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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

Viviana Chan -
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

AGBrief Editorial -
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

AGBrief Editorial -
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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