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money Best bank offers in Singapore (July 2025): 50% cashback on public transit with Amex, win Business Class flights with HSBC and more
Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don't end with a welcome gift. Banks actually shower us with tons of lifestyle deals and perks just for owning and using their credit cards or debit cards —...
The Dangers in My Heart Theatrical Film Coming February 2026, New Teaser Visual & PV Released
Tokyo, Japan (Monday, June 30, 2025): TV Asahi is thrilled to announce the award-winning The Dangers in My Heart Japanese theatrical release is announced for February 13, 2026 (Friday)! The international release will be revealed at a later date....

Gen Z in Asia redefines luxury travel through selective experiences
Gen Z travelers in Asia prioritize personalized, meaningful experiences over traditional luxury, focusing on entertainment, food, wellness, and sustainability. BANGKOK – Gen Z travelers in the Asia Pacific region are moving away from all-inclusive...

Committee calls for optimizing inclusive education spaces in Taipa
The Islands Social Affairs Advisory Committee revealed that Macau’s special educational needs student population has surged over threefold in the past decade to 3,600, with 2,627 enrolled in inclusive education programs – and the numbers are set...

Aaron-Wooi Yik, Bonnie heading a stellar cast for SAM-100Plus award
KUALA LUMPUR: Paris Olympic Games bronze medalists Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik are one of the frontunners to win the best athletes award at the Sportswriters Association of Malaysia (SAM)-100Plus annual ceremony. The shuttlers will be strongly...

Casino industry urged to prioritise environmental protection, social well-being: study
The development of Macau’s gaming industry should place greater emphasis on environmental protection and social welfare, according to a new study published in the latest issue of Global Gaming & Tourism Research by Macau Polytechnic University....

The 8 Most Elite and Expensive Casinos in the World
The 8 Most Elite and Expensive Casinos in the World Published 4:38 pm Friday, July 11, 2025 Modern living is fun and luxurious. Luxury casinos offer thrills and glamour for risk-takers who value service, design, and exclusivity. There are dozens...

Exhibition shows cultural connections
Works of a diverse array of media from painting to multimedia installation by artists from Hong Kong, Macao and Beijing are on show at the 2024 Hong Kong — Macao Visual Art Biennale, at the National Centre for the Performing Arts. CHINA DAILY...

Retail leasing market thrives amid satellite casino closures in ZAPE
Realtor Centaline summarized yesterday the first half of the property market in Macau, highlighting the improvement in the retail leasing market while also noting potential lease terminations in the ZAPE area due to the closure of satellite...

Is Sa Sa’s store closure in China a tactical withdrawal or strategic surrender?
nged 64.8 per cent to HK$77 million. The company attributed the downturn to sustained outbound travel from Hong Kong and Macau residents to Mainland China and overseas destinations, compounded by macroeconomic headwinds including a strong US...

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for July 4-6
Not even the inclement weather can stop our beverage scene from having a great first weekend of July. Kick it off at Honky Tonks Tavern as the bar celebrates the Fourth of July with picklebacks, hot dogs, country music and more! Head deeper into...

Casino Stocks Are Climbing Tuesday: What's Driving the Rally?
Shares of casino stocks are trading higher after Macau’s June casino revenue reportedly rose. What To Know: According to Investing.com, Macau’s gaming revenue rose 19% year-over-year in June to 21.1 billion patacas ($2.6 billion), beating the...

W Hotels Expands Its Signature 'W Presents' Series With The Unveiling Of The 2025 Global Tour Lineup
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Launched in 2023 as an innovative live music showcase, W PRESENTS has quickly become an exciting platform at the intersection of music and travel. Building on the success of its first two years, the 2025 iteration will sync...

FT Island to drop 10th Japanese studio album
FT Island's "Instinct," will be first Japanese studio album in six years FT Island is set to release its 10th full-length Japanese-language album this fall. The new album, "Instinct," will drop on Sept. 17 in Japan, and is the group’s first...

Flight constraints, price pressures loom as tourism gears up for summer surge
The tourism sector is bracing for a vibrant summer season, with hotel operators projecting high visitor numbers and occupancy rates in August. However, industry experts warn that growth momentum may be threatened by rising cost sensitivity,...

With You and the Rain episode 1: Exact release date and time, where to watch, and more
According to the anime's official platforms, With You and the Rain episode 1 is scheduled to be released on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 1:30 am JST on TV Asahi and its affiliated channels in Japan. The episode will also be digitally streamed on...

When AI Robots Play Soccer, is it Still Called “The Beautiful Game”?
If you thought soccer was just for humans, think again. In Beijing, humanoid robots recently took to the field in a fully autonomous 3-on-3 soccer game, captivating audiences with a unique blend of tech and sport. This wasn’t just a novelty—it...

Star announces Queen’s Wharf exit deal has fallen through, negotiations still ongoing
It is perhaps too soon to tell whether the return of Star Brisbane will help or hurt the company. One of the bigger Australian casino transactions in recent years appears to be all but dead, as Star Entertainment announced on Monday that its...

Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji 3 hits BO gold in Pakistan
The film’s roaring start has taken many industry watchers by surprise, especially given the challenges facing the country’s cinema sector in recent years. A strong showing despite market challenges Starring Diljit Dosanjh, Neeru Bajwa, and...

Pakistani actress Humaira's death: What we know so far
Dubai: The sudden and tragic death of Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali has left many shocked and searching for answers. Her decomposed body was found earlier this week inside her locked apartment in Karachi. As questions swirl about...