platform of platforms’ to build bridges and provide strategic guidance. We look forward to MGM continuing to lead the way as a major leisure enterprise, empowering local SMEs to achieve breakthroughs in talent development, technological upgrades and market expansion, with an aim to accelerate the diversification of Macao’s economy.”

 

Embracing Tech Innovation to Enhance Experience and Efficiency

To boost Macau’s tech ecosystem, MGM inked a multimillion-dollar procurement agreement with Shiji (Macau) Co., Ltd., a certified potential tech enterprise under DSEDT’s “Technology Company Certification Program.” MGM will adopt Shiji’s next-generation cloud-based hotel information management system, designed for large-scale resort operations. The system will effectively manage high room volumes and complex workflows, significantly enhancing guest experience and operational efficiency.

 

Advancing Food Safety and International Certification for SMEs

MGM continues to elevate Macau’s food safety standards by launching the “MGM Advanced Food Safety Training Program” in collaboration with CPTTM. The initiative sponsored 16 local SMEs to obtain HACCP Intermediate certification. Additionally, MGM supported 38 SMEs in participating in “Food Safety Training Program” organized by the Industrial Association of Macau—enabling them to achieve international certification and boost competitiveness.

 

Driving Industry Upgrades and Expanding Market Reach Across the Greater Bay Area and Beyond

Over the past year, MGM has partnered with various organizations to roll out impactful SME support initiatives, empowering Macau brands to expand their presence beyond the local market. In collaboration with the Guangdong Office of the Macau Chamber of Commerce, MGM co-hosted the “Seizing Business Opportunities in the Cooperation Zone” event, which facilitated business matching between MGM team and Macau SMEs in Hengqin, along with site visits to environmental and tech enterprises. Through the “SME Quality Enhancement Greater Bay Area Exchange Tour,” local food industry SMEs were invited to visit model enterprises across the GBA to explore innovative technologies and best management practices.  The “Building the Future Together with the Greater Bay Area” series brought together diverse representatives to share insights on new policies and brand innovation. In Guangzhou, MGM hosted the “Macau Premium Pavilion Market,” featuring 250 products from 29 Macau companies, showcasing the rich diversity and appeal of local brands. MGM also co-organized the ‘city’super 2025 Macau Festival – Flavorsome Journeys in Macau’ product selection and roadshow, supporting Macau brands in further expanding into the Hong Kong market.

 

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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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Jessie Kuan

Executive Director of Public Relations

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3412

Email: jessiekuan@mgm.mo

 

Karen Lam

Assistant Director of Corporate Relations

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3421

Email: karenlam@mgm.mo