Vietnam
Transact to provide printers/TITO to Hoiana
Transact Technologies said that it has been selected by Hoiana Suncity in Vietnam to support the opening of their new casino.
Phu Quoc island kicks off tourism promotion campaign
The island of Phu Quoc is hosting a series of events aimed at boosting tourism. Called the Mega Series, the events include a poker championship. The island is home to the Corona Resort & Casino, the only one in Vietnam that allows locals to gamble.
Van Don eyes tourism/entertainment hub
Vietnam is seen as one of the most promising emerging markets in Asia and recent changes in regulation will unlock plans for an ambitious project to create a Macau-style entertainment hub.
Vietnam authorities arrest 22 in major online gambling ring bust
More than a hundred officers from the Ministry of Public Security and the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai raided multiple locations, mainly in...
Critical highway for Van Don IR completed
Quang Ninh province has completed a vital highway linking Van Don Airport with the anticipated location for the Sun Group’s IR in the Van...
Sun Group’s Van Don IR expects completion in 2025
Sun Group’s Van Don IR planned for Quang Ninh province on Vietnam’s northern coast is expected to be completed in 2025, according to local...
Can domestic tourism fill the void?
Jurisdictions around Asia are noting a strong surge in domestic tourism as a result of the pandemic, but border reopenings remain some way off and local traffic is unlikely to do enough to offset lost revenue in the IR industry.
Suncity revenue down 70 percent in H1
Suncity Group Holdings has reported 2020 H1 results showing RMB93.7 million (US$14 million) in total revenues, a figure which is down 70 percent year-on-year.
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AML moving in the right direction in Asia, but gaps wide
Asia’s gaming jurisdictions are moving forward in improving their regulations on money laundering (AML) and financial crime, though wide disparities remain and operators in...
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