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The recent Typhoon Hato in Hong Kong and Macau was a disaster. This video captures a man trying to save his lorry from topping over, but get killed when it falls over him. (Warning Gross) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcOjpvQSatE

'Godfather' of Macau casinos Stanley Ho to retire Daisy Ho takes over as chairman and exec director; Angela Leong and Timothy Fok appointed co-chairmen and exec directors https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/consumer/godfather-of-macau-casinos-stanley-ho-to-retire MACAU gambling tycoon Stanley Ho will step down from his flagship casino empire SJM Holdings, the company said late on Thursday, as the 96-year-old magnate hands over the reins to his daughter. Known as the "godfather" of Macau casinos, Mr Ho has been instrumental in turning the former Portuguese colony on China's southern coast into a gambling boomtown, with gaming revenue surpassing Las Vegas. His retirement will take effect on June 12 at the end of SJM's annual general meeting, after which he will take on the new title of "chairman emeritus", the company said. Daisy Ho, his daughter, will take over as chairman and executive director, while his fourth wife, Angela Leong, and Timothy Fok, son of Stanley Ho's former business partner Henry Fok, will be appointed co-chairmen and executive directors. Gaming revenues in Macau were hit hard by a corruption crackdown launched by China's President Xi Jinping in 2012, but SJM is trying to lure visitors back to Macau with the sprawling new Grand Lisboa Palace complex, reportedly due to open in 2019. Mr Ho is the great-nephew of one of Asia's first tycoons, Robert Hotung, who was among Hong Kong's wealthiest individuals at the turn of the 20th century. He made his fortune smuggling luxury goods into China from Macau during World War II, before securing the only gaming licence in the then-Portuguese colony in 1962. The billionaire monopolised the gaming industry until 2002, when the government introduced foreign investors, sparking a boom which saw casino takings contribute around 80 per cent of the city's annual revenue. He stepped down as chairman from his Hong Kong-based conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings last year with his daughter Pansy Ho succeeding him.

Sorry...very free..saw this on asianews so thought it might be interesting to share...(still not sure how to upload videos - please bear with me) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W65i9MGdEk...player_embedded

This is my blog landing page for a recent short family trip to Hong Kong and Macau. http://guitar123foodandtravel.blogspot.sg/p/hong-kong-and-macau-2015.html A very short trip, only 4 nights. We flew with FlyScoot (cheap fares but the timing isn't great). Upon arriving in HK, we had a quick breakfast at the airport and took the Citybus A21 into HK and stayed at Eaton Hotel, which is 380 Nathan Road. Over the 2 days, we had Tim Ho Wan (twice), Tsui Wah, Australian Dairy Company and some random food. We also visited Ocean Park and saw the Pandas. That was a very good day outing. We took the ferry to Macau and stayed at the Holiday Inn, Cotai Strip, for one Night. We didn't do very much in Macau, just walked around Cotai Strip. It was too rushed, so we decided against going to the old downtown Macau. Shrekfast at Holiday Inn was pretty cool. We took the ferry back to Hong Kong, stayed one night at the Regal Airport hotel, before taking the Scoot flight back to the Singapore. The plane was severely delayed. Plenty of videos and some pictures on my blog, for your reference. Hope it is helpful for other tourists.

We will be going to Macau for a short 2D/1N stay, from Hong Kong. Staying at the Holiday Inn at Cotai. I understand Macau is a small place. I am not into casinos. Can recommend the 'must-sees' during the time that we are there? Thanks.

Hi... any recommendation on Macau holiday. Will be going to Hong Kong this Dec, and thought of travel to Macau as well. Any recommendation on the places of interest? plan to go Macau 1 day (go in the morning and back to HK in the evening) and wondering is it sufficient or need to spend a night there? Any hotel to recommend and how is the transportation there? Pls advise... thanks in advance!

Hi, I will be going for a 4 days trip to shenzhen , dong guan and macau. Places that i be visiting of cos is the swee swee spa in shenzhen with pretty ladies serving u. For dong guan , i be going to the ktv niteclub and those nite life places. As for Macau , perhaps the casino? ( gambling not really gian , mayb i just give a shot ) Anyone can advise is reminbi 5000 plus and hkd 1200 plus , is it enough for releasing my pleasure? Merry christmas

Hi Guys, I am planning to go HK & Macau in Feb time. I have been to HK thrice but last trip was about 7 years ago. Not going with kids so no intention to go Disney and Ocean park. Any new place to recommend for shopping and food? Any recommendation for hotel near Mong Kok MTR or Tsim Sha Tsui MTR? First time to go Macau, wanna stay 2 nights there. Any recommendation for hotel less between S$150~$200? Which casino should go? Things to do other than gamble? Thanks in advance!

Dear all, I need your advice and suggestion on where to go,shop and eat(买东西吃东西). I would be going on 2 week holiday to Hong Kong, early next month. However 2 weeks seem a bit long to stay in Hong Kong only so I thinking of visiting maybe Shenzhen, Guangzhou and maybe Macua, as they are accessible by public transport. I would really appreciate to know more on to shop, eat and see maybe more on Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Macua . There is 2 thread that is pretty comprehensive on Hong Kong, which I have link below. Please also share with me where to shop for cars stuff and electronic stuff. Hong Kong 7D6N Itinery for Hong Kong Thank You for all suggestion regards, Rustyz

What is the one recommendation if you were to give just one?

Hi bros, i'll be going on a short holiday to macau at end of this month, anyone tried karting over there? There's a karting track kinda near my hotel so i am thinking maybe i should go try out karting since its comparatively much cheaper than in SG.

Hi Bros, Planning to go Macau and happen to be during the Olympics period. Does anyone who if I require a Visa to enter Macau? Am confused......... Thanks a lot.

Saw the recent hot stuffs mag, tody was one of the race car...

Hi guys there is a delayed telecast of the Macau grandprix today on Channel 24 Starsports today 8-10pm...

Now watching delay broadcast for the F3 races....... damn close racing, much more exciting than F1........ plenty of high speed chases and overtakings........cool!!!! F3 champs from many countries eg Jap, Uk, Ger,........ all here to fight it out.....