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Former NUSTAR chief Frederick Go named Philippines’ new Secretary of Finance as flood control scandal claims two ministers

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Former NUSTAR chief Frederick Go named Philippines’ new Secretary of Finance as flood control scandal claims two ministers Summary Frederick Go, formerly President and CEO of NUSTAR Resort Cebu operator Universal Hotels and Resorts Inc and most recently Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs, has been appointed the Philippines’ Secretary of […]

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Why Founders Must Build Integrity Engines Before Scaling Breaks the System

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Why Founders Must Build Integrity Engines Before Scaling Breaks the System Summary As startups grow, informal oversight and personal trust — what once felt nimble — quickly become liabilities. The article argues founders must embed integrity into infrastructure via a centralised, adaptable compliance platform (an “integrity engine”) that delivers transparency, consistency and control before scaling […]

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Bezos’ Contrarian Playbook: How Billionaires Think

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Bezos’ Contrarian Playbook: How Billionaires Think Summary Jeff Bezos’ decision-making playbook centres on a few repeatable frameworks that explain how he and many ultra-wealthy leaders turn big uncertainty into durable advantage. Key themes: the regret-minimisation lever for big life and career bets; a “doorway” framework that separates irreversible from reversible bets; long-termism that privileges legacy […]

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🎧 New Stop the World episode: cloud, AI & sovereignty with Microsoft’s Mike Yeh

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🎧 New Stop the World episode: cloud, AI & sovereignty with Microsoft’s Mike Yeh Summary ASPI’s podcast Stop the World features a conversation between David Wroe and Microsoft’s Mike Yeh on why cloud computing, data and AI are now strategic national assets. The discussion covers digital sovereignty, spreading risk to avoid being cut off from […]

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DigiPlus to enter land-based casino biz as controlling shareholder of New Coast Hotel Manila parent International Entertainment Corp

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DigiPlus to enter land-based casino biz as controlling shareholder of New Coast Hotel Manila parent International Entertainment Corp Summary DigiPlus Interactive Corp has agreed to subscribe to convertible notes worth HK$1.6 billion (US$206 million) in International Entertainment Corp (IEC), the parent of New Coast Hotel Manila. If DigiPlus converts the notes in full, it would […]

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PlayUp’s Future Hangs in the Balance as Acquisition by CrossBet Seems Increasingly Likely

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PlayUp’s Future Hangs in the Balance as Acquisition by CrossBet Seems Increasingly Likely Summary PlayUp is reportedly close to a decisive moment: shareholders are set to vote on 10 December on a proposed sale of the company’s Australian gaming assets to CrossBet for AUD 18.6 million. The proposal, shared with investors on 10 November, would […]

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Missouri Pre-Launch Promos: Every Bonus Available To New Users

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Missouri Pre-Launch Promos: Every Bonus Available To New Users Summary Missouri’s regulated online sports betting market officially launches on 1 December 2025. Six national operators — DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, Fanatics, Caesars and bet365 — are offering pre-launch and launch-day incentives designed to attract new customers. Offers include large bonus-bet bundles, no-sweat bets, first-bet insurance and […]

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