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The dark world of Asia’s online casino industry

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators, also known as Pogos, were meant to be a steady source of tax revenue for Manila. A significant portion of the industry caters to markets in China, while some serve Korean and Vietnamese gamblers. But for about seven years, Pogos have been linked to shocking criminal acts including human trafficking, kidnapping and…

The cost of Asia’s favourite foods soars because of the pandemic and Ukraine-Russia war

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Restaurant owners across Asia, from South Korea to Pakistan, are feeling the pinch, as prices of staple ingredients soar because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war. Supply chains have been disrupted, transportation costs have risen sharply and consumers have cut back spending. To avoid closing their doors, many restaurant owners are making the difficult…