Melco Eyes Global Casino Expansion on New Asset-Light Model
The approach would help the group reduce debt and capture growth opportunities in emerging markets, Ho, who is also Melco's founder, said in a video interview with Bloomberg News from Colombo on Saturday. He is in the Sri Lankan capital to open a casino resort — its first project under the new strategy.
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