HK Express (a low-cost carrier based in Hong Kong) has introduced a new travel product called the “Intermodal Pass” which connects Macau and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) using a seamless bus + flight booking in one transaction. According to the announcement on 4 November 2025, bookings opened immediately, and the service will commence on 28 November 2025.
Kangwon Land Inc., the South Korean casino-resort operator that runs the only casino in the country open to locals, reported its third-quarter results showing some revenue improvement but with notable pressure on operating profit. According to one report, net profit for the quarter rose 24.1% year-on-year to approximately KRW 112.29 billion (US$ 78.1 million).
The prestigious exhibition event MGM Macau Tennis Masters is set to return to Macau on December 27–28, 2025, at the Macao Forum, promising a two-day showcase of world-class tennis.
Genting Bhd’s long-anticipated takeover bid for Genting Malaysia Berhad has officially turned unconditional after the parent company’s stake rose above 50%, reaching about 50.11% of the total issued shares. This development marks a key milestone in Genting Bhd’s ongoing plan to consolidate control over its Malaysian gaming arm and streamline the group’s structure. According to source, the acquisition bid, first announced in September 2025, is proceeding as Genting Bhd now satisfies the ownership threshold required under Malaysian takeover regulations.
In October, GKL — which operates three foreign-visitor-only casinos under the “Seven Luck” brand in South Korea (Seoul’s Gangnam and Dragon City, and Busan) — reported a month-on-month drop in casino sales of around 11%, declining to KRW 30.54 billion (≈ US$22.2 million). Although this represents a sequential decline, the result was still up about 6.6% year-on-year compared to October of the prior year.
Author: Janice Chew • Wednesday, 05/11/2025
