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More than 1,800 people arrested in crack down on Asia-based scam operations
The skyline of the business district is silhouetted at sunset in Hong Kong Monday, July 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu) HONG KONG — More than 1,800 people have been arrested in a joint operation across Asia targeting scam networks, police in Hong Kong said on Tuesday. The crack down involving authorities in six other jurisdictions successfully intercepted fraudulent funds involving about US$20 million, Wong Chun-yue, chief superintendent of the city's police's commercial crime bureau, said. The scam networks were closed down during the operation jointly conducted by South Korea, Thailand, Singapore and neighbouring Chinese gambling hub Macao, he said. The operation, which also involved authorities from Malaysia and the Maldives, targeted cases of online shopping and telephone scams, as well as investment and employment frauds. Nearly 33,000 accounts were frozen in the month to May 28, Wong said. Those arrested were aged between 14 and 81. In one case in March, a finance director in Singapore was scammed through deep-fake videos by someone who claimed to be the chief executive at a multinational corporation. The victim transferred $499,000 to Hong Kong, said Aileen Yap, assistant director of Singapore police's anti-scam command. Through cross-border cooperation, the money was recovered, she said. The victims of scams and online fraud often include not only those defrauded but also the workers used by scamming operations, with staff facing threats, violence and poor working conditions. A United Nations report in April found transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their scam operations across the globe. For several years, scam compounds have proliferated in Southeast Asia, especially in border areas of Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, as well as in the Philippines, shifting operations from site to site to stay a step ahead of the police, according to the report issued by the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime. The scam centers in Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos are notorious for luring people to work in them under false pretenses. Staff are often forced to financially exploit people around the world through false romances, bogus investment pitches and illegal gambling schemes. Many workers find themselves trapped in virtual slavery. Kanis Leung, The Associated Press
Evening Standard
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Ibiza all day, all night long: how to party like Pete Tong
The hot one is Jondal. It's been there for four years now and changed the face of Ibiza dining. It's a lunchtime spot that goes to about 5 or 6 in the evening. No music. It's a force of nature, and it's not cheap. It was a bit of a secret in the first year, but it's definitely become the go-to restaurant that nobody can get into. I would say Macao is still an absolute classic. I've known Luca, who runs it, since the late 1990s. It's an understated Italian, and for most of the year, people want to sit in the garden outside. It's very kiddie friendly but quite sophisticated, so you see a lot of people who have been going a very long time there which is really nice. And it's still very reasonably priced. My favourite new restaurant is Nun, which is amazing for breakfast or lunch. And that's on Cala Llonga and it's owned by Olivia Fleury who was the brains behind Beachhouse originally. She opened it a couple of years ago; she knows Ibiza inside out and backwards.
South China Morning Post
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Gourmet Pavilion A World Carnival of Vibrant Asian Flavors
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] One need not travel thousands of miles to enjoy the very best of Asian cuisine, as Wynn invites guests to explore all the tantalizing flavors of Asia right here in Macao. Discover Michelin-starred Chaoshan fish congee, the best laksa from Singapore's celebrity-favorite noodle shop, perfectly prepared unagi from a revered century-old Japanese restaurant, and the most sought-after beef noodles from the almost impossible-to-book restaurant in Taiwan. At Gourmet Pavilion, each new discovery is bursting with surprises that are hard to find anywhere else in the world and is exclusive to Wynn. The 'joy' of eating an array of 'rich' and diverse cuisines Created by the world-renowned David Collins Studio, the design of Gourmet Pavilion is a combination of the elegance of European architecture with the world's finest craftsmanship, setting the stage for an exceptional gastronomic experience that excites the senses. Asia's top culinary brands gather in Macao at Gourmet Pavilion Fu Le Ting, the Chinese name for 'Gourmet Pavilion', cleverly conveys the double-meaning of 'rich in flavor' and 'the joy of eating'. The word Fu sounds like the same word for 'rich' in Chinese, symbolizing that Gourmet Pavilion offers guests an abundance of rich and diverse cuisines. The word Le is the 'joy' of sharing delicious dishes with friends and loved ones. As an exciting new culinary landmark where Asian cuisine takes center stage, the new Gourmet Pavilion is brimming with the sights, sounds, aromas, and flavors of the region's most vibrant cuisines. Fat Boy Dumplings, signature dumplings from celebrity Chef Henry Zhang Zhicheng; Sushi Masa, Omakase for everyone; Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa, 100 years of renowned eel rice; Wumamii Beef Noodles, Taiwan's most sought-after noodles; Ximen Jin Fong・Braised Pork Rice, world-renowned Taiwanese braised pork rice; 328 Katong Laksa, the celebrity-favorite noodle shop; Ann Chin・Popiah, MICHELIN Recommended popiah from Singapore; Tuan Yuan・Singapore-style Pork Ribs Soup, Singapore's national favorite Bak Kut Teh; Tian Tian・Hainanese Chicken Rice, world-renowned chicken rice; Yong Zuo・Fish Congee, MICHELIN Recommended fish congee; Tao Xiao Chua・Northeast-style Skewers, popular Northeast-style skewers; Tanyu Grilled Fish, king of spicy grilled fish; Zhu Guang Yu Hot Pot, Chongqing's hotpot phenomenon; Xita Lao Tai Tai Clay Stove Barbecue, Korean-style clay oven barbecue; Buns & Bubbles・Bakery, delectable fresh-baked bites; Soon Soon Huat Curry Puff, Singapore's must-try curry puff and Little 8・Cantonese Barbecue, sumptuous Cantonese roast. This is just the start. Even more brands will be coming to Gourmet Pavilion soon for Macao residents and visitors from around the world to discover. From high-end, award-winning dishes to down-to-earth street fare, Gourmet Pavilion gathers a myriad of colorful Asian cuisines under one roof. Globally inspired design showcases the finest European craftsmanship Gourmet Pavilion brings together unique flavors from all over Asia, including Leela, the whimsical Indian cuisine;, signature dumplings from celebrity Chef Henry Zhang Zhicheng;, Omakase for everyone;, 100 years of renowned eel rice;, Taiwan's most sought-after noodles;, world-renowned Taiwanese braised pork rice;, the celebrity-favorite noodle shop;, MICHELIN Recommended popiah from Singapore;, Singapore's national favorite Bak Kut Teh;, world-renowned chicken rice;, MICHELIN Recommended fish congee;, popular Northeast-style skewers; Tanyu Grilled Fish, king of spicy grilled fish; Zhu, Chongqing's hotpot phenomenon;Barbecue, Korean-style clay oven barbecue;, delectable fresh-baked bites;, Singapore's must-try curry puff and, sumptuous Cantonese roast. This is just the start. Even more brands will be coming to Gourmet Pavilion soon for Macao residents and visitors from around the world to discover. From high-end, award-winning dishes to down-to-earth street fare, Gourmet Pavilion gathers a myriad of colorful Asian cuisines under one roof.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HKPA and Subsidiary APTEC Debut at China Print
HKPA's 55-member delegation champions CTV Program to boost print productivity HONG KONG, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark move for the printing industry, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Standardization Research Center is holding the public hearings of the "Requirements for the Calculation and Application of Colour Tone Value (CTV) for Printing Process Control" as a Greater Bay Area (GBA) standard, initiated by the Advanced Printing Technology Centre (APTEC). It aims to be the FIRST GBA standard for printing industry. To drive CTV implementation across the region, the HKPA has launched the program Colour．Method．Master: GBA RECREATES THE WORLD'S COLOUR, funded by Hong Kong's Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA). Following its participation in the 31st South China International Exhibition on Printing Industry in March, APTEC is presenting the program at the 11th China Print from May 15 to 19. Through knowledge sharing and exchanges, APTEC aims at boosting the industry to achieve excellency in printing by adopting CTV. Recognized as the world's largest and most influential printing trade show, China Print opened on May 15 and drew broad global attention. The HKPA brought a 55-member delegation to the event, which included key association leaders: Mr. Jackson S. Y. Leung, Chairman; Mr. Fung Man Ching, Percy, Chairman, Supervisory Committee; Mr. Yeung Kam Kai, BBS, Life Honorary President; Mr. Chiu Kwok Chu, BBS, Life Honorary President; and Mr. Yan Tak Chung, Alex, Vice-Chairman. Chairman Leung emphasized the importance of scaling CTV adoption following its standardization in the GBA. The long-term vision is to position CTV as a nationwide benchmark for print quality control and advocate for its application globally. The goal is to integrate CTV across the entire print supply chain. Sponsored by the CCIDA, HKPA and APTEC are exhibiting at booth E1-072 in the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall). During the exhibition, the delegation gathered market insights on the Colour．Method．Master campaign, held meetings with vendors, explored the latest printing technologies, and tracked developments shaping the future of the industry. To learn more about the CTV program, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Hong Kong Printers Association Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Sands China Signs MOU for Macao-Hengqin Collaboration in Big Health Tourism Industry
Promotes Macao-Hengqin integration of Big Health tourism industry by leveraging respective advantages to create opportunities MACAO, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China Ltd. and Guangdong-Macau Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Industrial Park Development Co. Ltd. (GMTCM) have joined hands to promote the integration of the Big Health tourism industry in Macao and Hengqin by leveraging the advantages of both regions – signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Friday at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industrial Park of Cooperation Between Guangdong and Macau (GMTCM Park) in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. They signed the MOU with the goal of injecting momentum into the industry by taking advantage Macao's positioning as a world centre of leisure and tourism, its outstanding hardware and software offerings, and the convenience of the "one-hour living circle" formed in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Macao is a city where Eastern and Western cultures have co-existed for over 400 years. By offering rich tourism resources and capitalising on its proximity to Hengqin, Macao has become one of the four key cities in the Greater Bay Area. The partnership between Sands China and GMTCM aims to employ the strengths of their hardware and software resources to unleash the potential of Macao-Hengqin development through promoting regional collaboration. They plan to fully utilise their respective resources to help health brands in Macao and Hengqin go global and attract international and domestic investment to Macao – laying the foundation for collaboration between Big Health products and related MICE events, fully in line with Macao's vision of promoting "1+4" moderate economic diversification. Meanwhile, they will cooperate to make use of their expertise and resources in the tourism and leisure, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Big Health industries to create opportunities for integrating Big Health and tourism in Macao and Hengqin, highlighting the convenience of the border crossing and facilitating the development of both regions. Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., said: "Rooted in Macao, which we have called home for more than two decades, Sands China is honoured to be the first among Macao's integrated resort operators to sign an MOU with GMTCM. We have actively participated in this high-level collaboration, aiming to apply our strengths and value to enhance the city's pivotal role as a world centre of tourism and leisure and a gateway for cultural exchange between East and West – deepening Macao's integration into national development. Given that the global health tourism industry holds significant growth potential and a vast market scale, we hope to connect our tourism sector with Big Health by utilising resources within integrated resorts, organising conferences and exhibitions, and introducing health tourism products to make Macao a player in this emerging industry. In the future, we will collaborate with GMTCM to establish an industrial chain for the health tourism industry, promoting Macao and Hengqin as premier destinations in this regard." Wu Song, chairman of Guangdong-Macau Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Industrial Park Development Co., Ltd., said: "This collaboration marks the official launch of in-depth cooperation between the two parties in the field of Big Health and tourism, carrying profound significance for advancing the cross-sector integration of Macao and Hengqin's 'tourism+' initiatives. Since China Taiping officially took over the operation of the industrial park in January 2023, significant achievements have been made with the enthusiastic support of relevant central ministries, the Macao SAR government, and various sectors of society. "This joint effort is a concrete measure in response to the Macao SAR government's 2025 Policy Address to support key industrial projects in Macao and Hengqin, as well as deepening the cross-sector integration of 'tourism+'. The industrial park and Sands China have vast potential for collaboration in areas such as product development, service innovation, and market expansion. The partnership will inject new momentum into Macao's moderate economic diversification and the construction of the Greater Bay Area's Traditional Chinese Medicine hub, together writing a new chapter in the great practice of One Country, Two Systems." Potential collaborative projects between Sands China and GMTCM include organising Big Health MICE events through their venue resources and professional platforms to promote the mutual development of the medical, healthcare, and wellness industry in Macao and Hengqin. Related events might include professional forums, industrial exhibitions, and international conferences and meetings, intended to strengthen exchange and interaction between Macao and Hengqin. Other possibilities include introducing new Big Health tourism facilities and products at Sands China's integrated resorts and GMTCM Park to provide premium health management and medical care services for tourists and residents in Macao and Hengqin. Guests of honour at Friday's MOU signing ceremony were: Tai Kin Ip, Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR and deputy director of the executive committee of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin; Yang Quanzhou, deputy director of the Economic Affairs Department of the Central Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Yang Minggang, deputy general manager of China Taiping Insurance Group Limited; Wu Song; Zhang Haihong, acting president of the board of Macao Investment and Development Co., Ltd. and chairman of the supervisory committee of Guangdong-Macau Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Industrial Park Development Co., Ltd.; Grant Chum; and Dave Sun, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sands China Ltd. and managing director of Venetian Macau Limited. As the first project implemented under the Framework Agreement on Cooperation between Guangdong and Macao, GMTCM Park was officially established in Hengqin in April 2011. It is located in the northwest high-tech zone of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, covering an area of 500,000 square meters. An investment of 8 billion RMB has been made to date, resulting in the development of various facilities, including office buildings, research and development spaces, hotels, commercial streets, museums, pharmaceutical factories, testing centres, Traditional Chinese Medicine laboratories, and apartments for experts and other talent. As of the end of March, there were 235 enterprises registered at GMTCM Park, including 89 from Macao, in fields such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, cosmetics, health products, medical devices, biomedicine, and medical services. GMTCM Park has established an incubation base featuring GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) pilot-scale production, research, development, and testing that meet the certification standards of mainland China, making it a professional public service platform with internationally advanced standards. ### About Sands China Ltd. Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner Macao®. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS). For more information, please visit About Guangdong-Macau Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Industrial Park Development Co. Ltd. (GMTCM)GMTCM is a limited liability company registered in Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone in Hengqin to engage in the development and operation of industrial parks. In order to implement the General Plan for Construction of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Framework Agreement on Cooperation Between Guangdong and Macao, promote closer cooperation between Guangdong and Macao and promote appropriate diversification of Macao's economy, GMTCM was jointly founded by Zhuhai Da Heng Qin Group Co., Ltd. and Macao Investment Development Co. Ltd., to focus on the development, operation and management of the Macao public asset Guangdong-Macau Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology Industrial Park. As a comprehensive industrial park integrating scientific research, production, exhibition and trading, it acts as a platform to empower Traditional Chinese Medicine and Big Health enterprises in Guangdong and Macao, promote the innovation and application of Traditional Chinese Medicine science and technology in Guangdong and Macao, promote the modernization and internationalization of the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Big Health industry, and boost regional cooperation and economic development. Media contacts:Corporate Communications, Sands China WuTel: +853 8118 2268Email: Jesse ChiangTel: +853 8118 2054Email: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sands China Ltd.
