Is Macao a smart city?

Financial transactions are increasingly electronic, plus the city welcomed 5G at the end of last year. By many measures, Macao is developing into a “ smart city ” – a goal the government highlighted in its 2023 Fiscal Policy Address.

What is the new energy ecosystem in Macau?

CEM believes that adequate stability, affordability, and clean efficiency are the three core elements of the new energy ecosystem. Given Macau’s high cost of land and mature economy, the SAR Government formulated an energy supply strategy with CSG as the main supplier, supplemented by local power generation.

Will Macao's data protection laws keep up with its smart city construction needs?

Legislatively, Macao’s data protection laws have not kept up with its smart city construction needs. Collecting, processing and using big data – especially if it includes sensitive information, like health records or data related to children – carries major policy and regulatory implications. “We will need more targeted legal reforms,” Wong says.

Why does Macau need road excavations?

As Macau’s power supply network consists of underground cables, road excavations are a necessary part of supplying these large-scale projects with power and reconstructing aging infrastructure. “It’s inconvenient for the general public and a challenge for CEM,” explains Liu.

Is Macao a good place to store personal data?

On the subject of personal data privacy in Macao, Wong is reassuring. He notes that Macao’s laws are based on the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – considered to offer the tightest protections in the world. Another data centre downside is the environmental toll.

What is Cem doing in Macau?

In Macau’s Dawan District, CEM is currently involved in constructing renewable energy sources such as offshore wind power and solar photovoltaic power generation. It’s also involved in building hydropower renewable energy, such as pumped storage and natural gas combined-cycle power generation projects.