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SM Goh visits Macau to study social impact of gaming industry
By Roland Lim, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 14 November 2008 1733 hrs

 
 
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MACAU : Singapore's Senior Minister, Goh Chok Tong, is in Macau for a two-day working visit to find out more about the social impact of the gaming industry on Macau's society.

On Thursday, he visited two gaming resorts and was briefed by senior management about the economic contribution and employment opportunities the industry has brought to the territory.

Mr Goh met Macau Chief Executive Edmund Ho for lunch on Friday, and they had a friendly exchange of views.

The senior minister complimented Mr Ho for Macau's rapid transformation, and for adding a 'buzz' to the city.

Mr Ho briefed Senior Minister Goh on his plans to diversify Macau's economy by developing it into a major regional tourist destination and entertainment hub.

Both also exchanged views on the current financial crisis, as well as the challenges that Macau is currently facing.

Mr Goh returns to Singapore on Friday evening. - CNA/ms

 

 



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