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MGM-Backed National Arts Fund Project Unveils Creative Showcase in Macau’s Barra District

MGM China has launched a new creative showcase in Macau’s historic Barra District as part of a project supported by China’s National Arts Fund, underscoring the concessionaire’s growing emphasis on cultural development and non-gaming tourism.



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Grand Korea Leisure to Allocate US$15m for 2025 Final Dividend

Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) has confirmed plans to allocate approximately US$15 million for its 2025 final dividend, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns despite ongoing operational and regulatory pressures in South Korea’s foreigner-only casino sector.



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New Coast Hotel Manila Revamp Spending to Run Through 2033, Backer Says

The backer of New Coast Hotel Manila has confirmed that capital expenditure for the property’s redevelopment is expected to be completed by 2033, underscoring a long-term repositioning strategy for the Manila integrated resort and hospitality market.



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New Nagasaki Governor Brings Policy Clarity for Japan’s Regional Development Agenda

Ken Hirata has been elected as the new governor of Nagasaki Prefecture, providing a measure of political certainty in a jurisdiction that has previously drawn attention from the integrated resort (IR) and wider tourism investment community.



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Kangwon Land Approves Up to US$3.3m Sponsorship for Gangwon FC

Kangwon Land Inc, South Korea’s only casino open to locals, has approved a sponsorship package of up to KRW 4.5 billion (US$3.3 million) for Gangwon FC, reinforcing its long-standing support for regional sports and tourism development. The sponsorship was endorsed at a recent board meeting and will cover the 2026 football season.