12/08/20 Osaka to restart IR partner selection process in January Authorities will resume the request-for-proposal process for the city’s IR bid.
11/12/20 Osaka: World Expo applications to be approved Osaka expects to register its application for the 2025 World Expo in December.
10/13/20 Osaka to hold referendum on Metropolis Plan Authorities have announced the date for a referendum to approve the Osaka Metropolis Plan.
09/28/20 Japan Racing Association donates to Covid-19 efforts The JRA has donated funds to support the Osaka prefecture’s efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.
08/26/20 Osaka: casino resort project suspended due to Covid-19 Osaka city was expected to develop its integrated resort project this year but the current situation has halted all plans until further notice.
07/12/20 New LDP leader supports Osaka IR Ryo Harada, newly elected secretary general of the Liberal Democrat Party’s Osaka Prefectural Assembly has said he is in favour of an IR.
07/09/20 Osaka IR plans could resume this year A representative of the Osaka Tourism Bureau said the process would resume when inbound tourism opens in around six months’ time.
06/24/20 Osaka delays IR process again Authorities admit there’s no specific deadline for the city’s request-for-proposal (RFP) process.
06/06/20 MGM accepts new delay on Osaka casino MGM’s international arm is still interested in biding for Osaka’s IR in spite of further delay.
05/27/20 Osaka may need to downsize IR investment plans Ken Furuichi, the Managing Director of Kansai Association of Corporate Executives, says a reassessment may be required.
05/21/20 Restrictions to be lifted in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo Japan’s state of emergency is likely to be lifted in three more prefectures as early as next week.
05/15/20 Pachinko halls allowed to reopen in Osaka Pachinko halls with a floor space of 1,000 square meters or less will be allowed to reopen from tomorrow.
05/04/20 Osaka IR bid still on MGM Resorts agenda Bid for an integrated resort in Osaka, Japan is still on MGM Resorts’ agenda according to acting CEO.
04/29/20 Osaka Pachinko hall will be forced to close Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura has indicated he is considering closure instructions if the hall continues to operate.
