Tim Shepherd

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http://www.fortunaworldwide.com/

Tim Shepherd is the Founder and Senior Partner of Fortuna. Tim is an experienced investor and advisor in hotels and resorts across Asia Pacific and has been based in Hong Kong for 26 years. Partners in Finance & Investment, Compliance and Strategy support Fortuna’s investments and advisory work around the region.

LATEST ARTICLES FROM AUTHOR

Vietnam

Small and local to be winning formula in 2022

Tim Shepherd - December 13, 2021

Vietnam

Tim Shepherd: Vietnam growth to gain momentum

Tim Shepherd - December 18, 2020

LATEST NEWS

South Korea

Kangwon Land revenue eyed to clear $1.67B Korea Coal debt

Viviana Chan - January 21, 2026

South Korea is weighing a plan to use 10 percent of Kangwon Land’s annual revenue over 20 years to repay Korea Coal’s $1.67 billion debt.

Macau

Chow Tai Fook sales jump as luxury jewellery demand recovers in mainland China, HK and Macau

Nelson Moura - January 21, 2026

Chinese consumer sentiment appears to be improving, with luxury jewellery giant Chow Tai Fook seeing a strong increase in sales in Macau, Hong Kong and China

Cambodia

Queues form outside China’s Cambodia embassy amid scam compound exits

Viviana Chan - January 21, 2026

Long queues formed outside China’s embassy in Cambodia as Chinese nationals sought help returning home after scam compounds were dismantled.

Japan

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe’s killer sentenced to life in prison

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 21, 2026

The killer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has received a life sentence in prison for shooting the politician on July 8th, 2022.

Japan

Foreign visitors to Japan surpass 42 million in 2025, setting a new record

Viviana Chan - January 21, 2026

Japan flirts with overtourism after reaching a new record of 42.7 million visitors in 2025.

South Korea

GKL 2025 net profit jumps 42.4% on overseas customer growth

Viviana Chan - January 21, 2026

Overseas customer growth pushed GKL’s net profit up 42.4% in 2025, with operating income rising more than 37%.

Philippines

PAGCOR Chairman hails increased regulation in post-POGO era

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 21, 2026

PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro H. Tengco has hailed increased oversight of the online gaming sector, amongst a challenging regulatory environment.

Vietnam

Vietnam aims for 10% GDP growth over the next five years, supported by tourism

AGBrief Editorial - January 21, 2026

Vietnam is aiming for average GDP growth of about 10 percent over the next four years, aiming for “strategic autonomy”, “self-reliance” and “confidence”.

United States

TransAct Technologies appoints Dana Loof as Chief Marketing Officer

AGBrief Editorial - January 21, 2026

TransAct Technologies, a global leader in software-driven technology and printing solutions, has announced the appointment of Dana Loof as Chief Marketing Officer.

Elsewhere

Macau Legend claims Cape Verde casino handover ‘lacked any legitimate basis’

Viviana Chan - January 21, 2026

Macau Legend claims Cape Verde’s seizure of its unfinished Praia casino project lacked any legitimate basis and is now seeking legal advice.

Macau

Macau GGR growth to slow to 3-7% in 2026 amid limited capacity, weaker China consumption: S&P

Viviana Chan - January 20, 2026

Macau gaming growth is set to slow to 3–7% in 2026 as capacity constraints and weaker China consumption temper the post-pandemic rebound, S&P says.

Taiwan

Rare supercars linked to Prince Group to be auctioned in Taiwan

Nelson Moura - January 20, 2026

A collection of luxury supercars valued at approximately $27 million, seized from the scandal-ridden Prince Group, will be auctioned in Taipei.

South Korea

South Korea’s GKL says Seoul casino plan remains ‘undetermined’

Viviana Chan - January 20, 2026

GKL denies making a firm decision on a Seoul casino resort, citing only early-stage feasibility preparations after media speculation.

Macau

Luxury travel retail changing in Macau/HK & Greater China as CTG buys DFS stores

AGBrief Editorial - January 20, 2026

The face of luxury travel retail in Macau, Hong Kong and Greater China is set to change, as China Tourism Group Duty Free has announced that it is planning to purchase DFS’ retail business in the country.

Macau

Macau relaunches free bus ticket program from HK airport to boost international tourism

AGBrief Editorial - January 20, 2026

Macau continues its promotional efforts to bring in more international travelers, again launching free direct bus tickets for visitors arriving at the Hong Kong International Airport.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka records 2.3M tourist arrivals in 2025, led by India

Viviana Chan - January 19, 2026

Sri Lanka recorded 2.3 million tourist arrivals in 2025, with India the top source market, supporting a broader recovery in travel and entertainment.

Philippines

Analysts see muted near-term returns from Hann Casino–PhilWeb partnership

Viviana Chan - January 19, 2026

Hann Casino’s e-gaming partnership with PhilWeb supports its long-term strategy, though analysts see muted short-term earnings impact.

India

India launches money laundering probe into betting ring run by Pakistanis in UAE

Nelson Moura - January 19, 2026

Indian authorities probe betting ring operated out of UAE by Pakistani nations.

Macau

Macau premium mass spend hits Golden Week-like levels in January: Citigroup

Viviana Chan - January 19, 2026

Macau’s premium mass market showed renewed strength in January, with average wagers per player jumping 41 percent year-on-year, according to Citigroup.

Elsewhere