08/03/20 Genting HK expects steep loss for first half of 2020 Casino operator Genting Hong Kong has announced it expects a “significantly higher” loss for the first six months of the year.
07/28/20 Genting sees potential in cruise bubbles The president of Genting Cruise Lines believes “cruise bubbles” between Taiwan and territories that have Covid-19 under control offer tourism hope.
07/24/20 HK extends quarantine until September Citizens from Macau and mainland China will still be required to quarantine on entering HK even if they have negative Covid-19 test results.
07/17/20 HKJC revenue barely dented by pandemic An impressive 2019 – 2020 season ended with record single day turnover of HK$1.6 billion (£160 million) on the closing day at Happy Valley.
07/16/20 Hong Kong tightens social distancing rules Measures have been tightened after over 300 new Covid-19 cases were reported in recent days.
07/16/20 Melco cuts Macau daily operating costs to US$1.5m Casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited says it has reached its goal to reduce operating costs for its Macau venues.
07/15/20 Moody’s gives Melco’s new notes Ba2 rating Moody’s has assigned the lower rating as it predicts Melco’s parent company will continue to suffer from a drop in earnings.
07/12/20 Hong Kong-Macau health code delayed Hong Kong’s chief executive has said government officials need more time to evaluate the system given the recent spike in Covid-19 cases.
07/10/20 Special Macau-HK ferry to end service July 16 About 1,267 people have returned to the city on the special transport service while 670 left for Hong Kong.
07/03/20 Macau-HK border negotiations ongoing Macau says Hong Kong’s extension of 14-day quarantine measures until August 7 has not stopped negotiations.
07/01/20 HK extends quarantine measures until August The plan for a “travel bubble” between Macau, Hong Kong and Guangdong has been delayed as HK extends quarantine.
06/27/20 HK Jockey Club joins new global association The HK Jockey Club is one of the gounding members of the new World Tote Association.
06/25/20 Macau: nearby markets could aid recovery Casinos and resorts in Macau can look forward to an easing of travel restrictions to boost finances, Macau professor says.
06/24/20 Imperial Pacific secures financing from strategic partner The casino operator and Zhongfeng International have reached an agreement to subscribe US$6.4 million in convertible bonds.
06/19/20 Almost 900 to return to Macau on special ferries All arrivals will have to see through a 14-day quarantine in designated locations.
