Malaysia’s unemployment rate steady at 3.0% in July 2025 Summary The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported the national unemployment rate at 3.0% in July 2025, equivalent to 521,600 people. The labour force expanded slightly month‑on‑month to 17.47 million, while employment rose to 16.95 million. Employees remain the largest group in employment (75.0%), and own‑account […]
China says Nvidia violated antitrust law when it bought Mellanox Summary China’s competition authorities have accused Nvidia of breaching Chinese antitrust law in connection with its acquisition of Israeli chip firm Mellanox. The Financial Times reports the allegation as a formal challenge to a high‑profile cross‑border takeover in the semiconductor sector. The move underscores Beijing’s […]
Better Collective launches new AI-powered tool for sports betting Summary Better Collective has launched Playbook, an AI-driven tool designed to make placing bets faster and more seamless for sports fans. The product uses image recognition and smart deep-linking so a shared or tagged betslip image can be converted into a link that opens a sportsbook […]
13 Pressure Tactics – Leadership Freak Summary This post exposes 13 common pressure tactics used by poor leaders who mask manipulation as leadership. It lists the tactics, explains how they sound in practice, and gives seven practical responses to regain control and protect your judgement and wellbeing. Key Points Pressure tactics are self‑serving strategies disguised […]
Hong Kong passes bill to legalise basketball betting Summary Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has approved the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025, creating a regulated framework for basketball wagering aimed at curbing illegal gambling. The law empowers the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs to grant operator licences and allows licensees to place bets with other […]
evoke names Siddharth Dixit Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Summary evoke plc has appointed Siddharth Dixit as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and member of the Executive Committee. Reporting to CEO Per Widerström, Dixit will lead corporate strategy, M&A and business development as part of the Group’s Value Creation Plan. Dixit joins with a broad […]
Sun International shifts focus to digital betting growth Summary Punchy: New CEO Ulrik Bengtsson is steering Sun International towards online growth and reassessing its bricks-and-mortar footprint. Sunbet delivered strong half-year performance to June, with digital income rising sharply while urban casino revenues softened. Management is now prioritising digital capabilities and is more likely to pursue […]
The future of watches belongs to independent creators. Long live the indies. Summary The article, based on an interview at Geneva Watch Days 2025 with Olivier Romang (Head of Product at ADM Watch), outlines the recent renaissance of independent watchmakers. Romang discusses two revival brands under ADM Watch: Depancel, a French-made, motor-racing-inspired brand positioned between […]
The Great Affiliate Reset: why casinos need smarter traffic Summary The iGaming sector is growing — US$86bn in 2024 with forecasts to US$120bn by 2029 — but customer acquisition costs have surged (up ~60% since 2019). Affiliates, long a primary source of traffic for online casinos, are losing favour because they offer poor transparency, limited […]
TCSJOHNHUXLEY to showcase product portfolio at G2E Vegas Summary TCSJOHNHUXLEY will exhibit at G2E Las Vegas 2025 (The Venetian Expo, 7–9 October) at Booth #4439, presenting a suite of products and solutions aimed at the Americas market. Highlights include the US debut of the A Plus Shuffler — an automated card shuffler supporting one to […]
