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‘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.
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Macao’s Path to Global Prosperity
By leveraging its unique positions both in China and the Portuguese-speaking world, the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) can achieve sustainable diversification while contributing to broader goals of national development.
Strengthening Ties between Macao and Zhongshan
Zhongshan is more than Macao’s neighbour within the Greater Bay Area. It’s the birthplace of some of the Special Administrative Region’s most prominent residents, including Dr Sun Yat-sen. It’s also animportant partner for regional growth.
Skateboarding Finds its Footing in Macao
Macao saw two new skateparks open in March alone, and one has already hosted the Greater Bay Area’s first international skateboarding competition. Local skater Diogo de Sousa Silverio hopes this momentum will inspire young talent and cement the sport’s place in the city.
Local Handball Eyes the National Games
Fast-paced and fun to watch, handball remains an emerging sport in Macao. Local proponents see the upcoming National Games as a chance to inspire new talent and prove that even a small team can make a big impact when passion, perseverance and pride meet on the court.
Making a Splash
Macao’s beloved residency show is back. A new and improved House of Dancing Water debuted in May, bringing fresh energy, a new character and high-tech upgrades to the city’s theatrical marvel on a swimming pool stage.
Meet the Keeper of the Earth God
Lo Seng Chung has dedicated much of his life to preserving the folk customs surrounding Tou Tei, revered in Macao as the guardian of land and locality. Earlier this year, his efforts were formally recognised by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
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