In a clear signal of where regional tourism is heading, Paradise City has partnered with Lotte Duty Free to drive Chinese visitation—arguably the most critical segment for Korea’s foreigner-only casino market. But this isn’t just another promotional tie-up; it’s a full-stack ecosystem strategy combining gaming, hospitality, and retail into a seamless “one-stop travel and retail experience.”
Belle Corporation has delivered a solid and well-balanced 1Q26 performance, reinforcing its position as one of the most structurally resilient players in the Philippines gaming ecosystem. With consolidated net income rising 13% to Php524 million (US$8.6 million) and revenue up 9% to Php1.42 billion (US$23.4 million), the story here is not just growth—it’s quality, diversified earnings.
Macau’s gaming sector is entering a more disciplined, efficiency-driven phase—and SJM Holdings is positioning itself right at the center of that shift. According to Chairperson Daisy Ho, 2026 represents an “important inflection point” for the group, where years of restructuring begin translating into tangible margin and return improvements.
This is not just another optimistic outlook—it reflects a deep operational transformation that has been quietly unfolding behind the scenes.
Vietnam’s multi-billion-dollar integrated casino resorts are facing a harsh reality: strong revenue growth, but persistent losses.
Despite a surge in domestic participation under the country’s pilot scheme allowing locals to gamble, large-scale casino developments continue to struggle with profitability—raising questions about the sustainability of the current model.
Business confidence in the Philippines has taken a sharp downturn, raising concerns over consumer spending, inflation pressures, and the near-term outlook for the gaming and hospitality sectors.
According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country’s business confidence index plunged to minus 24.3% in March, down from +8.2% in February—the weakest reading in more than 25 years. A negative reading indicates pessimists now significantly outnumber optimists.
Author: Janice Chew • Tuesday, 28/04/2026
