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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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ago25 The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) plans to hold a food and cultural market in Zona Nova de Aterros do Porto Exterior (NAPE) in mid-August, aimed at promoting the transformation of an area that has expressed concern over the impact of the impending closure of its satellite casinos Cheng Wai Tong, Deputy Director of the MGTO, revealed the latest developments during a media interview on Monday evening, stating that the MGTO plans to hold a food and cultural and creative community market in the NAPE area on 15 August. “The market will last for 10 days and aims to showcase the unique characteristics of the NAPE area and attract tourists,” he said. “The market will be held in the area around Guangzhou Street, Beijing Street and Shanghai Street in the NAPE area.” https://asgam.com/2025/08/05/mgto-to-launch-10-day-market-in-macaus-nape-to-help-area-transform-ahead-of-pending-satellite-casino-closures/ JUL25 A Casa dos Trabalhadores da Indústria do Jogo admite estar preocupada co...