The golden grandfather of Macao
To coincide with the launch of a new biography written by his grandson, we look at the life and times of Pedro José Lobo.
Keeping us posted
Celebrating its 135th birthday, the Macao Post & Telecommunications has been connecting the city with the world.
The lychee: a fruitful history
Perhaps the most Chinese of the world’s exotic fruits, the lychee isn’t just full of flavour and nutrition – it’s also full of history.
The beating art of Macao
The five-month arts and culture festival that is Art Macao has already captured the imagination of artists, residents and visitors – and there’s plenty more to see before it ends in October.
Young at art: Macao’s brave new world
Macao is a hotbed of talent. We meet six up-and-coming young creatives who are shaping the future of the arts scene in the city.
Between beauty and ritual
Examining the art of indigenous people over thousands of years can tell us a lot about history and culture. We look at works from Portuguese-speaking countries and ask whether Macao can ever have a museum to display such pieces in public.
The Zhuhai life
As money is pouring out of Macao into the real estate sector in Zhuhai, we look at recent developments in our nearest neighbouring city.
Typhoons: know the drill
Following April’s Crystal Fish evacuation and civil defence exercise – and with a possible four to six cyclones expected to hit Macao this year – the police say the SAR is getting better prepared for typhoons that could hit in the future.
The zero-waste revolution
Macao has just become home to its first two zero-waste stores that could pave the way for an eco-friendly movement in the city. We talk to the green-minded shopkeepers who hope they’re starting a trend.
Pioneers, printers and popstars: the Portuguese in Hong Kong
Built on historical roots from Macao, the Portuguese community in Hong Kong may have been small over the past 175 years – but it has nevertheless remained vibrant.