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Macau

News 6 years ago

Royal Caribbean bans China, HK, Macau passport holders from ships on coronavirus fears

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd said it would ban guests holding China, Hong Kong or Macau passports from boarding its ships amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

News 6 years ago

Macau to close casinos for two weeks over virus

Macau on Tuesday said it will temporarily close down all casinos as the gambling hub battles the deadly coronavirus, cutting off the lifeblood of the city’s economy.

News 6 years ago

China virus silences Macau's bustling casinos

Macau is usually bustling with gamblers during China's Lunar New Year holiday but the flood of tourists has been reduced to a trickle this year as fears grow over a coronavirus that has killed almost 260 people.

World 6 years ago

Macau confirms first case of pneumonia caused by Wuhan coronavirus

The Chinese-ruled gambling hub of Macau confirmed on Wednesday its first case of pneumonia linked to an outbreak of a newly identified coronavirus strain in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, China's state news agency Xinhua said.

News 6 years ago

North Korea's Air Koryo to begin direct flights to Macau

North Korea's national airline Air Koryo will resume direct flights from Pyongyang to the gambling enclave of Macau next week after a 15-year hiatus.

Food 6 years ago

How a Brit got Asia to fall for Macau's Portuguese egg tarts

With their flaky pastry casing, creamy custard filling and brulee topping, Macau's Portuguese egg tarts are as much of a part of the Chinese enclave's fabric as its casinos -- but their origin is surprisingly British.

Destinations 6 years ago

Macau: Charming mix of landmarks, lights

You can revisit Macau’s past by exploring its century-old temples and churches, or feel the adrenaline kick in as you take the world’s highest bungy jump at the Macau Tower.

World 7 years ago

Canadian arrested in Macau for $284 mn fraud attempt: Reports

A Canadian man has been arrested in the gambling hub of Macau for allegedly trying to defraud an entertainment company out of $284 million, local media reported.

News 7 years ago

Gambling hub Macau shrugs off China downturn with tourist surge

China's slowdown and simmering trade war with Washington appear to have had little impact on the gambling enclave of Macau which on Wednesday announced a surge in tourist arrivals for last year.