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
Kam Chin Pok’s road to success
Kam Chin Pok’s cycling journey stretches from the streets of Macao, where he first rode as an amateur, to the demanding circuits of Asia and Europe as a professional rider. Now a member of the China Anta-Mentech Cycling Team, the 23-year-old is learning what it takes to compete at the
Time traveling at Pak Tai Temple
Visitors strolling through the heart of Old Taipa Village, along Rua do Cunha and Rua do Regedor, encounter a lively tourist enclave, its streets lined with shops and cafés. It is difficult to imagine an earlier landscape, when the ground beneath their feet bordered a small bay rather than solid
Stirring up Macao’s mixology scene
Meet creative mixologist Bruno Santos who tells the story of Macao’s past through his locally inspired cocktails
Out & About
A concise guide to what’s on in Macao, spotlighting notable cultural, artistic and sporting events across the city
University Town set to redefine higher education
Macao is investing in a new University Town in Hengqin to anchor its talent-driven future, as the city positions itself as a rising centre for innovation and research