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True diversification

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 jun25 True diversification key to boosting gaming competitiveness, scholar says  Yuki Lei, MDT  Friday, June 6, 2025 - 1 week ago  No Comments  8,730 Views T he  government has prioritized developing non-gaming sectors to diversify the economy; however, Zeng Zhonglu, chairman of the Asia Pacific Association for Gambling Studies, argues that true diversification should enhance the gambling industry’s competitiveness, especially as countries such as Thailand move toward legalizing casinos. While the Macau government continues to promote non-gaming development, Zeng believes this effort should not come at the expense of the gambling industry. “If we are discussing non-gaming attractions, such development should be appropriate, given Macau’s limited size and resources. Over-investing in other sectors could hurt the core gambling industry and, by extension, the economy. Diversification efforts should strengthen – not weaken – the industry,” he told the Times in...

MICE

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  Sector MICE enfrenta “oportunidades e desafios”   0     0     0 6 Jun, 2025 A formação de quadros qualificados e o impulso ao desenvolvimento económico foram duas vertentes em destaque no Dia Mundial de Exposições 2025, com Tai Kin Yip a enaltecer o papel de uma das principais indústrias enquadradas na estratégia da diversificação adequada da economia de Macau. O Secretário para a Economia e Finanças considerou que, “enquanto a indústria de exposições se desenvolve, devemos também reconhecer os problemas e desafios que enfrentamos actualmente”, os quais incluem a concorrência regional, a adaptação tecnológica e a transformação ecológica”   VÍTOR REBELO   “As Exposições Libertam Potencial” é o lema do Dia Mundial de Exposições 2025, focado no papel desempenhado pela indústria de exposições (sector MICE) na promoção da cooperação, formação de quadros qualificados, impulso ao desenvolvimento económico e expansão das redes de negócios, entre outras ...

Satellites III - encerramento a partir de junho 25

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Set25 Several  satellite casinos  in Macau have opted to shut down operations ahead of the December 31st deadline, with the loss of key marketing personnel to larger competitors offering higher salaries cited as a primary reason, according to an industry expert. https://agbrief.com/intel/deep-dive/28/09/2025/macau-satellite-casinos-close-early-as-major-operators-poach-marketing-teams-expert/?utm_source=Asia+Gaming+Brief&utm_campaign=db805c8660-AGB%3A+%2302237+Monday%2C+29th+September%2C+2025&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_51950b5d21-db805c8660-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%28AGB%3A+%2302237+Monday%2C+29th+September%2C+2025%29&goal=0_51950b5d21-db805c8660-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=db805c8660&mc_eid=31e20475e6 set25 MELCO Gaming concessionaire Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited (MRM) announced on Friday hat it will close satellite casino Grand Dragon on 22 September and slot machine parlour Mocha Kuong Fat on 24 September. The closures, which have been approved b...