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Luciana Leitao, 34 years old, is a Portuguese journalist based in Macao, Macau, since 2007. After finishing a bachelor degree in Law, she pursued a vocational training in Journalism, in CENJOR (Lisbon), that was completed with an internship in the Portuguese national daily newspaper Diário de Notícias. From then on, Luciana Leitão started working in a monthly bilingual (Portuguese / English) magazine called África Today, writing about the African continent, and, at the same time, she was the local correspondent for Diário Notícias, covering two districts in the Greater Lisbon region (Loures and Odivelas). In 2007, she went to Macau (China) to work for Ponto Final, a Portuguese daily newspaper. She then worked for the Chinese newspaper Tai Chung Pou, having later joined the team of De Ficção Multimedia Projects, to work as a reporter for Macau Business magazine and as an editor for the lifestyle magazine Essential Macau. In 2009, the author won the Macau Journalism Award, given by The Fundação Oriente, for a feature story on the Chinese community view of death. In the same year, she also published in Portugal a short-stories book called Genti di Macau. She is currently collaborating, on a freelance basis, with local and international publications, including the newspaper Sol (Portugal) and the BBC (UK). Since the beginning of the year, she has launched an online cultural magazine in English called mART (www.martmagazine.net).
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Art from In-Between
The exhibition 'Here and Now', co-organized by the Art for All Society and curated by José Drummond and James Chu, showcases contemporary Macau artists in Lisbon, marking the 25th anniversary of Macau's return to China. Featuring 25 artists, the exhibition explores the unique cultural identity of Macau, situated between Portuguese and Chinese influences. Concurrently, 'Ensemble' presents a collaboration of three Macau artists, highlighting diverse artistic styles. The exhibitions emphasize the complexity of living between two cultures and the distinctiveness of Macau's art scene.
The casino city where staff keep disappearing
The article discusses the survival chances of small firms in Macau during challenging economic times. Mr. Au, presumably a local business expert or small business owner, suggests that small firms are more likely to survive than medium-sized ones. He attributes this to their lower operational costs, such as not having to employ many staff, if any, and having smaller premises. Additionally, he notes that well-established small firms have an advantage as they often own their premises, which eliminates rental costs. This insight provides a glimpse into the business landscape in Macau and the strategies small firms employ to endure economic hardships.
The casino city where staff keep disappearing
In Macau, small business owners like Nicole Massa Helm of Lax Cafe and Calista Chan of Concept H face challenges due to high rents and difficulty retaining staff, who are often lured away by the higher wages offered by the city's casinos. The casinos dominate the local economy, employing a significant portion of the workforce and paying well above average salaries. Business owners are also impacted by the Macau government's strict immigration controls, which limit the number of foreign workers, as expressed by Bruno Simoes, who is considering relocating his business. The government maintains these controls are necessary due to Macau's small size and high population density.
A Twilight World
The article by Luciana Leitão, with photos by Luís Almoster, delves into the lives of sex workers in Macau, exploring their challenges, health risks, and the economics of the industry. It highlights the outreach efforts of the Association of Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers of Macau, which provides condoms and health advice to prostitutes. The article discusses the legal nuances of prostitution in Macau, where the act itself is not illegal but associated activities such as soliciting and brothel management are. It also touches on the lack of trust between sex workers and the police, the prevalence of violence and exploitation within the industry, and the vulnerability of non-resident sex workers. The piece includes insights from various studies on the health risks and economic pressures faced by sex workers, as well as the efforts of organizations like the Chi Tang Women Association and the Macao AIDS Care Association to provide support and promote HIV prevention. The article also reflects on the historical context of prostitution in Macau and the government's laissez-faire approach to the industry.
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