As part of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025, City of Dreams Macau (COD) has premiered “The Haas Brothers: Clair de Lune”, a special exhibition that reimagines moonlight as metaphor through whimsical, light-infused sculptures (19 July–12 September). The outdoor installation features six large-scale structures by brothers Simon and Nikolai Haas, including five lamp sculptures inspired by the legendary Moonlight Towers of their hometown Austin—works intriguingly titled “A Street Light Named Desire,” “Let There be Street Light,” “A Light in the Streets and Freak in the Sheets,” “Lamp of Approval,” and “Light to Remain Silent” .
In a landmark moment for marine exploration and education, Resorts World Sentosa unveiled the Singapore Oceanarium—a bold transformation of the former S.E.A. Aquarium—in a ceremony on 23 July 2025, followed by its public opening on 24 July. During the event, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Executive Chairman and Acting CEO of Genting Singapore, remarked: “What we’ve created goes far beyond a marine destination – not just in scale, but in ambition and impact,” underscoring the oceanarium’s elevated mission.
In a generous display of philanthropy, Galaxy Entertainment Group Chairman Francis Lui Yiu Tung donated MOP 30 million (approximately USD 3.7 million) to the Macao University of Tourism (UTM), a contribution that led to the main campus building being renamed the Yiu Tung Building. The naming ceremony took place on July 23, 2025, when UTM officially unveiled the rebranded, 14‑storey facility—formerly known as the Silver Jubilee Building.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) reported a strong second quarter for 2025, with consolidated net income rising 22% year-on-year to USD 519 million. This performance was largely driven by the outstanding results of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in Singapore. Total group net revenue grew by 15% to USD 3.18 billion, while adjusted property EBITDA jumped 24.3% to USD 1.33 billion. Earnings per share came in at USD 0.66 (GAAP) and USD 0.79 (adjusted), both beating analyst expectations, according to RTT News.
The Philippines finds itself at a pivotal moment in the evolution of its online gaming industry, with recent reports warning that up to 50,000 jobs could vanish if lawmakers legislate a total ban on legal online gambling. According to Philstar, projections indicate massive economic and social fallout unless a balanced approach is adopted.
Author: Janice Chew • Friday, 25/07/2025
