Kardome achieves a major consumer electronics footprint with LG TVs powered by Kardome’s Spatial Hearing AI for human-like voice localization and isolation.
Elevating the Home Entertainment Experience
Tel Aviv, Israel – Newsfile Corp. – May 19, 2026 – Kardome’s Spatial Hearing AI technology is now commercially deployed in LG’s flagship OLED TV series, completing its pivotal transition from development to mass-market production. This deployment represents a significant leap in voice user interface (voice UI) performance, enabling LG’s OLED TVs to locate and focus on individual speech with human-like accuracy, even in high-background noise environments typical of modern living rooms.
Kardome’s Spatial Hearing AI enables human-like voice localization and isolation in LG TVs.
By utilizing Kardome’s proprietary Spatial Hearing AI technology, LG can now provide its customers with:
Unmatched Voice Isolation: The “No-Mute” Experience: Kardome’s technology locates and isolates individual voices in real-world settings, distinguishing the user’s voice from background noise, such as a vacuum cleaner, multiple people speaking at once, or even the TV’s own playback. For the customer, this means they no longer have to reach for the remote to mute the TV or shout over other people talking just to change a setting.
Human-Like Spatial Awareness: Unlike traditional voice UI, Spatial Hearing AI enables the TV to “hear” like a human by identifying the speaker’s location and focusing on their specific voice. This allows for natural, seamless interaction regardless of the number of people in the room or the complexity of the acoustic environment.
Global Reach and Expansion
The Kardome-powered LG OLED TVs are now available globally, with a projected target of millions of units for 2026, ensuring that customers worldwide can experience the next generation of voice-enabled interaction.
While the current TV integration focuses on Spatial Hearing AI technology for TVs, both companies continue to explore further expansion into the smart home, audio products, and automotive sectors.
Leadership Perspectives
“Kardome’s Spatial Hearing AI has proven itself in real-world consumer environments, and we are proud to bring this capability to our OLED TV customers worldwide. The deployment reaffirms LG’s commitment to delivering intuitive, intelligent user experiences through cutting-edge technology partnerships.” – Jungho Kwak, Head of MS SW Platform Development Division, LG Electronics
“Reaching commercial deployment with LG at this scale is a defining moment for Kardome and for the voice AI category. Our Spatial Hearing AI technology is now in the hands of millions of consumers globally, and this is just the beginning. We are excited to continue expanding the scope of our collaboration with LG and to bring Spatial Hearing AI to even more product categories.” – Dani Cherkassky, CEO, Kardome
Press Contact Alex Crabb, Caster Communications Kardome@castercomm.com Phone: 401-318-2229
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About Kardome Technology
Kardome delivers on-device Voice AI that makes voice UI perform reliably in real-world conditions. Powered by Spatial Hearing AI and Cognition AI, it localizes sound sources, identifies who’s speaking, and understands what they mean in context, enabling hands-free, frustration-free voice-led experiences from noisy car cabins to shared living spaces and beyond. Kardome is trusted by leading automotive and smart home brands and is deployed in more than 11 million devices to date. Visit Kardome.com to discover how Kardome is revolutionizing voice technology for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets.
SHANGHAI, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from iqingdao: On May 18, SIAL Shanghai, jointly hosted by Comexposium Group, the China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), and Beijing Comexposium SIAL Exhibition Co., Ltd., grandly opened in Shanghai. Themed “Inspire Innovation, Taste the Future – A Shared Feast between Shanghai and Guangzhou,” this year’s exhibition brings together over 5,000 exhibitors from 75 countries and regions, presenting more than 350,000 cutting-edge food and beverage products worldwide. The opening ceremony gathered political and business leaders to jointly witness this grand industry event.
SIAL China Opens in Shanghai
Global flavors and Chinese brands competed on the same stage.
Authentic flavors from countries such as France, Italy, Spain, and Australia gathered, bringing specialty products like cheese, ham, and Wagyu beef. Meanwhile, domestic “new specialty products” such as Jilin Ginseng, Hubei Yellow Rice Wine, and Ningxia Goji berry made their appearance with a branded and international image, demonstrating the achievements of industrial transformation and upgrading. The “premiere economy” ignited the venue, as domestic and foreign brands such as Changlisheng, COFCO U-Joy, and Dole intensively launched their annual innovative products, stimulating consumer vitality.
The exhibition creates a consumer trend benchmark, defining new rules for “best-sellers”.
Snacks have become a “social currency” providing emotional value, and oversized packaging has become the secret to attracting traffic; the trend of health-preserving snacks is prominent, making healthy intake relaxed and enjoyable. In addition, premium natural ingredients have become the core for catering businesses to break through, verifying the industry’s trend of seeking quality upstream. To efficiently serve the “dual circulation”, the exhibition upgraded its “Match Me service” to realize a “two-way effort” between production and sales. Concurrently held professional series of forums and competitions, including The 8th SIAL Global Food Industry Summit, comprehensively activated the driving force of industrial innovation.
This year’s SIAL Shanghai gathers global resources with an open posture, serving the construction of a new development paradigm. Its commercial momentum will be transmitted southwards; from September 3 to 5, SIAL Guangzhou will be held at the Poly World Trade Center Expo (PWTC Expo), continuing to empower enterprises to deeply cultivate the domestic market and expand overseas markets.
SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Visa, a world leader in digital payments today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trip.com Group, marking a strategic collaboration to power richer travel experiences for Asia Pacific consumers. The MoU will harness Visa’s global payments network and Trip.com Group’s extensive ecosystem, enabling travellers to discover personalised recommendations, access offers for dream destinations and transact seamlessly on their journeys.
(From left) Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific, Visa, and Bo Sun, Chief Marketing Officer, Trip.com Group, at the signing of the memorandum of understanding.
Trip.com Group will also become a global Anchor Partner for Visa Destinations, a global experience-led program that connects cardholders to curated travel experiences shaped by culture and local insights, allowing travellers to plan journeys around what matters most.
As Anchor Partner, Trip.com Group will integrate Visa Destinations into its ecosystem to create enhanced travel value propositions and provide personalised offers and benefits to a wide spectrum of consumer segments. Visa and Trip.com Group will also collaborate on joint marketing and promotional initiatives in selected markets, enabling more people to discover dream destinations and experiences around the world.
In addition, Visa and Trip.com Group will explore deeper collaborations catered to rapidly growing segments across Asia Pacific, including new ways for Trip.com Group users to access Visa’s affluent offerings such as its global portfolio of sports, music, and lifestyle partnerships, while giving Visa Infinite cardholders access to exclusive Trip.com Group offers. Visa and Trip.com Group will also work closely to accelerate travel between Mainland China and the rest of the region.
The collaboration between Visa and Trip.com Group coincides with Asia Pacific’s evolving travel landscape, defined by resilient travel appetites and an increasingly digital-first population. According to Visa’s Global Travel Intentions (GTI) 2026 study:
Almost three in four (72%) survey respondents plan to travel within Asia in the coming months, with one in four intending to travel to Japan
Digital payments are second nature to Asia Pacific travellers, with 73% of respondents bringing along credit cards or mobile wallets for their trips.
92% of respondents went online to plan and research travel recommendations for recent trips, with 49% using AI tools to find travel destinations or ideas
Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific at Visa, said: “Travel is a major engine shaping Asia Pacific’s cultures and economies. At Visa, we believe everyone can be the traveller they want to be. Our collaboration with Trip.com Group is built for what travellers want today, combining trusted global payments with unmatched travel discovery through our platforms. We look forward to a successful collaboration with Trip.com Group, working closely to deliver more curated, rewarding, and seamless travel experiences that connect people to what they are most passionate about.”
Bo Sun, Chief Marketing Officer at Trip.com Group, said: “At Trip.com Group, our mission is to inspire discovery and deliver seamless journeys — constantly innovating to create the perfect trip every time. Through this strategic collaboration with Visa, we are advancing this mission in the Asia Pacific and beyond by integrating trusted payments capabilities, curated travel experiences, and expanded premium offerings across our one-stop travel ecosystem. Together, we are creating more than just convenience for the world’s travellers — we are delivering a high-value travel proposition that transforms every spark of inspiration into an unforgettable experience.”
About Visa
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.
About Trip.com Group
Trip.com Group is a global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group helps travellers around the world make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services and enables partners to connect their offerings with users through the aggregation of travel-related content and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of apps, websites and 24/7 customer service centres. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group is on the mission “to pursue the perfect trip for a better world”. Find out more about Trip.com Group here: group.trip.com.
SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD), one of the largest powertrain solution manufacturers through its main operating subsidiary in China, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (“Yuchai“), today announced that its newly-incorporated subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yuchai IMT“), has implemented a share scheme, being the “Equity Incentive Plan of Yuchai IMT” (the “Scheme“).
Yuchai IMT was incorporated in May 2026 with a registered capital of RMB 20 million of which RMB 18.4 million representing 92% of the registered capital of Yuchai IMT is to be paid up by Yuchai. The principal activity of Yuchai IMT is to integrate and digitalise Yuchai’s existing equipment manufacturing businesses.
Participants of the Scheme are to contribute the remaining amount of the registered capital of RMB 1.6 million at a subscription price of RMB 1 per RMB 1 registered capital in consideration for approximately 8% of the registered capital of Yuchai IMT (the “Yuchai IMT Interest“), on and subject to the terms and conditions of the scheme documents. The Yuchai IMT Interest is held by a separate limited liability partnership vehicle which is established by the participants of the Scheme. The participants in turn hold direct interests in such partnership vehicle in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Scheme (including various lock-up restrictions as specified under the Scheme).
The Scheme aims to align employee interests with the long-term growth of Yuchai IMT, incentivizing sustained performance and fostering a culture of dedication and institutional loyalty.
About China Yuchai International
China Yuchai International, through its principal operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (“Yuchai”), is one of the leading powertrain solutions manufacturers in China. Founded in 1951, Yuchai maintains a reputable brand name, a strong research and development team, and a significant market share in China. Yuchai specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of light-, medium- and heavy-duty engines for trucks, buses, pickups, construction and agricultural equipment, and marine and power generation applications. It delivers a comprehensive portfolio of powertrain solutions, spanning traditional diesel and natural gas engines to alternate fuels and new energy products, including pure electric, range extenders, hybrid, and fuel cell systems. Through an extensive network of regional sales offices and authorized customer service centers, Yuchai distributes engines directly to auto OEMs and distributors while providing after-sales services across China and globally. In 2025, Yuchai sold 461,309 engines and reported total revenue of RMB 24.6 billion. For more information, please visit http://www.cyilimited.com.
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HAIKOU, China, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:
A tourism promotion event for China’s southernmost Hainan province was held in Los Angeles on May 11 — jointly organized by the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Film and Sports and the China National Tourism Office in the city.
A tourism promotion event for China’s southernmost Hainan province was held in Los Angeles on May 11 — jointly organized by the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Film and Sports and the China National Tourism Office in the city.
The Hainan Tourism Los Angeles Promotion Office was officially inaugurated at the event, marking a big step toward establishing a permanent and professional overseas promotional presence for Hainan in the lucrative North American market.
Since the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) launched its island-wide special customs operations, inbound tourism to Hainan has soared, driven by an expanded visa-free policy, a growing network of international air routes and improved tourism branding.
In the first quarter of 2026, Hainan received more than 489,800 inbound tourists, up more than 53.1 percent year-on-year.
Chen Fenghua, consul at the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles, said the city is a key cultural, tourism and aviation hub on the US West Coast, and is complementary in its resources to Hainan.
The event and the opening of the new office represented an important outcome of cultural and tourism exchanges between the two places and the consulate general would continue to support deeper cooperation between Hainan and California in promoting people-to-people exchanges, cultural understanding and trade connectivity.
Wu Dawei, director of the China National Tourism Office in Los Angeles, said that as the FTP developed, Hainan is fast becoming one of China’s most internationally connected and dynamic tourism destinations.
China’s 144-hour transit visa-free policy continued to be optimized, offering international visitors more flexible travel options. He expressed the hope that through industry and media promotion, more American tourists would visit Hainan and see it as both a window into China and a premier leisure destination.
The new Hainan Tourism Los Angeles Promotion Office, officially established at Wenjing Holidays travel agency, will carry out such core functions as market promotions, organizing visitors, outreach channels, brand communications, events coordination and business partnership developments.
It will conduct regular promotions of Hainan’s tourism offerings, channel cooperation of partners, media outreaches and themed events to bring Hainan and the North American market closer.
A provincial tourism official said that establishing overseas tourism promotion offices was an important step in extending the development of Hainan as an international tourism and consumption center and expanding its global visitor base.
Los Angeles, as a North American hub for culture and tourism, is seen as a key strategic foothold for Hainan’s expansion into the North American market. Moving forward, the office will serve as a bridge to advance sustained and structured cooperation between Hainan and Los Angeles in areas including route development, visitor exchange, joint product development and co-branding.
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Decarbonisation of the buildings and construction sector has slowed, leaving it both a major emissions source and increasingly vulnerable to climate impacts and energy price shocks, according to a new report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC).
The tenth edition of the Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction (2025-2026) assesses progress across the sector using seven key indicators covering policies, finance, technologies, and investment aligned with global commitments towards a 2050 net-zero emissions pathway.
Published amid a global housing and energy affordability crisis, the report highlights how climate action in buildings can reduce energy bills, improve living conditions, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts, while cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
“From homes and schools to hospitals and workplaces, buildings play a fundamental role in our lives,” said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP. “Buildings can either lock in climate risks or deliver safer, healthier, and more affordable living conditions. With half of the world’s buildings yet to be built or renovated by 2050, governments have a critical opportunity to drive zero-emission, resilient construction through better policies, codes, and investment.”
Every day, the world builds an estimated 12.7 million square metres of floor area – roughly the equivalent of adding the entire city of Paris in new floor space nearly every week.
In 2024, the global buildings floor area expanded by 1.7 per cent, reaching 273 billion square metres. This rapid growth was driven largely by construction in emerging economies, including India and Southeast Asia. The buildings and construction sector now accounts for nearly 50 per cent of global material extraction, 37 per cent of global emissions, and 28 per cent of global energy consumption.
The report notes that since 2015:
Global building energy intensity – measuring a building’s annual energy consumption relative to its size – has reduced by 8.5 per cent.
Green building certifications have nearly tripled.
In 2024, renewables supplied just 17.3% of buildings’ energy demand, far below what is needed for a net-zero pathway.
Investment in energy efficiency reached USD 275 billion in 2024, contributing to cumulative investment of USD 2.3 trillion since 2015.
Since 2020, however, progress has slowed, as the green transition has not kept pace with the rate of construction. To align the sector with a net-zero pathway, policymakers should accelerate energy efficiency improvements, and the fossil fuel phase out, while investment in building energy efficiency must reach USD 5.9 trillion by 2030, equivalent to USD 592 billion annually.
The report highlights positive examples across regions, including:
The European Union deployed policies tackling operational emissions and emissions released before and during construction (embodied emissions). Improvements in building energy performance in Japan and Switzerland.
Growth in on-site renewables in buildings in Australia, Germany, India, and Pakistan.
National climate action plans (NDCs) substantively covering building sector strategies in the Bahamas, Cambodia, and Colombia.
Updated building energy codes in California, Kenya, Japan, and Singapore.
Expansion of green building certification in China, Colombia, India, and Türkiye.
National roadmaps supporting sector transformation in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Ghana, and Senegal.
Growth in investment and financing for sustainable buildings in Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
UNEP and GlobalABC will continue working to strengthen data, improve methodologies and support national policymaking. These efforts will equip decision-makers with the evidence needed to accelerate climate action while addressing affordability and equity challenges.
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – During Donald Trump’s high-profile diplomatic visit to China, a state-level welcome banquet was hosted in Beijing, assembling global industry leaders from the semiconductors, consumer electronics, new energy and intelligent manufacturing sectors. Beyond diplomatic protocol, the banquet’s strategic seating arrangement sparked extensive industry discussion, with a dedicated elite tech table becoming the focal point of global industrial attention. Jia Shaoqian, Chairman of Hisense Group, was invited to the exclusive tech table, seated alongside iconic U.S. tech figures including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Tyson Jacob. The premium seating objectively validates Hisense’s worldwide technological prowess and authoritative industrial discourse power.
The high-end roundtable establishes a premium communication channel bridging Chinese manufacturing and U.S. hard technology. While U.S. representatives cover artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors and new energy vehicles, Hisense represents China’s sophisticated technology manufacturing with a multi-dimensional technological layout. Shattering the long-standing stereotype of a conventional home appliance maker, the company has built inimitable technological barriers in high-end display and smart home sectors, maintaining sustained technological iteration and undisputed global technological advantages in 2026.
Empowered by its end-to-end industrial chain capability, Hisense occupies an apex position in the global display industry. The company’s self-developed RGB-Mini LED technology achieves comprehensive leadership in R&D, mass production and technological iteration. Equipped with the pioneering Linglong 4-Core True Colour Backlight system and independently developed Hi-View AI image processing chip, Hisense’s 2026 latest UX series features 110% BT.2020 ultra-wide colour gamut, 10,000 nits peak brightness and 134-bit high-precision colour control, reproducing over 120 million distinct colours. With these innovations, Hisense now has a one-year technological head start over its competitors, enabling the enterprise to set industrial benchmarks and secure rule-making authority within the global display ecosystem.
Hisense remains an undisputed global pioneer in laser display technology, holding full independent intellectual property rights covering laser light sources, optical modules and terminal devices. Continuous investment in underlying optical research enables superior imaging performance with ultra-high contrast, eye-friendly visual comfort and wide colour gamut. The persistent technological edge reinforces Hisense’s dominant market share in the global laser TV industry, consolidating its status as an indispensable Chinese technological powerhouse in the high-end display landscape.
Beyond display technologies, Hisense expands its technological frontier in premium smart home appliances. The self-developed heat pump washing machine adopts an innovative four-in-one integrated heat pump structure, delivering low-temperature fabric-friendly washing and drying while significantly cutting energy consumption. As an original global energy-saving home appliance solution, it embodies Hisense’s green manufacturing philosophy and diversified R&D strength beyond display technology.
During the banquet, Jia Shaoqian engaged in in-depth dialogues with international tech elites regarding technological innovation, transnational industrial collaboration and eco-friendly intelligent manufacturing. The high-level face-to-face communication enhances mutual trust and cooperation potential between Chinese and U.S. technology enterprises. Adhering to a globalised development strategy, Hisense maintains steady overseas revenue and robust independent brand influence, with its technology-oriented products widely recognised across mainstream international markets.
The prestigious seating arrangement serves as compelling proof of global recognition for China’s high-end manufacturing industry. As a leading Chinese tech enterprise, Hisense has obtained equal diplomatic-level dialogue status within the world’s top technological circle. Moving forward, Hisense will consistently invest in independent R&D, continuously iterate RGB-Mini LED, laser display and heat pump appliance technologies, and actively explore global industrial cooperation. Committed to technological empowerment, Hisense will further strengthen the global influence and industrial voice of Chinese high-end manufacturing.
Visit hisense.sg to learn more about Hisense’s innovative products available now in Singapore.
Disclaimer: This article is an objective industrial observation without exaggerated promotional statements. All technical parameters are sourced from Hisense’s official 2026 product releases.
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About Hisense
Founded in 1969, Hisense is a global technology group operating in 160+ countries, with a strong portfolio across TVs, home appliances, air-conditioning and commercial solutions. Recognised as one of the Top 2 TV brands worldwide, Hisense continues to strengthen its global presence through innovation, quality manufacturing and major international partnerships, including its role as an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
A Pristine New Expression of Chef Vicky Cheng’s Culinary Excellence Arrives at the Award-Winning Luxury Resort
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 May 2026 – Galaxy Macau upholds its status as Asia’s leading dining destination with the debut of Estuary by Vicky Cheng on May 29, 2026, a collaborative masterpiece with the acclaimed chef and one of the region’s most highly regarded culinary talents today, and his first French restaurant. As one of the region’s most highly rated integrated resorts, home to five Michelin stars across four acclaimed establishments, Galaxy Macau continues to shape the gastronomy landscape of the Greater Bay Area with exceptional talent and guest-focused hospitality, infused with Asian warmth and a commitment to excellence.
Galaxy Macau upholds its status as Asia’s leading dining destination with the debut of Estuary by Vicky Cheng, the acclaimed chef’s first French restaurant, opening on May 29, 2026; welcoming discerning guests from around the globe with the highest international standards of hospitality and culinary excellence.
“Estuary by Vicky Cheng is a vision that has been years in the making, working with intense focus together with Chef Vicky. This restaurant concept represents the pinnacle of Galaxy Macau’s global ambitions—an independent fine dining expression built on patience, purpose and a shared vision for enduring culinary excellence and impeccable guest service,” says Mr Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer, Macau of Galaxy Entertainment Group.
Chef Vicky Cheng is renowned for his mastery in bridging French technique and regional ingredients; this time, he brings a new dimension of refinement to the resort’s exceptional portfolio through modern French gastronomy that is both indulgent and deeply personal, guided by a philosophy that balances nourishment, generosity, and refined finesse.
Widely recognised for his precision, creativity, and cross-cultural fluency, Chef Vicky’s recent accolades further underscore his authority in shaping contemporary fine dining. Recently honoured with the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Master Chef Award 2026, Chef Vicky’s work continues to gain international acclaim, with Wing ranked No. 2 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 and his flagship VEA retaining its one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau.
Estuary by Vicky Cheng is a French restaurant that draws inspiration from the natural meeting point of river and sea—a fecund place of transformation and renewal. With a seafood-forward menu featuring ingredients of both fresh and saltwater, Estuary reflects the harmony and transformation in these converging worlds.
At Estuary, savoury consommés and delicate jellies act as nourishing through-lines, while fermentation, wood-fired cooking, and essential oils extraction build depth and clarity. The gastronomic experience is precise and pristine, leaving guests feeling sated.
Accentuating Chef Vicky’s decades of culinary exploration and experimentation, Estuary encapsulates the chef’s highly awarded craftsmanship, with each dish meticulously prepared. There’s a respect for dedicated craft, both on and off the plate; the creative process considers every detail, from artisanal tableware and cutlery to a commitment to sourcing rare local ingredients, such as sweet and sour honey from Yuen Long’s stingless bees.
“Estuary by Vicky Cheng is a full-circle moment for me,” says Vicky Cheng. “I was trained in classic French cooking, which shaped my culinary foundations. When I returned to Hong Kong ten years ago, I began exploring the intersection of Chinese and French cuisine; and five years ago, opened my own Chinese restaurant. Estuary brings these experiences together. It is a reflection of my roots, my evolution, and a reverential understanding of flavour, culture, and craft.”
A Contemporary Expression of Tradition and Culinary Mastery
The experience at Estuary by Vicky Cheng unfolds as a culinary journey with a sense of ceremony, drawing inspiration from Parisian grands hôtels. From artisanal bread and butter service to refined guéridon tableside presentations, the experience is anchored in a choreography of classic rituals. Guests are invited to begin with an aperitif from a traditional champagne trolley, followed by dessert, coffee, and tisanes presented in sequence, alongside candlelit wine decanting service. This is complemented by a nuanced wine list that celebrates Old World vintages from France as well as select New World wines. The oldest heritage vintages include the 1928 Château Cos d’Estournel from Bordeaux and the 1981 Krug Collection. A non-alcoholic pairing is also available for a palate cleansing option upon request.
Chef Vicky Cheng’s anchors the debut seasonal six-course tasting menu: intentional, precise and quality ingredients-driven. Dauricus caviar, sweet peas, and turnip are served with a tableside pour of lacto-fermented kabu, brightened with lime, coconut milk, and cream, creating a rich play of salinity, acidity, and creamy umami.
The debut seasonal six-course tasting menu is anchored by Chef Vicky’s signature style: intentional, precise, and quality ingredient-driven, while revealing unexpected layers of flavour and texture.
The luxurious first course of Dauricus caviar (only available at Cheng’s restaurant in Macau), spring turnip, sweet peas and chervil is served with a tableside pour of lacto-fermented turnip sauce transformed into liquid, brightened with lime, and cream; creating a rich play of salinity and acidity. White asparagus follows, slow-poached and crowned with Hokkaido sea urchin and delicate sea urchin ice cream, finished with a champagne-and-24-month Bellota ham sauce and chive oil for savoury depth and oceanic umami. Blue lobster poached in lobster butter arrives with a fermented pineapple brunoise and a trio of zucchini textures, lifted by a shellfish consommé giving sweet, tangy notes. A signature dish on the menu is the charcoal-grilled fish maw glazed with black garlic, at once crispy yet tender, served tableside on a bed of cordyceps mushrooms and gingko nuts, with a sand-ginger-infused beurre blanc sauce; giving it smoky, collagen-rich intensity.
Blue lobster poached in lobster butter arrives with a fermented pineapple brunoise and a trio of zucchini textures; lifted by a shellfish consommé giving sweet, tangy notes.
Every dish is perfectly balanced and layered; subtle notes of fermented ingredients run through the menu, along with savoury, rich broths and the nuanced flavours of char-grilled and wood-fired cooking.
Executive Chef Harvey Hsieh brings a refined culinary perspective shaped by classical French training, a strong technical foundation and disciplined approach in Michelin-starred kitchens. Years spent alongside his mentor Vicky Cheng at VEA further defined a style marked by precision, elegance, and restraint.
Ambience Rooted in Nature and Artistry
Designed by J Candice Interior Architects, a long-time interior collaborator of Chef Vicky Cheng, Estuary by Vicky Cheng’s interiors unfold as an immersive spatial journey that mirrors the restaurant’s themes of tidal transformation and the fluidity of nature. Greeted by artist Martin Gallo’s suspended Splash sculpture of tumbled glass, guests enter through a towering 5.7-metre-high carved ash-wood door, progressing through a sandstone portal, before arriving at the reception desk where a stone fireplace casts a warm welcome—a symbolic representation of Chef Vicky’s spark of passion leading to a prolific career in the kitchen.
Designed by J Candice Interior Architects, Estuary by Vicky Cheng unfolds as a timeless, immersive spatial journey that mirrors the restaurant’s themes of tidal transformation in nature.
The space opens onto a warm, Art Nouveau-inspired dining room defined by organic lines, branch-like forms, and a canopy that evokes a sense of connection and flow. Opening into an airy ambience created by a spectacular domed ceiling, the space draws guests’ attention to the polished Molteni 1923 open kitchen that anchors the main dining room. Its design cadence and flow visually lead to the centre stage of the dining room, where the kitchen is reminiscent of a perfectly timed orchestra, and where the kitchen team set about their craft in synchronised rhythm.
Interior details such as an occasional table and embossed wall panels reinforce the restaurant’s respect for time, technique, and evolution. With a visible tree ringed patina, the centre-piece occasional table bridges past and future, paying homage to nature – the sun, the sky, the soil and the ocean – as well as to the rotation of the seasons; which in turn inspires the menu. Sculptural lighting by Lasvit adds a final organic touch to the private room, casting waterlike reflections from the gilded tumbled glass, completing the sensory landscape.
A tumbled-glass chandelier by Lasvit adds a final poetic touch to the private room at Estuary by Vicky Cheng, casting waterlike reflections and natural textures that complete the sensory landscape.
Estuary by Vicky Cheng is one of the most anticipated openings in the Greater Bay Area, further strengthening Galaxy Macau’s recognised position as the region’s preeminent destination for outstanding dining. As the latest addition to the resort’s award-winning portfolio, the restaurant offers a fresh expression of modern French cuisine, shaped by Chef Vicky Cheng’s distinctive perspective and artistry; backed by industry-defining accolades that affirm his standing at the forefront of Asia’s culinary landscape. All served with the highest standards of Asian hospitality.
Adds Kelley: “Estuary by Vicky Cheng embodies the best of what Galaxy Resort stands for today: our relentless dedication to refined, guest‑focused dining that looks forward, honouring Macau’s UNESCO culinary heritage as a Creative City of Gastronomy, while shaping what personalised fine dining in Asia can truly become.”
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ABOUT GALAXY MACAU INTEGRATED RESORT
Galaxy Macau, The World-class Luxury Integrated Resort, delivers the “Most Spectacular Entertainment and Leisure Destination in the World”. Developed at an investment of HK$43 billion, the property covers 1.1 million square meters of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Nine award-winning world-class luxury hotels provide close to 5,000 rooms, suites and villas. They include Banyan Tree Macau, Galaxy Hotel, Hotel Okura Macau, JW Marriott Hotel Macau, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, Broadway Hotel, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau, and Capella at Galaxy Macau. Unique to Galaxy Macau, the 75,000-square-meter Grand Resort Deck features the world’s longest Skytop Adventure Rapids at 575-meters, the largest Skytop Wave Pool with waves up to 1.5-meters high and 150-meters pristine white sand beach. Two five-star spas from Banyan Tree Spa Macau and The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Macau help guests relax and rejuvenate.
As the dining destination in Asia, Galaxy Macau offers a wide variety of gastronomic delights, exquisite experiences and ingredients of the finest quality with over 120 dining options from Michelin dining to authentic delicacies.
Embark on a delightful and rewarding journey at Galaxy Promenade, the one-stop shopping destination boasting some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Be the first to get the latest limited-edition items; explore fascinating pop-ups by coveted labels and revel in fabulous shopping rewards and privileges. Our VIPs are entitled to a highly-curated experience with dedicated personal shoppers at guests’ service, and be invited to exclusive luxury brand events. A different calibre of privileges and rewards also awaits. Discover the joys of fashion and stand at the forefront of style and sophistication—Galaxy Promenade has everything guests need to stay ahead of the style game.
Galaxy Cinemas takes immersive movie experiences to the next level with the latest audio-visual technology, ultra-luxurious facilities and bespoke services; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind cabaret lounge that evokes the glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with stylish entertainment and customisable surrounds; and Foot Hub, which presents the traditional art of reflexology for authentic relaxation and revitalisation. For Authentic Macau Flavours and Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at Broadway Food Street. The 2,500-seat Broadway Theatre plays host to world-class entertainers and a diverse array of cultural events.
Meeting, incentive and banquet groups are also catered to with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and an expert service team. Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to the Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau. GICC is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000-square-meters of total flexible MICE, and the 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
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