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Thai IR legislation lacking clarity: Economist

An economics expert warns that Thailand needs to clarify the foundational principals behind its proposed entertainment complex bill to avoid illegal activities associated with gambling.

Thai PM to personally assure safety of Chinese tourists when visiting Xi Jinping

Even as Thailand pushes ahead with its casino legislation, its Prime Minister is to personally delivery assurances to China’s President about the safety of tourists from one of the nation’s largest tourism source markets.

Thai gov’t gives Council of State 50 days to review IR law, says no need for referendum

Thailand’s government has given the nation’s Council of State 50 days to review the Entertainment Complex Bill and forward it to the nation’s House, while negating the need for a referendum, given the policy’s approval by parliament.

Queensland Premier wants to keep The Star property open if employment is ensured

Queensland’s Premier is potentially extending an olive branch to embattled Australian gaming operator The Star, but also stating that the operator had not kept its promises to the state.

Macau expecting to see over 5M border crossings during Chinese New Year

Macau is expected to experience between 5.04 to 5.36 million cross-border movements during the upcoming Chinese New Year period (January 28th to February 4th), with an average of 630,000 to 670,000 people entering and exiting daily, according to the Macau Public Security Police Force, the department responsible for immigration services.

Abu Dhabi Investment Office partners with Mario Ho’s NIP Group to boost eSports

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced a multi-year partnership with Mario Ho's esports and gaming company, NIP Group, aimed at fostering growth in the video gaming, media, and entertainment industries in Abu Dhabi.

Macau welcomed 34.93M tourists in 2024, strong rise in international visitors

Same-day visitors continued to comprise the majority of tourists to Macau in 2024, amounting to 18.88 million of the nearly 34.93 million that came to the SAR during the year.

Philippines and Thailand strengthen tourism ties with new agreement

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has signed a cooperation agreement on tourism with its Thailand counterpart.

MGM China announces salary increase effective from March 2025

MGM has announced a salary increment for all eligible team members, effective March 24th, 2025.

Kangwon Land reports 33.6% increase in net income for 2024

Kangwon Land, the operator of South Korea’s only casino open to local patrons, reported a net income of KRW455.38 billion ($316 million) in 2024, marking a 33.6 percent increase compared to the previous year.

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