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Preparations for 15th National Games of China continue to ramp up
CGTN
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The organizing committees for the 15th National Games of China held a press conference in Guangzhou on Wednesday to outline their latest preparations, as they aim to deliver a high-quality edition of the competition and elevate the country's...
‘Wendy & Peter Pan’ Headlines Royal Shakespeare Company’s Barbican Return – Global Bulletin
Variety
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July 8, 2025
NEVERLAND NOSTALGIA The Royal Shakespeare Company is set to enchant London audiences with its 2025/26 Barbican season, headlined by “Wendy & Peter Pan,” a reimagined take on J.M. Barrie‘s classic adapted by Ella Hickson and directed by Jonathan...
'Our journey is just beginning': Riize bursts with energy during final Seoul tour date
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 8, 2025
Boy band Riize performs during its first solo concert tour, “Riize Loud,” on July 6 at the KSPO Dome in southern Seoul. [SM ENTERTAINMENT] A year and 10 months after its debut, K-pop boy band Riize finished the Seoul leg of its first solo tour on...
IOC President Coventry on how Olympic Movement can engage with youth
CGTN
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03:15 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) held an on-line executive board press conference on Thursdasy to provide updates on President Kirsty Coventry who took office on Monday. Answering questions from CGTN Sports Scene's Zhu Mandan,...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino to open on August 2
GGRAsia
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June 27, 2025
The casino at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, to be managed by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd, is due to open on August 2, according to a Thursday announcement. The gaming firm is an investor in the casino portion of the US$1.2-billion Sri Lanka...
How The Gaming Industry's Financial Performance Impacts Stock Market Valuations
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 25, 2025
As many financial movements do, they begin not with headlines but with numbers buried in quarterly reports. The gaming industry's performance once considered a niche in both entertainment and investment circles, now plays a defining role in...
Thai tourism businesses unfazed by casino bill delay
Bangkok Post
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June 26, 2025
Hoteliers say plan is controversial and public deserves a bigger say PUBLISHED : 26 Jun 2025 at 17:53 The government’s decision to put its entertainment complex bill on the back burner should not affect Thailand’s tourism industry, as the country...
Galeries Lafayette Names Arthur Lemoine Chief Executive Officer
WWD - New York
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July 7, 2025
PARIS — Famed department store Galeries Lafayette has named Arthur Lemoine chief executive officer, taking over from Nicolas Houzé, who steps into the role of executive chairman for the Galeries Lafayette Group. Lemoine, who has been with Galeries...
Meet Jane Wong, the Hong Kong actress starring in Squid Game season 3
South China Morning Post
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July 7, 2025
Jane Wong’s striking portrayal of the only Chinese-speaking female VIP in Squid Game season three instantly captured global attention with her beautiful smile, fluent English and an unexpected line of dialogue in Mandarin. In episode four, while...
Twice to livestream sold-out Incheon concert from ‘This Is For’ world tour
Korea JoungAng Daily
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June 26, 2025
Published: 26 Jun. 2025, 11:14 Girl group Twice [JYP ENTERTAINMENT] Girl group Twice’s sold-out Incheon concert on July 20 is set to be livestreamed on the Beyond LIVE platform, JYP Entertainment said Thursday. The group kicks off its sixth world...
Chelsea Manalo on suitor Cole Micek: We’re taking it slow
Philstar
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June 25, 2025
Since I have always been drawn to hoopers, I felt giddy for Chelsea Manalo when her sweet pics and videos with Fil-Am cager, Cole Micek, stirred a buzz online. As of press time, she is cheering him on as his team, Macau Black Bears, competes in...
The Open: Who is playing at Portrush? Will Tiger Woods be there? R&A confirm final 156-field details ahead of 153rd Open
Belfast Live
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July 8, 2025
The majors attract the very best players in the world of golf and Portrush is no different for the 153rd Open which starts on July 17 on Northern Ireland's glorious north coast. Some 156 players are invited to one of the finest golf courses...
Cultural training programme promoted by MGM China launched in Beijing
GGRAsia
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June 24, 2025
A “Talent Training in Cultural and Creative Design for the Maritime Silk Road”, a programme supported by the 2025 China National Arts Fund, has officially started at the Palace Museum in Beijing, said Macau casino concessionaire MGM China Holdings...
JP Morgan launches gaming sector coverage, touts PENN, Red Rock, Caesars as top picks
Yogonet International
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June 24, 2025
JP Morgan initiated coverage of the U.S. gaming sector, naming PENN Entertainment (PENN), Red Rock Resorts (RRR), and Caesars Entertainment (CZR) as its top picks, citing what it called a "high risk, high reward" landscape shaped by macroeconomic...
The 13 Hotel sold in $76M deal, new owner to inject $25M for makeover
Asia Gaming Brief
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June 25, 2025
The 13 Hotel in Macau has been sold for HK$600 million ($76 million) to a local investor, according to a statement released by Savills (Macau) Limited, a real estate consultancy agency in the city. The revealed sale price is higher than the...
G-Dragon Hong Kong concert 2025: Tickets, prices, dates, and more
Time Out
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Finally, the King of K-pop G-Dragon (GD) is making his way to Hong Kong! The multitalented rapper, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and global fashion icon announced in March 2025 the Asia leg of his Übermensch solo world tour, just shortly after...
Thailand backs down on casino legalization following political upheaval: Report
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 7, 2025
Thailand’s government will withdraw a controversial bill to legalize casinos from the current parliamentary session, as growing political instability and public resistance erode support within the ruling coalition. According to Bloomberg, chief...
Super Junior sells out Seoul shows, adds extra date to anniversary tour
allkpop
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Super Junior is celebrating their 20th debut anniversary with a brand-new world tour, beginning with a highly anticipated three-day run in Seoul this August. According to SM Entertainment, the tour will open with two initially scheduled concerts...
Matthieu Pavon Took the DP World Tour's Pathway to the PGA Tour and Now Hopes to Stay
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 7, 2025
For the fourth consecutive year, the Genesis Scottish Open is a co-sanctioned tournament that counts on both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, with the next two weeks seeing events on either side of the Atlantic count on both tours. It is one part...
Carrier tour captivates Hong Kong
China Daily Global
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Visitors pose for photos on the aircraft carrier, the CNS Shandong in Hong Kong, July 5, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Hong Kong residents on Saturday praised the first domestically built aircraft carrier, the CNS Shandong, referring to their tour aboard...