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Hong Kong to launch “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” scheme, no immediate plans for Macau
Inside Asian Gaming
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July 2, 2025
The Hong Kong government has unveiled plans to launch “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” in November, allowing vehicles from Guangdong Province to enter Hong Kong. However, there are currently no definitive plans to implement a similar...
OPINION – Casino gambling in Hong Kong – just a matter of time?
Macau Business
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July 8, 2025
Macau Business magazine l July 2025 António Lobo Vilela is a lawyer based in Macau and the author of the Macau Gaming Law Book (www.macaugaminglaw.com) Governments typically adopt a hybrid public policy approach when legalising gambling, balancing...
Macau ASEAN Chamber of Commerce delegation visits Thailand amid growing regional collaboration
Macau Daily Times
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June 29, 2025
Heads of MAICC delegation with Thai Deputy Prime Minister in Bangkok, Friday The Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) has embarked on a five-day business mission to Thailand, with scheduled stops in Pattaya and Bangkok. The...
EDITORIAL – Not too much to ask
Macau Business
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July 7, 2025
Macau Business magazine l July 2025 l Editorial The better-than-expected gross gaming revenue (GGR) figure for June – MOP21.06 billion, up 19 per cent year-on-year – offered a welcome reprieve from doubts surrounding the trajectory of Macau’s core...
NMIXX wraps up second fan concert tour with sold-out shows in Macau
allkpop
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NMIXX concluded their second fan concert tour with a finale in Macau, held on June 28th and 29th at the The Londoner Arena. Originally scheduled for a single show on June 28th, the concert sold out quickly due to high demand. In response, JYP...
Hengqin maps out closer cooperation with Macau in 2025–2029 Plan
Macau Daily Times
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July 2, 2025
Hengqin has released its 2025–2029 development plan, laying out a roadmap aimed at further integrating its economy and regulatory framework with neighboring Macau. The plan comes amid broader efforts by Beijing to accelerate regional cooperation...
Casino industry urged to prioritise environmental protection, social well-being: study
Macau Business
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July 1, 2025
The development of Macau’s gaming industry should place greater emphasis on environmental protection and social welfare, according to a new study published in the latest issue of Global Gaming & Tourism Research by Macau Polytechnic University....
China’s lottery industry underwent considerable post-pandemic transformation: Research
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 1, 2025
Over the past several years, China’s lottery industry has undergone a dramatic transformation, shaped by the sweeping effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by Dr. Chen Haiping, an associate professor at the Faculty of Psychology...
Advertising sector struggles without clear policies
Macau Daily Times
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July 8, 2025
The government’s collection of opinions on amendments to the Advertising Activities Law has revealed the sector’s difficulties, as Keyvin Bi, vice-chairman of the Association of Advertising Agents of Macau, has pointed out that the lack of...
JP Morgan: Macau GGR surge seemingly sparked by direct VIP, ultra-premium mass gaming customers
Inside Asian Gaming
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July 1, 2025
The unexpected resurgence of Macau gaming revenues over the past two months, which culminated in June GGR smashing consensus at 19% year-on-year growth, appears to have been supported by the performance of the high-end gaming segments, according...
Macau construction growth to slow in 2025 as gaming revenues falter
Macau Business
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June 27, 2025
Macau’s construction industry is expected to lose momentum in 2025, with real-term growth slowing to 3.8 per cent from 5.6 per cent in 2024, amid a downturn in the city’s vital gaming sector, according to a new report by Research and Markets. The...
Trio of 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Chefs Present a Six-Michelin-Star Culinary Extravaganza at Galaxy Macau
The Slovenia Times
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July 1, 2025
Legendary Italian chef Umberto Bombana joins forces with the Executive Chefs of his Macau and Shanghai restaurants to celebrate the season of Australian Black Truffle and award-winning wine list at 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau MACAU SAR...
Macau to establish two funds, details expected by year-end
Macau Business
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June 27, 2025
The Macau government have announced plans to set up two funds designed to boost technological advancements, with one of them primarily for industrial purposes and the other dedicated to matching innovations with real-life scenarios. The two...
2 men arrested over HK$30,000 construction site theft in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post
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July 1, 2025
Two men issued with two-way exit permits have been arrested for allegedly stealing 32 bags of copper wire and tools worth HK$30,000 (US$3,820) from a construction site in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong. Police said on Tuesday that a security guard at a...
Macau Government Extends Lottery Concession of Macau Slot Until 5 June 2026
European Gaming
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June 27, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Macau government has extended the lottery concession of Macau Slot Co Ltd for one year until 5 June 2026. The concession renewal was published in the official gazette on Wednesday. Further extensions may be granted,...
Macau tops ranking of most satisfying outbound destinations for Chinese tourists for first time
Macau Business
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June 27, 2025
Macau has been named the most satisfying destination for Chinese tourists in 2024, according to a ranking released by the China Tourism Academy. It is the first time the city has taken the top spot in the list of the “Top 10 Destinations for...
113 East gains Macau distribution rights for two environmental products aiding food waste reduction and air purification
Inside Asian Gaming
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June 30, 2025
Macau-incorporated 113 East Limited has gained distribution rights for two environmental technologies that it says can go a long way towards improving Macau’s environmental footprint – including within its integrated resorts. The technologies,...
Macau Crime Boss ‘Broken Tooth’ Koi’s Hidden Ties to Beijing Exposed
Casino.org
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June 25, 2025
Posted on: June 25, 2025, 05:10h. Last updated on: June 25, 2025, 05:10h. Triad boss linked to Chinese political elite US sanctions accuse Wan of global criminal activity Beijing’s denials clash with new evidence “Broken Tooth” Wan Kuok Koi, once...
Tourism chief highlights IP-themed displays as key to boosting consumer spending
Macau Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) teamed up in June with Pop Mart to initiate a large-scale cultural tourism project that showcased trendy IP displays in several local communities, with director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes noting that...
Macau Slot’s sports betting concession extended for one year
Macau Business
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June 25, 2025
The Macau government has extended the lottery concession of the city’s sole sports betting operator, Macau Slot Co Ltd, for one year until 5 June 2026, with conditions prioritising local employment. The concession renewal was published in the...