Social Affairs – Macao Magazine

Improving people’s livelihoods

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

February 2026

The Class of 2025: Macao’s First Home-Grown Doctors Graduate

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

August 2025

The University of Macau’s current Hengqin campus is spacious, flat and green, in stark contrast with the cramped premises it once occupied in Taipa

How Hengqin is Helping Realise Macao’s Higher Education Ambitions

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.

April 2025

Alan Lou takes pride in handcrafting each piece

Macao in Miniature

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

April 2025

President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on 18 December, accompanied by his wife, Peng Liyuan, to participate in the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the Special Administrative Region

President Xi Jinping: On Tour in Macao

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

January 2025

The queen of the Orient Premier Tribe dance troupe beams as her group finishes its performance at Sinulog 2024

Contributions Through the Ages: Macao’s Filipino Community

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

January 2025

Born a dark gray colour, Chinese white dolphins gain their mottled pink hue as the mature

Macao’s Pink Dolphins are ‘Our Friends and Neighbours’

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.

January 2025

The Macau Holy House of Mercy also received the second-highest accolade for its contributions to the SAR

Macao Recognises its Outstanding Residents and Organisations

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

December 2024

24-hour self-service centres expand on what e-governance can deliver – without sacrificing convenience

Macao is Undergoing a Digital Revolution

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.

December 2024