Philippines to start winding down operations of offshore gaming hubs
The Philippines' gaming regulator said it will cancel the licenses of offshore gambling firms and implement a total ban on the industry.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Philippines' Marcos orders closure of offshore gaming industry
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered gaming regulators to wind down and cease such offshore gaming operations by the end of the year.
Mon Jul 22 2024
[COLUMNIST] The morality of gambling in the Malaysian context
The more advanced the gambling/gaming form takes, the higher the compulsive drive.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Microsoft-Activision deal: What is 'cloud gaming'?
The arrival of superfast broadband has allowed companies to experiment with new ways of delivering and monetising games.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Screen time for children: How much is too much?
From smartphones to gaming consoles, screens are everywhere. But how much is too much for your child's well-being?
Thu Mar 09 2023
Macau court sentences junket mogul to 18 years in jail - TVB
The top Macau gambling boss was found guilty of charges including enabling illegal gaming.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Macau's 6 casino operators get new licences, Malaysia's Genting out
Genting Malaysia had been considered a credible threat for a Macau licence due to its strong non-gaming track record and mass market appeal.
Mon Nov 28 2022
'Grand Theft Auto' maker says game code stolen
More than 230 million copies of "Grand Theft Auto," referred to as "GTA," have been sold overall.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Autonomous shuttles for working, gaming, exercising or even sleeping on the move
Robobus is now ready to be produced, and more than 1,000 of them are expected by the end of this year.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Tesla wants to turn its cars into mobile game consoles
The idea seems to be to integrate Valve's famous online gaming platform into the onboard system of some Tesla cars.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Qatar's 'majlis' gamers target eSports big leagues
Qatar hopes to harness its people's gaming skills as it launches into the burgeoning eSports sector.
Sun Jul 17 2022
In latest gaming crackdown, China bans livestreaming of unauthorised titles
This signals stricter enforcement of rules as part of China's broad crackdown on the gaming industry aimed at purging content the government does not approve of.
Fri Apr 15 2022
From Spider-Man to Nathan Drake: Tom Holland on the hunt in 'Uncharted'
Nathan Drake is the male equivalent of Lara Croft in the gaming world.
Sun Feb 13 2022
Saudi launches group to develop esports
Saudi Arabia's games market reached $1 billion in 2021, the highest value among the Arab countries of the Gulf.
Thu Jan 27 2022
How TV makers have gamers in their sights
Neo QLED TVs will have an image-refresh rate of up to 144 Hz, a high level that promises supremely smooth gaming.
Thu Jan 06 2022
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024