Direct investment in Macau grew 662.4% y-on-y in 2018
Friday 01 de November 2019 / 02:43
⏱ 1 min read
(Macau).- A total of MOP 26.86 billion (US$ 332.7 million) in direct investment in Macau was recorded in 2018, a jump of 662.4 % year-on-year attributed to higher investment in the local gaming and banking sectors.
Direct investment in the gaming sector totalled MOP19 billion (us$ 2.3 billion) last year, about 70.7 per cent of the total investment in the city, while investment in the banking and financial sector reached MOP 6 billion (US$ 743 million). However, direct investment in real estate development, leasing & sale activities recorded a negative inflow of MOP 1.16 billion (US$ 143 million).
Income earned by direct investors in Macau in 2018 increased 18.8 per cent year-on-year to MOP 72.3 billion (US$ 8.9 billion), with income earned in the gaming sector rising 15 per cent MOP 42.5 billion (US$ 5.2 billion).
Inward direct investment flows from the British Virgin Islands repesented 39 per cent of the total investment last year or MOP 10.5 billion (US$ 1.3 billion), having increased 40 per cent year-on-year.
Direct investment in Mainland China accounted for 22 per cent of the total and went up by a considerable 78.3 per cent in 2018 to MOP 5.9 billion (US$ 730 million) while investment flows from Hong Kong dropped 16.8 per cent to MOP 4 billion (US$ 495 million).
As at the end of 2018, stock of inward direct investment totalled MOP 292.83 billion (US$ 36.2 billion), up by 9.8 per cent year-on-year; with MOP84.03 billion in investment stock from Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands at MOP 80.79 billion and mainland China at MOP 51.32 billion (US$ 6.3 billion).
Outward direct investment flows of Macau enterprises reached MOP 2.22 billion (US$ 275 million) in 2018, up by 22.3 per cent year-on-year in 2018, with their investment income rising by 25.0 per cent to MOP 1.95 billion (US$ 241 million).
Categoría:Casino
Tags: Sin tags
País: Macao
Event
SBC Summit Americas 2026
09 de June 2026
Belatra Games Highlights Networking Value at SBC Summit Americas 2026
(Fort Lauderdale, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Lucila M. Barletta, Head of Accounts LatAm at Belatra Games, shared her insights on the company’s participation at SBC Summit Americas. From strengthening partnerships to exploring new opportunities, she emphasized the importance of both large industry events and smaller networking experiences in driving meaningful business growth.
Friday 03 Jul 2026 / 12:00
Zenith Strengthens LATAM Presence at SBC Summit Americas
(Fort Lauderdale, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In conversation with SoloAzar, Eddie Morales, Zenith's Business Development Manager, shared the company’s objectives at SBC Summit Americas, the opportunities generated, and the outlook on the future of the gaming industry in Latin America.
Friday 03 Jul 2026 / 12:00
LSports LATAM Secures Major Partnerships at SBC Summit Americas 2026
(Fort Lauderdale, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In Q&A after SBC Summit Americas 2026, Fernando Martinez, representative of LSports LATAM, talked about the company’s goals, achievements, and future plans in the region. Martinez shares insights on the evolving dynamics of the Latin American market, the importance of strategic partnerships, and how LSports is positioning itself as a leading data and trading services provider.
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026 / 12:00
SUSCRIBIRSE
Para suscribirse a nuestro newsletter, complete sus datos
Reciba todo el contenido más reciente en su correo electrónico varias veces al mes.
