Timor-Leste – Macao Magazine

Macao bridges China-ASEAN future

As China and the ASEAN strengthen economic ties, Macao is ramping itself up as a key trade and cultural bridge between the two sides, says Kelvin Tan Hai Ching, chairman of the Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce

February 2026

For scuba divers seeking serenity, nothing beats Atauro Island

Off the coast of Timor-Leste, this hidden gem is a former prison that’s home to legends, cultural richness and some of the most biodiverse waters in the world.

December 2023

Since its establishment in 2003, Forum Macao has proven to be a valuable platform for international collaboration and integration with mainland China

Forum Macao looks to development with optimism

Forum Macao has utilised the city’s bi-cultural legacy to cement relationships between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, achieving spectacular success.

October 2021

Port of kings

Construction is underway on a huge state-of-the-art deep-water port in Timor-Leste. Meet some of the key people behind this mammoth project – and discover how it’s strengthening ties between the Portuguese-speaking country and China.

March 2021

Learning with the Lusophones

We take a class with Portuguese-speaking students who chose Macao as their preferred place of learning.

September 2020

Potential for Timorese coffee despite challenges

Although coffee is not the only agricultural business of Timor-Leste, it is the leading product that has brought much worldwide exposure and economic gains for the community.

March 2019

The Fifth Ministerial Conference

The Fifth Ministerial Conference of the Forum Macao was held on the 11th and 12th of October

November 2016