As one of the city’s largest civic organisations, the General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau has played a central role in Macao’s social fabric for over 40 years. Chairwoman Ng Siu Lai reflects on the association’s past and reveals plans for the future
Three of these newly minted physicians reflect on their time at Macau University of Science and Technology’s medical school, along with their extended internships in Guangdong Province and Portugal. They share what first drew them to medicine, and how they plan to put their qualifications to good use.
The University of Macau is set to build a new campus in Hengqin, a few kilometres from its current site. The development is just one example of how Macao’s academic institutions are finding the space they need to flourish in the neighbouring cooperation zone.
Local artist Alan Lou breathes new life into Macao’s past, one model at a time. At The Bright Dawn Studio, he recreates the city’s most iconic landmarks – from preserved heritage sites to lost architectural gems – using 3D printing. Lou’s models can be viewed as a tribute to Macao’s ever-evolving urban fabric.
The country’s leader spent three days of December in the Special Administrative Region (SAR), where he shared in the city’s celebrations as it marked a quarter century since its return to the motherland. The president used the opportunity to speak with locals from all walks of life. He also inaugurated Macao’s sixth-term government.
Walking through the bustling streets of Macao, there’s plenty to remind one of the close connections currently shared between the Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Philippines. From comforting aromas that waft from Filipino bakeries, to the sound of the Southeast Asian country’s musicians enlivening this city’s watering holes. There’s also the hard working Filipina […]
Two local conservationists, Ken Kwan and Viena Mak, speak with Macao magazine about their experiences with these charismatic marine mammals, whose playful antics win over the hearts of all who encounter them.
Five Golden Lotuses were conferred at an awards ceremony in November, along with more than two dozen other accolades for achievements, contributions and distinguished services to society. Two of the Special Administrative Region’s loftiest institutions – the Holy House of Mercy and Conde de São Januário Hospital – were recognised in this year’s honours, as were a number of Executive Council members.
The Macao One Account integrates a wide range of public services for over 621,000 users. From accessing health records to crossing the border, the platform is reshaping the way residents interact with their government and positioning Macao as a forward-thinking smart city.
Over the past two decades, the architect Nuno Soares has made Macao his home. But this Portugal-born visionary wants the city to feel more like home for everyone, and he’s achieving his goal through a wide range of community initiatives.