Consider this the kickoff for Startup Ecosystem Analysts. Our analysts—in Portugal, the UK, Vancouver, and Tokyo/Seoul—work in three phases: exploration → deep dive → connection to Macau. We first learn each city’s landscape, then publish articles and cases, and finally propose pilots and partnership ideas relevant to Macau. Expect updates on our blog and social channels as we translate global lessons into local impact. Across the UK, Canada, Portugal, and Korea, the winning

As artificial intelligence, sustainability, and regional economic integration continue to accelerate, 2026 promises to bring profound shifts in the global startup landscape. Entrepreneurs, from worldwide hubs to Macao, are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Drawing on insights from leading international research institutions and local policy developments, this article explores five key startup trends to watch in 2026. 1. AI Moves Into the “Deep Integration” Ph

Sometimes, the most extraordinary startups emerge not from sleek offices or venture capital pitches, but from the courage to transform a family legacy. Presto Drycleaners is one such example—a story of innovation, resilience, and scaling a traditional business into a modern, tech-enabled enterprise. From Manual Processes to Scalable Operations Presto Drycleaners began in 1992 as a traditional family-run shop. In those early days, almost every process—order taking, tracking, c