Set up regional hubs to foster innovation-led growth

Beijing skiline The importance of innovation-driven development for the cultivation of new growth drivers was stressed at the Central Economic Work Conference. For that, it

Our Cold Loves: Ariane Loze’s intimate experiments with the human gaze

When Belgian artist Ariane Loze speaks, she seems to sculpt each word as if it were part of a performance – deliberate, playful, and charged

Ningbo Autumn Celebration 

Yong Fu Hong Kong (One MICHELIN-starred, One DIAMOND recognised, and recently ranked among Tatler Dining’s Top 20 Restaurants of Hong Kong 2025) ushers in

Hong Kong court begins hearing final arguments in Jimmy Lai’s trial

People wait to enter the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts ahead of the closing statements for Hong Kong activist publisher Jimmy Lai’s trial A Hong Kong court heard final

Over 230 couples seek fertility assistance

More than 230 couples have already received professional diagnoses and treatments for infertility at the Macao Union Hospital’s Assisted Reproduction Center. The center is

Au Kam San continues remembrance of Tiananmen victims

On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown yesterday, Au Kam San, president of the now-dispersed Macau Union of Democratic Development and a former lawmaker,

Architect ‘We have to change the paradigm from speed to quality’

Recent winner of several accolades in the field of Architecture and Design, Nuno Soares, Architect, Urban Planner, and Head of the Department of Architecture and Design of the

East Timor president sees pope stop as opportunity, not time to dwell on past sins

The president of East Timor sees Pope Francis’ upcoming visit as a prime opportunity to promote Asia’s youngest country on the world stage, not a time to

Monaco eyes strong ties with Macau to be ‘door to Europe for GBA’

An ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the wealthiest European state, Monaco, was this week on a Macau visit in hopes of bolstering ties and investments between the two

China to deliver decent future growth despite challenges: Morgan Stanley economist

China has made remarkable progress in its economic recovery, says Morgan Stanley Chief China Economist Robin Xing, adding that although there are still challenges, he is

Macau to serve as a ‘switch’ in bridging filmmakers from Europe and Asia

Veteran film festival curator and director, Marco Müller, is set to launch a new festival in Macau in January, aiming to connect filmmakers and producers from Europe,

Stacey Kent: Seize the moment crucial to stage performances

Stacey Kent, one of the world’s most beautiful jazz voices, will be returning to Macau for the third time for a one-night-only show at the Venetian

Belarus’ top diplomat says he can’t imagine his nation entering the war in Ukraine alongside Russia

The foreign minister of Belarus, which has a strategic partnership with Russia, says he cannot envision a situation where his country would enter the war in

Ro CEO charts growth past sexual health roots to obesity and beyond

Ro built its name online by offering discreet help for problems like erectile dysfunction. Now it wants to tackle an issue many people are talking about:

Aviation liberalization ‘to provide more options, facilitate the role of the big-six’

The government officially announced late last week the draft law that will establish the new regime for the operation of the civil aviation market, in

TheArsenale displays new exhibition on ‘the future of mobility’ at City of Dreams

Since May 1, TheArsenale – a brand dedicated to mobility via air, sea, and land – has held its fifth exhibition in Macau in partnership with

UK Consulate to boost trade with SAR, pledges to support GBA development

As the SAR is moving towards a post-Covid era, it is high time to think about the future of the relationship between UK and Macau and

Putting Mongolia on the digital map

Bolor-Erdene Battsengel wants to transform Mongolia into a “digital first” country — and help young people, especially girls in this sparsely populated nation of 3.3 million,

Moderna taps into the GBA market with aims of providing easy access to mRNA science

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to major shifts in society and particularly the global healthcare system as pharma companies have been working at speed to ensure that

Democracy under attack in Brazil: Five questions about the storming of Congress and the role of the military

Thousands of far-right supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the country’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential palace on Jan. 8, 2023. In images similar to those from the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol, demonstrators were seen overwhelming and beating police while breaching the security perimeter of the buildings.

Insurance market to ‘grow stronger than ever’ amid developments in GBA

Macau is said to have become the premier destination for Greater Bay Area (GBA) residents seeking insurance products. In an interview with the Times,

On the road to GP: Interview | Charles Leong, Macau F4 racer | ‘I am looking forward to winning the Macau F4 race’

Macau race driver Charles Leong will be contesting this year’s Macau Grand Prix (GP). Already a customary participant of the Formula 3 GP, Leong will be racing the streets of

On the road to gp | Interview | Nicholas Lai: Living a childhood dream

An illustrious unknown for those unfamiliar with the local motorsports’ panorama, Macau’s Nicholas Lai is set to move from the virtuality of the racing simulators to the reality of the

Q&A: Rodrigo Brum Deputy Secretary-General of Forum Macao | ‘Forum Macao has accomplished much, but challenges remain to coordinate member states’

Rodrigo Brum, Deputy Secretary-General of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao appointed by the Portuguese-speaking countries, completed his extended term at the organization this week. In his final days at Forum

Q&A | James Liang Jianzhang: ‘The data says we should be optimistic about November, December’

The chairman and co-founder of Trip.com Group, China’s largest online tour agency, co-hosted a special livestreaming event yesterday at The Venetian Macao integrated resort hoping to draw mainland visitors back

Q&A: Pun Weng Kun | ID to continue pursuit of better sports facilities

Having been at the helm of local sports since March 2016, the president of the Sports Bureau (ID), Pun Weng Kun, had his term extended in late February this year

Q&A: Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes MGTO Director | ‘MGTO duties and roles to remain unchanged after Secretariat swap’

Since starting work at the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in 1988, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes has served in leadership roles at the tourism board for the past 22

Interview | Exchange program, financial aid inspires student to pursue study in UK

Local universities in the Macau SAR are offering short-term exchange programs, allowing students to have the opportunity to learn about new cultures and enhance personal development. Many students prefer to stay

Q&A | Sandy Tang: Macau-born MasterChef UK finalist brings Macanese flair to competition

With adventurous creations fused from ingredients from across the globe, Macau-born Sandy Tang, a top 3 MasterChef UK finalist, is ready to step out of her comfort zone, with plans

Exclusive interview | Wilfred Wong sees ‘no reason to bar visitors from Guangdong’

In his first interview since the renewal of his contract as president of Sands China Limited (SCL) for a four-year term, Wilfred Wong says he is eager to see a

Q&A | Carina Lau: ‘The rise of Chinese cinema has left Hong Kong behind’

One of the Talent Ambassadors of this year’s International Film Festival & Awards - Macao (IFFAM), Carina Lau demonstrated a bold friendliness during her interview

Q&A | Juliette Binoche: ‘Censorship cannot deny inner truth, love or freedom’

Talent ambassador of the 2019 International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM) Juliette Binoche has told the press to “move on” regarding the public censure of Harvey

Q&A | Li Shaohong: A reflection of life across the border

For at least one brief moment in this city’s recent history, Macau offered something entirely unique and perhaps irreplaceable: it was a mirror reflecting the lives

Q&A | William Bascaule Director AFM: Alliance Française’s modernizing programs, aims to collaborate with Hengqin, Zhuhai

Alliance Française Macao (AFM) has outlined its goals for the next year, with a focus on strengthening its collaboration with local universities, renovating its premises and

Q&A | Professor Bo J. Bernhard: Verdict still out on city-wide casino entry ban

Without adequate research it is hard to predict whether the latest measure designed to curb problem gambling in Macau, a city-wide casino entry ban, will prove

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