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Las Vegas Sands' interests in Macau enter the spotlight as a trial begins in Nevada. The breach-of-contract case is being brought against the casino operator by one-time consultant Richard Suen Chi-tat, who claims he is owed US$5 million for introducing Sands bosses to Chinese officials to facilitate its entry into Macau. Sands chief Sheldon Adelson has been summonsed to give evidence.

Hong Kong bidders have a chance to get their hands on mementos from one of the world's most famous restaurants at a Sotheby's auction in the city. Wines, chefs' aprons and custom-made dishes and cutlery from Ferran Adria's celebrated El Bulli restaurant go under the hammer, as does a chance to dine with the chef in Spain. The Catalan restaurant closed in 2011 despite being voted the world's best on five occasions.