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Singapore

Marina Bay Sands appoints Angelita Teo as VP of Attractions

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Marina Bay Sands has named arts and heritage veteran Angelita Teo to oversee the strategic direction and growth of its attractions portfolio.
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United States

Genting Americas’ $2B facility eases Empire refinancing risk, but construction risks remain: S&P

Viviana Chan -
Genting Americas’ $2B facility removes Empire’s refinancing risk, but S&P says weak cash flow and New York construction risks remain.
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Macau

Macau’s new taxi licenses require operators to join approved ride-hailing platforms

Viviana Chan -
Macau received 47 bids for 700 new taxis under a tender that, for the first time, requires operators to join approved ride-hailing platforms.
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Philippines

DigiPlus revives $87M share buyback days after investor appeal

Viviana Chan -
DigiPlus revived its $87 million share buyback for another 12 months, just three days after Juroszek-linked investors urged the board to act.
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China

IMF lifts China 2026 growth forecast to 4.6% while Asia-Pacific outlook diverges

Viviana Chan -
China’s upgraded 2026 forecast contrasts with a divided Asia-Pacific outlook, as IMF warns global risks remain tilted to the downside.
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Vietnam

Vietnam targets 25M international visitors and $43B in tourism revenue in 2026

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Vietnam’s tourism sector is pushing for 25 million foreign visitors in 2026 after arrivals rose 14.9 percent in the first half.
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Macau

Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Macau travel flows as southern China faces heavy rain

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Super Typhoon Bavi is set to hit China’s southeast coast, threatening Macau travel flows as heavy rain and flooding disrupt the region.
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Macau

Macau casino suspicious transaction reports rise 8.7% in 1H26

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Macau casino operators filed 2,018 suspicious transaction reports in 1H26, up 8.7%, keeping gaming as the main source of STRs.
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Macau

City of Dreams Macau launches House of Dancing Water backstage tour

Viviana Chan -
City of Dreams Macau will launch paid House of Dancing Water backstage tours from July 15th, expanding the show into a broader visitor experience.
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Philippines

Suntrust eyes PAGCOR’s Gaming System Administrator accreditation in plan to restore positive equity

Viviana Chan -
Suntrust has flagged a potential PAGCOR Gaming System Administrator accreditation as part of its plan to restore positive stockholders' equity.
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Macau

Macau tops China outbound tourist satisfaction ranking for second straight year

Viviana Chan -
Macau retains its No. 1 spot in China's outbound tourist satisfaction ranking, ahead of New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong.
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News

Chinese embassy links several Philippines kidnapping cases to online gambling disputes

Frank Schuengel -
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines says seven kidnapping cases involving Chinese nationals were reported during the first half of 2026, with several incidents linked to online gambling, telecom fraud and financial disputes.
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Philippines

Ex-PH Resorts COO Ángel Sueiro joins Zitro to lead Asia growth

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Former PH Resorts COO Ángel Sueiro joins Zitro as Regional Director for Asia, leading the supplier's commercial growth from a base in Manila.
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 116 in illegal gambling den raids

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Hong Kong police arrested 116 people in raids on 4 illegal gambling dens amid a broader crackdown on World Cup betting and online prediction markets.
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India

Goa court extends stay on new Mandovi casino vessel until August 18th

Viviana Chan -
Goa court keeps Delta Pleasure’s new Mandovi casino vessel out of Panaji Port as certification dispute runs until August 18th hearing.
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Elsewhere

AGEM Index rises 8.2% MoM in June, led by Aristocrat’s surge

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Aristocrat’s sharp share price increase drove the AGEM Index 8.2 percent higher in June, though it stayed below last year’s level.
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Australia

Star Entertainment settles junket tax disputes with Australia’s tax office

Viviana Chan -
Star Entertainment settles GST and withholding tax disputes with Australia's tax office over payments made to junket tour operators.
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Indonesia

Indonesia deports 92 Chinese nationals linked to online gambling, investment fraud

Frank Schuengel -
Indonesian immigration authorities have deported 92 Chinese nationals accused of involvement in an online gambling syndicate and investment fraud operation in Batam, with all of those removed also being placed on the country's lifetime immigration blacklist.
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Macau

Macau police detain 2 mainland men in suspected proxy betting cases

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Macau police arrested 2 mainland men suspected of livestreaming casino bets through modified clothing for offshore clients.
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Malaysia

Genting Malaysia drops Empire Resorts restructuring after $300M note redemption

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Genting Malaysia has dropped Empire Resorts’ restructuring plan after the US unit fully redeemed $300 million in senior notes.
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