Xi Jinping

Macau casino shares rally after June revenue falls

Investor conviction that June’s revenue fall represents a bottom for Macau’s slump may prove premature. Continue reading

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Meet the new bosses

Despite waves of optimism greeting Pope Francis and Xi Jinping, don’t expect these new leaders to let loose winds of change in the Catholic Church or China. Continue reading

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Hangover awaits Macau after 2012 feast

Macau closes out another banner year but 2013 may prove far more challenging. Continue reading

Posted in Blacksmith Books, China leadership change, China tourism, Hong Kong On Air, Macau, Macau casinos, Macau tourism, Sand Cotai Central, Xi Jinping | Comments Off on Hangover awaits Macau after 2012 feast

Books


Hong Kong On Air
Hong Kong On Air
Insider view of TV news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie

Red-Blooded Risk
Red-Blooded Risk
The Secret History of Wall Street

Lonely Planet Indonesia
Lonely Planet Indonesia
Updated guide to the world's most intriguing archipelago

The Poker Face of Wall Street
The Poker Face of Wall Street
Gambling for investors and investing for gamblers