KESUMA outlines 4 major labour law reforms aimed at a more inclusive labour system Summary The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) in Malaysia has tabled four amendments to existing labour and skills laws to create a more inclusive labour and TVET (technical and vocational education and training) ecosystem. The bills target expanded social security coverage, […]
NSW government to remove exemptions, standardise six-hour window for pubs and clubs to switch off gaming machines each day Summary The New South Wales government will from 31 March 2026 require all pubs and clubs across the state to switch off electronic gaming machines between 4am and 10am each day, enforcing a standard six-hour shutdown […]
How Sportradar is transforming sports betting: AI and the future | AGB Summary Sportradar is embedding AI across its products to power betting, integrity, coaching and content. Behshad Behzadi, Chief Product, Technology and AI Officer, explains how computer vision, machine learning and generative AI drive scale: from collecting vastly more data to generating odds, personalised […]
Wynn Al Marjan Island reaches topping-out construction milestone | AGB Summary Wynn Resorts has confirmed a major construction update for its Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort in the UAE. The main tower, planned to reach 305 metres, stood at the 70th floor and reportedly topped out by the end of November. Exterior façade installation […]
Sportradar’s AI Edge: Pioneering the next generation of sports betting | AGB Summary Sportradar is advancing how AI is used across sports betting — from fan engagement and odds optimisation to coaching and player analysis. In an interview with AGB, Behshad Behzadi, Sportradar’s Chief Product, Technology and AI Officer, highlights the company’s work on AI-powered […]
COMPASS updates: Updated qualification lists and revised Shortage Occupation List to take effect from 1 January 2026 Summary Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has updated two COMPASS scoring components that will apply to all new and renewal Employment Pass (EP) applications from 1 January 2026: Criterion 2 (Qualifications) and Criterion 5 (Shortage Occupation List, SOL). […]
How deepfakes and AI are reshaping workplace risk: What HR leaders need to know Summary The article, authored by Jonathan Isaacs (Asia Pacific Chair, Baker McKenzie’s Employment & Compensation Practice), outlines how AI-driven deepfakes are creating new operational, financial and reputational risks for organisations. It explains what deepfakes are, details the main ways they can […]
Stretch Network levels up Spin & Go fun, new format launches December 2 | AGB Summary Stretch Network has rolled out a refreshed Spin & Go format effective 2 December, aiming to make games faster and more engaging for players while simplifying operations for operators. Key changes include a refined blind structure, a reduced rake […]
Wynn Al Marjan Island almost reaching topping-out construction milestone | AGB Summary Wynn Resorts has provided an update on the Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort in the UAE: the main tower, planned to reach 305 metres, currently stands at its 70th floor with a topping-out expected later this month. The exterior facade is 73% […]
ASPI’s Critical Technology Tracker: 2025 updates | Battle over Africa IP addresses | TikTok’s big Australian data centre unlikely Summary ASPI has updated its Critical Technology Tracker for 2025: the dataset is refreshed and expanded to include 10 new technologies such as generative AI, advanced computing and communications, brain–computer interfaces and geoengineering. The refreshed tracker […]
