Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (APE) has added Japan to its overseas licensing push as the Macau-based gaming equipment supplier pursues approvals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore and Japan.
The Hong Kong-listed group said in its interim report that it had submitted an application to become a licensed supplier in the UAE and expected a response during the second half of 2026. Approval would position the company to supply electronic gaming equipment (EGE) to casinos opening in the market.
In Singapore, APE is working with its manufacturing partners to obtain the required licenses for their EGE products. The group is also applying for a supplier license in Japan ahead of the country’s planned integrated resort openings.
APE said it was also looking to expand beyond its core EGE portfolio by distributing casino operations and gaming floor management solutions.
The overseas push comes as the company remains heavily dependent on Macau, which generated HK$33.34 million ($4.27 million) of its HK$33.94 million ($4.35 million) in first-half revenue.
Revenue rose 47.3 percent year-on-year during the six months ended June 30th, while profit and total comprehensive income increased to HK$2.3 million ($295,000) from HK$24,959 ($3,200).
Technical sales and distribution of EGE remained the main growth driver, with revenue rising 56.2 percent to HK$30.1 million ($3.86 million). APE expects continued new and replacement orders from Macau casino operators to support stronger performance in the second half.
