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Galaxy Macau Presents a Standout OFF MENU Festival during Macau Grand Prix Weekend, Cementing the Luxury Resort as Asia’s Home of Gastronomy and Entertainment
13 international master chefs and mixologists brought culinary perfection to sold-out sessions at the Galaxy Macau Cabanas, vibrantly bringing the themes of Ocean, Sky and Land to life against a glittering al fresco backdrop of live music and DJ sounds.
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 November 2025 – Signalling the third year in its standout gastronomic event series, Galaxy Macau Presents Tatler Off Menu concluded this year’s edition on November 14 and 15 at Galaxy Macau, drawing over 1,000 discerning foodies over three energy-packed sessions. Creative culinary artistry and masterful mixology shone through, against a backdrop of energetic live performances and elevated vibes at the Cabanas – Galaxy’s ultra-sophisticated al fresco, poolside location.
This year’s epicurean spectacle celebrated the essences of Ocean, Sky and Land; pampering guests with a feast of innovative servings that broadened the horizons of gastronomic indulgence. Amidst the breezy autumn sun and transitioning into the vibe-filled night surrounded by the glittering panorama of Galaxy Macau, guests savoured creations from 11 culinary masters – some debuting for the first time in Macau – who have collectively garnered a total of 13 Michelin stars among other awards from Asia’s and the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Bars, as well as Black Pearl recognition.
Chef Masaaki Miyakawa, founder of the Three-Michelin-starred Sushi Miyakawa in Hokkaido and the eponymous One-Michelin-starred Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa at Galaxy Macau, crafted his signature Black Abalone with Liver Sauce – a perfect pairing. Chef Jingye Xu from Two-Michelin-starred 102 House in Shanghai, revolved around umami with Steamed Cod with Prawn Sauce and Clam Juice. A prodigious talent since the age of 14, Jakarta-born-and-raised Chef Aditya Muskita – a Tatler Best Indonesia winner – infused Southeast Asian spices such as Ginger Flower in his aromatic and flavourful creation: Hokkaido Scallops, Smoked Ginger Flower Curry, Calamansi. This wrapped up the trio of delicacies making up the Ocean category.
For the Sky theme, Executive Chef Chek Keong Chan of Two-Michelin-starred Feng Wei Ju at StarWorld Hotel played magic with bamboo fungus, matsutake, egg white, squab and tofu in a double-boiled bouillon, presented in a Chinese ceramic pot. Chef Min-Chul Kang from One-Michelin-starred KANG MINCHUL Restaurant in Seoul celebrated his Korean root by crafting “Chogyetang” – a cold chicken soup – to create a contrast between succulence, sour and spiciness. Chef Varun Totlani from Masque in Mumbai, ranked #19 in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, revealed a superior Duck Confit and added Gassi and Vattayappam for an Indian twist.
The Land theme saw Chef Hiroyasu Kawate from the coveted Two-Michelin-starred eatery Florilège in Tokyo elevating the freshness of Japanese Daikon – white radish – by gently simmering the vegetable in a broth made with kombu, bonito flakes and miso, encapsulating every drop of umami. Hong Kong’s culinary son – founder of One-Michelin-starred VEA Hong Kong, Chef Vicky Cheng, decided to celebrate Cantonese gastronomy with the aromatic and decadent Lo Sui Fresh Pork Soup with Flat Rice Noodles. Originated in Teochew (Chaozhou) in eastern Guangdong Province, “Lo Sui” or “master stock” is best known for its consistency using a multitude of aromatic spices. Chef Cheng braised same-day-slaughtered pork in the stock to capture the robust and complex fragrance to present to diners at the event. Chef Marino D’Antonio of One-Michelin-starred 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau presented slow-braised ox tongue, finished with pumpkin puree and roasted mushroom – a comfort dish filled with tender textures.
Asia’s Best Pastry Chef in World’s 50 Best Awards, Chef Fabrizio Fiorani of Zucchero X Fabrizio Fiorani in Rome, presented his “Signature FF Tiramisu”, comprising crucial elements of the most popular Italian dessert plated to foster a visual surprise, while retaining the layered flavours of Tiramisu. Simultaneously, Galaxy Macau’s very own Executive Pastry Chef Lok Hin Yam, awarded “Best Pastry Chef” by Tatler Best Hong Kong & Macau 2025, built upon the renowned cocktail Old Fashioned to create “Chocolate Hin’s Fashion”. A layered stack of smoked 80% chocolate mousse, mandarin compote and whisky passion fruit cream, the dessert was presented in a cocktail glass, but not before Chef Hin had sprinkled flaming cinnamon powder to enliven the sensory experience.
Head Mixologist Billy Choi from Pony & Plume – the cocktail and whisky bar and divan at Capella at Galaxy Macau – crafted the “Plummy Symphony” cocktail and the “Sapphire Bliss” mocktail to wrap up diners’ wondrous journey. Master Mixologist Ajit Gurung, helming the bar of Asia’s 50 Best Bars’ #32, The Savory Project in Hong Kong, played with flavour with “Strawberry Salsa”, a refreshingly complex mocktail, and “The Beef Salad”, a cocktail served with a piece of beef jerky that exploded with the aromas of Thai Beef Salad on the palate.
Trending DJs Cocoa Zhou and Hansel delivered captivating music sets throughout the three sessions, elevating the vibes to exhilarating heights amid rhythmic beats. The Raffles Trio appeared on a floating stage, playing contemporary classics with a twist, together with vocalists Amanda and Elisa.
Creating a stage for the finest talents in contemporary gastronomy, Galaxy Macau Presents Tatler Off Menu promises culinary creativity to the max throughout over 120 dining concepts at the award-winning luxury resort, in addition to cementing Macau’s status as a “UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy”.
For more information about Galaxy Macau, please visit www.galaxymacau.com.
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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. 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 the opening-soon 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 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 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 customizable surrounds; and Foot Hub, which presents the traditional art of reflexology for authentic relaxation and revitalization. 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.
For more details, please visit 
www.galaxymacau.com, www.broadwaymacau.com.mo and www.galaxyicc.com.
This year’s forum is an important supporting event of the 18th Cross-Strait Forum. During the event, nine Fujian-Taiwan financial integration projects were signed, with a total value of RMB 9.1 billion. The projects cover a wide range of financial services across areas including cross-strait industrial cooperation, water supply security for public welfare, capacity upgrades for long-established Taiwan-funded enterprises, technology and innovation industries, and modern agriculture. These initiatives continue to unlock the benefits of financial policies, promote shared access to financial resources for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises, and inject new momentum into industrial integration between Fujian and Taiwan.
At the forum, the Cross-Strait Wealth and Asset Management Cross-Sector Alliance was officially inaugurated. Supported by Jinyuan Group and jointly proposed by its affiliated financial institutions, the alliance was co-founded by Xiamen International Trust, Jinyuan Uni-President Securities, Yuanxin Yongfeng Fund, Fubon Bank (China), Junlong Life Insurance, and Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, among others. Centered on serving the wealth management and asset management needs of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, the alliance aims to build a one-stop service platform covering asset allocation for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises on the mainland, family trusts and wealth succession planning, pension finance, and healthcare protection solutions.
The forum also unveiled a series of innovative financial achievements related to Taiwan. The banking industry’s first group standard dedicated to Taiwan-related financial services on the mainland, the “Specification for Taiwan-Related Financial Services of Banking Financial Institutions,” was officially released. At the same time, the “Bailufen” Taiwan Compatriot Financial Service Platform was introduced, further enhancing financial services for Taiwan compatriots living in Fujian and supporting the development of Taiwan-funded enterprises.
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Verdant Rock Receives BBB+ Long-Term Insurer Financial Strength Rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings
“The infrastructure and capital markets we are targeting have been systematically underserved over the past decade. Verdant Rock enters this space with an investment grade rating, a strong capital position, the regulatory standing, the technical capability, and the long-term commitment that issuers and their advisers have been unable to find elsewhere.”
— Tolga Uzuner, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Verdant Rock Limited
The Fitch Ratings report can be accessed here:
Fitch Rates Verdant Rock at ‘BBB+’; Outlook Stable
Verdant Rock’s Class 3B registration can be verified via the BMA’s register of regulated entities (search “Verdant Rock”): https://www.bma.bm/regulated-entities
Notes to editors: For the May 2026 licensing announcement, see https://bernews.com/2026/05/walkers-supports-verdant-rock-licensing/
This announcement is (i) for information only; (ii) not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security, insurance product, or financial guarantee; and (iii) not for distribution in any jurisdiction where to do so would be unlawful. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results, and Verdant Rock undertakes no obligation to update them. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and may be subject to revision, suspension or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency.
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ABOUT VERDANT ROCK
Verdant Rock Limited is a Bermuda-based insurance company, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, providing Basel III and Solvency II compliant financial guarantees in emerging markets, designed to qualify as eligible credit protection under Basel and major insurance solvency regimes, for the benefit of institutions globally.
Online viewers praised the translation quality, with comments including “The quality of this real-time translation is amazing,” “The translation is incredibly fast,” and “The live speech recognition quality is surprisingly good.” Some viewers assumed the subtitles came from NVIDIA’s official translation team.
The achievement demonstrates how Taiwan’s media industry is adapting to AI-driven transformation. TVBS is positioning itself as a leader in integrating proprietary AI development with real-world broadcast applications. The company completed optimization and deployment of the system in just nine days — a process that traditionally requires months of dedicated training, according to Andy Yang, manager of TVBS AI Future Technology Department.
Yang explained that the biggest challenge in real-time translation lies in balancing “content accuracy” with “reading fluency” under extremely tight time constraints. Huang’s speaking style is highly improvisational and frequently switches between English, Mandarin and Taiwanese, while audience applause and cheering often occur simultaneously.
Applying standard off-the-shelf translation software in such an environment would likely result in sentence segmentation errors and unclear semantic interpretation, Yang said. Rather than pursuing “zero-latency” translation at all costs, TVBS designed a subtitle presentation mechanism specifically tailored to the keynote format.
Prior to the event, the TVBS team conducted extensive cross-platform testing on multiple AI translation models, evaluating latency and error rates. By introducing a carefully calibrated broadcast delay, the system gained additional time to process semantic meaning and contextual alignment. This approach enabled smoother subtitles matching natural Chinese reading habits, Yang said.
The team also built a dedicated knowledge base for NVIDIA GTC Taipei, compiling AI industry terminology, product names and technical keywords in advance. This significantly improved translation quality and the accuracy of professional content delivery. TVBS’s real-time translation system can be customized based on different broadcasting scenarios, Yang noted.
Yang emphasized that the key to the rapid nine-day deployment was cross-department collaboration. Engineering teams handled hardware tuning and signal integration, while internal technical and content teams managed ongoing model training and refinement. TVBS established a collaborative workflow integrating both technology and editorial expertise.
Through continuous iteration and adjustment, the team incorporated Taiwanese linguistic nuances and natural Chinese phrasing into the system. This enhanced fluency and readability beyond what generic AI models alone could achieve, ultimately shaping what Yang called a distinct “TVBS AI style.” The approach reflects the company’s “3T” philosophy — Truth, Trust and Technology.
In his keynote at the Taipei Music Center, Huang focused on AI infrastructure, next-generation computing platforms and NVIDIA’s latest technological roadmap. GTC Taipei 2026 attracted significant international attention as AI continues to reshape global industries. Through its own transformation journey, TVBS hopes to help lead Taiwan’s media industry into a new era shaped by AI.
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