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 […]
MGM CEO, wife helping raise $1 billion to build Las Vegas children’s hospital Summary Bill and Wendy Hornbuckle will co-chair a campaign to raise more than $1 billion to build Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital, backing Intermountain Health’s plan to site the facility at UNLV’s Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Groundbreaking is expected in […]
CT Funeral Home Operator Faces Expanding Fraud and Gambling Claims Summary Connecticut funeral-home operator Philip Pietras, 51, has been hit with fresh allegations that he diverted prepayment funds for burial services into accounts he controlled and spent large sums on gambling and personal travel. The Eastern District Major Crime Squad identified 31 additional clients — […]
UNLV earns spot in Mountain West title game for 3rd straight year Summary UNLV has been selected to play Boise State in the Mountain West football championship game for the third year running. The conference announced the matchup on Sunday morning; the game is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Friday. The Rebels finished the regular […]
Transforming sports betting: AI and the future | AGB Summary Sportradar’s Chief Product, Technology and AI Officer Behshad Behzadi explains how AI is no longer a marketing buzzword but a foundational component of modern sports betting and sports technology. The company uses computer vision, machine learning and generative AI to scale data collection, detect integrity […]
The $600 Billion Bottleneck: Why the Creator Economy’s Growth Depends on Modernizing Its Payment Infrastructure Summary The creator economy could surpass $600 billion by 2030, but that headline number masks a fundamental problem: ageing, fragmented payment infrastructure is choking growth. The article argues payments must move from a back-office utility to a strategic conversion and […]
