Asia gaming operators navigate shifting demand, regulation and competition

Gregory Hawkins, Kenneth Feng and Walter Power Casino operators across Asia are facing a more fragmented growth landscape, as shifts in customer behavior, regulatory priorities, and

Galaxy Macau secures 26 honors at Tatler Best Hong Kong & Macau Awards 2026

Galaxy Macau announced a strong showing at the Tatler Best Hong Kong & Macau Awards 2026, with 19 hotels, restaurants and bars across its portfolio collectively receiving 26

Melco earns multiple distinctions at Tatler Best Hong Kong & Macau Awards 2026

Melco Resorts & Entertainment received multiple awards across hotels, restaurants and bars at the Tatler Best Hong Kong & Macau Awards 2026, reinforcing its position in luxury hospitality

GEG pledges continued non-gaming diversification as Q1 revenue rises 11%

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has reported a strong first quarter (Q1) for 2026, with net revenue rising 11% year-on-year to HKD12.4 billion, the company reported

Artyzen Grand Lapa hosts Kay Zhang solo exhibition at Amagao Gallery

Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau and Amagao Gallery have opened “Delta of Venus”, a solo exhibition by Chinese artist Kay Zhang, co-organized by the 1844 Macau Espaço de Arte

MGM wins honors at Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau Awards 2026

MGM has received eight accolades at the Tatler Best Hong Kong and Macau Awards 2026, with MGM Cotai named among the “Best 10 Hotels in Macau”. In the dining

Local designers invited to enter major China competitions

The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) is calling on local fashion designers to enter two of China’s most prominent fashion competitions, offering a

Cathay Pacific to ease fuel surcharges by up to 13% starting May 16

Cathay Pacific Airways will lower fuel surcharges on passenger flights starting May 16, reducing fees by up to about 12.9%, following a series of increases

Galaxy, UTM Launch new talent development program

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) hosted an Integrated Resort (IR) Talent Empowerment Showcase on Sunday and signed a memorandum of understanding with Macao University of Tourism (UTM) to launch

Sands China hosts briefing session for community revitalization program

Sands China drew nearly 100 entrepreneurs and SME representatives last Friday for a briefing on its “Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens” and the inaugural Shop

China’s passenger car exports surge as domestic sales slump

China’s exports of passenger cars surged in April, an industry group said yesterday, as its carmakers push to expand in overseas markets as domestic sales

Wynn Macau EBITDAR up 10.9% as parent posts higher profit, unveils Enclave tower plan

Wynn Macau Ltd reported a 10.9% year-over-year increase in adjusted property EBITDAR to USD279.4 million in the first quarter, while parent Wynn Resorts Ltd posted higher

Visitor non-gaming spending rises 24.5% in Q1

Macau recorded a strong rise in visitor spending in the first quarter of 2026, with total non-gaming expenditure reaching MOP24.43 billion, up 24.5% year-on-year, according

Bee Macau opens city’s first playing card manufacturing facility

Bee Macau has launched full-scale production as the city’s first casino-grade playing card factory following an investment of approximately HK$500 million. The facility is a joint venture between Belgium’s

Sands China launches activities for Rua das Estalagens revitalization plan

Sands China has launched a series of free public activities under its “Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens,” aimed at supporting entrepreneurship and revitalizing the historic

HSBC Q1 earnings miss on higher credit losses

HSBC Holdings reported a first-quarter pre-tax profit of USD9.4 billion on Tuesday, falling short of analyst expectations as the bank grappled with unexpected credit charges

Macau records 873,000 visitors during five-day Labor Day Holiday

Macau welcomed approximately 873,000 visitor arrivals during the five-day Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5, 2026, marking a 2.7% year-on-year increase, according to preliminary

Grand Colone Resort, Artyzen Grand Lapa offer Mother’s Day dining and wellness promotions

Grand Colone Resort will host a Mother’s Day BBQ Lunch Buffet on May 10, offering grilled meats, fresh seafood, and free-flow beverages in a family-oriented dining setting.

Melco beats revenue forecasts in Q1 2026, misses EPS

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd (NASDAQ: MLCO) recently reported its first quarter 2026 results, posting revenue that exceeded analyst expectations while earnings per share (EPS)

LVS plans 5-, 7-year unsecured bonds to refinance debt

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) plans to issue five- and seven-year senior unsecured bonds to refinance USD1 billion of 3.5% notes due in August 2026, while

Casino growth expected to strengthen in May after April miss

Macau's casino industry is expected to post stronger growth in May after April’s gross gaming revenue came in below forecasts, according to Seaport Research Partners. April

Wynn wine awards highlight push to elevate Chinese labels on global stage

The 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards returned to Macau this year with an impressive international judging panel, participation from various wineries across China, and

Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau launches ‘Little Chin’ character inspired by painter George Chinnery

Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau has introduced “Little Chin,” a new character inspired by 19th-century English painter George Chinnery, as part of its effort to strengthen its cultural and

Melco reports continued ESG improvements in 2025 sustainability disclosure

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, “RISE to Go Above & Beyond,” outlining progress across environmental, social, and governance areas. Chairman and CEO

MGM China posts revenue gain amid profit dip in Q1 2026

MGM China Holdings Ltd. reported a 10% year-on-year increase in net revenues for the first quarter of 2026, reaching USD1.1 billion (HKD8.8 billion), even as profitability

Macau chambers of commerce hold first bilateral meeting to boost Europe–ASEAN ties

The Macau European Chamber of Commerce (MECC) and the Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) held their inaugural bilateral meeting on April 28 to strengthen exchanges and

Melco’s City of Dreams wins two honors at 2026 TITAN Brand Awards

Melco Resorts & Entertainment announced that its flagship integrated resort City of Dreams Macau has received two awards at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards, earning Platinum distinctions for

Sands China unveils upgraded revitalization program for historic street

Sands China Ltd. launched its Community Revitalization Program 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens on Wednesday at a press conference at the Londoner Macao, where the company

Galaxy program helps SMEs boost quality standards, gain certifications

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) have recognized nearly 40 local suppliers under a quality enhancement certification program aimed at strengthening

Wynn dining venues featured in SCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 guide

Five dining destinations at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace have been included in the South China Morning Post’s 100 Top Tables 2026 guide. The annual guide, published

SME credit approvals rise 22% in 2025

Macau banks increased lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2025, supported by a gradual economic recovery and easing interest rates, according to new data

Credit concerns drive loan rejections for SMEs, survey finds

More than one-third of banks cite weak credit profiles as the leading reason for rejecting small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loan applications, according to the

Moody’s maintains Macau credit rating at Aa3

Moody's Investors Service announced yesterday that it has affirmed the Macao Special Administrative Region’s long-term issuer rating at “Aa3” while revising the outlook from “negative” to “stable.”

Studio City launches Disney-themed attraction

Studio City Macau has opened Disney-themed installations running from April 29 to November 1, featuring immersive zones based on animated classics. The “Disney Palette of Happiness,” where

Sands China venues named in 100 Top Tables 2026

Sands China Ltd. announced that four of its dining venues – The Huaiyang Garden, Pin Yue Xuan, Zi Yat Heen, and The St. Regis Bar Macau – have

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