The government of Sri Lanka has officially gazetted the implementation of the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, setting the “appointed date” as 1 December 2025. This marks a major step in overhauling the country’s gaming and betting regime, with the law having been certified by the Speaker on 3 September 2025.
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation recently held the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremonies at both of its Manila properties — Solaire Resort Entertainment City (in Parañaque) and Solaire Resort North — signalling the start of the holiday season in style.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (Philippines) has agreed to subscribe to convertible notes worth HK$1.6 billion (roughly US$206 million) in International Entertainment Corp. (IEC), the Hong Kong-listed parent company of New Coast Hotel Manila. Upon full conversion of the notes, DigiPlus would secure approximately a 53.89 % controlling interest in IEC — effectively taking control of the land-based resort asset.
Far East Consortium (FEC) has publicly detailed its restructuring agreement with Star Entertainment Group, clarifying how asset swaps, loan advances and earn-out mechanisms will play out as part of a major shift in their Australian resort joint ventures.
Okada Manila marked the start of its holiday celebrations on 14 November 2025 with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and the grand opening of its Christmas Carnival at The Fountain Foyer, bringing together VIP guests, media personalities and influencers for an evening filled with performances and festive décor.
Author: Janice Chew • Wednesday, 19/11/2025
