In their words
Political, legal, media and other high profile representatives of Macao and across the world talk exclusively to ‘Macao Magazine’, giving their thoughts on the past two decades and the future of our city.
Political, legal, media and other high profile representatives of Macao and across the world talk exclusively to ‘Macao Magazine’, giving their thoughts on the past two decades and the future of our city.
Macao’s outgoing Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On stressed socio-economic progress during his 10-year term at a speech made to the Legislative Assembly on 12 November.
Celebrating two decades as a SAR Twenty years have passed since that historical day on 20 December 1999, when Macao’s administration was handed over to China. There were celebrations then and, two decades on, there will be celebrations again on 20 December 2019. As a tribute, we’ve put together a special section of this November […]
Marcus Im Sio Kei is the new president of the Macao Polytechnic Institute. Six months after succeeding Lei Heong Iok, Im has a clear goal: to solve all “communication problems” between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries.
The 7th MITE, held 26–28 April, turned its focus toward boosting a two-way tourism platform, aiming to attract visitors to Macao while also providing opportunities for other countries and regions to promote their products and services.
This year marks the 450th anniversary of the founding of Santa Casa da Misericórdia, the city’s oldest institute that offers social services to members of Macao’s society.
The Sinulog Festival, one of the most popular religious celebrations in the Philippines, is held annually every third Sunday of January. In Macao, this tribute to the Child Jesus is also an occasion for the Filipino community to come together and ease the homesickness, while others take centre stage to shine as dancing queens.
In his 2019 Policy Address – themed “Seizing Opportunities for Balanced Development” – Chief Executive Chui Sai On announced that his government will spend MOP18.75 billion on subsidies, an increase of 45 per cent from the 2018 budget.
Macao businessman Chan Meng Kam, a former lawmaker and current Executive Council member, was awarded the Golden Lotus, the highest award given this year.
Partnering with Dao Pureland, an e-sports company based in Qingdao, Macau Oasis aims to transform local parks into innovative destinations that draw the community outdoors for fun and healthy activities.