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Xia Baolong ends his Macao tour after meeting the city’s top athletes
The central government’s most senior official for Macao affairs headed home on Sunday, after a busy seven days in the SAR. The post Xia Baolong ends his Macao tour after meeting the city’s top...
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China is taking ‘historic’ measures to shore up its property sector
One measure enables local governments to repurchase land from ailing developers; another could see state-owned firms buying vacant apartments. The post China is taking ‘historic’ measures to shore up...
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Use of digital yuan spreads to Hong Kong residents
The scheme marks the first time that people outside the Chinese mainland can set up digital yuan accounts locally. The post Use of digital yuan spreads to Hong Kong residents appeared first on Macao...
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‘No decision has been made.’ Ho noncommittal on another term
Macao’s top official says the topic of the Chief Executive election did not come up during Xia Baolong’s visit, even though the vote is five months away at the latest. The post ‘No decision has been...
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William Lai has taken up office as Taiwan’s new leader
Lai is considered a separatist by Beijing, which is stepping up pressure on the island as geopolitical tensions mount in the South China Sea. The post William Lai has taken up office as Taiwan’s new...
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UN expert condemns US sanctions on China
The UN’s special rapporteur says Washington’s sanctions on China do not conform to international law and are tantamount to human rights violations. The post UN expert condemns US sanctions on China...
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Gambling contributed to less than 40 percent of Macao’s GDP last year, Ho says
The Chief Executive says that casinos have been eclipsed by the non-gambling sector when it comes to the city’s gross domestic product. The post Gambling contributed to less than 40 percent of Macao’s...
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Why isn’t a Seoul shopping mall freeing its captive whale?
Bella the beluga lives in a small tank, all alone, at one of South Korea’s biggest malls. Those campaigning for her release say this captivity is cruel. The post Why isn’t a Seoul shopping mall...
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Child marriage ‘remains worrying’ in Mozambique
Laws against the practice have been hobbled by poor enforcement, insurgency, grinding poverty and local traditions that view 15 as the age of maturity. The post Child marriage ‘remains worrying’ in...
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Macao’s casino staff struggle to curb problem gambling in clients, says study
While workers can identify problematic behaviour, fear of offending clients stops them from intervening when they see it, researchers have found. The post Macao’s casino staff struggle to curb problem...
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The second phase of the Talent Attraction Scheme has been launched
The plan offers generous tax breaks to top overseas professionals working in areas earmarked in the government’s economic diversification strategy. The post The second phase of the Talent Attraction...
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Visitor spending is on the rise, especially by those attending shows
According to official figures, visitors spent 36 percent more in the first quarter of this year than they did in the last. But show-goers’ spending more than doubled. The post Visitor spending is on...
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Restaurant and retail sales continue their downward trend
The DSEC’s latest business climate survey illustrates the struggles Macao businesses face as more locals choose to eat and shop on the Chinese mainland. The post Restaurant and retail sales continue...
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Microsoft showcases new laptops with a built-in AI assistant
The assistant, called CoPilot, can help you do anything from creating images to writing live captions. It even anticipates your needs. The post Microsoft showcases new laptops with a built-in AI...
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Over 40,000 Macao motorists have acquired a mainland licence without a test
Many Macao motorists have benefited from a scheme between the SAR and mainland China in which both sides recognise each other’s licences. The post Over 40,000 Macao motorists have acquired a mainland...
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The Red Market is reopening next week
The iconic 88-year-old market will be operating once again on 30 May, with 120 indoor fresh produce vendors. The post The Red Market is reopening next week appeared first on Macao News.
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Here’s how AI can make fast fashion more sustainable (and profitable)
New research shows that garment factories using AI models achieve far better environmental results than those that don’t The post Here’s how AI can make fast fashion more sustainable (and profitable)...
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Reduced funding is contributing to record-breaking wildfires in the Amazon
The dramatic cut in funding for firefighting in the Brazilian Amazon has helped fuel a spike in fires since January and risks worsening the coming fire season The post Reduced funding is contributing...
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Macao’s first wild plant survey is complete
Earlier in May, surveyors from the South China Botanical Garden spent five days examining flora in four of the SAR’s parks and nature reserves The post Macao’s first wild plant survey is complete...
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China’s top Covid expert says climate change could spark the next pandemic
The “reservoir of bacteria and viruses is expanding as the Earth warms,” says infectious diseases expert Zhang Wenhong The post China’s top Covid expert says climate change could spark the next...
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