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Say goodbye to Skype
Microsoft announces the end of an era with the shutdown of Skype, and users have 10 weeks to download data or migrate to an alternative Microsoft product, Teams The post Say goodbye to Skype appeared...
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Mozambique’s ruby production nears 4 million carats in 2024
After a dismal 2023 and rough first quarter, ruby production in Mozambique soared in 2024 with SLR Mining becoming the leading producer The post Mozambique’s ruby production nears 4 million carats in...
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Brazil celebrates a historic Oscar win for best international feature
The film, about a woman’s quest for justice during the years of Brazil's military dictatorship, also received a nomination for best picture The post Brazil celebrates a historic Oscar win for best...
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China’s manufacturing jumped in February, latest figures show
Coming in at a three-month high, indices for production and new orders performed particularly well and are good news for the nation’s economic recovery The post China’s manufacturing jumped in...
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Melco sees Thailand as a ‘generational opportunity’
The gaming operator recently announced it would pursue an ‘asset-light’ strategy, but CEO Lawrence Ho says Thailand would likely be an exception The post Melco sees Thailand as a ‘generational...
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Analysts differ on GGR predictions for Macao following February’s jump
Seaport Research Partners believes 2025 will see gross gaming revenue increase by 6.5 percent year-on-year, while JP Morgan has forecast a more modest 2 or 3 percent The post Analysts differ on GGR...
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Macao’s LRT usage grows for the fourth consecutive month
The daily average of 27,100 passengers in February represented an increase of 7 percent month-on-month for Macao’s Light Rapid Transit system The post Macao’s LRT usage grows for the fourth...
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IPIM makes its first Middle Eastern trip to promote investment in Macao
Representatives from the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute visited Dubai and the United Arab Emirates last week The post IPIM makes its first Middle Eastern trip to promote investment in...
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Macao’s bad loan rate hits a new 20-year high
January’s delinquent loan ratio of 5.7 percent has nudged past the 20-year high of 5.5 percent that was set last November The post Macao’s bad loan rate hits a new 20-year high appeared first on...
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Most adults around the world will be overweight or obese by 2050, report warns
The report emphasises the cost of added weight on overburdened health systems, particularly in low-income countries The post Most adults around the world will be overweight or obese by 2050, report...
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Cholera has killed over 200 people in Angola since January
A bulletin released by the Angolan Ministry of Health on Sunday stated that the country has registered 204 deaths from 5,749 cases – a fatality rate of 3.5 percent The post Cholera has killed over 200...
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The Macau Literary Festival returns with a focus on poetry and decolonization
A highlight of the festival will be the debut Macao performance of the Lisbon Poetry Orchestra on 29 March, with guest vocalist Xana of Rádio Macau The post The Macau Literary Festival returns with a...
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China retaliates to new Trump tariffs, targeting agricultural products
Beijing has imposed tariffs of up to 15 percent on US food imports in response to Washington’s latest levy hike, which took effect yesterday The post China retaliates to new Trump tariffs, targeting...
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Latest data on Macao casino employment released
Full-timers employed by the gambling sector in Macao made up just under 14 percent of the city’s total labour force at the end of 2024 The post Latest data on Macao casino employment released appeared...
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Top national officials signal support for GBA integration
Speaking ahead of the ‘two sessions’ gatherings, a CPPCC spokesman has voiced support for increased cooperation within the Greater Bay Area The post Top national officials signal support for GBA...
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Liu Jiakun of China bags the ‘Nobel Prize of architecture’
The 68-year old architect was recognised for his free flowing and innovative style that incorporates elements of traditional Chinese architecture The post Liu Jiakun of China bags the ‘Nobel Prize of...
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Thailand scraps a deposit rule designed to deter locals from its future casinos
The Thai authorities originally proposed a regulation that would have required locals to have at least US$1.5 million in their bank accounts The post Thailand scraps a deposit rule designed to deter...
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SJM Holdings reports first post-pandemic profit amid strong revenue growth in...
The company's subsidiary, SJM Resorts, S.A., saw net gaming revenue climb to HK$26.85 billion, up from HK$20.06 billion in the previous year The post SJM Holdings reports first post-pandemic profit...
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AI can now read your mind
A new study has achieved dramatic results from exploring how large language models can more accurately generate text from recordings of brain activity The post AI can now read your mind appeared...
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Timor-Leste is expected to join ASEAN in May
The vote comes nearly three years after the multilateral organisation reached a preliminary agreement on the admission of Timor-Leste The post Timor-Leste is expected to join ASEAN in May appeared...
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