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Construction Management Awards 2024 Now open for nomination

New award categories in Civil Project to recognise local infrastructure teams and experts


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2024 – Organised by The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (“HKICM”), the biennial 5th “Construction Management Awards 2024” (CMA) is open for nomination until 7 June 2024. In additional to conventional award categories in building projects, CMA this year has introduced new categories in Civil Projects to recognise teams and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to all kinds of local infrastructure civil works and projects.

Since its inauguration in 2015, CMA has been driving the development of professionalism in the industry and attracting newcomers through recognising professionals from the wider industry such as construction managers, site managers and engineers. It has received overwhelming attention and attracted high quality submissions from contesting parties. In its fifth edition this year, CMA has raised its bar again with the aim of pushing the boundaries of industry experts and standards.

New categories in civil in response to trends in local development
Based on government predictions, the total expenses on construction works in the next few years by public and private sectors will reach HKD300 billion p.a., indicating a strong demand in manpower and volume. Construction Management Awards 2024 has introduced new team and individual award categories in civil projects to recognise the contributions by professional experts and encourage the sharing of best practices and knowledge. These categories accept nominations from all kinds of civil projects, including public works and all infrastructure construction, with a total contract value of over HKD200 billion to reflect project complexity and exceptional requirements.

Awards evolve with time to help Hong Kong construction industry raise its standard
The Excellent Construction Team Award has earned extensive regards from the industry over the past few CMA editions. In this edition the Award will focus on building projects with a contract value of over HKD200 billion to reflect the needs of local urban development in the next few years.

Cr Terence MANG, President of Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers mentions, “The Government’s enthusiasm in launching various urban development and infrastructure projects means that Hong Kong will kick off different kinds of works projects in the very near future. Through these awards, HKICM recognises outstanding professionals and management teams who have played key roles in the construction industry, thereby raising the overall standard of the industry and increasing the visibility of construction professionals, which ultimately attracts more talents to drive the long-term development of Hong Kong.”

Key dates

Date Item
20 March 2024 (Wednesday) Open for nomination
7 June 2024 (Friday) 5pm Nomination close
17 August 2024 (Saturday) and
24 August 2024 (Saturday)
Team presentation to the jury panel
Mid-September 2024 Finalist announcement
18 November 2024 (Monday) HKICM 27th Anniversary Dinner cum Construction Management Awards 2024 Presentation Ceremony

Award Categories
The Construction Management Awards 2024 is now open for nominations to the following individual and team categories.

Excellent Construction Team Award – Civil Project

  • Contract value of nominated projects must exceed HKD200 billion
  • Nominated teams are required to enroll in all the following six individual categories (A to F)
  • Only one Grand Award will be presented in each category. Other shortlisted projects will be presented with Distinction / Merits.

Individual award categories open for nomination:

  1. Construction Manager Award
  2. Site Manager Award
  3. Technical Manager
  4. Engineer Award
  5. EHS Officer Award
  6. Construction Supervisor Award

Excellent Construction Team Award – Building Project

  • Contract value of nominated projects must exceed HKD200 billion
  • Nominated teams are required to enroll in all the following five individual categories (A to E)
  • Only one Grand Award will be presented in each category. Other shortlisted projects will be presented with Distinction / Merits.

Individual award categories open for nomination:

  1. Construction Manager Award
  2. Site Manager Award
  3. Engineer Award
  4. EHS Officer Award
  5. Construction Supervisor Award

Young Construction Manager Award

  • Young construction manager (born after 7 June 1984) who has taken a leading role in project management and has outstanding performance.


Outstanding Achievement Award

  • To be appointed by HKICM to honour the recipient’s contribution to the industry

Jury Panel

Head Juror – Civil Project:

  • Mr. Michael FONG, JP, Director of Civil Engineering & Development, Civil Engineering & Development Department

Jury Panel (in alphabetical order of surnames):

  • Prof Jack Cheng, Associate Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Mr Alex HO, Director – Industry Development, Construction Industry Council
  • Mr LEUNG Siu Kong, Eddie. Principal of Government Engineering/Railway Development, Government Engineering/Railway Development
  • Mr MOK Wing Cheong, JP, Director of Drainage Services, Drainage Services Department
  • Ir Simon NG, Chairman of Civil Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
  • Prof C S Poon, Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Head Juror – Building Project:

  • Ms. YU Clarice, JP, Director of Buildings, Buildings Department


Jury Panel (in alphabetical order of surnames):

  • Mr CHONG Kin Lit Paul, BBS, MH, Life President, The Hong Kong Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Contractors Limited
  • Sr Eddie LAM, MH, President, The Hong Kong Construction Association
  • Sr Robin Leung, Senior Vice-President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
  • Mr LI Kiu Yin, Michael, JP, Director of Architectural Services, Architectural Services Department
  • Cr Terence MANG, President, The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers
  • Ir Prof Michael YAM, Head of Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Ir Tony ZA Wai Gin, Chairman of Building Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

For more information about the award, eligibility and nomination, please visit: https://hkicm-cma.com/

Hashtag: #HKICM

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About Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers

Established in 1997 with the sovereignty handover, Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (“Institute” or “HKICM”) is the only local professional institution representing the construction management profession in Hong Kong. As of 1 August 2021, the number of HKICM members reached 3,235, of which 1,211 were Corporate Members (including Fellows and Members).

Our objectives are to secure the advancement and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and expertise which constitutes and promotes the practice of and professionalism in construction management. The works of the Institute include setting standards for professional services and performance, establishing rules of conduct, promoting Registered Construction Managers and Construction Supervisors and promulgating the recognition of professional site supervisors. We believe that all construction sites need to be managed by registered professional construction managers to ensure compliance of operation with government laws, safety and environmental protection requirements. In order to improve the professional standard of technical personnel in an orderly manner, the government needs to register and recognize the professional qualifications of site supervisors.

Jade Miners Sue B.C. Government Following First Nation’s “Eviction Notice”

Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – March 25, 2024 – Cassiar Jade Contracting Inc. (“Cassiar Jade”) and Glenpark Enterprises Ltd. (“Glenpark”) (together the “Companies”) today filed a notice of civil claim in BC Supreme Court, seeking monetary damages from the BC Government.

The claim arises from several Orders in Council the BC government issued under section 7 of the Environment and Land Use Act to sterilize the Companies’ mineral claims and prohibit any further exploration. This is the same section, of the same act, that the government used to shut down mining activity on part of Vancouver Island earlier this month.

“It is incredibly frustrating to have to sue our own government, after 35 years of being a pioneer in this industry and building a global market,” said Tony Ritter, President of Cassiar Jade. “I have dedicated my life to this industry and have an unblemished environmental record, so to be shut down for four years and counting is just devastating to me and the many people who worked for me.”

BC issued the Orders in Council in 2020 less than a year after the then President of the Tahltan Central Council, Mr. Chad Day, arrived at the Cassiar site in a helicopter and handed the company an “eviction notice”.

“We always had good relationships with our Indigenous friends and neighbours, and did not see this coming,” said Kristin Rosequist, President of Glenpark. “So if this is the government’s approach to reconciliation, then it is going to lose a lot of investment in BC.”

The lawsuit alleges, among other things, that the government has expropriated the Companies’ interests, harmed their businesses, and caused them to lose significant expenditures on the claims.

The Companies are represented by law firm McMillan LLP.

A copy of the filed Notice of Claim can be obtained by emailing joan.young@mcmillan.ca or tom.hatfield@mcmillan.ca

Media contact:
Tony Ritter, President, Cassiar Jade Contracting Inc.
rittertony@yahoo.ca

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Australia Joins World Bank to Support Laos’ Land-Linked Agenda

Greater connectivity is a goal for Laos and a goal for ASEAN. This is why the World Bank and the Government of Laos have commenced a USD 200 million project with multiple partners in northern Laos: the Southeast Asia Regional Economic Corridor and Connectivity project. 

BaTeLab Announces 2023 Annual Results


Revenue Up 31.6% Gross Profit Margin Reached Over 55%
Actively Consolidates its Core Competitiveness of “EDA+IP+Design”
Continued to Focus on High-end Industrial-grade Analog IC Patterned Wafer Business

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2024 – BaTeLab Co., Ltd. (“BaTeLab” or the “Company”; stock code: 2149) announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2023. Revenue amounted to approximately RMB 464 million, up by 31.6% year on year. Profit for the year exceeded RMB100 million for the first time. Gross profit margin reached over 55%.

In 2023, the integrated circuit (“IC”) industry entered the development stage of “total volume remains stable, structural optimization” with China’s import substitution trending increasingly. Benefited by the launch of new products in the industrial category and the strong growth in demand for applications in the new energy sector, BaTeLab continued to enhance its core competitiveness in products, business and technology and maintained a fast growth in its results performance.

2023 is the first year of successful listing of BaTeLab’s H shares on the Stock Exchange. During the reporting period, the Company continued to carry out research and development activities and has made further breakthroughs in key technologies such as high common-mode rejection ratio, low noise, and low out-of-phase currents. Relying on its own EDA software, the Company has accumulated more than 400 IP modules covering 12 core functions of analog IC design and applicable to 9 core process technologies. The Company has established 9 integrated technology platforms suitable for the whole process from process to independent R&D through extensive business cooperation. High-voltage and high-current products have successfully entered into major new fields such as thermal management of new energy vehicles and current sensors.

The Company has products with either broad applicability or high precision and low power consumption researched and developed by nine technology platforms, and has achieved substantial revenue growth during the reporting period. Of which, H770 platform, which specializes in the research and development of high-voltage and high-current products, has the most outstanding performance in terms of annual sales and the number of new products, with more than RMB100 million in revenue and nearly 30 new product launch for the year ended 31 December 2023, respectively. The T006 platform, which features low power consumption, high-precision analog signal processing, showed significant annual revenue growth of over 80% for the year ended 31 December 2023 compared to that of 2022. With the advantages of multi-functional support and high performance, C140 platform products recorded a gross profit margin of approximately 60% for the year ended 31 December 2023, receiving favorable market feedback.

In 2024, the Company will continue to consolidate and enhance the technical advantages of “EDA+IP+design” and optimize the chip design process; to leverage its integrated technology platform to promote the in-depth integration of product design and production technology; to strengthen its competitiveness of stable supply chain channels; to expand the scope of diverse terminal applications in various fields such as industry, automobiles, communications, etc.; to enlarge its industry influence and market share; to consolidate the advantages of talent training; to establish a talent team with strong research and development capabilities, so as to bring sustainable and long-term development benefits to the company and shareholders.

Hashtag: #BaTeLab

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About BaTeLab

BaTeLab is one of the analog IC patterned wafer providers with a prominent market position in China, focusing on the research and development and sales of analog IC products, design in proprietary EDA software tools and reusable IP library to enable chip efficiency. Currently, the Company has formed a product system with a focus on industrial-grade analog IC products. The Company’s products can widely empower various application areas such as automotive electronics, healthcare, industrial automation, industrial Internet of Things, industrial lighting, instrumentation, communications, power, energy storage and consumer electronics.

Unlimit partners with Xiaomi to improve GetApps payments experience for Brazilian customers

Convenient PIX payments via Unlimit will enable GetApps to serve millions of potential customers


LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2024 – Unlimit, a leading global fintech company, today announced it has partnered with Xiaomi, one of the world’s leading consumer electronics and smart manufacturing companies, to strengthen the expansion of Xiaomi’s GetApps, the company’s app distribution platform for international markets in Brazil. By providing PIX, Unlimit will greatly simplify the payment process for GetApps’ local customers, and support GetApps’ development goals in the region.

Unlimit’s powerful proprietary payments infrastructure, global acquiring capabilities, and portfolio of over 1,000 directly integrated payment methods, made the company a great fit for GetApps ambitious LATAM expansion plans. The platform will now accept PIX, one of Brazil’s most popular payment methods, expanding its reach to millions of potential customers.

GetApps, owned by the International Internet Business Department of Xiaomi, is Xiaomi’s official app store for its international market, which operates in over 90 markets and connects developers with millions of users in the most lucrative regions. Unlimit is a global, award-winning all-in-one fintech offering advanced payment capabilities to businesses worldwide, with 16 offices across four continents. Their mission is to eliminate financial borders and help businesses grow globally.

Unlimit will continue to support GetApps with additional payment capabilities, enabling them to further solidify their foothold in the Latin American market.

Commenting on the expansion, Irene Skrynova, Chief Customer Officer, at Unlimit said:

“We are honoured to be a part of this exciting journey together with Xiaomi’s GetApps and to support them on this strategically important next step focused on strengthening its presence in LATAM. For more than 15 years our main focus has always been the provision of world-class payment solutions, that seamlessly support our customers in their local and cross-border expansions, guaranteeing a truly “borderless” approach to payments. We are certain that our partnership will help to further unveil GetApps’ potential in the region, by delivering a stable, smooth and diverse payment experience to the end users.”
Hashtag: #Fintech #payment





Wechat: Unlimit

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About Unlimit

Founded in 2009, Unlimit is a global fintech company that offers a large portfolio of financial services, including payment processing, banking as a service (BaaS), and an on-ramp fiat solution for crypto, DeFi, and GameFi. The company’s mission is to deliver solutions that eliminate financial borders, enabling businesses to operate both locally and internationally with ease across Europe, the UK, LatAm, APAC, India, and Africa. Unlimit has 500 employees across 16 offices and five continents, including London, Frankfurt, Singapore, São Paulo, Hong Kong SAR, and Mexico. For further information, please visit: https://www.unlimit.com/.

About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018. Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core.
Embracing our vision of “Make friends with users and be the coolest company in the users’ hearts”, Xiaomi continuously pursues innovations, high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.
Xiaomi is one of the world’s leading smartphone companies. In September 2023, MAU of MIUI reaching approximately 623 million globally. The company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, reached approximately 699 million smart devices connected to its platform (excluding smartphones, laptops and tablets) as of September 30, 2023. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In August 2023, Xiaomi was included in the Fortune Global 500 list for the fifth year in a row, ranking 360th.
Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.

HTX Ventures unveiled the report on the topic of Ethereum Dencun Upgrade

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2024 – HTX Ventures unveiled the report to examine the immediate impacts observed in the week following the upgrade after Dencun upgrade on March 13th, 2024, focusing on cost reduction, network performance, and the broader implications for the Ethereum ecosystem.

HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of HTX, leverages an integrated approach that combines investment, incubation, and research to identify the most exceptional and promising teams around the world. To date, HTX Ventures has supported over 200 projects spanning multiple blockchain tracks, with some high-quality projects already listed on HTX for trading.

Cost Reduction and Network Efficiency
The Dencun upgrade introduced EIP4844, which implemented data blobs—a development aimed at addressing Ethereum’s high fees and slow processing times. Although the full impact on cost reduction is yet to be completely realized due to the technical integrations into roll ups, the initial effects on Layer 2 gas fees indicate substantial improvements:

1. Cost Reductions of Posting data
2. Significant Fee Reductions Across L2 Solutions

Future Outlook and Danksharding
Danksharding remains a pivotal element in Ethereum’s upgrade roadmap, promising further enhancements to network capacity and performance. Planned improvements include increasing the number of blobs per block and exploring advanced data availability (DA) solutions such as PeerDAS. Concurrently, research continues on MEV resistance, Verkle Trees, and network optimization efforts to make Ethereum a more efficient, user-friendly ecosystem.

Next Steps and HTX Ventures’ Perspective
As stakeholders in Ethereum’s growth, HTX Ventures is enthusiastic about the potential unlocked by these developments. The Dencun upgrade’s focus on cost reduction, scalability, security, and usability not only facilitates a more inclusive ecosystem but also paves the way for innovative and complex applications in gaming, SocialFi, DeFi, cross-chain interoperability, and more.

Emerging Trends and Competitive Landscape
Heightened competition among L2 solutions highlights the critical role of community engagement, infrastructure enhancement, and a comprehensive growth strategy integrating business development, sales, and marketing efforts.

Rule of Eigenlayer on Ethereum
The introduction of Eigenlayer significantly broadens the Ethereum ecosystem by integrating numerous protocols, enhancing its flexibility and diversity for a more agile environment.

Conclusion
HTX Ventures remains committed to supporting Ethereum’s journey, providing comprehensive assistance to projects that are at the forefront of decentralized data innovations. By fostering cutting-edge technologies, we aim to contribute to the long-term success and expansion of the Ethereum ecosystem.

Hashtag: #HTXVentures

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About HTX Ventures

HTX Ventures, HTX’s global investment arm, combines investment, incubation, and research to support top teams worldwide. With a decade of pioneering experience, it specializes in identifying innovative technologies and business models in the sector. HTX Ventures aids blockchain projects with financing, resources, and strategic guidance, supporting over 200 initiatives across various sectors, some of which are now listed on the HTX exchange. As a leading Fund of Funds (FOF) investor, it works with top global blockchain funds like Bankeless, IVC, Shima, and Animoca to develop the blockchain ecosystem.

Premium Steakhouse The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill Unveiled at City of Dreams, Macau

A wide selection of high-quality seasonal ingredients and meats, presenting mastery of traditional charcoal grilling techniques and offering an extraordinary culinary experience


MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2024 – City of Dreams, a premium integrated resort under Melco Resorts & Entertainment in Macau, has always been committed to offering guests with a diverse world-class experience in accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The brand-new steakhouse, The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill located at City of Dreams, dubbed the “international gastronomic destination” in Macau, has officially opened last Saturday on March 23, offering even more upscale dining options in the integrated resort.

The Tasting Room - Prime Steak & Grill

The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill is dedicated to sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients and meats from around the world, using subtle and refined cooking techniques to preserve the authentic flavors of the ingredients. It specializes in a range of premium beef, including carefully selected 28-day dry-aged and wet-aged American Wagyu, and top-tier Black Angus grain-fed beef. All ingredients are prepared using charcoal grilling techniques passed down by a team of top-notch chefs. The use of natural red oak wood from Georgia, USA, known for its competition-grade quality, adds a delicate smoky flavor to the perfectly grilled dishes. This optimally brings out the texture and tenderness of these extraordinary steaks, showcasing the purest and best natural notes and character of the ingredients, and providing a novel steakhouse journey for every customer.

The secret essence behind the exceptional flavors lies in its prized possession, a Spanish “national treasure” charcoal oven
In addition to using natural red oak charcoal for grilling the steaks, The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill also boasts the secret of a very special charcoal oven, a national treasure hailing from Spain. This remarkable oven operates without electricity or gas, and relies solely on pure natural coal that is ignited to temperatures ranging from 300 to 350 degree Celsius, providing the most authentic grilling experience. This sealed oven not only allows for primal grilling, but also imparts a smoky flavor to the food. In addition, the distinctive chimney design allows for adjustable airflow and fire intensity, which facilitates the Maillard reaction and expertly sears the surfaces of meats and vegetables. This process seals in the original flavors and rich gravy, infusing the ingredients and meats with beguiling wood-fired aromas.

Signature dishes showcase the exquisite flavors derived from nature
Apart from serving à la carte dishes, The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill offers a six-course dinner set menu for three to four people, featuring the restaurant’s signature dishes. Recommended dishes include: the generous and sharable 1,200-gram thick-cut T-bone steak, St. Helen’s Farms Grain-Fed Black Angus Ribeye with abundant rich fats, the Prime Beef Tartare, Sizzling Lump Crab Cake, and Lobster Bisque. Guests who prefer other types of meat can find exceptional alternative main course options, such as the Rack of Lamb, Roasted Chicken, Boston Lobster, Sea Bass and Surf & Turf. All ingredients are carefully sourced from around the globe by a professional procurement team to ensure the finest quality, allowing diners to savor a banquet derived from nature’s bounty prepared in time-honored traditions, so diners can experience these taste icons the way they should be.

Signature dishes

1,200-gram thick-cut T-bone steak

1,200-gram thick-cut T-bone steak

This Porterhouse steak from Brandt, Brawley California is generously portioned. The tenderloin, which comes from the inner side of the beef loin, is used for this cut. Since this particular muscle is rarely used during the daily activities of the cattle, the meat is exceptionally tender and has a relatively low-fat saturation. In comparison, the sirloin comes from the front loin of the animal, with even fat distribution, a good chewy texture, and an indulgent taste. It is suitable for sharing among a group of people, satisfying different preferences by individuals for any type of occasion.

St. Helen’s Farms Grain-Fed Black Angus Ribeye

St. Helen’s Farms Grain-Fed Black Angus Ribeye

The grain-fed beef from St Helen’s Farms in the Northwestern United States is sourced from purebred Black Angus cattle. Raised through natural grazing methods with meticulous care, the cattle are allowed to grow without stress, resulting in tender, tantalizing meat. Moreover, the cattle are fed with a pure grain diet, so the beef exhibits a smooth texture and even marbling. When grilled, it develops a lush and succulent fat content without being overly greasy, adding a delightful sweetness to the meat’s savory character.

Prime Beef Tartare

Prime Beef Tartare

The grain-fed Wagyu beef tenderloin from Snake River Farms in the United States represents only 3% of the highest quality beef that reaches such an outstanding level. Its meat is tender and offers an excellent mouthfeel. When paired with sterile eggs, Manchego cheese, and crispy sourdough, it presents a perfect combination of tenderness and crispiness. The addition of pickled cucumbers and cocktail onions enhances the flavor, making the beef tartare rich and indulgent without being oily or over-fatty.

Sizzling Lump Crab Cake

Sizzling Lump Crab Cake

Using premium crab claw meat from the United States, chefs delicately coat its surface with breadcrumbs without compromising its fresh and sweet texture. Through high-temperature pan-frying, it releases an enticing aroma. Served with citrus lime mayo, the acidity of the lemon enhances the sweetness of the crab meat.

Lobster Bisque

Lobster Bisque

Using fresh live lobsters from Maine, USA, chefs simmer them with cream, butter, and brandy to create a rich lobster broth. Accompanied by a lobster claw and lobster tail cooked in low-temperature butter, it perfectly preserves the sweet taste of the lobster while enhancing its texture to be more tender and succulent.

At The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill, there is also a selection of enticing deserts for wrapping up an amazing meal, including Pavlova with Hazelnut Cream and Passion Fruit Sauce, and Apple Tart with Vanilla Toffee Ice Cream.

Spacious and elegant interiors, providing panoramic views of the enchanting landscape of Cotai

The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill is designed in a western elegance style, offering a spacious and comfortable environment with floor-to-ceiling windows. Apart from the great sense of spaciousness, guests can enjoy the dramatic wraparound scenery of Cotai. In addition, the restaurant features an exclusive private room that can accommodate up to 14 guests for private events or gatherings. The private room provides an intimate dining setting, allowing guests to indulge in a memorable dining experience within a refined ambiance. Whether it is a family gathering, a romantic date between couples, or a joyous celebration with friends and loved ones, the restaurant provides a perfect setting for any unforgettable occasion.

The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill

Location: Level 3, Nüwa, City of Dreams, Macau

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 18:00 – 22:30 (Last Order at 22:00)

Dress Code: Smart casual; no sandals or sleeveless shirts for men

Child Policy: Guests of all ages are welcome

Reservations: (853) 8868 6681 or tastingroom@cod-macau.com
Hashtag: #TheTastingRoomPrimeSteakNGrill

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Government Faces Backlash After Notice of ‘Low’ Subsidy Raise for Civil Servants

Government Faces Backlash After Notice of ‘Low’ Subsidy Raise for Civil Servants
FILE: woman holding LAK cash (photo: Freepik)

The Lao government announced an increase in extra monthly subsidy by LAK 150,000 (USD 7.15)  for civil servants, including soldiers, police officers, retired employees, and disabled individuals. The notice, released on 15 March, swiftly sparked backlash, with many deeming the increase to be exceedingly negligible.