Andrew Yang is riding his name recognition to the mayor’s house, unless the establishment or Wall Street can stop him first.
Osaka reveals IR implementation policy, Wakayama buys land
Osaka can now get serious about its IR ambitions, and Wakayma is trying a daring gambit.
Yokohama, Hokkaido hit speed bumps in IR campaigns
Yokohama has a political group opposing an IR, and Hokkaido has a confusing survey to deal with.
Solicitor General clarifies ‘POGOs can’t be taxed’ headlines
Of course POGOs can be taxed, the OSG stated, but maybe not as much as politicians would like.
Japan IR application period announced, Kitakyushu City enters the mix
Cities are gearing up for a 2021 application period, and one surprise entry looks to be on the way for the southern island of Kyushu.
PAGCOR boss worried high taxes will kill POGO industry
The chairman of PAGCOR cautioned that the recently progressed house tax bill could drive away legitimate operators.
Philippines POGO tax bill passes committee unanimously
The bill which could raise as much as P45 billion if passed, is getting resounding support from all politicians, but little from experts.
Andrew Yang links loot boxes to gambling, calls for regulation
Andrew Yang calls loot boxes what they are, a gambling sytem that is focused on exploiting children.
Philippines officials scramble on POGO tax debate
A rogue opinion from the Office of the Solicitor General had government authorities scrambling to declare just how much POGOs could really be taxed.