East Asia

Kangwon Land sees profits rise in 2019

South Korean gaming operator records a 12.7 percent increase in annual revenues to US$283.3 million.

Sands China donates 500,000 face masks to fight against Coronavirus

The company has already donated MOP25 million (€2.8 million) to Coronavirus relief efforts.

Macau: February could see a 95% fall in GGR

Bernstein analysts say that extending the current casino closure period could have a devastating impact on the SARs gambling industry.

02/12/20

Grand Korean Leisure sees full year profits drop

South Korean casino operator reports a 6.9 percent decrease in annual profit in 2019

02/11/20

Akimoto set for release following $273,000 bail payment

The former House of Representatives member’s release is pending after public prosecutors filed an appeal.

02/11/20

Shuttle bus drivers high risk for Coronavirus

Government testing more than 100 shuttle bus drivers in Macau regardless of whether they are showing Coronavirus symptoms or not.

02/11/20

Government could extend 15-day closure of Macau’s casinos

“We cannot go back to normal life right now even though we have not had any new cases in the last six days,” SS Director Lei Chin Ion, said.

02/11/20

MGM China waives rent for retail tenants during two-week casino closure

Casio operator says the decision will help “alleviate their burdens” during the two-week Coronavirus shutdown.

02/11/20

Xi Jinping visits frontline Coronavirus hospital

Chinese president Xi Jinping visited medical workers and patients at the Beijing Ditan Hospital.

02/11/20

Maria F. Garcia returns to APE as Business Development Consultant

García worked as APE’s Sales Director for the Corporate Sales and Marketing Department until her departure in 2012.

02/10/20

Macau: 23 hotels such their doors due to Coronavirus

Sofitel Macau, Legend Hotel and Rocks Hotel among those that have closed for the next two weeks.

02/10/20

Taiwan strengthens control measures at its borders

Taiwan extends travel restrictions for Macau and Hong Kong as Coronavirus outbreak worsens.

02/10/20

Melco guests can reschedule or cancel Macau bookings

IR operator will allow guests to rebook or cancel at no extra cost after Macau authorities close all hotels and casinos for two weeks.

02/10/20

Macau: industry to take three months to recover following Coronavirus

Once the deadly virus has been brought under control, industry experts predict the gaming sector to take three months or more to recover.

02/10/20

Macau gaming sector donates over US$22.5 million to fight Coronavirus

Operators and junkets have given generously in order to help stop the deadly virus from spreading further. Macau.- Since the first reported case of Coronavirus, casino and junked operators have donated more U$S22.5 million (MOP$180 million) to help the authorities in their fight against the deadly virus. The donations were revealed in data published by...

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Kangwon Land sees profits rise in 2019

Sands China donates 500,000 face masks to fight against Coronavirus

Macau: February could see a 95% fall in GGR

Grand Korean Leisure sees full year profits drop

Akimoto set for release following $273,000 bail payment

Shuttle bus drivers high risk for Coronavirus

Government could extend 15-day closure of Macau’s casinos

MGM China waives rent for retail tenants during two-week casino closure

Xi Jinping visits frontline Coronavirus hospital

Maria F. Garcia returns to APE as Business Development Consultant

Macau: 23 hotels such their doors due to Coronavirus

Taiwan strengthens control measures at its borders

Melco guests can reschedule or cancel Macau bookings

Macau: industry to take three months to recover following Coronavirus

Macau gaming sector donates over US$22.5 million to fight Coronavirus

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