Demand for fresh water will outstrip supply by 40 percent by the end of this decade, according to the Global Commission on the Economics of Water

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This year’s event sees a record turnout from exhibitors from the Greater Bay Area, as well as strong representation from Portuguese-speaking countries
The new legislation lays down tougher penalties for illicit gambling and illegal currency exchanges, while giving authorities greater powers of search and investigation
Sands Resorts Macao was named Best Integrated Resort, and the MGTO was honoured for Best Destination Marketing, at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards
The new rule doubles the 90-day maximum stay originally granted to foreign permanent residents under the visa-free Mainland Travel Permit scheme
Two of the appointees will preside over the Court of Second Instance, and 10 will be serving at the Court of First Instance
The country’s space agencies have unveiled an ambitious national space programme, to be rolled out over the next 25 years
GWM will kick off production with its best-selling model, the Haval H6 plug-in hybrid SUV, which has sold nearly 16,000 units in Brazil this year
Subscribers in 85 new markets will enjoy access to music video streaming, up from just 12 regions earlier this year when the feature was first announced
The windfall was part of a bid to boost international tourism, focusing on travellers from Southeast Asia, South Korea and North America
The SAR’s first professional basketball team plays matches against competitive squads from Japan, South Korea and Taipei in the coming weeks
Weak consumer confidence in the mainland and a high non-performing loan ratio are among hurdles the association noted for Macao’s economy