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Macau gaming up 19% for June on strength of entertainment
iGB
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July 1, 2025
Entertainment contributed to a 19% rise in GGR at Macau casinos last month. Analysts credit pop legend Jackie Cheung for the boost. The Macau casino industry finished June on a high note. Gross gaming revenue for the month came to MOP21.06 billion...
NMIXX wraps up second fan concert tour with sold-out shows in Macau
allkpop
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NMIXX concluded their second fan concert tour with a finale in Macau, held on June 28th and 29th at the The Londoner Arena. Originally scheduled for a single show on June 28th, the concert sold out quickly due to high demand. In response, JYP...
Gen Z in Asia redefines luxury travel through selective experiences
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 1, 2025
Gen Z travelers in Asia prioritize personalized, meaningful experiences over traditional luxury, focusing on entertainment, food, wellness, and sustainability. BANGKOK – Gen Z travelers in the Asia Pacific region are moving away from all-inclusive...
Macau June casino GGR a strong beat, growth momentum to continue in July, 2H: analysts
GGRAsia
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July 2, 2025
Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) in June was well above expectations, with momentum likely to continue in the second half of 2025, said several brokerages on Tuesday. June’s GGR tally rose 19.0 percent year-on-year, to MOP21.06 billion...
Hengqin maps out closer cooperation with Macau in 2025–2029 Plan
Macau Daily Times
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July 2, 2025
Hengqin has released its 2025–2029 development plan, laying out a roadmap aimed at further integrating its economy and regulatory framework with neighboring Macau. The plan comes amid broader efforts by Beijing to accelerate regional cooperation...
‘Di pwede palagpasin: Bicol Saro party-list calls for travel sanctions vs Chinese officials for WPS disinfo
Politiko
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July 2, 2025
By Billy Begas Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said the government should not take sitting down what China did to former Senator Francis Tolentino over his stance on protecting Philippine territory. “The PH government should undertake a...
China vents ire on former PH senator via travel ban
Inquirer
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July 2, 2025
Former Sen. Francis “Tol” N. Tolentino —Bibo Nueva España/Senate PRIB MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese government on Tuesday said it was imposing sanctions on a former Philippine senator over his “egregious conduct” on issues concerning Beijing,...
Macau Casino Comeback Continues, as Gaming Revenue Climbs 19 Percent in June
Casino.org
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July 1, 2025
Posted on: July 1, 2025, 09:19h. Last updated on: July 1, 2025, 09:35h. Macau casinos enjoyed another strong gaming month June marked the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year gaming growth The premium mass market is reportedly fueling the...
Macao to host festive events marking 20th anniversary of world heritage listing
Xinhua News Agency
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MACAO, July 1 (Xinhua) -- China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) will launch a series of activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the "Historic Centre of Macao" being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, according to the...
Macau casino revenue climbs 19% in June amid strong visitor traffic and premium play
Gambling Insider
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Second-best month of 2025 keeps GGR ahead of revised forecast pace as Jacky Cheung concert series lifts footfall. By Shaan Khan Key points: - Macau gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached MOP21.06bn (US$2.6bn) in June, up 19.0% year-on-year - Monthly...
Trio Of 81⁄2 Otto E Mezzo BOMBANA Chefs Present A Six-Michelin-Star Culinary Extravaganza At Galaxy Macau
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Legendary Italian chef Umberto Bombana joins forces with the Executive Chefs of his Macau and Shanghai restaurants to celebrate the season of Australian Black Truffle and award-winning wine list at 81⁄2 Otto e Mezzo...
Trio of 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Chefs Present a Six-Michelin-Star Culinary Extravaganza at Galaxy Macau
The Slovenia Times
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July 1, 2025
Legendary Italian chef Umberto Bombana joins forces with the Executive Chefs of his Macau and Shanghai restaurants to celebrate the season of Australian Black Truffle and award-winning wine list at 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA at Galaxy Macau MACAU SAR...
From free rides and museum visits to cheap meals, Hong Kong laps up July 1 deals
South China Morning Post
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July 1, 2025
From free museum visits and tram rides to discounted meals and fun runs, residents and tourists took full advantage of offers by thousands of businesses, braving the frequent showers to revel in the celebrations of the city’s 28th anniversary of...
Breaking news: Philippines’ Tolentino banned from entering Macau, HK and mainland China
Macau Daily Times
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July 1, 2025
Staff Reporter Francis Tolentino (MDT Archive) China has imposed a travel ban on former Philippine Senator Francis Tolentino – barring him from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau – amid rising tensions between Beijing and Manila, Xinhua...
New rail service cuts travel to Guangzhou airport to 35 mins
Macau Business
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June 30, 2025
China State Railway Group has recently expressed agreement with the plan to construct a high-speed rail line connecting Guangzhou, Macau and neighbouring Zhuhai. The first section of the project, about 25 kilometres, will involve Hengqin and...
Macau emerges as the top tourist destination for Chinese mainland travelers
Macau Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
Macau has secured the top spot for outbound travel satisfaction among Chinese tourists in 2024, ahead of Singapore, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Spain, Hong Kong, France, Australia, Malaysia, and Argentina, according to the China Tourism...
Tourism chief highlights IP-themed displays as key to boosting consumer spending
Macau Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) teamed up in June with Pop Mart to initiate a large-scale cultural tourism project that showcased trendy IP displays in several local communities, with director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes noting that...
Over 2.85m HK vehicles cross Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge northbound
CGTN
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A view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, June 9, 2025. /VCG A view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, June 9, 2025. /VCG As of 9 a.m. Monday, the number...
Macau ASEAN Chamber of Commerce delegation visits Thailand amid growing regional collaboration
Macau Daily Times
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June 29, 2025
Heads of MAICC delegation with Thai Deputy Prime Minister in Bangkok, Friday The Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) has embarked on a five-day business mission to Thailand, with scheduled stops in Pattaya and Bangkok. The...
Macau ranks first in China Tourism Academy’s “2024 Chinese Travellers Outbound Satisfaction Top 10 Destinations”
Inside Asian Gaming
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June 29, 2025
The China Tourism Academy (CTA) has announced its “2024 Chinese Travellers Outbound Satisfaction Top 10 Destinations”, with Macau ranked in first place. Officially unveiled at an event in Beijing last week, the 2024 list saw destinations ranked in...