A CONTROVERSIAL US TRADE DEALS OFF IF COUTO GETS DISPATCH TARIFFS GO AHEAD PODIUM A controversial dispatch China warned that any new lists the reasons why a court deals may not take effect AT FUJI refused to translate the “paper if a tariff hike on Chinese 24 HOURS planes” ruling into Portuguese goods goes ahead P2 MOTORSPORT P3 MDT REPORT P11 MON.04 Jun 2018 T. 26º/ 33º C H. 65/ 95% facebook.com/mdtimes + 12,000 MOP 8.00 3060 N.º HKD 10.00 FOUNDER & PUBLISHER Kowie Geldenhuys EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paulo Coutinho www.macaudailytimes.com.mo “ THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ ” WORLD BRIEFS AP PHOTO Casinos post 12pct P2 PHILIPPINES President Rodrigo Duterte lashed revenue gain in May out yesterday at another U.N. human rights expert for making critical remarks about his supposed role in the expulsion of the chief AP PHOTO justice, telling him “to go to hell.” More on p13 INDONESIA’s Mount Merapi erupted twice, shooting ash plumes as high as 6 kilometers in the sky and forcing the closure of two airports. 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P12 More on backpage How do Singaporeans feel? 04.06.2018 mon th Anniversary 2 MACAU 澳聞 WWW.MACAUDAILYTIMES.COM.MO Couto gets podium on BLOOMBERG Fuji 24-hour race ACAU racer André Cou- to has finished third in M OBAYASHI the Number 81 J-Fly Racing K Audi R8 in the Fuji Super TEC OMOKO OMOKO 24 Hours race held over the T weekend at Fuji Speedway, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Couto was co-driving with Taiwan’s Jeffrey Lee, Japan’s Shintaro Kawabata and Bel- gium’s Alessio Picariello. The four-driver team finished the demanding round-the-clock race behind their teammates at Phoenix Racing Asia, who were in the number 83 Audi R8 dri- ven by Keong Wee Lim, Marchy Lee, Melvin Moh and Max Hofer. The race was won by the Num- André Couto ber 3 Endless Nissan GT-R, which was shared by Yuke Ta- and energy crisis back in 2008 niguchi, Hideki Yamauchi, Tsu- leading to the shuttering of basa Mekaru, Kyosuke Mineo, the Tokachi circuit at Hokkai- Gaming revenue up Jukuchou Sunako and Shinno- do, famous for such events. suke Yamada. 24-hour races such as Le Mans This is the first time in a de- (France), Daytona (USA), Spa- by 12 percent in May cade that Japan has hosted a Francorchamps (Belgium), the 24-hour race, and also the first Nurburgring (Germany), and ACAU’s gaming indus- th of this year consolidated a the same period in 2017. time in 50 years that such a race more recently Dubai (UAE), Mtry revenue increased growth trend, as the rate of Macau’s monthly gaming has taken place at the Fuji Spee- have been historic races upon by 12.1 percent year-on-year increase rose from 5.7 per- revenue registered a 1.1-per- dway, one of the most iconic which every team, driver, or to MOP25.49 billion patacas cent in February to 22.2 per- cent year-on-year rise in Au- circuits of Japan situated in the manufacturer wishes to leave (around USD3.16 billion) in cent in March, 27.6 percent gust 2016, ending a 26-month foothills of Mount Fuji. their footprint. May, the gaming industry wa- in April, and 12.1 percent in slump of the industry. Since The Fuji 24-Hour Race is one This time in Japan, 52 pro-am tchdog announced. May. then, monthly revenue has of the major events in the return (professional combined with ama- The Gaming Inspection and The accumulated revenue for continued to record year-on- of the “Super Taikyus” (Super teur) teams from eight classes joi- Coordination Bureau relea- 2018 has reached MOP127.73 year growth, with May recor- Endurance Races) to Japan, a ned the event to become the cham- sed the latest data on Friday, billion (USD15.81 billion) so ding the 22nd consecutive format abandoned when Japan pions of this year’s Super Taikyu indicating that the fifth mon- far; 20.1 percent higher than monthly rebound. plunged into deep recession Series’ biggest race. RM ASK THE VET by Dr Ruan Du Toit Bester CANINE DISTEMPER VIRUS HE warning signs of diabetes should be sed amount of liquids Ttaken seriously, as diabetes is a complex You can monitor your cat and see if there are condition that may lead to blindness if left changes in the urination schedule. You can untreated. Diabetes may manifest though a also watch the litter box and establish if your wide range of symptoms starting from in- cat eliminates more urine. If tested, the urine creased urination and thirst to lethargy. Che- will have an elevated level of glucose, as this ck with your veterinarian if you notice one or cannot be stored in the cells of the body and several of these diabetes symptoms. is ultimately eliminated. CAT DRY MOUTH ne and some blood tests. Both the blood and EXCESSIVE THIRST WEIGHT LOSS IN DIABETIC CATS Dry mouth is among the symptoms of diabe- the urine tests will reveal abnormal levels Excessive thirst is among the symptoms of A cat with diabetes will lose weight, des- tes in cats, but it may be more difficult to de- of glucose. The vet will examine the cat and diabetes. This is due to the fact that the cat pite the fact that he may have an increased tect. However, the cat may drink more water establish if the symptoms are indicative of cannot properly assimilate the glucose after appetite. This is due to the fact that the body also due to the fact that he feels his mouth diabetes. Additional tests can be performed meals and there will be a high level of glu- doesn’t get the needed nutrients and starts is dry. to establish if the condition has caused any cose in the blood, so he will try to dilute the using the glucose stored in the fat deposits damage in the cat’s body. In advanced sta- ges, cataracts may occur. elevated concentration of glucose. Polydipsia and the muscles. DIABETES AND A CAT’s Lack of (drinking a lot) is symptomatic for several ENERGY Hope this info helps other diseases including urinary tract infec- A cat with diabetes may be lethargic, as he DIABETES AND INCREASED Till next week tions or hyperthyroidism, so you should wat- doesn’t have enough energy. The lack of APPETITE Dr Ruan ch out for additional symptoms or get a clear Increased appetite or polyphagia is due to energy results from the fact that the body diagnosis from your vet. the fact that the cat’s body will not assimi- cannot assimilate the glucose. Glucose is formed from the food consumed by the cat. late glucose properly and will feel the need Ask the Vet: EXCESSIVE URINATION to provide more energy for survival. The lack When the cat has an insulin deficiency, the Excessive urination or polyuria is symptoma- of nutrients in the blood will send a signal to glucose cannot enter the cells. Royal Veterinary Centre tic of felines with diabetes and may be due to: the cat’s brain and he will eat more. You may Tel: +853 28501099, +853 28523678 • The increased level of glucose in the blood find your cat looking for food in addition to DIAGNOSING DIABETES IN CATS Emergency: +853 62662268 • The fact that the cat consumes an increa- his meals. 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