June 30, 2006 | CasinoCityNews | LAS VEGAS, Nevada – (PRESS RELEASE) -- VendingData(TM) Corporation (Amex: VNX), revealed today that the exclusive distribution agreement for its high frequency Dolphin RFID casino chip into certain casino properties in Macau and non-exclusive rights elsewhere in Asia, signed February 28, 2006, is with Elixir Group Limited ("Elixir"), a

June 30, 2006 | KeralaNews | Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), said Thursday that the signing and implementation of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangements ( CEPA) between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong and Macao have boosted an all-round economic growth of Hong Kong and

June 30, 2006 | Xinhua | With the signing of a supplementary agreement of the mainland/Macao Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA), the Chinese mainland will further open its services and trade sectors to Macao, a senior official with the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday. Vice Minister of Commerce Liao Xiaoqi and Tam Pak Yuen, secretary for economy

June 30, 2006 | TravelNewsDaily | Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Dr Chui Sai On officiated the launch ceremony of “Macau Heritage Passport”. To further promote Macau’s world heritage “The Historic Centre of Macau” to the  world and boost its reputation as a cultural and tourism destination, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) steps up its

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June 29, 2006 | BlogMacau | Macau will become the venue of a Hong Kong-based beauty pageant to be held outside Hong Kong. Courtesy | MissAsia The final of the 2006 Miss Asia Pegeant will be held in Macau Dome in October. Full article here...

June 29, 2006 | UzReport | Middle-aged women dominate among the Japanese tourists travelling abroad. This and many other findings were reported by the experts of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The findings are based on the market research revealing the travel habits of seven Asia-Pacific countries that are rapidly becoming the driving force behind

June 29, 2006 | news.gov.hk | Police have arrested 85 people in 46 operations since the World Cup started, seizing $56 million in soccer betting chips, Secretary for Home Affairs Dr Patrick Ho says. The figures are higher than those for the 2002 World Cup in which 66 were arrested and $38 million in betting chips seized. Full article here...

June 29, 2006 | BusinessWire | Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38791) has announced the addition of 2006 Asia - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan to their offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the trends and developments in telecommunications, broadcasting and pay TV markets in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan. Subjects covered include: - Key