MACAO, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Three exhibitions opened concurrently on Wednesday in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), showcasing products and services in robotics, big health, agriculture, and new energy, among other sectors.

The 2nd China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo (Macao), the 30th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair, and the Macao Franchise Expo 2025 will run until Saturday. Chinese and overseas enterprises, including some of the Fortune Global 500 businesses, signed 13 partnership agreements on-site at the opening ceremony.

According to the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao SAR, the partnerships are set to pave the way for Macao to introduce key sectors, build a pipeline of quality enterprises for Macao's science and technology R&D industrial park, foster industry clusters, and contribute to a more robust industrial ecosystem.

Taking up a total area of 30,000 square meters, the events drew more than 1,100 exhibitors from across the world.

The IPIM released that with over 80 conferences, forums, thematic business matching sessions, product launches, awards ceremonies, multi-venue events, and guided community tours, the exhibitions aim to facilitate connections between exhibitors and over 2,300 domestic and international buyers.

Chibo Tang, managing partner of a venture capital firm that was among the signing enterprises, said that they are paying close attention to Macao's space technology, new materials, and medical technology sectors. He noted that the firm will expand its presence and collaborate with local universities in the future.

Charles Chow, head of corporate affairs of a signing biopharmaceutical company, said that in the future, Macao's capital environment and relevant pharmaceutical policies will help promote the development of local industries and biomedical technology. ■