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Savvy execs riff on CEO branding strategies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/10/2025
» In the digital era, a number of well-known chief executives are breaking free from the conference room to capitalise on social media, seeking to brand themselves, talk to customers and build fan communities to strengthen their businesses.
40 years of 'Mario' games that have grown up with fans
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» PARIS - Surrounded by thousands of objects bearing the likeness of Nintendo's moustachioed plumber, 40-year-old Kikai reflects that his "life would be totally different without Mario" who also marks four decades this week.
Racing betting tax hike will bring 'communities to their knees': Gosden
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» PARIS — British racing is holding a one-day strike next week for the first time in its history in a tax dispute with the government.
Illegal sites took 71% of Europe’s betting, casino sales
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/08/2025
» LONDON — Illegal gambling operators captured 71% of Europe’s online betting and casino market last year, or €80.65 billion (US$93.8 billion), as regulators struggled to rein in crypto casinos, prediction markets and unlicensed sportsbooks during a booming year for sports.
Japan’s Sega eyes return to 1990s gaming glory
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» TOKYO - The big-screen success of the 1990s video game speedster “Sonic the Hedgehog” has brought new fans to Sega, which says it is poised for a comeback after two tough decades.
The ins and outs of legal casinos
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/06/2025
» Political leaders and the public continue to debate the merits and pitfalls of the government's proposed legislation to legalise casino operation in entertainment complexes.
Synnex sinks B50m into building new warehouse
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/06/2025
» Despite economic headwinds, SET-listed IT product distributor Synnex (Thailand) is investing 50 million baht in a new warehouse and plans to showcase technology solutions to sustain its growth trajectory.
Web3 Moves From Hype to Institutional Backbone
Published on 18/04/2025
» For over a decade, Web3 has promised a decentralised future—but that future has often remained just out of reach. From DeFi summers to NFT booms and busts, the road to adoption has been marked by cycles of hype, innovation, and setbacks. Now, with a surge in institutional investment, maturing infrastructure, and new real-world applications, 2025 may finally be the inflection point Web3 needs.
Nintendo to unveil upgrade to best-selling Switch console
AFP, Published on 02/04/2025
» PARIS - Japanese video game giant Nintendo is set to unveil the new version of its hugely popular Switch console on Wednesday, with the update eagerly awaited by both gamers and investors.
Manila probes network of alleged Chinese spies
News, Published on 15/03/2025
» Philippine authorities have uncovered a network of hundreds of alleged Chinese spies, a senior official said, a much more extensive operation than previously disclosed that adds to tensions between the countries.