Sport, space and art / Matthieu Favas

The Economist • 25th February 2019

There’s a rising favourite among wine investors

But it could represent a bubble.

The Economist • 4th October 2017

How bookmakers deal with winning customers

Successful gamblers will often find their betting opportunities limited.

The Economist • 17th August 2017

Hedge funds try to promote sports betting as an asset class

Is it really recession-proof?

The Economist • 19th July 2017

How data changed gambling

The use of algorithms has made both bookies and punters more sophisticated.

Weetabrics • 20th April 2017

Shooting for the stars

Badly managed, China’s rising clout in orbit could trigger an arms race in space.

The Economist • 22nd February 2017

Why China wants to go to Mars

The space race moves to Asia.

The Economist • 31st August 2016

Why advertising on football shirts is more expensive than ever

Footballers’ kit has become prime real estate for sponsors.

Weetabrics • 28th March 2016

Wheels of fortune

After six decades of enmity, the US and Cuba are seeking stronger trade ties. The end of the road for the country’s classic cars?

Weetabrics • 26th February 2016

Alive and kicking?

Indonesia’s suspension from international football is having repercussions beyond the pitch.

Weetabrics • 7th February 2016

East Side stories

An Instagram account sheds light on lesser-known corners of China.

Weetabrics • 25th January 2016

The net effect

Past misdeeds are catching up with the world of tennis. But the sport has a bright future out east.

Weetabrics • 7th January 2016

Death Star economics

Like it or not, destroying the Empire’s superweapon would cause a recession of astronomical proportions. Could emerging planets come to the rescue?

Weetabrics • 4th November 2015

The other Wei

The lesser-known face of China’s most famous living artist.