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Nobel laureate leads high-level TCM research in Greater Bay Area

Renowned German biophysicist Erwin Neher has been leading efforts at the Macau University of Science and Technology to unveil the secrets behind centuries-old Traditional Chinese Medicine formulations. The 1991 Nobel laureate in medicine, specialising in cell physiology, heads a laboratory named in his honour. In 2024, he became the first expatriate scientist in either Hong Kong or Macao to receive the nation’s top friendship award

Macao University of Tourism (UTM)

Expanding and rebranding

Formerly known as the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM), UTM officially rebranded on 1 April this year. Rector Fanny Vong explains why this seemingly small change will have a big impact on the school – as well as students and employers in Macao and beyond.

Charles M Choy, chairman and founding member of AmCham, is hard at work reactivating a chamber stymied by Covid

AmCham’s Charles M Choy: ‘My calendar is my god’

There are plenty of opportunities brewing for businesses involved in the American Chamber of Commerce, says its Macao-born chairman. From better integration with the Greater Bay Area, to getting involved with medical tourism at Macao’s brand new hospital.

Rui Pedro Cunha - Macau European Chamber of Commerce (MECC)

One voice for Europe

As president of the Macau European Chamber of Commerce, Rui Pedro Cunha is a busy man. He also fits in a day job, philanthropy work and salsa dancing.

Janet McNab

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.