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G-Dragon’s Bangkok concert cancelled amid fan protest over agency’s tour mismanagement
The Straits Times
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July 11, 2025
SEOUL – G-Dragon’s Ubermensch world tour stop in Bangkok has been cancelled, fuelling growing frustration among fans over the disorganised roll-out of the South Korean singer’s highly anticipated comeback tour. Concert organiser AEG Presents Asia...
From dial-up proxy betting to social gaming, how do land-based operators evolve?
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 10, 2025
The gaming floors in Asia have seen a radical redesign over the past 20 years, shifting increasingly away from the physical space to options more accessible from a distance. Proxy bets, live dealers, online casinos and now – the non-gambling...
Underground development ‘inevitable’ for LRT expansion into peninsula districts: Gov’t
Macau Business
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July 8, 2025
The Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system must be developed underground to expand across districts on the peninsula, the government said, as construction and planning move forward for several new segments. The comments were made by Secretary for...
Gov’t is studying housing policy reforms, secretary Tam says
Macau Business
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July 8, 2025
Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raymond Tam has acknowledged the urgency of reforming the existing housing policy amid a stagnant home market. During a Legislative Assembly plenary session on Monday, the secretary said that the...
Hong Kong gov’t to adopt mainland Chinese standards to build Northern Link lines
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 11, 2025
The Hong Kong government has said it will adopt mainland Chinese standards for the first time to develop the new Northern Link mass transit lines to speed up the construction process and reduce costs. Andy Yau, director of the Highways Department,...
The EV Battery Swapping Movement Is Gaining Momentum
CleanTechnica
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July 3, 2025
Last Updated on: 3rd July 2025, 11:53 am The idea of EV battery swapping came and went here in the US, after a short-lived trial by Tesla fizzled out during the Obama administration. The rest of the world is another story. Swapping is beginning to...
‘Unforeseen circumstances’ cancel G-Dragon’s Bangkok show, sparking fan outrage over tour chaos
Malay Mail
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July 11, 2025
SEOUL, July 11 — G-Dragon fans are facing further disappointment as his “Ubermensch” world tour stop in Bangkok has been cancelled. The Korea Herald reported that August 2 show at Rajamangala National Stadium was called off by organiser AEG...
Advertising sector struggles without clear policies
Macau Daily Times
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July 8, 2025
The government’s collection of opinions on amendments to the Advertising Activities Law has revealed the sector’s difficulties, as Keyvin Bi, vice-chairman of the Association of Advertising Agents of Macau, has pointed out that the lack of...
The 10th edition of AAG gathers momentum in the Greater Bay Area, supporting the future of South China’s automotive aftermarket
I News Cayman
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July 10, 2025
Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH Guangzhou. The 10th edition of AAG will be held at the Poly World Trade Expo Center (PWTC Expo) in Guangzhou from 27 to 29 August 2025. Over the last decade, AAG has developed into a highly influential automotive...
Deal structuring in focus as U.S. outbound investment regime takes effect
JD Supra - California
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July 10, 2025
Navigating the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has long been a key consideration for inbound investors to the U.S. But at the start of 2025, a new regulatory framework was introduced to limit certain outbound investments and...
Micro-robots offer new approach for treating sinus infections without antibiotics
Fox News
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Artificial intelligence and robotics may help with nursing shortage. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A breakthrough in medical technology could soon change how sinus infections are treated. Scientists have created micro-robots for...
Positive attitudes toward AI linked to more prone to problematic social media use
PsyPost
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July 7, 2025
People who have a more favorable view of artificial intelligence tend to spend more time on social media and may be more likely to show signs of problematic use, according to new research published in Addictive Behaviors Reports. The new study was...
Child flu cases surge as infections hit alert levels
Macau Daily Times
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July 8, 2025
SSM data shows influenza activity in Macau has surged past the alert threshold, signaling the peak of the summer flu season. The Health Bureau (SSM) reports that the weekly positive detection rate of influenza virus cases has exceeded 13.1%,...
SANY Silicon Energy begins construction of solar power plant project in Zimbabwe
World Construction Network
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July 10, 2025
SANY Silicon Energy, a division of construction machinery company SANY Group, has officially started the construction of a solar power plant in Zimbabwe. This project, commissioned by Runtu Mining Company, marks the company’s first foray into the...
Gaming Stock Outlook: Melco, Douyu, Wynn Soar, Huya Tanks
Casino Beats
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July 7, 2025
Written by Mohit Oberoi Mohit Oberoi Mohit Oberoi, a seasoned writer with an MBA in finance, has over 18 years of experience. His extensive portfolio includes 8,000 articles published in notable platforms, covering global markets, technology,...
Vast pair-up program powers modern makeover of NW China's Xinjiang
Xinhua News Agency
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* A vast pair-up program is powering in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where 18 provincial-level regions and the southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen have helped to create jobs, improve skills and promote unity . * Xinjiang's...
The Greater Bay Area teaches us that cities, like people, can reinvent themselves while honoring their roots
Beijing Review
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Mimi Zhu Xiyuan (right) and her Future Close-Up (FCU) partner Marcelina Liszewska present their proposal on the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area at the closing ceremony of the 2025 FCU in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province,...
Tough business climate calls for smarter, bolder entrepreneurs
Macau Daily Times
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July 7, 2025
Approximately 95% to 97% of businesses fail to survive beyond five years, whether in Macau or elsewhere, yet it is crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs to cultivate a resilient mindset and adapt to market competition instead of simply complaining...
AI-Generated Media Drives Real-World Fraud, Identity Theft, and Business Compromise
The Slovenia Times
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July 10, 2025
Trend Micro uncovers the criminal playbook for deepfake-enabled cybercrime HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 July 2025 - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today released a new report...
Gov’t seeks public input on advertising law
Macau Business
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July 4, 2025
Macau authorities are now seeking public opinion on the legislative changes they are planning to introduce to the existing legal regulations on advertising practices. The existing law has been in place for 35 years, which was cited by Yau Yun Wa,...