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Macao passport in a backpack
Deep Dives

Turning the page: Where can your Macao passport take you?

After three years, Macao residents are finally able to travel without restrictions. As we dust off our passports, let’s look at what makes this often overlooked document so special.

26 January 202330 January 2023
mfood
Deep Dives

Unsung heroes: Meet the ‘riders’ who supported Macao during the pandemic

How much do you know about the lives of food delivery people in the city? Learn more about their work during the pandemic and how these anonymous heroes supported the Macao community.

13 January 202313 January 2023
Macao 5G
Deep Dives

5G has finally launched in Macao. What will it mean for the city?

Videos downloaded in a blink. Immersive online worlds without the lag time. Lightning-fast data transfers and ever-smarter robots. Now that 5G is available in Macao, we answer frequently asked questions about this new technology.

12 January 202312 January 2023
Devara Gabriel Wangke
Deep Dives

New Macao-wide English Essay Competition invites students to take part in global conversations

Competition gives participating students an opportunity to develop English writing skills and express their opinions on international issues linked to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

10 January 202320 January 2023
Father communicates with his daughter in sign language
Deep Dives

Is Macao as deaf-friendly as it could be?

Macao’s hearing impaired community is well-supported these days, but there’s still work to be done – especially for the city’s hearing-impaired youth, for whom the mask mandate has taken a real toll.

3 January 202315 January 2023
Toastmasters Macau
Deep Dives

Toastmasters in Macao: from zero to hero

‘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.

8 November 202213 January 2023
Treasure Hotel and airport
Deep Dives

Macao quarantine nightmares: Has the city lost its humanity?

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.

11 October 202221 November 2022
Mental health Macao
Deep Dives

How the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting mental health in Macao

Macao is slowly recovering from its worst outbreak, but psychology experts warn that its effect on mental health could stay much longer.

15 August 202213 September 2022
Health official guiding a local
Deep Dives

Macao residents abroad share thoughts on city’s Covid-19 crisis

Macao residents living overseas share their concerns, frustrations and hopes as the city battles its biggest Covid-19 outbreak to date.

29 July 202225 August 2022
Sad dog looking out of the window
Deep Dives

Potty issues: Pet owners denounce week-long ban on dog walking

Local vet warns that dogs can experience kidney damage if they are forced to hold in their urine for as little as one day.

12 July 202224 July 2022
Covid-19 Health workers
Deep Dives

Do’s and don’ts for Yellow or Red Code Zone in Macao

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.

7 July 202225 July 2022
Mass testing in Macao
Deep Dives

The bubble bursts: How Macao is tackling its first widespread Covid-19 outbreak

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.

1 July 202212 August 2022
Anthony Lam
Deep Dives

Rainbow of Macau founding director-general urges greater legal protections for Macao’s LGBTQ+ community

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.

30 June 202219 July 2022
Rapid Antigen Tests
Deep Dives

The Macao News guide on how to use a rapid antigen test and register your results on the Macao Health Code

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.

25 June 202219 July 2022
Health Code
Deep Dives

The Macao News guide to the Health Code System

Did your Health Code suddenly change colour? In this guide we break down what it could mean and what you should do next.

20 June 202212 July 2022
Covid-19 quarantine in Macau
Deep Dives

Everything you need to know about Covid-19 quarantine in Macao

The Macao News Covid-19 quarantine guide to where you’ll stay, what you’ll eat, when you’ll be tested and much more.

8 June 202215 September 2022
NFT exhibition
Deep Dives

Macao’s first NFT exhibition aims to bring blockchain technology down to Earth

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.

16 May 202214 June 2022
Covid-19 vaccine BioNTech Macao
Deep Dives

Your FAQs answered: Everything you need to know about Covid-19 vaccines in Macao

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.

9 May 202214 June 2022
Aerial view of Macao
Deep Dives

Opinion: Architect Rui Leão deconstructs the Macao Urban Master Plan

The Chair of Docomomo Macau analyses some of the key guidelines and intentions behind the Macao 2020-2040 Urban Master Plan.

22 April 202219 May 2022
Macau skyline
Deep Dives

Here’s what Macao can learn from neighbouring ‘smart cities’ to forge a path forward

As some of Macao’s neighbours show, becoming a ‘smart city’ means more than just improving technology.

21 April 202219 May 2022
Digital Fashion
Deep Dives

Are digital wardrobes the future of fashion?

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?

25 March 202226 April 2022
Gender equality - women
Deep Dives

Has Covid-19 set gender equality back in Macao?

Local women and experts weigh in on how the pandemic has affected their personal choices, career progress and societal expectations.

15 March 20225 April 2022
Hong Kong Covid-19
Deep Dives

This is what it’s like to have the Omicron variant

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.

10 March 202212 April 2022
International Women's Day
Deep Dives

4 international women find success, community and diversity in Macao

These women found meaningful ways to bridge their past and present while building a second home in the city.

8 March 202221 March 2022
Ruby Lou and Antonio Lou
Deep Dives

What I learned from raising a son with severe autism

As a single mother in Macao, Ruby Lou explains how love, trust, patience and encouragement helped her autistic son reach his full potential.

7 February 20222 March 2022
Christal Chiang - music therapy
Deep Dives

How music therapy helps people in Macao heal and grow

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.

21 January 202217 February 2022
A non-fungible token (NFT)
Deep Dives

Explainer: What are non-fungible tokens (NFTs)?

You may find it hard to avoid a conversation about NFTs these days, so we are here to help with this simple explainer.

5 January 20222 February 2022
Eileen Stow - Lord Stow's Bakery - MBE
Deep Dives

Lord Stow’s Bakery boss Eileen Stow honoured by Queen Elizabeth II

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.

27 December 202121 January 2022
Blockchain
Deep Dives

Explainer: A beginner’s guide to blockchain

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.

22 December 202113 January 2022
Genervision House - Christy Un and Arianna U
Deep Dives

Local advocacy group Genervision House joins UN youth network, mobilises SDGs at home

Motivated by the hardships of the pandemic, two Macao young professionals founded Genervision House to promote the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals at home.

14 December 20215 January 2022
Child Protection Conference 2021
Deep Dives

Macao to hold first Child Protection Conference this weekend

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.

9 December 202116 December 2021
Metaverse
Deep Dives

Explainer: What is the metaverse?

We unpack the tech buzzword du jour and everything you need to know about this emerging virtual world that mirrors reality.

22 November 202110 December 2021
Anthony Tran
Deep Dives

Stress and uncertainty: Covid-19 has intensified mental health issues in Macao

On this year’s Mental Health Day, we discuss the psychological fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic with local residents and experts.

11 October 20218 November 2021
X也 Gender Pronoun
Deep Dives

‘X也’and ‘Ta’ : The gradual rise of gender-neutral pronouns in Chinese

We talk to transgender advocates about the evolution of non-binary pronouns in mainland China and Hong Kong.

10 October 202128 October 2021
Woman in shadow
Deep Dives

Target of abuse: Transgender individuals continue to battle sexual assault, psychological trauma

Following discrimination, harassment and abuse, LGBT+ individuals may cope with psychological trauma for years, if not the rest of their lives.

10 October 202122 October 2021
Prison Outreach Programme
Deep Dives

USJ’s Prison Outreach Programme prepares inmates for a career in social work after prison

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.

16 August 202131 August 2021
Life at Ka Ho camp
Deep Dives

A Safe Haven: What humane resettlement could look like

When thousands fled the war in Vietnam four decades ago, Macao’s refugee camps proved that resettlement can be humane.

20 July 2021
Macau Cybersecurity Law
Deep Dives

The Macau Cybersecurity Law could change how our city works – if we let it

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.

12 May 202131 May 2021
International Womens Day_Macao News
Deep Dives

Leading by example: Meet 3 powerful women in Macao who rose to the top of male-dominated industries

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.

8 March 202112 April 2021
Shark Fins
Deep Dives

Why is shark fin still on Macao restaurant menus?

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.

3 March 202112 April 2021
blue card migrants Macao
Deep Dives

Migrant workers in Macao face unemployment, poverty, repatriation in wake of new labour law

Experts say a shrivelling job market coupled with a restrictive new work permit law poses hardships for the city’s ‘blue card’ migrant workers.

20 February 202112 April 2021
Hengqin New District
Deep Dives

Hengqin Island: Macao residents tap into investment opportunities across the border

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.

19 February 20219 April 2021
Macao
Deep Dives

José Luis Sales Marques says Macao must embrace the Greater Bay Area

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.

1 February 20212 February 2021
Macau Special Olympics' Track and Field player Wong Kin Hong - Photo by António Sanmarful
Deep Dives

Training Day: Inside the Macau Special Olympics

Wong Kin Hong, a track and field player who has been diagnosed with a moderate intellectual disability, rushes to the

30 January 202112 March 2021
Mo-19 makes reusable facemasks for both adults and children - Photo courtesy of mo-19
Deep Dives

Made in Macao: Where to shop for locally produced facemasks during Covid-19

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.

30 January 202124 February 2021
Deep Dives

Is Cantonese losing its mainstream status in Macao?

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.

29 January 202124 February 2021
Delic Tang | Photo Courtesy of Delic Tang
Deep Dives

Meet Macao’s everyday heroes: 4 young people save the day in their own way

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.

19 January 20211 November 2021
The plane in the middle of Seac Pai Van Park | Photo by António Sanmarful
Deep Dives

Ever wondered why there’s a plane in the middle of Seac Pai Van Park? Here’s why.

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.

18 January 20214 March 2021
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