The first phase of Shizimen Central Business District Service Center was inaugurated at Zhuhai Tower on May 10 to promote the moderate economic diversification of Macao amid deepening Zhuhai-Macao cooperation.

On offer are international office spaces and public service platforms covering more than 50,000 sq m (12 acres), preferential policies, and all-around services for 300 to 500 Macao enterprises.

The first 10 enterprises and institutions signed up for settlement during the inauguration. They include Macao-based Huarchi Global Group Holdings, DC Systems Digital Communications, Paragon Technology, APM Terminals, Vincent Technology Development, Phoenix Skyscape Economic & Cultural & Creative Association, and Macao International Brand Enterprise Commercial Association.

Plaque unveiling [Photo by Zhong Fan / Zhuhai Daily]

These enterprises engage in biomedicine, hi-tech, electronics and information, artificial intelligence, cross-border trade, tourism, convention and exhibition, cultural-creative, and construction engineering businesses. Many are preparing for initial public offerings.

The first phase is to include Macao Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Internship & Exchange zones. More follow-up projects will be accommodated in the Hengqin International Financial Center (IFC Tower), Hengqin Finance Industrial Service Base, Zhuhai-Macao International Innovation & Entrepreneurship Harbor, Zhuhai-Macao Industrial Diversified Development Base, and Zhuhai-Macao Comprehensive Livelihood Community.