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.
The sky’s the limit
This month marks AirAsia’s 15th anniversary in Macao. The Malaysian airline flew 83.4 million passengers to more than 140 destinations across the continent last year, making it the largest low-cost – and the fourth largest – airline in Asia after Chinese carriers.
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.
Putting the world in print
Macao had a pivotal role in the spread of Western printing technology in the 18th and 19th centuries. We take a look at why.
Portuguese president’s visit to China bolsters Forum Macao and trilateral cooperation
With bilateral trade reaching over US$6 billion last year, a yearly increase of 7.4 per cent, China and Portugal are important strategic partners with bright prospects ahead.