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3 days ago

PH POGO Ban Leads to Global Spread of Illegal Betting

A recent study highlights how the POGO ban in the Philippines has led to the spread of illegal betting operations to new regions. A...

Nov 7

Metro Manila Office Vacancy Rate Hits 20-Year High

Metro Manila's office vacancy rate hit 18.2% by Q3 2024, the highest in 20 years, driven by shifting office space needs & POGO ban, says...

Nov 5

PH Condo Vacancies Increase

PH condo vacancy rates in Metro Manila rose in Q3 2024, partly due to Chinese nationals leaving ahead of the POGO ban, says Colliers...

Oct 21

Guidelines Could Cut FATF Grey List Countries In Half

Global AML watchdog FATF announces major changes to criteria for placing countries on its "grey list" of nations under increased...

Oct 21

Philippines to Add 456,000 New Hotel Rooms by 2028

The Philippines plans to add 456,000 new hotel rooms by 2028, according to the Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA), to meet...

Oct 21

Macau Gov’t Reaffirms Stance Vs. Online Gaming Concessions

The Macau government has firmly stated that it has no intentions of issuing public concessions for online gaming. The Macau government...

Oct 15

Sam Hou Fai Elected Macau Chief Exec Amid Calls for Change

Sam Hou Fai elected Macau's next chief executive with 394/398 votes, marking a shift from tradition as the first leader born in mainland...

Oct 10

POGO Exodus Leads to Increased Vacancies in PH Office Spaces

POGOs vacated 53,000 sq. m of office space in Q3 2024, driven by a government ban linked to criminal activities, according to Leechiu...

Oct 7

Here’s Why Adele Rejected Residency Show in Macau

Sam Hou Fai, Macau's presumptive Chief Executive, calls for more residency shows in casinos to boost the city's appeal and attract...

Oct 2

Macau Gaming Revenue Hits 2024 Low; Baccarat Still Leads

Macau’s gaming industry experienced a mix of growth and challenges in September 2024. According to the Gaming Inspection and...