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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Governance, Growth & AI: What Oracle’s Leadership Change Means for Boards Article Date: 2025-09-28T22:10:04+00:00 Summary Oracle has promoted Clay Magouyrk (former president, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) and Mike Sicilia (former president, Oracle Industries) to co-CEOs while Safra Catz moves to Executive Vice Chair and Larry Ellison stays on as Chairman and CTO. The appointment pairs infrastructure […]
Why CEOs Can’t Leave Data Strategy to CIOs Alone in the AI Era Summary CEOs increasingly treat data as a technical problem for CIOs, but in the AI era that approach is risky. The article argues CEOs must own the data agenda, align data initiatives with clear business outcomes, and avoid costly technology choices driven […]
