Scholar hopes for more studies on video gaming addiction in Macau

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified gaming addiction as a mental health disorder, and it will be included in the organization’s 11th International

Gaming | Atlantic City casino revenue rose in 2017 for second year

In 2017, it was a very good year — for Atlantic City’s casinos. They saw their gambling revenue increase for the second year in a row

Bundesbank says yuan to be included in currency reserves

Germany’s central bank has decided to include the Chinese yuan in its own reserves, in a further boost to the international status of the currency. Speaking at an

Alibaba’s AI outgunned humans in key Stanford reading test

Alibaba has developed an artificial intelligence model that scored better than humans in a Stanford University reading and comprehension test. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

IMF says Beijing must fix shortcomings to lead globalization

China should be willing to loosen trade and investment restrictions if it seeks to play a leading role in globalization, International Monetary Fund First Deputy Managing Director

Report: Owners eye sale of C&A fashion chain to Chinese firm

German weekly news magazine Der Spiegel reported that the owners of European fashion chain C&A are considering selling the company to a Chinese investor.

Lego plans video games, social network for children

Toy maker Lego is partnering with China’s internet firm Tencent to offer games, video and possibly a social network aimed at children. The privately-owned

East China Sea slick fire from sunken oil tanker burns out

The fire from a sunken Iranian tanker ship in the East China Sea has burned out, a Chinese transport ministry spokesman said yesterday, although concerns remain about

Banking | Regulator vows to toughen rules on USD38 trillion industry

China’s banking regulator pledged to continue its crackdown on malpractice in the USD38 trillion industry in 2018, vowing to tackle everything from poor corporate governance and

Philippines | Lava flowing from volcano, thousands evacuated

Nearly 15,000 people have fled from villages around the Philippines’ most active volcano as lava flowed down its crater yesterday in a gentle eruption that scientists warned

Indonesia| Mezzanine collapse inside Jakarta tower hurts nearly 80

Security camera footage circulated online showed the collapse, with a group of people plunging several meters to the ground as the structure gave way beneath them.

Panmunjom talks | N. Korean orchestra, maybe joint hockey team at Olympics

North Korea’s delegation to the Winter Olympics in South Korea will include a 140-member orchestra, the two sides agreed yesterday, while discussions continue over fielding a joint

Middle East | Qatar exile says he’s held by UAE; Abu Dhabi denies claim

An exiled Qatari ruling family member once promoted by Saudi Arabia amid its ongoing dispute with Doha appeared in an online video yesterday claiming he’s being

USA | Trump defends himself anew against charges that he is racist

President Donald Trump is defending himself anew against accusations that he is racist, this time after recent disparaging comments about Haiti and African nations. “No, No.

IRAQ | Double suicide bombing in Baghdad kills at least 38 people

Two suicide bombers blew themselves up at a busy street market in central Baghdad yesterday, in back-to-back explosions that killed at least 38 people, Iraqi health and

Offbeat | Guam’s governor fooled by Russian comedians via phone call

Guam’s governor was duped by a pair of Russian comedians who pretended to be officials from Ukraine. Comedians Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov posted a YouTube video

This Day in History | 1970 – Gaddafi takes over as Libya’s premier

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has taken direct control of Libya four months after a bloodless coup that brought an end to the monarchy under King Idris. Since

Football | City’s unbeaten run in EPL ends with 4-3 loss at Liverpool

Manchester City’s 22-match unbeaten start to the Premier League came to an end with a 4-3 loss to Liverpool in a wild and thrilling game at

World briefs

PHILIPPINES The Philippine securities commission has revoked the registration of an online news outfit known for its critical reporting on President Rodrigo Duterte, a move media watchdogs said

The Buzz | EU tasks experts to find ways to fight fake news

The European Union has set up an expert group to help identify fake news and propose ways to tackle the problem amid concern that false information is influencing

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