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Kishida LDP leadership seen as positive for IR industry
Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the leadership contest for Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, ensuring no political upsets for the country’s nascent...
Your Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Japanese government approves Osaka IR plan
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has confirmed the approval of Osaka's IR plan, meaning the city will be the first in the nation to have a casino, beating out Nagasaki - which is expected to suffer months of further delays.
Japan’s PM calls IR “important” for “tourism-oriented country”, says Osaka IR certification in “final stages”
Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida has stated that Osaka’s integrated resort effort is “an important initiative in promoting a tourism-oriented country. We have been reviewing the certification by the established review committee, and have received reports that it is in the final stages”.
Minister calls for postponement of 2025 Osaka Expo due to earthquake
The Japanese Minister in charge of economic security, Sanae Takaichi, has called for the postponement of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.
The birth of a new Asian casino monopoly
The recent decision by Japanese authorities to reject the proposal for a new IR in Nagasaki has created a new Asian casino monopoly. Expert Daniel Cheng points out the political machinations that brought about the outcome and the risks now being taken, both by the lone IR operator in Osaka, and the government.
Running on the Japan IR treadmill
The first legal casino is set to open in the western Kansai region of Japan in 2030. Yet, fate has been the most fickle of friends in the Japanese IR story where the only constant is change, and every step seems to be into the great unknown. Industry expert and author Daniel Cheng outlines the current hindrances and expectations after a decades-long battle.
Japan loosens foreign labor policy
In order to ease the labor shortage in Japan, the government approved a change adding nine more industries to the list of sectors that could offer a special visa for skilled blue-collar workers last Friday.
Japanese government approves Osaka IR plan
The Japanese government has approved the nation’s first integrated resort, equipped with a casino, this morning – to be located in Osaka.
Macau faces competition as Osaka IR expects approval soon, says local gaming expert
If Japan proceeds with its IR plans, it will become a strong competitor to Macau and have an impact on the city’s gaming revenue largely due to its proximity to China, warns a local gaming expert.
Osaka IR may have decision this week, Nagasaki plan postponed
Japan's central government could decide to give a green light to Osaka’s plan for an integrated resort (IR) still this week, however Nagasaki's IR plan is still pending.
