JNPA Launches India’s First Electric Heavy Truck Fleet with Swappable Batteries Summary The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has launched India’s first fleet of electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries at the Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal. The initial induction is 50 trucks, with plans to scale to 80 by the end of the year and […]
South Korea expects 1M more Chinese visitors via new visa-free policy Summary South Korea introduced a visa-free entry scheme for Chinese tour groups of three or more on 29 September 2025. Groups organised by government-designated travel agencies can stay up to 15 days under the scheme, which runs until 30 June 2026. The government projects […]
Macau casinos reopen following 33-hour closure due to Super Typhoon Ragasa Summary Macau’s casinos reopened after a 33 hour suspension imposed as Super Typhoon Ragasa reached Signal No. 10 on 24 September. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) coordinated the reopening once conditions eased. This was the first casino suspension in Macau this year and […]
GAO Report Shows the Pentagon is Unprepared to Help Personnel with Gambling Disorders Summary The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) found the Pentagon has not implemented concrete solutions to help service personnel with gambling disorders. While identification and process steps have been updated, the GAO says no one has been assigned to lead the effort. […]
JNPA Launches India’s First Electric Heavy Truck Fleet with Swappable Batteries Summary The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has introduced India’s first fleet of electric heavy trucks equipped with swappable batteries. The flagged-off deployment at the Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal started with 50 EV trucks, planned to rise to 80 by the end of the […]
New UK Report Underlines the Hidden Dangers of Skins Gambling Summary The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has published a report highlighting the scale and risks of skins gambling, especially for young people. The research finds dozens of unregulated skin-gambling sites accessible from the UK, with adolescent boys making up a large […]
As Trump limits visas, China courts science grads | US blocks global AI oversight at UN | Russian Spy Ship Stalks Europe’s Cables Summary This briefing pulls together three linked developments shaping the technology and security landscape. China will launch a new visa category on 1 October to attract graduates from top STEM universities, a […]
Macau satellite casinos hit by staff shortages, forcing premature shutdowns | AGB Summary Several satellite casinos in Macau have started closing ahead of the December 31 deadline after larger operators poached key marketing staff. The loss of entire marketing teams has left smaller venues struggling to attract customers and keep operations running. Operators are reallocating […]
IGA Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., honoured following his passing Summary Ernie Stevens, Jr., the long-serving chairman of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA), has died aged 66 after a sudden medical emergency in Wisconsin. Stevens served 12 two-year terms as IGA chair and earlier was an elected Oneida Nation councilman. Under his leadership the IGA became […]
The 2025 Billionaire Wealth Report: Global Trends CEOs and Investors Must Know Summary 2025 marks a sharp acceleration in billionaire wealth: 3,028 billionaires now control US$16.1 trillion — up US$1.9 trillion in a single year. The United States remains the dominant hub (902 billionaires, about US$7.6 trillion), while China (516) and India (205) are consolidating […]
