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Macau June casino revenue jumps 19% to $2.6 billion on entertainment-led surge
Yogonet International
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July 2, 2025
Macau casino revenue surged 19% year-on-year in June to MOP21.06 billion ($2.6 billion), driven by a spike in visitation and premium play tied to a series of concerts by Canto-pop icon Jacky Cheung. The strong June performance brought total gross...
ASIA’S 50 BEST BARS 2025 REVEALS THE ESTABLISHMENTS RANKED ON THE EXTENDED 51-100 LIST
Macau Business
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July 3, 2025
LONDON, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Casting a spotlight on an expanded array of exceptional drink experiences across the region, Asia’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, announces the extended 51-100 list for the fifth year running. The ranking...
Art Macao 2025 to launch in July with global showcase
Macau Business
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July 2, 2025
The Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025 will take place from July to October, featuring nearly 30 exhibitions across the city. Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, with support from the tourism and entertainment sectors, the...
3 Hong Kong bars named in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 51-100 list
Time Out
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Calling all imbibers, Asia’s 50 Best Bars has released its 51 to 100 list, which represents bars from 23 different Asian destinations, with 14 drinking dens from across the region making their first appearance on the list. This year, Singapore...
‘Genuine’ Filipinos won’t cower before China, says Malacañang
Inquirer
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July 3, 2025
Claire Castro. Screengrab from RTVM/Facebook MANILA, Philippines — “Genuine” Filipinos will never be silenced by the Chinese government and their supporters in defending the country’s maritime rights, particularly in the West Philippine Sea,...
Chinese Hackers Target France in Ivanti Zero-Day Exploit Campaign
Infosecurity Magazine
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July 2, 2025
France’s national cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, has identified a new cyber intrusion campaign targeting French organizations in various sectors. The campaign was detected in September 2024, but it could have dated back to 2023. Dubbed Houken, the...
Emirates inaugurates Shenzhen route, expands footprint in mainland China
Aviation24.be
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July 2, 2025
Emirates has launched a new daily service to Shenzhen, marking the airline’s fourth destination in mainland China and a major step in its East Asia growth strategy. Flight EK328 touched down at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport on July 1,...
Rising debt is not bad if it leads to economic expansion
Manila Standard
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July 2, 2025
Managing the debt level properly, thus, is critical to sustain economic growth. The country’s increasing debt level has alarmed many Filipinos. Critics have feared that future generations will unfairly inherit the enormous debt and suffer the...
Filipinos can’t be silenced, Palace says after China bans Tolentino
Manila Standard
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July 2, 2025
Malacañang on Wednesday said it respects China’s decision to bar former Senator Francis Tolentino from entering Chinese territories, but emphasized that no Filipino will be silenced in defending the Philippines’ sovereignty and maritime rights....
PH will not be silenced by China sanctions in defense of WPS rights
Manila Standard
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July 2, 2025
Malacañang on Wednesday said it respects China’s decision to bar former Senator Francis Tolentino from entering the country, but emphasized that no Filipino will be silenced in defending the nation’s sovereignty and maritime rights. “Whatever...
Palace: China cannot silence pro-PH voices
The Manila Times
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July 2, 2025
(UPDATE) MALACAÑANG said on Wednesday that China cannot silence “pro-Philippines” Filipinos, following the Chinese government’s imposition of sanctions against former senator Francis Tolentino for defending the country’s maritime claims. Palace...
Global shares are mostly higher as Trump's tariffs deadline looms (Business)
Castanet Kamloops
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July 2, 2025
Photo: AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Global...
China Sanctions Former Philippine Senator For South China Sea Advocacy
The Diplomat
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July 2, 2025
China’s government has sanctioned a former Philippine senator and barred him from entering the country, citing his “egregious conduct” on matters including the long-running disputes in the South China Sea. In a statement yesterday, a spokesperson...
Art Macao 2025 to start in July with nearly 30 exhibitions
Xinhua News Agency
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MACAO, July 2 (Xinhua) -- China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) is preparing to launch the "Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025" in July, said the SAR government's cultural affairs bureau at a press conference on...
Macau gaming up 19% for June on strength of entertainment
iGB
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July 1, 2025
Entertainment contributed to a 19% rise in GGR at Macau casinos last month. Analysts credit pop legend Jackie Cheung for the boost. The Macau casino industry finished June on a high note. Gross gaming revenue for the month came to MOP21.06 billion...
Futures Erase Overnight Gains As July 9 Trade Deadline Looms
Zero Hedge
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US equity futures are flat, after trading in a narrow overnight range, with small caps outperforming as we see more signs of a Value rotation as H2 kicks off and after yesterday's dramatic momentum plunge. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are...
Insurance AI: new business, or old wine in new bottles?
Digital Finance
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July 2, 2025
AI is everywhere now in the insurance industry and yet talk of true ‘digital transformation’ seems stuck. If this transformation is about efficiencies, automation, and working around legacy mainframes, then yes, the use of artificial intelligence...
Gilas faces tough Macau Bears in tuneup game ahead of Asia Cup
Business World
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July 2, 2025
BEFORE embarking on its mission in the FIBA Asia Cup, Gilas Pilipinas will face a tough test against the Macau Bears in a tuneup game on July 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Bears feature three imports joining forces with locals from Macau...
Call for entries: High-growth companies Asia-Pacific 2026
The Financial Times
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July 2, 2025
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Asia-Pacific companies myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Growing a company can be difficult at the best of times. But with the threat of US tariffs, rising geopolitical tension...
IAG announces Light & Wonder, Angel and Aristocrat Gaming as sponsors of Macau After Dark at Vasco – Bar & Lounge on Monday 7 July
Inside Asian Gaming
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July 2, 2025
Inside Asian Gaming is pleased to announce global gaming suppliers Light & Wonder as Platinum Sponsor and Angel and Aristocrat Gaming as Gold Sponsors of the upcoming edition of Macau After Dark, MAD 30, to be held on the evening of Monday 7 July...