Portuguese-speaking countries

Bridging closer ties with Europe

Macao’s long-lasting connection with Europe entered a new chapter this April, as Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai undertook his first official overseas tour. Spanning Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Belgium, the tour was both a reaffirmation of tradition and a forward-looking exercise in strategic positioning for
June 2026
The flags of every member nation, along with the Chinese and MSAR flags, mark the Forum Macao complex

Twenty years of Forum Macao

The past two decades have seen a massive increase in trade between China and Portuguese-speaking countries – facilitated in no small part by Forum Macao. What is its role and relevance in the post-Covid world?
June 2023
Hengqin Island

Lusophone companies look east

Macao’s historic connections with Portuguese-speaking countries are being leveraged by the financial services sector as it seeks to expand their reach in the Greater Bay Area.
April 2023
Since its establishment in 2003, Forum Macao has proven to be a valuable platform for international collaboration and integration with mainland China

Partnerships for prosperity

The new secretary-general of Forum Macao, Ji Xianzheng, outlines his vision for the future of relations between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries.
April 2022
The Web Summit 2021 opening ceremony was held in Lisbon

Lisbon builds a stable for IT ‘unicorns’

The Portuguese capital is staking a claim as a global innovation hub, encouraging digital entrepreneurs to set up in the city, and with the advantage of the centuries-long Portuguese-Macao relationship offering exciting new prospects.
April 2022
Guangzhou Opera House

For the greater good

Ho Iat Seng vows to make an all-out effort to advance the region’s Greater Bay Area project during a trip to mainland China last month.
May 2021