China’s State Council has announced the list of principal officials for Macau’s incoming government.
Among the key appointments, Adriano Marques Ho, currently the director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), has been named the new Commissioner of Macau Customs under Chief Executive-designate Sam Hou Fai.
A replacement for the head of Macau’s gaming regulator has not yet been announced. The appointment is expected to be made in a separate announcement in the coming weeks.
Tai Kin Ip, currently the director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau, has been appointed as Secretary for Economy and Finance. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Tai emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to economic development within local communities.
He highlighted a series of measures aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including initiatives to attract foot traffic and promote local businesses.
Over the past three years, the government has assisted more than 1,600 SMEs in their initial stages of digital transformation. Tai pledged to expand these efforts, fostering business competitiveness and strengthening integration into the Greater Bay Area.
The new principal officials will assume their roles on December 20th, coinciding with the anniversary of the Macau Special Administrative Region.
