Nobel laureate leads high-level TCM research in Greater Bay Area
Renowned German biophysicist Erwin Neher has been leading efforts at the Macau University of Science and Technology to unveil the secrets behind centuries-old Traditional Chinese Medicine formulations. The 1991 Nobel laureate in medicine, specialising in cell physiology, heads a laboratory named in his honour. In 2024, he became the first
Cross-boundary cargo takes off
Construction has begun on a transformative logistics project that promises to redefine Macao’s position in regional air cargo: the Macau International Airport Hengqin Upstream Cargo Terminal. Designed as a cross-boundary logistics engine, the new facility aims to boost cargo capacity, streamline customs procedures and deepen Macao’s integration into the Greater
Fast-tracking integration
China’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan is to confirm the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as one of three national ‘engines of high-quality development’. This signals an acceleration of regional integration, urging Macao to speed up economic diversification through Hengqin and the development of new industries
Positioning Macao youth in the Greater Bay Area
Macao NPC deputy Si Ka Lon said integration into Hengqin and the Greater Bay Area is increasingly essential for local youth
Preserving Macao’s identity
Macao is a place shaped by centuries of encounters and cultural exchanges. To safeguard the city’s time‑honoured traditions, the MSAR Government has recently added 12 new entries to the official intangible cultural heritage list, with local practices ranging from lion dances to the making of custard tarts.
Macanese moviemaker races to the top
Eight thrilling minutes, packed with roaring engines, daring overtakes and heart-pounding crashes, but also stunning visuals of Macao’s vivid urban landscape. “Macau Races On” clinched the ‘Best Event Film’ award in October, at the International Motor Film Awards 2025
Restored past, creative future
Once a place of refuge, the Albergue complex is now a cultural hub in the heart of the Macao peninsula
From Cotai heights to bacalhau bites
Meet the man who knows every spot your social media feed is missing
Out & About
A concise guide to what’s on in Macao, spotlighting notable cultural, artistic and sporting events across the city
Twenty Years of Macao’s ‘Historic Centre’
It was a big moment back in 2005, when Macao’s old city was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects local architect Lui Chak Keong. A turning point in the Special Administrative Region’s cultural development after its return to the motherland.