Guardians of time
Scattered across temple courtyards, historic squares and busy streets, Macao’s ancient trees are silent witnesses to centuries of change. Rooted in tradition yet vital to modern urban life, these enduring giants bridge culture, science and history
Protecting the city’s roots
Macao protects its ancient trees through a comprehensive framework that combines cultural heritage law, scientific research, urban planning coordination and ongoing monitoring
Planning around nature
Macao’s ancient trees are vital ecological and cultural assets. Their preservation requires careful urban planning, cross-sector cooperation and innovative design approaches
Life takes root in New Urban Zone A
New Urban Zone A is moving beyond the drawing board and into daily life as residents settle into newly completed public housing, followed closely by shops and social services
CTM bets on AI to drive Macao’s smart future
These are busy times for telecom provider CTM. In line with the vision set by the Government, the company has been moving swiftly to build the digital infrastructure underpinning Macao’s smart city ambitions
Empowering Macao women
Founded more than 70 years ago, the Women’s General Association of Macau – known as “Fu Lun” in Cantonese – has evolved into one of the city’s most established non-government organisations, says Lau Kam Ling, the group's chairwoman
Dual-currency payments boost regional integration
A dual-currency payment system in Hengqin is quietly reshaping how Macao ID holders spend there. Permitting payments in Macao patacas through familiar mobile apps, the scheme reduces financial friction and contributes to cross-boundary integration to make everyday life much more seamless
A paradigm shift: the rise of China’s new retail powerhouses
Once cast as the world’s factory floor, China is fast emerging as a source of globally recognised consumer brands. From technology firms to lifestyle labels and collectible-driven retailers, a new generation of Chinese companies is pushing into overseas markets with growing success. Backed by design and innovation, they are beginning
Slow reading, deep thought: lessons from Bi Feiyu
In a world increasingly defined by speed, Bi Feiyu – one of China’s most acclaimed contemporary novelists – embraces stillness. Literature, he insists, like life itself, is a journey to be savoured slowly
The Taipa art connection
The 10th anniversary of the Taipa Village Cultural Association tells a story not only of exhibitions and events but of community engagement. What began as an effort to expand the experiences available to tourists visiting Old Taipa Village has evolved into a cultural anchor for the neighbourhood