Google opens ‘shortcuts’ to information, tools on phones

Google wants to make it easier for you to find answers and recommendations on smartphones without having to think about what to ask its search engine.

Uber’s messy breakup with Jones complicates search for COO

During his brief tenure as Uber Technologies Inc.’s president, Jeff Jones toured far-flung offices in India, the Netherlands and other key markets for the global ride-hailing

corporate bits | the venetian macao receives third iso certification

The Venetian Macao has received an ISO 22000:2005 certification for its food safety management system, a first for an integrated resort or hotel in Macau. The

Armed with USD11b, Thai oil giants hunt for investments

The Asian energy companies sitting on the largest hoard of cash outside China are ready to put it to use. Thailand’s PTT Exploration & Production

Singaporeans become Uber drivers to get around high car prices

In one of the most expensive countries in the world to own a car, Peter Chiu is finding a novel way to pay for one.

Tainted meat? | China temporarily suspends beef imports from Brazil

Brazil’s government moved to head off a crisis over allegations that meat exporters had bribed inspectors to approve tainted beef for sale and export by summoning

Analysis | How China Evergrande’s borrowing time (and time again)

It’s becoming a tradition. China Evergrande Group has started the year three times since 2014 by asking bondholders to loosen restrictions on raising more debt and spending

Cathay plans 30 percent staff cost cuts under reform pressure

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. set a target to save 30 percent in employee costs at its Hong Kong head office as part of the biggest revamp

Corporate bits | Grand Hyatt to offer personalized afternoon tea

The Lobby Lounge of the Grand Hyatt Macau will present a new afternoon tea experience, incorporating various dessert stations that grant guests greater choice and allow them

Ask the Vet | 4 Causes of Male Cat Spraying

This is a problem even I have at home with my five cats. Male cat spraying may be triggered by a number of factors: mating season, stress

Real Estate Matters | Real Estate Scams & How To Avoid Them – Part 2

We are looking at real estate scams and how to avoid them. Although such scams are rare in Macau, they do happen and the money involved can be

Chow Tai Fook adds Australia power firm to property, jewelry

Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Ltd., the Hong Kong conglomerate known for its chain of jewelry shops across China, agreed to acquire Alinta Energy Holdings Ltd. in a

Corporate bits | village people and björn again to perform at the venetian macao

Renowned 1970s American disco group Village People will perform at The Venetian Theatre on May 12 and 13 as part of its 40th anniversary tour.  Nicknamed

Audi raided by German prosecutors in diesel scandal fallout

Volkswagen AG’s Audi brand was raided by German prosecutors as investigations into the manipulation of diesel engines continue to weigh on the automaker more than

Amazon Japan portal adopts UnionPay to attract Chinese shoppers

Amazon.com Inc.’s website in Japan will start accepting UnionPay cards, as the web retailer steps up efforts to sell more merchandise to Chinese shoppers across Asia.

Corporate bits | MGM Cotai to present art collection

MGM Cotai announced the establishment of a major permanent art collection for Macau. Commissioned by MGM, the collection will be hosted at MGM Cotai and

Berlin airport union attacks Ryanair for ‘strikebreaking’ tactic

Striking Berlin airport workers may cease giving notice of walkouts after Ryanair Holdings Plc began using its own ground staff to help maintain services from the German

Technology | Schmidt flags promise in new Goodenough battery

The 94-year-old creator of the lithium-ion battery has invented another breakthrough storage device that’s capturing the attention of industry heavyweights. “John Goodenough, inventor of the

Corporate bits | CTM spring dinner shows gratitude to staff

CTM held a spring dinner on Friday to express the company’s gratitude to its members of staff for their contributions in the past year. With the participation

Atlantic City coming back to life | Water park eyed atex-Atlantic Club casino

The Atlantic City casino where Steve Wynn used to make sure Frank Sinatra had enough towels may soon become an indoor water park and go-cart track.

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