The Buzz | Electric cars are going to suck up 9 percent of world’s power demand

With batteries getting cheaper and governments promoting their use, electric vehicles are going to be sucking up a whole lot more of the world’s power in coming years.

Indonesia | Dozens missing after ferry sinks in Lake Toba

Rescuers searching yesterday for dozens of people missing after a ferry sank on Indonesia’s Lake Toba found bags, jackets, an ID card and other items in the

Kazuo Kashio, co-founder of Casio of G-Shock fame, dies

Kazuo Kashio, one of four brothers who founded Casio Computer Co., the Japanese company behind G-Shock watches, has died at age 89. Kashio, who was

Macau Matters | Yet another urban planning mess

The Macau government recently announced that it will develop 2,000 public housing apartments on a waterfront lot near the Pousada Marina Infante Hotel in Taipa. I believe that

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 – edition no. 3071

* Strong quake near Osaka kills 5, knocks over walls * Taishan nuclear plant operation starts * China accuses United States of ‘blackmail’ * Japan seal historic win over Colombia   DOWNLOAD

Demonstrators slam gov’t for proposed road traffic amendments

Thousands of residents joined a protest criticizing the government’s proposal to amend the road traffic law, which includes the surge in fines, in a

Dragon Boat races, an opportunity to compete

The Macao International Dragon Boat Races, which began on Saturday and ends today, is a highlight of Macau’s annual sporting calendar. Besides the

Ask the Vet | Canine blood sugar guidelines for diabetic dogs

Monitoring canine blood sugar on a regular basis is a critical part of caring for a diabetic dog in order to ensure the dog’s diabetes is under good

Artist hopes local arts can be promoted overseas

Local artist Season Lao is showcasing his artworks in his solo exhibition titled “The Art of Silence” – an expression of his photography –

Gaming | Vietnam’s ready: First casino allowing local players

The Bai Dai Integrated Resort Project in Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island in the southernmost province of Kien Giang, will be the first casino in the

Heritage | Lai Chi Vun should be listed and revitalized, IC report claims

The final report regarding the public consultation held by the government on the classification and revitalization of the Lai Chi Vun shipyards acknowledges that

UK consulate celebrates Queen’s birthday, century of women’s suffrage

The British Consulate-General for Hong Kong and Macau commemorated the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, on Thursday at

Education | Leadership development program open for enrollment

Enrollment for the fifth module of the Global Leadership Development Program Series: International Integrated Resort Management is now open. The University of Macau’s (UM) Asia-Pacific Academy of

Innovation | Tesla-loving nation now wants to be a pioneer in electric planes

Home to some of the busiest flight routes in Europe, whisking passengers across a rugged and mountainous landscape, Norway’s aviation industry now readies to go electric. Norway is

Gaming | Caesars workers in Las Vegas approve new contract deal

Housekeepers, bartenders and other unionized workers at Las Vegas casino-resorts operated by Caesars Entertainment approved a new five-year contract, ending the possibility of a strike at those

Bill passage seen as increasing Beijing’s hold over Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s legislature has passed a bill that will allow Chinese authorities to enforce their own laws within a portion of the semi-autonomous territory, setting off alarm

China’s US Treasuries holdings fell USD5.8 billion in April

China remained the largest foreign owner of Treasuries in April even with a slight drop in holdings, as the Asian nation’s appetite for U.S.

Chinese immigrant with American family fears deportation

A Chinese immigrant with a young American family in New York fears deportation after being arrested when he showed up for a green card interview. Xiu Qing You,

Trade war | Trump heartland hit as China targets farms and mines

China’s response to U.S. tariffs aims to hit the Trump administration right in its natural resources. The world’s largest commodities consumer on Friday said it

Summit does not deal with North Korea’s hacking

Among the subjects President Donald Trump apparently didn’t discuss with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore — the regime’s human rights abuses, its exports

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