Mark O'Neill

About Mark O'Neill

Mark is a Hong Kong-based author and speaker who has lived in Asia since 1978. He loves to go to Macao – his first visit was in 1979, for peace and quiet. He is a regular contributor to Macao Magazine and enjoys writing about its rich history, culture and many extraordinary people. Going today, it is hard to remember what the city looked like in 1979!

Posts by Mark O'Neill:

01 May 2019

Moving ahead steadily amid competition

China

With an economic output forecast at RMB150 billion by 2020, today, Qianhai is Shenzhen’s innovation and commercial hub.

01 March 2019

Macao core to realising Greater Bay Area

Politics

The Macao government and business community welcomed the Central Government’s Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) – known simply as the Plan – on 18 February, praising it as creating new opportunities for Macao’s people and economy.

01 March 2019

MUST to open Macao’s first course to train doctors

Social Affairs

Macao’s medical education is growing to meet international standards with Dr Manson Fok’s vision to improve medical training courses as well as provide students with opportunities for worldwide exposure.

01 March 2019

Pioneering Sino-Portuguese translation

Social Affairs

A new and improved Chinese-Portuguese-English translation system has been created to allow versatile cultures to connect and meet the demand for translators in the future.

01 March 2019

The pirate becomes the pirate catcher

History

An unexpected life unraveled for Cheung Po Tsai as he rose through the ranks of piracy only for a twist of fate to have him become a successful pirate catcher for the Qing Navy.

01 January 2019

Zhaoqing given new lease of life by Greater Bay Area

China

Inclusion in the GBA offers Zhaoqing the chance to develop more rapidly, partnering with its richer neighbours to offer complementary products and services.