Galaxy Entertainment Group has announced a new salary increase for employees, set to take effect from 1 April 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to workforce stability and morale amid continued recovery in Macau’s gaming and tourism sector. The move follows similar compensation adjustments by other concessionaires and reflects intensifying competition for experienced frontline and operational talent as visitor volumes normalize.
South Korea’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources, Kim Jung-kwan, has issued a forceful directive to publicly held institutions under his ministry — including the state-linked casino operator Kangwon Land — that they must demonstrate real value with tangible results or risk being dissolved. At a January 12 briefing in Seoul, the minister stressed that public entities can no longer function as mere policy-implementing bodies and must instead drive innovation, accountability, and measurable impact for the public.
Hoiana Resort & Golf, the luxury integrated resort located near Hoi An and Da Nang in central Vietnam, has officially announced a major US$1 billion Phase 2 expansion aiming to significantly grow its tourism and lifestyle offerings. The initiative follows earlier development plans and leadership changes designed to accelerate the project’s build-out and reposition Hoiana as a holistic international destination rather than a casino-centric venue.
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has officially revealed plans to shut down its corporate office as part of a significant cost-reduction strategy under its new leadership. In a memo to staff, Group CEO Bruce Mathieson Jr said the corporate office will be closed in its current form, with roles and responsibilities transitioned back to the group’s three integrated resorts in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast — a move aimed at simplifying operations and driving sustainability.
Macau-based gaming giant Sands China Ltd has confirmed it will distribute discretionary bonuses and implement salary increases for its workforce in early 2026, rounding out the group of six major concessionaires in the region that have recently unveiled staff incentives. The company said eligible full-time team members, comprising about 99 % of its roughly 28,000-strong workforce, will receive a bonus equivalent to one month’s pay as a recognition of their commitment and performance over the past year. The bonus is scheduled to be paid on 6 February 2026.
Author: Janice Chew • Tuesday, 13/01/2026
