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How Online Gambling Took Hold Of Philippines And Indonesia: Will The Crackdowns Help? | Insight
In the last decade, online gambling has steadily grown in Southeast Asia. It is currently worth between USD800 million to 1.2 billion. Some countries, like the Philippines, actively pursued a piece of the lucrative gambling pie, legalising and promoting virtual casino operations known as POGOS. Yet, online gambling has left many punters in debt. It has also been associated with illicit activities like money laundering and human trafficking. — December 13, 2024
She Zhijiang: Discarded Chinese spy or criminal mastermind? | 101 East Documentary
Wanted in China and sanctioned by the United Kingdom, tycoon She Zhijiang is languishing in a Thai jail. He’s been linked to scam sites involved in human trafficking and forced labour – but in a world-exclusive interview from behind bars, he tells 101 East he was a Chinese spy. — September 26, 2024
China rams Philippine ship while 60 Minutes on board; South China Sea tensions could draw U.S. in
The U.S. could be drawn into a conflict between China and the Philippines that's been roiling the South China Sea. — September 16, 2024
Actual Arrest of Alice Guo in Indonesia
Indonesian authorities have released video of the arrest of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo in Tangerang City in the province of Banten, Indonesia last Tuesday. — September 06, 2024
Chinese coast guard rams BRP Teresa Magbanua 3 Times
Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea on X - This afternoon, the Chinese Coast Guard vessel deliberately rammed and collided with the BRP Teresa Magbanua three times, despite no provocation from the Philippine Coast Guard. — August 31, 2024
Southeast Asia’s Gambling Addiction
- December 12, 2024
channelnewsasia.com
channelnewsasia.com
China issues new missile warning to US and Philippines
- November 28, 2024
newsweek.com
newsweek.com
Before Duterte admin, Chinese investments surged 950% under Arroyo – study
- September 12, 2024
philstar.com
philstar.com
Alice Guo’s great escape began on small boats, ends in private jet after Indonesia arrest
- September 7, 2024
news.abs-cbn.com
news.abs-cbn.com
Guo siblings fled Philippines by ‘small white boat’
- August 27, 2024
philstar.com
philstar.com
Alice Guo’s controversies: From Senate Pogo probe to her escape
- August 23, 2024
globalnation.inquirer.net
globalnation.inquirer.net
Cognac, tortoises and a pink-striped helicopter: inside the mystery of Alice Guo, the missing Philippines mayor
- August 4, 2024
theguardian.com
theguardian.com
Marcos orders total POGO ban - Manila Standard
- July 22, 2024
manilastandard.net
manilastandard.net
Philippine Mayor Alice Guo linked to Chinese crime goes 'missing'
- July 15, 2024
bbc.com
bbc.com
Escudero: Guo has no choice but to attend Senate hearing - Manila Standard
- July 9, 2024
manilastandard.net
manilastandard.net