With infections spreading rapidly in the world's biggest gambling hub, Macau has locked down one of the city's most famous hotels, the Grand Lisboa, after more than a dozen COVID-19 cases were found there on Tuesday.

Macau locks down casino as Covid cases rise in world's biggest gambling hub

Macau reported 89 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, taking the total to more than 900 infections since mid-June, as authorities in the world's biggest gambling hub race to contain its largest outbreak since the pandemic began.

Covid-19: Macau outbreak hits more than 900 as infections spread

The world's biggest gambling hub and hot tourist destination for China, Macau has launched the third round of mandatory Covid-19 testing for its more than 600,000 residents.

China: World's biggest gambling hub Macau tests more for covid

More than 700 people were locked inside a hotel and casino resort in one of the world’s biggest gambling hubs Macau, China, following a coronavirus outbreak on the premises, according to local reports.

Macau outbreak: More than 700 people locked inside casino after Covid cases detected

The world's biggest gambling hub Macau began its second day of mass COVID-19 testing on Monday after dozens of locally transmitted cases were discovered over the weekend, with most businesses shut but casinos remaining open.

Macau shuts most businesses amid Covid outbreak, casinos stay open

According to reports, two women were found naked and dead in a hotel in Macau on Saturday. The police have launched an investigation after reports claimed marks were around the neck of the dead women.

Two women found dead and naked in Macau hotel

Macau has unveiled a new proposed law that would cut the duration of new casino licences in half and compel operations to comply with China's national security concerns, but it would not restrict the number of licences available in the lucrative gambling hub.

China to tighten casino regulations in Macau, increase local ownership

The Chinese government aims to turn Macau, the world's largest casino den, into a regional technological powerhouse. According to the South China Morning Post, this comes as the Venetian Macao Convention and Exhibition Centre staged a large technology-themed trade show in December 2021, which is anticipated to spur the development of new sectors and rejuvenate the local economy.

From casino den to technology base: China wants to transform Macau

On Wednesday, shares of Macau casino operators shed as much as a third of their value, losing about $18 billion, as the government kicked off a regulatory overhaul that could see its officials supervising companies in the world's largest gambling hub.

World Business Watch: China to crackdown on gambling destination

The global ban and travel ban have dented business in China's gambling hub Macau which is one of its kind recreational centre in Asia as well.

World Business Watch: COVID-19 hits China's gambling hub, business remains muted in casinos

Macau said on Wednesday it was closing its representative office in Taiwan, following neighbouring Hong Kong which made the same move last month in protest at Taipei's support for pro-democracy activists.

Macau follows Hong Kong in shuttering Taiwan office

China announced details of a long-anticipated pilot scheme on Monday linking up investment of wealth management products in Hong Kong and Macau with neighbouring cities, to further integrate the semi-autonomous economies with the mainland.

China unveils cross border wealth management scheme with Hong Kong, Macau

The number of newly infected cases of coronavirus was lowest in the last 24 hours. China is confident in containing the outbreak with International support.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Number of new cases dropped

HSBC is being drawn into Hong Kong's political turmoil with protesters attacking some of its branches and graffiti daubed on the famous pair of lions that guard its city-centre headquarters.

HSBC begins year with Hong Kong branches closed, vandalised

Key Takeaways From Chinese President Xi Jinping's Visit To Macau. #Gravitas #Macau #XiJinping

Gravitas: Xi Jinping's Macau Visit: A P.R Exercise For China!

President Xi Jinping on Friday said reiterated his stance over foreign interference in its special region, Macau and Hong Kong as he said that it is "entirely China's internal affairs".

Won't allow foreign forces to interfere in Hong Kong, Macau: Chinese President Xi

China’s President Xi Jinping arrived in Macau on December 18 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its handover to China and is expected to announce economic perks as a reward for its stability and loyalty as protests rock nearby Hong Kong. #China #HongKong #HongKongProtest

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits gambling hub Macau as nearby Hong Kong seethes

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to preside over a lavish ceremony in Macau on Friday marking the 20th anniversary of its hand-over to Chinese rule. #Macau #China #Xi-jinping #ChinesePresident

WION Dispatch: Xi-Jinping's 3-day visit to China's special region Macau

In a bid to enforce his stance on 'one-nation - two-systems', Chinese President Xi Jinping embarked on his tour to the island-states of Hong Kong and Macau. Xi has consistently maintained the national stance that the People's Republic of China will under no circumstances permit foreign powers and forces from interfering in the 'domestic affairs' of the Chinese state - specifically in matters regarding the 'autonomous' regions of Hong Kong and Macau.

Chinese President Xi Jinping praises Macau for choosing unity and negotiation over contention

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a three-day visit to the gambling hub Macau. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of Macau’s handover to Chinese rule heaped praise on the former Portuguese colony for its patriotism and loyalty but did not refer directly to six months of anti-government protests in the nearby former British colony of Hong Kong. #China #HongKong

China President Xi Jinping visit Macau on its 20th anniversary

China's President Xi Jinping begins a three-day visit to the gambling hub of Macau on Wednesday to mark the 20th anniversary of its handover to China, with security tight and some media barred entry as protests rock nearby Hong Kong.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits gambling hub Macau as nearby Hong Kong seethes

Know why the fashion brand Versace is courting controversy.

WION PLaylist: China hits out at Versace

China has condemned the recent anti-government protests in Hong Kong and has said that it is Hong Kong's priority to punish violence.

Hong Kong protests: China blames media for spreading panic

An interesting hoarding can be seen on Hong Kong's bustling Nathan Street exhibiting Standard Chartered Bank's initiative: One Belt. One Road. One Bank. It clearly highlights the power of China, the "one country, two systems" approach for the former British colony has come in for strong criticism in the past week with the world closely following events related to the Tiananmen Square massacre.

In China-controlled Hong Kong, freedom is the biggest casualty

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