China Construction America (CCA), the US subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, has officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, bringing to a close the long-running legal dispute tied to the development of the Baha Mar mega-resort in The Bahamas.
The restructuring marks the final chapter of one of the most complex cross-border disputes ever associated with a large-scale integrated resort (IR) development.
Japan’s northern prefecture of Hokkaido has set aside approximately US$65,000 in its latest budget to conduct fresh research into the feasibility of developing a casino-integrated resort (IR), according to multiple regional media sources.
While modest in size, the allocation signals that Hokkaido is not closing the door on potential participation in Japan’s future IR expansion rounds.
Chinese embassies in both Singapore and Vietnam have issued public advisories urging Chinese nationals to refrain from gambling during the Chinese New Year (CNY) period, reinforcing Beijing’s long-standing policy stance against overseas gaming activities.
Macau welcomed more than 215,000 visitors during the first two days of the Chinese New Year (CNY) Golden Week, reinforcing expectations of a strong seasonal rebound for the city’s tourism and integrated resort (IR) sector.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has officially dropped plans to divest its stake in City of Dreams Manila, signaling renewed strategic confidence in the Philippines’ integrated resort (IR) market.
The reversal comes after months of strategic review during which Melco had explored monetisation options for the Manila asset as part of broader capital allocation optimisation. However, improving operational trends and long-term growth visibility have prompted the company to retain ownership.
Author: Janice Chew • Thursday, 19/02/2026
