Macau’s casino industry, once the crown jewel of global gaming, is undergoing a critical transformation. In a pair of major developments this June, authorities have confirmed that 11 satellite casinos are set to close by the end of 2025, while Macau Slot, one of the region’s key sports betting operators, has pledged to reduce its reliance on foreign labor in favor of local workers. Both moves come as gaming concessions face review and renewal in an evolving economic landscape.
Manila is set to become the epicenter of the Asian gaming industry as it hosts SiGMA Asia 2025 from June 1 to 4 at the SMX Convention Center. This premier event is anticipated to draw over 20,000 delegates, including 3,800 operators, 1,500 affiliates, and more than 350 speakers, making it a pivotal gathering for stakeholders in the iGaming sector.
Kangwon Land, South Korea's sole casino open to local residents, has initiated the "2025 Integrated Mutual Growth Project" to bolster domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the gaming technology sector. This initiative aims to invigorate the domestic casino device manufacturing industry by offering SMEs support in research and development (R&D) costs, expert consulting, and assistance in expanding sales channels.
Singapore is set to unveil a transformative marine attraction this summer: the Singapore Oceanarium, opening on July 23, 2025, at Resorts World Sentosa. This reimagined and vastly expanded successor to the S.E.A. Aquarium promises an immersive journey through the wonders of our oceans.
On May 15, 2025, The Grand Ho Tram in Vietnam's Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province commenced a significant US$1 billion expansion, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's tourism and hospitality sector.
Author: Janice Chew • Tuesday, 17/06/2025
