‘Would you like to know the date of your death?’ Toastmasters encourages members to take a stance, defend it, and become good leaders in the process. This global public speaking club is thriving in Macao, though locals took two decades to realise its potential.
After 2.5 years of Covid-19, Macao is one of few places still requiring hotel quarantine on arrival. For many, it can be a distressing experience. We spoke with three people who describe their time in hotel quarantine as inhumane, turbulent and intransparent.
Macao is slowly recovering from its worst outbreak, but psychology experts warn that its effect on mental health could stay much longer.
Macao residents living overseas share their concerns, frustrations and hopes as the city battles its biggest Covid-19 outbreak to date.
Local vet warns that dogs can experience kidney damage if they are forced to hold in their urine for as little as one day.
Your building has been classified as a Yellow or Red Code Zone. Now what? We’ve rounded up a list of what you can and cannot do.
Until mid-June, Macao had only registered 82 local Covid-19 cases since 2020. Now, there are over 600. Here’s how the city is navigating this unprecedented outbreak and what lies ahead.
In honour of Pride Month in June, we sat down with Anthony Lam, founding director-general of Rainbow of Macau, the city’s first pro-LGBTQ+ organisation, to understand the legal reality for LGBTQ+ individuals in the city.
Authorities have distributed rapid antigen tests to those who took part in the latest mass testing drive, here is our comprehensive guide to getting an accurate sample.
Did your Health Code suddenly change colour? In this guide we break down what it could mean and what you should do next.
The Macao News Covid-19 quarantine guide to where you’ll stay, what you’ll eat, when you’ll be tested and much more.
Featuring world-renowned NFTs such as BAYC as well as digital work from Macao creators, “Dream Space” offers an introduction to the cutting-edge technology reshaping the Internet.
We’ve compiled a few of the most commonly asked questions about the Covid-19 vaccines available in Macao, from eligibility to efficacy, common side effects and booking requirements.
The Chair of Docomomo Macau analyses some of the key guidelines and intentions behind the Macao 2020-2040 Urban Master Plan.
As some of Macao’s neighbours show, becoming a ‘smart city’ means more than just improving technology.
Many luxury fashion brands are seizing new opportunities in the digital realm with exclusive metaverses, NFTs and virtual show rooms. So what does this mean for fashion lovers around the world?
Local women and experts weigh in on how the pandemic has affected their personal choices, career progress and societal expectations.
As our neighbour Hong Kong grapples with a devastating Covid-19 outbreak, we spoke with four people around the world who have contracted Omicron to better understand the symptoms.
These women found meaningful ways to bridge their past and present while building a second home in the city.
As a single mother in Macao, Ruby Lou explains how love, trust, patience and encouragement helped her autistic son reach his full potential.
Music has been proven to benefit those suffering from a range of mental and physical concerns. In Macao, therapist Christal Chiang brings the practice to the city’s elderly and children.
You may find it hard to avoid a conversation about NFTs these days, so we are here to help with this simple explainer.
Long years of hard work rewarded with prestigious MBE as sister of founder Andrew Stow contemplates handing over to her niece, Audrey. But she’s not going anywhere just yet.
Henry Hong-Ning Dai, emerging technology expert and former associate professor at the Macau University of Science and Technology, gives us the lowdown on blockchain and its potential use cases.
Motivated by the hardships of the pandemic, two Macao young professionals founded Genervision House to promote the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals at home.
On 11 December, local children’s rights advocates will bring together speakers and workshops to discuss the protection and welfare of Macao’s youngest residents.
We unpack the tech buzzword du jour and everything you need to know about this emerging virtual world that mirrors reality.
On this year’s Mental Health Day, we discuss the psychological fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic with local residents and experts.
We talk to transgender advocates about the evolution of non-binary pronouns in mainland China and Hong Kong.
Following discrimination, harassment and abuse, LGBT+ individuals may cope with psychological trauma for years, if not the rest of their lives.
A pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree in social work at the University of Saint Joseph, the Prison Outreach Programme provides much-needed motivation and support for inmates who want to start fresh.
When thousands fled the war in Vietnam four decades ago, Macao’s refugee camps proved that resettlement can be humane.
Ambitious and far-reaching, the Macau Cybersecurity Law (MCSL) offers us much potential for the future. But it requires strong leadership now to reach its full impact.
This International Women’s Day 2021, we celebrate three women in Macao who smashed glass ceilings in aviation, banking and construction. They share their personal stories, challenges and advice for ambitious young women.
Macao is the world’s fifth-largest importer of shark fin in the world. We talk to conservationists to understand what’s driving demand – and why it needs to change.
Experts say a shrivelling job market coupled with a restrictive new work permit law poses hardships for the city’s ‘blue card’ migrant workers.
With ongoing industry developments, major real estate projects and smoother immigration, Hengqin has attracted a stream of investment interest from Macao residents. But it could be five to 10 years before the island delivers returns.
The Greater Bay Area of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao is a regional integration process that will lead to the formation of a world class megapolis integrated in China’s national development strategy.
Wong Kin Hong, a track and field player who has been diagnosed with a moderate intellectual disability, rushes to the
Looking for locally made face coverings? These ‘Made in Macao’ brands are leading the city’s fight against Covid-19 with functional and fashionable facemasks.
From the promotion of Mandarin as an educational medium to the influx of mainland Chinese tourists and migrants, we contemplate the future of Macao’s Cantonese dialect.
Tragedy has a way of bringing a community together or pulling them apart. In Macao, we meet a group of young people who have gone above and beyond to serve their community in unexpected, inspiring ways.
In 1987, single-engine Sagres and its crew completed the first aerial journey from Lisbon to Macao and became the first plane to land in the city. Today, the plane is parked in Coloane – a testament to this historic adventure.
