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MGM Resorts International Looking to Open New Venues in The Asian Market

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3 years ago

November 28, 2022

MGM Resorts International is an American hospitality and entertainment corporation that operates resorts in Las Vegas, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Mississippi. Their resorts include The MGM Grand, Bellagio, Park MGM, and Mandalay Bay.

MGM Resorts’ History

The history of the corporation can be traced back to 1969, when airline and casino magnate Kirk Kerkorian purchased a majority share in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) picture studio. This event is considered to be the beginning of the company.

Grand Name Company, the precursor to what is now known as MGM Resorts International, was established in 1986 by Kirk Kerkorian as a wholly owned subsidiary of Tracinda Corporation. It was rebranded as MGM Grand, Inc. in 1987. After purchasing Mirage Resorts in the year 2000, the corporation changed its name to MGM Mirage.

Despite the fact that the majority of the company’s resorts are already in operation in the United States, the corporation has expressed a strong desire to expand into Asia, with China, Japan, and Singapore being its primary areas of focus.

MGM Resorts in Singapore

The establishment of a venue in Malaysia might be considered a significant milestone for MGM Resorts International. It has been confirmed by Bloomberg that the firm has already spoken with the Malaysian Lim family about the possibility of either taking over their Genting Singapore business or investing in the company. A consensus has not yet been not reached, but it seems probable that MGM will continue its pursuit of the firm in the future.

Singapore’s city state has just two casino operators, Genting being one of them. Sentosa, an island off Singapore’s southern coast, is home to the Resorts World Sentosa complex. According to a recent review by www.casinosnavi.com, the resort has more than 550 gaming tables and 2,400 slot machines, and other electronic games. Theme parks, aquariums, water parks, restaurants, and shopping round out the list of things to do at Universal Studios Singapore.

In addition, Genting Singapore was one of the few businesses owned by the Genting group that remained profitable throughout most of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first quarter of 2022, Genting Singapore reported a 13 percent year-on-year increase in revenues to $225 million and a 17 percent increase in net profit to $29 million.

It’s clear that a potential MGM takeover of the Genting Singapore presence would further strengthen the US casino giant in the Asian market. Not only that they would take over a profitable business with lots of potential for expansion, but they will penetrate another market that’s not accessible to them at the moment. Should an agreement be reached, MGM will become a major player in the Asian market after adding Singapore to their portfolio.

MGM Resorts in Japan

MGM Resorts International also intends to construct a resort in Osaka, Japan, with a price tag of ten billion dollars. The city and prefecture of Osaka have decided to work with MGM, which has formed a partnership with the Japanese financial services giant ORIX. This will allow MGM to operate an integrated resort in the area.

Since Las Vegas Sands Corp., Wynn Resorts Ltd., and other Asian gambling businesses withdrew from developments in Osaka, only the MGM-Orix joint venture submitted a bid to the region’s RFP process for establishing a casino.

This is MGM’s first foray into the Japanese casinos business, and they hope it will be just the beginning. In a statement, MGM Resorts CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle said that “We couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to help enhance and grow Osaka’s reputation as a world-class destination and gateway for the world to the wonders and rich history of Japan.”

MGM Resorts in China

MGM Macau and MGM Cotai are the two locations in China where the MGM brand is active. The MGM Macau was the first business that the corporation had in China, the second one being the MGM Cotai casino resort which officially opened its doors on February 13th, 2018.

1,390 rooms and suites make up the Cotai hotel. There is a 2,000-seat MGM Theater in the hotel as well. More than 2,000 different plant species are housed at Nature’s Art, the world’s biggest art garden. Among those species are many that had been thought to be extinct.

Moreover, the opening of MGM Shanghai looks to be part of MGM’s strategy to increase its presence in the country. A hotel management agreement with Shanghai West Bund Development has been signed by Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality, a 2007 joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. This agreement will see Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality open its first MGM-branded hotel in Shanghai.

MGM Shanghai West Bund will include 161 guest rooms and 58 suites, as well as a range of food and beverage, entertainment, and other services, according to information supplied to the press. The hotel will provide a variety of Las Vegas-inspired entertainment activities, such as live performances by prominent artists and art exhibits, in an effort to attract wealthy tourists and residents alike.

Mr. Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts, stated, “We’re honored that the MGM brand and our China joint venture, Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality, were selected by West Bund Group to operate this premium property in such an iconic zone.”

Final Thoughts

Already with a strong presence in the major Asian markets, MGM could strengthen its presence through a potential takeover in Singapore. Even though an agreement is far from being reached, the initial talks bring a lot of promise for the region.

It’s certainly an interesting development for the resort industry in Asia and only time will tell if the negotiations will come to a positive result. In the meantime, tourists can rest assured that the resort era is far from coming to an end.

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PropellerAds launches localized platform in China

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3 days ago

November 5, 2025

George Miller

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PropellerAds, one of the world’s leading advertising platforms, is proud to announce the official launch of the Chinese-language version of propellerads.com with native support team, marking a major step in its strategic expansion across East Asia. The announcement comes in response to growing regional demand for industry-leading advertising platforms specializing in high growth sectors, including gaming and e-commerce.

To mark the launch, a Chinese version of the PropellerAds website is now live, complete with full translation and a dedicated team of native-speaking experts to support Chinese-speaking clients. This has been complemented by an official WeChat channel where updates, insights, and company news updates will be shared directly with its Chinese-speaking audiences.

As a global market leader in digital advertising with 15 daily billion ad impressions across over 195 GEOs, PropellerAds brings over a decade of proven success to the Chinese market. Its deep expertise in performance-driven formats like Popunder, Push Notifications, and Telegram Mini Apps, has helped thousands of advertisers scale their campaigns worldwide. Now, Chinese-speaking clients can benefit directly from this global experience, expert support, and strategic tools tailored to their needs, empowering them to reach international audiences with precision and confidence.

“We’re excited to deepen our relationships in the Chinese market,” said Matvey Shmidt, Sales Director at PropellerAds.

“Our goal is to empower advertisers and partners in China with the tools, support, and insights they need to succeed globally. For the first time, Chinese clients can benefit from our global expertise while accessing a multisource advertising platform designed to local demands and needs.”

In addition to its established ad formats, PropellerAds continues to innovate with new channels such as Telegram Mini Apps, Survey Exit, and In-Page Push, providing advertisers with access to audiences and engagement opportunities. These formats expand the platform’s capabilities beyond traditional web placements, with brands reaching high-intent users across multiple ecosystems with precision targeting and performance-driven optimization.

PropellerAds recently made a successful appearance at China Joy, one of Asia’s largest digital entertainment expos, where the team connected with hundreds of partners and advertisers, and Global Traffic Conference in Shenzen. Looking ahead, PropellerAds will be attending GTC in Shanghai this November, continuing its mission to foster meaningful partnerships and drive innovation in the region.

Shmidt continued: “This launch reaffirms PropellerAds as a global leader in digital advertising, offering scalable solutions and localized support to help businesses grow across borders, with this being the first in a series of new launches we will be announcing in the region soon. We look forward to meeting our clients and speaking with interested clients at GTC in Shanghai.”

You can visit PropellerAds at stand B69, at GTC in Shanghai, on 5th and 6th of November.

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Advantech Introduces DPX-S460: Empowering Gaming with AMD’s 8000 Series APU

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3 days ago

November 5, 2025

Niji Narayan

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Advantech has released DPX-S460, the newest member of its S-series gaming platform family. Powered by AMD’s Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series APUs, the DPX-S460 combines cutting-edge Zen 4 architecture, RDNA3 graphics and integrated AI acceleration, making it a game-changer in regulated gaming markets.

“The DPX-S460 exemplifies our dedication to leveraging advanced technologies to create powerful and flexible gaming solutions. With AMD’s 8000 Series chipset, we’re delivering a platform that meets the most demanding requirements of the gaming industry,” said Craig Stapleton, Product Director for Advantech.

The DPX-S460 brings advanced capabilities to gaming OEMs, including:

• Graphics Excellence: Radeon RDNA3 graphics cores supporting four independent 4K monitors

• AI Acceleration: Integrated XDNA neural processing unit for edge AI applications

• Versatile Power Options: Compatible with both 12V DC single input and ATX power supplies

• Backward Compatibility: Designed to integrate seamlessly with 10 generations of previous S-series products

• Optimized for the Gaming Industry.

The DPX-S460 delivers a high-performance, scalable platform tailored for regulated gaming markets. Its backward compatibility ensures a robust return on investment for existing customers, while its forward-looking design supports next-generation gaming experiences.

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NagaWorld Achieves Exceptional Great Place To Work Certification with Near-Perfect 95% Trust Index Score

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1 week ago

October 31, 2025

Niji Narayan

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NagaCorp Ltd. together with its subsidiary NagaWorld, a leading Integrated Resort in the Mekong Region, announced that it has recently been Certified by Great Place To Work, a global authority on workplace culture. This prestigious certification, earned with an exceptional Trust Index score of 95%, is based entirely on direct and anonymous employee feedback. A high score indicates a positive work environment where employees felt empowered to be their best selves in a safe work environment while receiving fair recognition, rewards and opportunities for growth.

“It is encouraging and inspiring to see the practice of workplace culture and excellence being cultivated and recognised in Cambodia and being valued by each member in our company. We are both humbled by this international recognition and immensely proud of each member of our Naga family who through their passion for improving livelihoods come to the workplace everyday, not only to work, but to learn, to deliver and to promote the Khmer culture to the world through the works we collectively do. This certification is a recognition of the collective spirit and dedication of every member of our Naga family,” said Mr. Chen Yiy Fon, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of NagaCorp.

“We will mark this milestone in our ‘Shaping Tomorrow, Together’ journey, which places our people at the core of everything we do. We are immensely proud of our team of over 6000 professionals. This recognition is possible because of you. We congratulate our fellow recipients in Cambodia who have received Great Place to Work certification and together let us continue to build and foster a workplace environment of excellence, integrity, and mutual respect where productivity can thrive and flourish,” Chen Yiy Fon added.

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