Macau faces economic headwinds as casino gaming revenue dropped 12.1% year-on-year in June amid competition from the World Cup, while Beijing tightens settlement criteria for the territory and international tensions simmer over visa disputes at regional summits.
·Casino gaming revenue fell to MOP$18.5 billion in June, with operators citing World Cup distraction as a factor
·Mainland China updates residency requirements for Hong Kong and Macau settlement eligibility
·US delegation boycotts Apec meeting in Macau over China visa policy disagreements
·Xi Jinping emphasizes long-term prosperity and stability as essential for Hong Kong and Macau
·Tech Summit in Macau reveals insights into China's artificial intelligence development strategy
drawn from South China Morning Post, IAG – Inside Asian Gaming, UFC.com, news.cgtn.com · updated 13h ago