National Games: boosting sports momentum
The 15th National Games marked a turning point for Macao
2026 agenda: reform, diversification and stability
Macao is gearing up for change: from sweeping public administration reforms to renewed investment in economic diversification and social security, as well as further integration into national development. The 2026 Policy Address outlines how Macao hopes to transform a year of challenges into a major
Preserving Macao’s identity
Macao is a place shaped by centuries of encounters and cultural exchanges. To safeguard the city’s time‑honoured traditions, the MSAR Government has recently added 12 new entries to the official intangible cultural heritage list, with local practices ranging from lion dances to the making of
Twenty Years of Macao’s ‘Historic Centre’
It was a big moment back in 2005, when Macao’s old city was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects local architect Lui Chak Keong. A turning point in the Special Administrative Region’s cultural development after its return to the motherland.
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
Is the Future of Design Steeped in Tea?
Zence Object is giving discarded tea leaves a second life as sleek, sustainable materials that can replace plastic, wood and paper. Founded in Macao and supported by partnerships across the Greater Bay Area, the fast-growing company is building a new model for circular design.
‘Innovate to Elevate’
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s 2025 Policy Address outlined a bold and pragmatic vision for Macao’s future, focusing on economic diversification, social welfare reform, regional and international cooperation, and ambitious infrastructural developments.
A Festive City
Macao doesn’t just preserve its heritage – it lives and breathes it. We explore how four of the city’s most cherished festivals together embody its distinctive cultural identity.
Brewing a Cultural Shift
Macao’s café culture is undergoing a transformation, with imports of unroasted coffee beans nearly doubling between 2014 and 2024. We speak to people involved in two thriving specialty coffee shops to better understand how this shift is playing out on the ground.