A business delegation from Hengqin has recently concluded an overseas tour aimed at strengthening trade links and attracting foreign investment, with stops in Malaysia and Brazil.

Led by the Economic Development Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, along with officials from the legal and statistics departments, the delegation sought to promote Hengqin's growing role as a hub for cross-border business and innovation.

In Kuala Lumpur on May 16, the group hosted an investment promotion seminar showcasing the island's favorable tax policies, industry incentives, and cross-border business environment. Malaysian business leaders expressed strong interest, with plans to organize visits to Hengqin for potential collaboration in areas such as e-commerce, high-end manufacturing, and the digital economy.

The team also visited Johor Investment and several key companies, including logistics firms and data center operators, to explore partnership opportunities. Notably, MBN Enterprise—a company that had previously engaged with Hengqin officials—renewed its interest in investing in the cooperation zone.

The second leg of the trip took the delegation to S?o Paulo, where they participated in the China–Brazil Economic and Financial Forum on May 20. The event provided a platform to present Hengqin's unique positioning as a bridge between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. While in Brazil, the delegation toured companies and research centers in agriculture, manufacturing, and biotech, exploring avenues for two-way investment and technology cooperation under the "Macao + Hengqin" integrated development strategy.

The trip marks a proactive step in Hengqin's efforts to deepen international economic ties and position itself as a global business gateway connecting China with emerging markets.