LVS’ Adelson dead at 87

Sheldon Adelson, who made his first pile of cash in trade shows and then went on to build the world’s largest casino group, has died at age 87. Bloomberg has a good summary and obituary.

Duncan Clark on Jack Ma’s precarious situation

Duncan Clark, who wrote Alibaba: The House that Jack Ma Built, discusses how Jack really put his foot in it back in October and what President Xi might have in mind for Ma and Ant Financial.

Facebook looks to Asia (but not China) for growth

Just 10% of Facebook’s revenues come from Asia. The company may have its sights set on the growth potential in Asia, but it won’t be easy.

How COVID has reshaped live events in Japan

A long, comprehensive article from The Japan Times on events in Japan. Audiences “can clap, but they cannot shout.” That’s a very Japanese restriction.

Interview with Informa Markets India MD on events there

Yogesh Mudras, MD of Informa Markets India, offers his take on the outlook for events in India, the impact of COVID-19 and the restrictions in place allowing events to tentatively proceed.