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Vast pair-up program powers modern makeover of NW China's Xinjiang
Xinhua News Agency
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* A vast pair-up program is powering in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where 18 provincial-level regions and the southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen have helped to create jobs, improve skills and promote unity . * Xinjiang's...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Launch in August
Colombo Gazette
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June 26, 2025
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MRE) announced the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, including a world-class casino, luxurious Nüwa hotel and a premium shopping mall, on 2nd August 2025. The milestone...
Versatile HK-based food critic and columnist dies
China Daily
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Chua Lam. China Daily Chua Lam, a Hong Kong-based food critic and columnist who wielded significant influence in the movie, literature and catering sectors, died on Wednesday at the age of 83. It was announced on his Facebook page on Friday....
BAEKHYUN Packs the Kia Forum for His ‘Reverie’ Tour
LA Weekly - California
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July 8, 2025
K-pop superstar BAEKHYUN captivated a sold-out Kia Forum in Inglewood this past Sunday, July 6, as part of his highly anticipated “Reverie” world tour in support of his mini album Essence of Reverie. As the lead vocalist for the group EXO,...
35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair opens on 16 July
WhaTech
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June 24, 2025
- July's Spotlight Event in Hong Kong runs together with Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks - Book Fair runs alongside the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and HKTDC World of Snacks from 16 to 22 July at the HKCEC - With a single...
Of fortune or misfortune
Inside Asian Gaming
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June 27, 2025
At the beginning of June, the Macau government announced that all 11 of the city’s satellite casinos would be shut down this year. The sudden news shocked the community and has led many to question whether the complete closure of satellite casinos...
Idle land can be a ‘double-edged sword’, says urban planner
Macau Daily Times
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June 26, 2025
Urban planner Teng Kai On from the Macao Urban Planning Institute described the government’s recent decision to temporarily use nine pieces of idle land as a “double-edged sword,” meaning that this decision carries both potential benefits and...
YENA to join BTS’ Jin as guest performer at solo fan concert
The Korea Times
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June 27, 2025
Singer YENA will appear as a guest performer at BTS member Jin’s solo fan concert, “RunSeokjin_EP. Tour in Goyang,” which will take place on June 28 at the auxiliary stadium of Goyang Sports Complex. YENA recently featured on “Loser,” a track from...
EXO’s D.O. tops iTunes chart in 20 regions with 1st solo LP
Korea Herald
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July 8, 2025
Doh Kyungsoo, also known as D.O. of EXO, claimed the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 20 regions with his first solo full album, his agency Company Soosoo said Tuesday. He rolled out the 10-track LP “Bliss” on Monday and focus track...
Interblock says ‘new sector’ product line AMUSE aims to tap new type of player
GGRAsia
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July 8, 2025
Electronic table game (ETG) supplier Interblock dd is aiming to help casino operators capture fresh segments of players via its latest product line, “AMUSE”. Vincent Tang (pictured), the group’s vice president of sales for the Asia Pacific region,...
Gaming Stock Outlook: Melco, Douyu, Wynn Soar, Huya Tanks
Casino Beats
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July 7, 2025
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‘Wendy & Peter Pan’ Headlines Royal Shakespeare Company’s Barbican Return – Global Bulletin
Variety
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July 8, 2025
NEVERLAND NOSTALGIA The Royal Shakespeare Company is set to enchant London audiences with its 2025/26 Barbican season, headlined by “Wendy & Peter Pan,” a reimagined take on J.M. Barrie‘s classic adapted by Ella Hickson and directed by Jonathan...
'Our journey is just beginning': Riize bursts with energy during final Seoul tour date
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 8, 2025
Boy band Riize performs during its first solo concert tour, “Riize Loud,” on July 6 at the KSPO Dome in southern Seoul. [SM ENTERTAINMENT] A year and 10 months after its debut, K-pop boy band Riize finished the Seoul leg of its first solo tour on...
THE 13’s new owner revealed to be family of Rio Hotel chair Loi Keong Kuong
Inside Asian Gaming
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June 26, 2025
Following the sale of Macau’s THE 13 Hotel this week for HK$600 million (US$76 million), Inside Asian Gaming can reveal that the buyers are family members of Rio Hotel chairman Loi Keong Kuong. According to sale information obtained, the new owner...
Asian Scammers Using US Banks To Fleece Their Victims
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
Latest stories How Macau's Second World War experience shaped the territory New tech, old hurdles: Why digital yuan won't dethrone the dollar Japan's new hypersonic missile aims at China's navy, NoKo nukes Demand for money laundering is huge in...
Preparations for 15th National Games of China continue to ramp up
CGTN
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The organizing committees for the 15th National Games of China held a press conference in Guangzhou on Wednesday to outline their latest preparations, as they aim to deliver a high-quality edition of the competition and elevate the country's...
Galeries Lafayette Names Arthur Lemoine Chief Executive Officer
WWD - New York
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July 7, 2025
PARIS — Famed department store Galeries Lafayette has named Arthur Lemoine chief executive officer, taking over from Nicolas Houzé, who steps into the role of executive chairman for the Galeries Lafayette Group. Lemoine, who has been with Galeries...
Meet Jane Wong, the Hong Kong actress starring in Squid Game season 3
South China Morning Post
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July 7, 2025
Jane Wong’s striking portrayal of the only Chinese-speaking female VIP in Squid Game season three instantly captured global attention with her beautiful smile, fluent English and an unexpected line of dialogue in Mandarin. In episode four, while...
IOC President Coventry on how Olympic Movement can engage with youth
CGTN
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03:15 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) held an on-line executive board press conference on Thursdasy to provide updates on President Kirsty Coventry who took office on Monday. Answering questions from CGTN Sports Scene's Zhu Mandan,...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino to open on August 2
GGRAsia
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June 27, 2025
The casino at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, to be managed by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd, is due to open on August 2, according to a Thursday announcement. The gaming firm is an investor in the casino portion of the US$1.2-billion Sri Lanka...