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Philippines

Former PH presidential spokesperson refutes human trafficking charges, from Abu Dhabi

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 4, 2024 0

Former Philippine presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has refuted the human trafficking charges filed against him, albeit from Abu Dhabi.

Macau

Macau gaming operators-led revitalization projects bring 1.7M visits: Secretary

Viviana Chan - December 4, 2024 0

Macau’s ongoing efforts to revitalize six historic districts through collaboration with casino operators have seen a positive response, with over 1.7 million visits recorded during performance and show periods.

Philippines

Philippines unlikely to achieve tourist target, with only 5M visitors in 11 months

Viviana Chan - December 3, 2024 0

According to data from the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Philippines welcomed nearly 5 million international visitors between January and November, making it unlikely that the country will meet its target of 7.7 million international arrivals for 2024.

Macau

Hengqin approves 5 hotel projects converted from office buildings

Viviana Chan - December 3, 2024 0

Hengqin authorities have approved five applications to convert office or commercial buildings into hotels.

Australia

VGCCC fines hotel operator $65K for providing false information on application

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 3, 2024 0

Australia’s crackdown on operators continues, with Goulburn Valley Hotel the latest focus of its investigations, leveling a $65,000 fine for ‘providing false information’.

South Korea

Paradise Co. sees a 31.3% increase in casino revenue YoY in November

Viviana Chan - December 3, 2024 0

South Korean foreigner-only casino operator Paradise Co. reported a rise in casino revenue to $51.3 million in November, a 31.3 percent yearly increase.

Malaysia

Malaysia amending communications law to address online gambling

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 3, 2024 0

Malaysia’s Communication Minister has tabled a bill to amend the country’s 1998 Communications and Multimedia Act, to address issues including online gambling, scams, cyberbullying and other issues.

Macau

Macau launches new light rail connection to Hengqin Port, encouraging tourist visitation

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 3, 2024 0

Macau is further improving its infrastructure connections to mainland China, with the new Light Rail Transport (LRT) system linking Macau to the neighboring Hengqin commencing operations on Monday.

South Korea

Kangwon Land investing $128M in building new casino

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 3, 2024 0

Kangwon Land, Korea’s only casino accepting local patrons, has announced that it is planning to invest some $128 million to construct a ‘second casino business site’, as part of its KRW2.5 trillion ($1.78 billion) new development plan.

South Korea