A living reminder of Macao’s past
A verdant whisper amid Macao’s urban roar, the UNESCO-listed Casa Garden has served many significant roles over the past two-and-a-half centuries. Today, the historic manor carries on its enduring legacy of bridging trade and cultural exchange between China and the West
Lights, culture, action
Rita Wong, who helms indie film house Cinematheque·Passion, reveals her must-see Macao films and explains why the city’s emerging cinema culture deserves to be in the spotlight
Out & About
A concise guide to what’s on in Macao, spotlighting notable cultural, artistic and sporting events across the city
National Games: boosting sports momentum
The 15th National Games marked a turning point for Macao
Implementing “one centre, one platform, one base” through sports
The 15th National Games has highlighted the growing role of sport in advancing Macao’s “one centre, one platform, one base” development strategy, extending its impact beyond competition into tourism, trade and cultural exchange
Record-breaking achievements
Macao recorded its best-ever performance at the National Games, achieving a historic medal haul that marked a significant milestone in the city’s sporting development
The history of the Games
From a grand, centrally staged showcase in 1959 to a sprawling, multi-city spectacle crossing administrative boundaries, the National Games of the People’s Republic of China have mirrored the country’s social and economic transformations
2026 agenda: reform, diversification and stability
Macao is gearing up for change: from sweeping public administration reforms to renewed investment in economic diversification and social security, as well as further integration into national development. The 2026 Policy Address outlines how Macao hopes to transform a year of challenges into a major turning point for its future
2025: a year of progress
Despite what Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai called “complex and volatile” conditions, 2025 became a year of advances in governance reform, economic diversification and further regional cooperation
The path forward is clear: scholars
The Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government’s Policy Address for 2026 outlines concrete measures aimed at accelerating the city’s long-term economic diversification and its urban development, according to scholars from the University of Macau (UM)