Portugal and Japan: 480 years of cooperation
Throughout these sometimes rocky centuries, Macao has provided a base for the two countries’ diplomatic and trade relations.
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Chocolate’s return to São Tomé and Príncipe
Here’s how cacao – the key ingredient in chocolate – went from boom to bust to economic balm in the tiny island nation, a former Portuguese colony.
‘High degree of autonomy’ reaffirmed at CPC’s 20th National Congress
General Secretary Xi Jinping described the policy as “a great innovation of socialism” and key to both prosperity and stability in Macao and Hong Kong.
Macao stood still and in silence out of respect for Jiang Zemin
Former Chinese president Jiang Zemin’s state funeral was an opportunity for the city’s residents to pay tribute to the man who presided over their ‘return to the motherland’.
The 2023 Policy Address: Economic recovery and diversification
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng expresses optimism for a smoother year ahead, with tourism and the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone at the heart of Macao’s bounce back.
Macao’s six current gaming operators granted new concessions
The new concessions will run for ten years, and urge operators to diversify their offerings – in line with the city’s goal of becoming a World Centre for Tourism and Leisure.
New LRT East Line set to be running in 2028
Plans are shaping up for Macao’s East Line, which requires a significant portion to be built underwater. The new metro, starting near the Gongbei Border Gate, will be a boon for commuters and tourists from the mainland.
Local NGO gives Macao’s youth a voice at UN’s 27th climate conference
Macao’s first Local Conference of Youth was a wake up call for many, and offered bold solutions to “protect our only home and future.”
Owl Man: Infusing the spirit of Macao
The founders of Macao’s first homegrown gin label, Owl Man, see the city as an ideal place to make this botanically-infused spirit. And they added local flavour.
Janet McNab on AustCham: Networking, Australia Day and moustaches
The Australian-born, long-time Asia resident is in charge of two Marriott hotels in Macao, one of them the city’s largest. At the same time, she is getting Macao’s newest Chamber of Commerce up and running. It’s all in a day’s work for Janet McNab.