Regional integration propels GBA aviation cluster
The rapid expansion of airports across the Greater Bay Area reflects a policy-driven strategy in which infrastructure is often built ahead of demand, industry experts say
Dual-currency payments boost regional integration
A dual-currency payment system in Hengqin is quietly reshaping how Macao ID holders spend there. Permitting payments in Macao patacas through familiar mobile apps, the scheme reduces financial friction and contributes to cross-boundary integration to make everyday life much more seamless
Low-altitude economy takes off
As the low-altitude economy gathers momentum across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, industry insiders argue that Macao’s strategic value lies not in the scale or frequency of flights, but in its ability to provide high-standard, well-regulated scenarios that can help align cross-boundary rules and
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
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
Is the Future of Design Steeped in Tea?
Zence Object is giving discarded tea leaves a second life as sleek, sustainable materials that can replace plastic, wood and paper. Founded in Macao and supported by partnerships across the Greater Bay Area, the fast-growing company is building a new model for circular design.
Strengthening Ties between Macao and Zhongshan
Zhongshan is more than Macao’s neighbour within the Greater Bay Area. It’s the birthplace of some of the Special Administrative Region’s most prominent residents, including Dr Sun Yat-sen. It’s also animportant partner for regional growth.
A Breath of Fresh Air: Macao Expats Explore the Mainland
Macao’s café culture is undergoing a transformation, with imports of unroasted coffee beans nearly doubling between 2014 and 2024. We speak to people involved in two thriving specialty coffee shops to better understand how this shift is playing out on the ground.
The Future of Urban Mobility Has Arrived
Once the pipedream of science fiction writers, autonomous driving vehicles are now reality. From self-driving taxis to autonomous buses, China is leading the charge in this technological revolution: many of the nation’s citizens routinely use robotaxis on their daily commutes, tens of thousands of kilometres