Extreme work cults, 15-hour weeks and Nordic CEO vacation habits

By about 2030, people will probably only work 15 hours a week. It seems clear now that the famous prediction, made by John Maynard

Genting climbs after settling with Disney, Fox on theme park

Casino operator Genting Malaysia Bhd. will use some 21st Century Fox Inc. intellectual property for a theme park near Kuala Lumpur after resolving a dispute

12-year sentence for China dissident on state secrets charge

Chinese dissident Huang Qi has been sentenced to 12 years in prison on the charge of leaking secrets to a foreign entity, more than two years after

Gov’t: US demand of WTO shows ‘arrogance and selfishness’

China has accused Washington of “arrogance and selfishness” after President Donald Trump added to trade strains with Beijing by pressing for the World Trade Organization to

Jack Ma’s $290b loan machine is changing Chinese banking

Jack Ma’s online bank is leading a quiet revolution in the way China lends to small businesses, taking aim at a credit bottleneck that has held

Japan-Korea trade spat to intensify with new export limits

Antagonisms between South Korea and Japan are already at the boiling point. They’re bound to deepen with Tokyo’s plan to expand controls over exports of sensitive materials

Russia | Opposition leader returned to jail from hospital

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was discharged from a hospital yesterday even though his physician raised suspicions of a possible poisoning. Details about Navalny’s condition

Johnson presses EU to give way amid no-deal Brexit warnings

Prime Minister Boris Johnson pushed Britain closer to a no-deal exit from the European Union yesterday, insisting he will not hold Brexit talks with EU

Offbeat | Grasshoppers on the go make migratory stop in Las Vegas area

A migration of mild-mannered grasshoppers sweeping through the Las Vegas area is being attributed to wet weather several months ago. Nevada state entomologist Jeff Knight told reporters

This Day in History | 1966 – Football glory for England

England have won football’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1930. A crowd of 93,000 spectators - including the Queen and

Life & Style | Meghan guest edits UK Vogue, focusing on trailblazing women

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has guest edited the September issue of British Vogue with the theme “Forces for Change.” Royal officials say the issue coming out Aug.

Athletics | Muhammad breaks world record in 400 hurdles at nationals

The running joke between Dalilah Muhammad and some of her competitors goes like this: She orders the wet conditions. Because she reigns in the rain.

World briefs

The Buzz | 16-year-old Fortnite world champ wins $3 million

All those hours playing video games have paid off for a 16-year-old. Kyle Giersdorf, of Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, racked up the most points and won $3 million as

Trump signs Sept. 11 victims’ compensation fund extension

President Donald Trump yesterday signed a bill ensuring that a victims’ compensation fund related to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks never runs out of money, ending years

Our Desk | What amputation claims?

The story of the migrant worker whose left leg was amputated is an example of how a number of non-resident workers – particularly non-skilled ones – remain helpless

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 – edition no. 3343

• Australia’s Crown Resorts is facing a possible probe over links to Chinese triads * China brings options back on the table * Divisive ‘rumor offence’ article draws public concern * Sulu Sou

Gov’t denies Chui ready to head new investment firm

The government has denied media reports that Chief Executive Chui Sai On is expected to head a new investment firm after he leaves office.

Crime | Boutique owner charged with underage sex

A 30-year-old man has been charged with having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported. The PJ told a special press conference

Possible tropical storm to enter South China Sea

A tropical cyclone that is expected to begin incubating in the South China Sea this week, may affect Macau even as its current trajectory will take it close

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