For scuba divers seeking serenity, nothing beats Atauro Island
Off the coast of Timor-Leste, this hidden gem is a former prison that’s home to legends, cultural richness and some of the most biodiverse waters in the world.
A South American Silicon Valley
The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is poised to change the fortunes of a small Brazilian city – promising jobs, new technology and a greener future.
The tide is turning for Cabo Verde’s sea turtles
While the relationship between Cabo Verde’s human and sea turtle residents is not without friction, numbers show efforts to secure beach space for the ancient reptiles are paying off.
From the ashes
Vasco Galante was 6 years old when he first heard about Gorongosa National Park. He was at the cinema, in a small city near the centre of Portugal. It was 1962. Before the main feature, the theatre played a short promotional documentary about Mozambique. Galante
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.
Brazil and China’s economic ties: Stronger than ever
China is Brazil’s biggest investor and most valuable trade partner. These two massive countries’ complementary economies create exciting opportunities across a range of sectors – it’s no wonder their relationship is reaching new highs.
Waking up to Angolan coffee
Once one of the world’s biggest coffee producers, Angola today hopes to steel its economy by rebuilding its forgotten coffee industry.
SEZs in Africa, a new track for Sino-Lusophone cooperation
Portuguese-speaking countries want to replicate the success of China’s Special Economic Zones, a key part of the Asian giant’s economic boom. A new academic book published in Macao helps explain how.
Partnerships for prosperity
The new secretary-general of Forum Macao, Ji Xianzheng, outlines his vision for the future of relations between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries.