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Galaxy Macau Collaborates with “Luzhou Laojiao · Guojiao 1573” Spring Festival Tasting Pop-Up Store Debuts
Experience Exclusive 2025 Yisi Snake Year Baijiu at Galaxy Macau Until March 31, 2025
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 January 2025 – In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, the world-class integrated resort, Galaxy Macau™ has partnered with the renowned Guojiao 1573, one of China’s most prestigious baijiu brands, to present the first-ever “Auspicious Snake · Guojiao 1573 Tasting Festival” pop-up store in Macau.
The Guojiao 1573 Tasting Festival pop-up store officially opened on January 17 with a ceremony attended by distinguished guests and senior management, including senior management from Mr. Nelson Chan, Executive Vice President of Customer Development of Galaxy Entertainment Group and Mr. Xiang Ye, the General Manager of the Comprehensive Management Department at Luzhou Laojiao International Development (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., along with Ms. Lucy Siu, Senior Regional Sales Manager and Ms. Shirley Ieong, General Manager of Wai Ming Hong, who gathered to witness this precious moment.
Macao’s First National Liquor Launch
From January 17 to March 31, 2025, two Chinese New Year gift liquors – “Guojiao 1573 · Auspicious Spirit Snake” and “Luzhou Laojiao · 2025 Year of the Yi Si Lunar New Year Gift Baijiu,” will debut at the pop-up store for the first time in Macau.
The design of both exclusive offerings features fine porcelain bottles crafted by Yongfengyuan Guoci. The Guojiao 1573 · Auspicious Spirit Snake, limited to 2025 bottles, is adorned with golden yellow glaze and a spirit snake symbolizing wealth and blessings, with a tail embracing a copper coin. The Luzhou Laojiao · 2025 Year of the Yi Si Lunar New Year Gift Baijiu, features a gold-ingot-topped lid symbolizing fortune. Both baijiu deliver a rich and layered aroma, smooth and soft palate, leaving a lasting impression. They are of great collection value with limited edition for sales. Guests can enjoy tastings of Luzhou Laojiao · Antique Edition and Guojiao 1573 · Classic in the pop-up store, alongside exclusive privileges and limited-time pairing menus.
Exquisite Pairings of Fine Baijiu and Cuisine
From now until March 31, five Chinese restaurants at Galaxy Macau and StarWorld Hotel are collaborating with Guojiao 1573 to present a limited-time baijiu pairing menu. Notable restaurants include Michelin two-star restaurant Feng Wei Ju, Shang Pin Seafood Hotpot Restaurant, Pang’s Kitchen, Putien, and Bei Shan Lou, featuring signature dishes such as Signature Roost Goose, Pan-fried Dalian Abalone, Simmered Softshell Turtle, Crystal Duck with Ginseng Herbal Soup, Braised Soft-Shelled Turtle with Goose. Guests can savor the perfect harmony of Luzhou Laojiao · Antique Edition with various gourmet delicacies. These dishes are paired with specially crafted Guojiao 1573 liquors and Luzhou Laojiao · Zisha Daqu, welcoming the spring with rich flavors and festive spirit, allowing guests to savor the harmonious beauty of strong-aroma baijiu and exquisite Cantonese and Fujian delicacies.
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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-meter of unique entertainment and leisure attractions that are unlike anything else in Macau. Eight 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. 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 caliber of privileges and rewards also await. 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, immersive thrills and luxurious comfort go hand in hand at Galaxy Cinemas. All 10 theaters are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology; CHINA ROUGE, one-of-a-kind deluxe lounge that evokes the glitz and glamor of Shanghai’s golden era with entertainment in luxury and style; and Foot Hub presents the traditional art of reflexology to make you feel more relaxed and revitalized. For Authentic Macau Flavours & Vibrant Asian Experiences, Broadway Macau – just a 90-second walk via a bridge from Galaxy Macau, has over 35 Authentic Macau & Asian Flavours at its 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 well looked after with a portfolio of unique venues in Galaxy Macau and a professional service staff. 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-meter of total flexible MICE, and a 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena – the largest indoor arena in Macau.
For more details, please visit www.galaxymacau.com,
www.broadwaymacau.com.mo and www.galaxyicc.com.
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Zimbabwe Government Honours its Commitment to Compensate Investors Under Bilateral Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements (BIPPAs)
The payments to farm owners under BIPPA-protection marks a historic milestone and a critical step in Zimbabwe’s Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process
HARARE, ZIMBABWE – EQS Newswire – 8 February 2025 – The Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe is honouring its commitment to compensate investors protected by Bilateral Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements (BIPPAs), whose investments were affected by the Land Reform Programme in 2000. This follows the disbursement of funds from the US$20 million allocated for the compensation of BIPPA-protected farms in the 2024 National Budget.
The payments to farm owners under BIPPA-protection marks a historic milestone and a critical step in Zimbabwe’s Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process.
Providing an update on the payments, the Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Honourable Professor Mthuli Ncube stated, “I am pleased to announce that the compensation process has begun. We believe that this process is crucial for building trust, honouring our commitments, and ensuring consistency with our Constitution as we address Zimbabwe’s debt challenge.”
The payments towards the compensation of investors under BIPPA protection began in the second week of January 2025. Payments are being made to the claimants’ Bank accounts of choice.
Only claimants from countries with BIPPAs signed and ratified before the 2000 Land Reform Programme are eligible for compensation. 94 farms were approved for compensation. The claimants are from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and former Yugoslavia.
The Harare-based ambassadors of Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland jointly welcomed the announcement: “The framework established by the Government of Zimbabwe leading to the full compensation of affected BIPPA farmers protected by Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements, is indeed a historic achievement. We commend the Government’s allocation of funds in the National Budget as of 2024 to make the compensation a reality. Several affected investors have received initial payouts, and an emerging sense of closure exists. It marks a significant milestone, and we consider it a very encouraging step towards a comprehensive and fair settlement for farmers and investors in Zimbabwe, be it in terms of financial compensation or land tenure. Now, it is important for the Government to keep this positive momentum.”
The BIPPA farmers are being compensated for land and improvements on the farms in line with Section 295 (2) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
The President of the African Development Bank Group and the Champion of the Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution, Dr Akinwumi Adesina said, “The compensation demonstrates the Government’s goodwill and commitment to building trust in the process and improving investor confidence in the country. The progress Zimbabwe has made, the commitment and resilience it is showing, calls for support from development partners to facilitate the country’s effort in implementing on going reforms and to provide the much-needed cushion to particularly the vulnerable members of the population.”
The compensation of these investors is one of the key reforms under the Structured Dialogue Platform on the country’s Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process. Zimbabwe aims to clear its arrears, resolve debt, and unlock new concessional external financing to achieve its development goals. The Government established in December 2022, a Structured Dialogue Platform (SDP) with all its creditors and development partners, to institutionalise engagement on economic and governance reforms to underpin the Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process.
The Resolution of BIPPA-protected farms is under the auspices of one of the three Sector Working Groups (SWG) of the country’s Structured Dialogue Platform for Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process. It falls under the Land Tenure Reforms, Compensation for Former Farm Owners, and the Resolution of BIPPAs SWG. This SWG is co-chaired by the Office of the President and Cabinet, Switzerland and the United Nations Development Programme. The other two SWGs are Economic Growth and Stability Reforms, and Governance Reforms.
At the last High-Level SDP Meeting held in Harare on 25 November 2024, His Excellency, Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, reiterated the Government’s ownership of the Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process, and his commitment to the implementation of reforms underpinning the Process, in line with the country’s National Development Strategy 1.
The resolution of BIPPAs is also part of the country’s engagement and re-engagement initiatives with the international community.
After disbursing the US$20 million from the 2024 National Budget for BIPPA-protected farms, the remaining US$125.9 million will be paid over four years (2025 to 2028) through annual fiscal allocations. Additionally, the Government has allocated another US$20 million in the 2025 National Budget for this purpose.
Table 1: Approved BIPPA Farms for Compensation
| Country | Number of Farms Approved for Compensation | Farmers | Value (US$ millions) |
| Denmark | 6 | 5 | 13.4 |
| Germany | 14 | 7 | 14.0 |
| Netherlands | 46 | 33 | 88.2 |
| Switzerland | 27 | 10 | 27.0 |
| Former Yugoslavia | 1 | 1 | 3.3 |
| Total | 94 | 56 | 145.9 |
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Singapore’s Tolaram Welcomes IFC Investment in Lagos Free Zone to Boost Industrial Growth and Economic Diversification in Nigeria
The investment, aimed at closing key infrastructure gaps to enhance Nigeria’s global competitiveness, will help accelerate the first phase development of the 860-hectare Lagos Free Zone through expanding land development, industrial facilities, and logistics infrastructure. Directly integrated with the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lagos Free Zone is uniquely positioned to offer an efficient, unified industrial ecosystem that facilitates seamless import and export operations, positioning Nigeria as a critical player in global value chains.
By addressing critical infrastructure bottlenecks and improving connectivity, this investment is expected to open new business opportunities, strengthen Nigeria’s position as a leading regional economic hub, and contribute to the long-term prosperity of the nation.
“Tolaram’s businesses have a long-standing history in Nigeria and are deeply committed to unlocking the country’s economic potential. With the critical investments made in Lagos Free Zone, we are not only tackling infrastructure challenges but also creating a conducive environment for local and international businesses to thrive,” said Navin Nahata, Managing Director for Fintech and Infrastructure at Tolaram.
Adesuwa Ladoja, Managing Director/CEO of Lagos Free Zone Company, added, “IFC’s support represents a significant and positive recognition of our vision to establish Lagos Free Zone as a world-class industrial hub. This investment allows us to scale up the existing infrastructure to attract more foreign and local tenants while promoting sustainability and creating economic opportunities for Nigeria. Lagos Free Zone, integrated with Lekki Deep Sea Port, facilitates ease of doing business in Nigeria and supports the Federal Government of Nigeria’s drive for economic diversification and infrastructure development. We look forward to driving growth and delivering lasting impact through this transformative collaboration with the IFC.”
Lagos Free Zone is already home to several manufacturing brands like Kellogg’s, Dano Milk, Colgate, BASF, ADM, and Tata International as well as Lekki Port – Nigeria’s deepest and most advanced port.
30,000 direct, indirect, and induced jobs are expected to be created when the Lagos Free Zone is fully occupied, delivering long-term economic benefits to Nigeria. With the Nigerian economy projected to grow by 3.7% in 2026, investments of this nature are vital to ensuring the country’s sustained growth and economic resilience.
Dahlia Khalifa, IFC Regional Director for Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa, noted, “This investment reflects IFC’s commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth and sustainable development in Nigeria. Lagos Free Zone is poised to become a transformative hub for industrial activity, driving job creation and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in global markets. We are proud to partner with Lagos Free Zone in building the infrastructure necessary to attract global and local businesses, enabling Nigeria to achieve its full economic potential.”
The investment in Lagos Free Zone also reflects IFC’s commitment to sustainable development, with a focus on green infrastructure. Approximately 15% of the investment is earmarked for climate-related initiatives, including Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE)- certified buildings and climate-resilient infrastructure.
This investment aligns with Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms and supports IFC’s broader strategic frameworks, including the World Bank Group’s Nigeria Country Partnership Framework (2021–2025) and its 2015 Climate Action Plan, both prioritising economic diversification, the development of competitive business clusters, and investments in climate-resilient infrastructure.
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About Tolaram
Tolaram is a family-owned business, headquartered in Singapore, focused on investing in emerging market opportunities and building brands that drive economic growth. Since its founding in 1948, Tolaram has evolved from a single retail shop into a diversified global business with interests spanning consumer goods, fintech, infrastructure, and industrial sectors in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Across Africa, Tolaram has established a significant presence through its consumer business. Through partnerships with global corporations such as Indofood, Arla Foods, Kellanova, Colgate-Palmolive, and Diageo, Tolaram manufactures and distributes a wide range of products, making it one of the continent’s largest consumer goods enterprises. Tolaram also owns and operates Nigeria’s first wholly owned private free trade zone with a deep seaport.
Tolaram also owns and operates a digital bank and an insurtech business in Indonesia as well as an integrated paper mill in Estonia.
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Make the Moment: The 2025 OnePlus Photography Awards Calling for Creativity Worldwide
Entries for the 2025 OnePlus Photography Awards are now open, celebrating mobile photography with global rewards and recognition
SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 February 2025 – Global technology brand OnePlus announced the launch of the 2025 OnePlus Photography Awards (OPA), now in its fifth year. From February 7 to June 30, 2025, mobile photography enthusiasts worldwide are invited to showcase their creativity and passion for photography under the theme “Make the Moment,” inspired by the iconic first moon landing captured by Hasselblad. This year’s awards continue to elevate the art of mobile photography and the innovation of mobile cameras.
“Make the Moment”: Showcasing Creativity Across Movement, Night, and Portrait
The 2025 theme, “Make the Moment,” celebrates the fleeting beauty of everyday life, turning it into timeless works of art. Participants can submit entries across three categories: Movement, Night and Low Light, and Faces.
“At OnePlus, we believe in empowering our users to create and share memorable moments with their phone cameras,” said Emily Dai, Head of Global Brand and Marketing at OnePlus. “The 2025 OnePlus Photography Awards are a testament to the endless possibilities of mobile photography and the global creativity it inspires. Together, we’re building a gallery of stories and emotions that transcend borders and connect us all.”
The “Movement” category invites photographers to capture the essence of motion, from the energy of speed and adventure to the subtle moments of everyday life. The “Night and Low Light” category showcases the magic of the world after dark, highlighting vibrant cityscapes, starlit skies, and dynamic low-light scenes. Lastly, the “Faces” category invites participants to capture the emotions and stories behind every face, from joyful smiles to heartfelt moments, turning portraits into powerful expressions of life.
“Winning the 2024 OnePlus Photography Awards has been a massive milestone. It’s not just recognition but also a reminder to keep pushing my creative boundaries. It’s motivated me to explore new ideas and stay curious,” said Harisanker Sasikumar, Category Winner of OPA 2024. “To everyone participating in the 2025 OnePlus Photography Awards, good luck. Embrace your unique vision, keep experimenting, and most importantly, have fun with it.”
Open to All: Global Recognition and Generous Rewards
This year, OPA is open to all smartphone users, celebrating creativity with inclusivity and generous rewards. The competition includes two groups: the OnePlus Group, exclusive to OnePlus users, and the Public Group, accessible to all smartphone users worldwide. The judging panel, featuring OnePlus founder Pete Lau, Hasselblad ambassadors, and renowned photographers, ensures diverse and fair evaluations.
The top winner will receive $10,000, while all winners will be awarded the flagship OnePlus 13 and potential collaboration opportunities with OnePlus. Additionally, winning entries and photographers’ stories will be showcased on global platforms like OnePlus and 500px, offering participants worldwide exposure and community engagement.
OnePlus 13: The Ultimate Phone to Make Your Moments
Continuing its partnership with Hasselblad, the OnePlus 13 introduces significant upgrades in mobile photography, empowering photographers of all levels to capture moments like never before.
With its flagship triple-camera system, the OnePlus 13 ensures unparalleled versatility, clarity, and image quality. Innovative features, such as the Dual Exposure Algorithm for dynamic, fast-moving scenes, Night Mode for vibrant low-light shots, and Portrait Mode for stunning, professional-quality portraits, make it the perfect tool for capturing Movement, Night, and Faces. Whether you’re photographing a playful pet, a bustling cityscape, or a beautiful portrait, the OnePlus 13 adapts to your creative needs, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary works of art.
Entries are now open. Visit www.oneplus.com/photography-awards-2025 to submit your stories through the lens and join the global community to celebrate the creativity and innovation in mobile photography.
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OnePlus is a global mobile technology brand that challenges conventional concepts of technology. Founded on the “Never Settle” mantra, OnePlus creates exquisitely designed devices with premium build quality and high-performance hardware. OnePlus thrives on cultivating strong bonds and growing alongside its community of users and fans.
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