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Macau Businesses Sound Alarm Over Casino Shutdown Fallout
Casino.org
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June 23, 2025
Posted on: June 23, 2025, 03:19h. Last updated on: June 23, 2025, 03:19h. Thousands of jobs risked by satellite casino shutdowns ZAPE businesses warn of severe economic consequences Government urged to support non-gaming district revival Business...
Skål Asia Congress 2025 to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 23, 2025
The 54th Skål Asia Congress in Colombo will unite tourism professionals across Asia for four days of networking, culture, and collaboration. COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – Skålleagues across Asia and beyond are counting down the days to the highly...
54th SKÅL Asia Area Congress
TTR Weekly
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June 23, 2025
COLOMBO, 24 June 2025: Skålleagues across Asia and beyond are heading to the highly anticipated 54th SKÅL Asia Area Congress, set to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from Thursday, 26 June to Sunday, 29 June, 2025. Hosted by SKÅL International...
Wynn Palace named “Best Hotel in Macau” at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025
Asia Gaming Brief
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June 23, 2025
Wynn Palace has reaffirmed its place among Asia’s finest by being honored as the “Best Hotel in Macau” at the 2025 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific. This is Wynn Palace’s third consecutive win since 2023, reaffirming its commitment to...
The 13 Hotel Macau, a Financial Disaster That Cost $1.4 Billion, Sells for $50.1 Million
Casino.org
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June 23, 2025
Posted on: June 23, 2025, 02:34h. Last updated on: June 23, 2025, 03:05h. The 13 Hotel in Macau has reportedly been sold The hotel was originally to be a VIP-focused casino hotel The project cost most of Stephen Hung’s fortune The 13 Hotel in...
Macau to host global AI & electronics expo
Macau Business
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June 23, 2025
Guangdong authorities have announced that a world expo dedicated to artificial intelligence and electronic products will see its main forum held in Macau, with auxiliary exhibitions due to take place in neighbouring Zhuhai. According to the...
Travel + Leisure Reveals 2025 Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific Winners
Branding in Asia
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June 23, 2025
Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau has revealed the top choices for its third annual Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific, recognizing the best hotels, resorts, airlines, cruises, spas, destinations, and more across the Asia-Pacific...
INCLUSION Conference & Festival returns to Macau with greater local support
Macau Business
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June 23, 2025
The annual INCLUSION Conference Series & Festival has returned to Macau this week, bolstered by stronger local engagement and growing recognition, as it seeks to position the city as a regional hub for inclusive advocacy supporting neurodivergent...
Why do multinationals choose China to 'connect with the world'?
Global Times
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Cargo ships handle foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port in East China's Shandong Province on June 20, 2025. Photo: VCG The high-quality development of China's economy has ushered in an upgraded era of "China opportunities," creating an ideal...
Asia football qualifiers draw next Thursday
Yemen News Agency SABA
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June 23, 2025
[Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:41:55 +0300] Kuala Lumpur - Saba: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will hold the draw for the AFC Futsal Championship Indonesia 2026 next Thursday at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Thirty-one countries...
Macau promotes transition measures following satellite casino closures
Gambling Insider
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Macau Government outlines four-pronged strategy to support businesses after satellite casino closures. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Over 300 merchants visited since 10 June - Measures include tourism promotions, cross-border ticketing perks...
Jacky Cheung concerts major reason Macau defied seasonality: Citigroup
Asia Gaming Brief
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June 23, 2025
Cantopop superstar Jacky Cheung‘s concert series has emerged as a driving force behind Macau’s unexpectedly strong gaming performance in June 2025, defying the territory’s typical seasonal downturn, according to a new report from Citigroup....
Macau economic and tourism officials meet with owners of hotels impacted by satellite casino closures
Asia Gaming Brief
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June 22, 2025
Macau economic and tourism officials have met representatives from about 20 hotels located in the Outer Harbor Reclamation Zone (ZAPE) in order to discuss measures to alleviate the impact of the incoming closure of several satellite casinos in the...
Macau sees 25.3% surge in visitor arrivals in May 2025
Asia Gaming Brief
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June 22, 2025
Visitor arrivals to Macau surged by 25.3 percent year-on-year in May to over 3.37 million, driven by strong growth in same-day tourism, according to data from the Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC). From January to May 2025, total visitor...
Chinese official hails national security law as Hong Kong’s ‘guardian,’ urging focus on ‘high-quality development’
Hong Kong Free Press
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June 22, 2025
China’s top official on Hong Kong affairs has praised the Beijing-imposed national security law as the city’s “guardian,” adding that Hong Kong should use the rule of law to safeguard “high-quality development.” The implementation of the national...
Sa Sa International Faces Sales And Profit Downturn Amid Economic Uncertainties
Retail News Asia
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June 23, 2025
Sa Sa International, a prominent beauty retailer, has recently disclosed a decrease in both sales and profits for its most recent fiscal year. This downturn is attributed to unfavorable market conditions in Hong Kong and Macau, the principal...
Concerts by Hong Kong pop singer Jacky Cheung help lift Macau’s premium mass biz in June: Citi
GGRAsia
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June 23, 2025
A series of concerts by Hong Kong pop singer Jacky Cheung is likely to be the reason behind “all the positive findings” seen in a June survey of the Macau gaming market, said Citigroup in its latest memo. The banking institution said it observed a...
Virtuoso readies for first partner event in North and South-east Asia
TTG Asia
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June 23, 2025
Following the establishment of Virtuoso’s North and South-east Asia regional team, the global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel will soon conduct its first Virtuoso Connects in the region. The event on June 27 will be held at...
Park Bo-gum to meet fans in Singapore on Aug 14 as part of ‘Be With You’ Asia tour
Malay Mail
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June 23, 2025
SINGAPORE, June 23 — South Korean actor Park Bo-gum will return to Singapore on August 14 for a fan meeting as part of his Be With You tour, his agency The Black Label confirmed. The event will be held at The Star Theatre at 7pm, giving fans...
International travelers drive tourism spending surge in China
People's Daily Online
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Foreign tourists visit the Hongcun scenic area in Yixian county, Huangshan city, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo/Xu Jiadong) A surge in international travelers is fueling a rise in tourism spending in China, as the country extended its...