Corporate Bits | BNU temporarily closes three branches as preventive measure

Local bank Banco Nacional Ultramarino, S.A. (BNU) announced that it is temporarily closing three of its branches as part of preventive measures to protect its customers and staff from the

Dealers call on Art Basel to cancel HK show over virus fears

The spread of the deadly coronavirus may jeopardize Art Basel Hong Kong, one of Asia’s most prestigious art fairs, with participating galleries asking organizers to cancel the event’s eighth edition

Corporate Bits | Meg-Star establishes special fund for Wuhan coronavirus

Meg-Star International Charity Association by Meg- Star Group has donated MOP10 million in the fight against the Wuhan coronavirus. According to a statement, the charity has taken the lead to establish

Companies with China ties start to feel virus impact, casinos included

Chinese authorities have cut off access to Wuhan, where the virus originated, and 16 other cities to prevent further spread of the virus, affecting more than 50 million people. The

Fed chair sees China virus as possible risk to world economy

WASHINGTON — Just as the outlook for the global economy had been brightening in recent months, a new threat has suddenly emerged in the form of the viral outbreak in

Corporate Bits | AirAsia implements digital solution to reduce carbon emissions

AirAsia is taking its environmental responsibilities a step further by implementing digital solutions that are aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, the low-cost carrier announced in a

Corporate Bits | Association to hold first printmaking exhibition at Taipa Village

The Taipa Village Cultural Association is holding its first printmaking exhibition, “Fallen,” at the Taipa Village Art Space, featuring works using ancient printmaking techniques based on metaphysical subjects. Curated jointly by

Corporate bits: Sands China president, executives visit team members to encourage their Wuhan virus prevention efforts

“As Macao, the region, and the world work to combat this fast-spreading virus, Sands China is extremely appreciative of its team members for their continued dedication to serving our guests

World markets tumble as fears over virus outbreak spread

Taiwan's benchmark dived 5.8% as its market reopened after the Lunar New Year. Shares fell in most other markets, with the CAC 40 in Paris dropping 1.1% to 5,890.00

EU stops short of recommending ban on China’s Huawei

The European Union unveiled security guidelines for next generation high-speed wireless networks that stop short of calling for a ban on Huawei, in the latest setback for the U.S. campaign

McDonald’s closes several hundred restaurants in Hubei Province

McDonald’s Corp. has closed several hundred restaurants in Hubei province, which is at the center of a viral outbreak in China that has killed more than 100 people and upended

Corporate Bits | Ritz-Carlton announces Valentine’s Day offerings

The Ritz-Carlton, Macau is presenting a series of promotions for the upcoming month of love, including gastronomic experiences and spa treats, the hotel announced in a statement. The Ritz-Carlton Café is

Corporate Bits | Melco to donate HKD20 million to Wuhan, Hubei

In light of the public health concerns associated with the new strain of coronavirus outbreak, Melco Resorts & Entertainment announced that it is working with the government to donate HKD20

World Economic Forum | Carrie Lam courts Davos elites with dim sum to sell Hong Kong

Carrie Lam hosted 200 business and political leaders for dim sum and cocktails at a Swiss ski resort late last week to reassure them that Hong Kong’s future is bright.

Singapore’s Lee says HK’s leaders must act on grievances

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says the “one country, two systems” principle that governs Hong Kong may not last unless the government makes progress on protester concerns over the

Melco postpones activities amid 2019-nCoV outbreak

In light of the public health concerns associated with the coronavirus infection in Macau and globally, Melco Resorts & Entertainment are deferring all non-essential business travel until further notice. The gaming

Sands China holds ceremony to welcome Year of the Rat

Sands China Ltd. held traditional cultural ceremonies at its properties to welcome the Year of the Rat, with company executives participating in the annual tradition. Worship rituals, eye-dotting ceremonies, and traditional

Technology | Malaysia’s 5G plan follows China’s path

Malaysia is offering airwaves for 5G networks at little cost to carriers to reduce the investment needed for the speedier wireless service, a model followed by China in

EU gives governments scope for bans on some 5G suppliers

The European Union will advise member states to consider banning some suppliers from parts of their 5G networks, in a policy document that may give

Tencent offers 27% premium to take over game maker Funcom

Chinese giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. offered to buy Funcom NV in an all-cash offer that values the Norwegian game developer at 1.33 billion kroner ($148 million)

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