Global ADHD conference: insights for HR – HR News Summary Emma Thompson, a leading neurodiversity lawyer, previews the fourth annual Global ADHD Conference (running 2–3 October across time zones) and sets out what HR and people leaders need to know about ADHD at work. The piece explains ADHD as a behaviour‑defined neurodevelopmental condition that can […]
UK Government Weighs Higher Gambling Taxes to Fund Future Reforms Summary UK finance minister Rachel Reeves has signalled that higher gambling taxes are on the table as a possible way to fund long-awaited reforms to child benefits. While Reeves did not explicitly adopt the specific figures from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), she […]
Exxonmobil announces plans to reduce 10 to 15% of its Singapore workforce by end-2027 Summary Exxon Mobil has announced it expects to reduce its Singapore headcount by an estimated 10% to 15% by the end of 2027 as part of a wider global restructuring. The reduction would affect roughly 500 of about 3,500 employees in […]
Global trade uncertainty reshapes supply chain strategy in 2025, note industry veterans at Prologis’ Groundbreakers conference Summary At Prologis’ Groundbreakers event in Los Angeles, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka and MIT’s Yossi Sheffi stressed that 2025 has been marked by rapid policy swings, climate events, labour shortages and shifting energy demands — […]
Macau poised to welcome a record-breaking 39 million tourists in 2025, surging to 46M by 2030 | AGB Summary Macau authorities expect around 38.95 million visitors in 2025 and project tourism could reach between 39.5 million and 46.4 million by 2030. The rebound is being fuelled by hotel supply expansion, ongoing visa relaxations and stronger […]
Brightline West high-speed rail cost skyrockets in new document Summary The estimated cost to build the Brightline West high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California has jumped to $21.05 billion, according to a U.S. Department of Transportation document. Brightline, backed by Fortress Investment Group, applied for a $6 billion federal loan on 26 […]
China bans EU telecom suppliers | Dutch court: Meta broke EU feed law | Aus Wikipedia warns of teen law impact Summary Three major tech and policy stories dominate this digest: China is moving to limit the use of European telecom equipment from Nokia and Ericsson as part of a broader push to decouple critical […]
Is This the End of Poker Content on YouTube? | PokerNews Podcast #919 Summary The PokerNews Podcast episode 919 — hosted by Chad Holloway, Connor Richards and Mike Holtz — digs into worrying signs for poker creators on YouTube after vlogger Brad Owen had his channel taken down. The hosts discuss how that incident could […]
A guide to the Net-Zero Framework’s reward mechanism Summary The IMO is expected to adopt its Net-Zero Framework in October 2025, with entry into force in 2027. The framework will set Global Fuel Intensity (GFI) targets and establish guidelines covering zero- and near-zero-emission (ZNZ) fuels, emissions accounting, certification and a central fund to govern rewards. […]
Shutdown furloughing federal workers imperils business-critical data Summary The U.S. government shutdown has led to mass furloughs across federal agencies and a halt to the Bureau of Labour Statistics’ planned release of key jobs data. Around 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, costing an estimated $400 million per day in compensation losses, and critical economic […]
