Corporate Bits | Sands China launches micro-movie featuring David Beckham

Sands Resorts Macao has launched an online micro-movie featuring international businessman, sportsman and The Venetian Macao brand ambassador David Beckham, along with several Chinese celebrities who take him on a quest to find the perfect Portuguese egg tart in Macau.

Released yesterday, the micro-movie is a light-hearted take showcasing The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao and Macau as destinations renowned for the city’s legendary egg tarts.

Joining David are leading Chinese celebrities and actors Qiao Shan (taxi driver), Yang Di (waiter), Liu Yan (taxi driver’s sister), Lam Suet (chef), Cao Tu Jun (restaurant staff) and Helena Law (bakery owner and grandmother).

The micro-movie was produced by leading award-winning production house Traktor and supported by Ng Fan, Chief Creative Officer, Saatchi and Saatchi Shanghai.

“Working with The Venetian Macao on this film was a really great opportunity for me to see both the old and the new sights in Macau and of course, to taste my favorite dessert – the legendary custard tart!” said David Beckham, according to Sands China.

SJM holds national security education for staff

Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (SJM) is holding training sessions for its young executives on China’s national security education, as part of its efforts to support the philosophy of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

In a statement, the gaming company said that it thought Macau residents knew little about what is happening on the mainland, and “certainly have little understanding of what ‘China’s Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era’ really means.”

SJM has reached out to experts at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences to conduct training sessions for the company’s young executives “so that they may know better how to contribute to their motherland in the future.”

The program will consist of 12 lecture topics for two hours each and is designed to conclude by the end of this year.

After completing the training program, participants can apply for a certificate.