New supervisory body for Hong Kong and Macao increases centralization of CCP decisions for the two SARs
Plataforma - Macau - 24/03/2023
Downtown commercial market in recovery
Plataforma - Macau - 24/03/2023
With the relaxation of pandemic control measures and the recovery of tourism in the city, the recovery of the commercial real estate market has become increasingly clear. Sector representatives indicate that rents in the city center have recovered to values close to 60…
China says does not ask firms for foreign data as TikTok row grows
AFP - China - 24/03/2023
China insisted Friday it does not ask companies to hand over data gathered overseas, as the Chinese-owned TikTok faces mounting calls for a ban in the United States.
Pressure is building on the massively popular video-sharing app — owned by the Chinese firm…
Lula has pneumonia and may postpone trip to China
Folha de S. Paulo - Brazil - 24/03/2023
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) was admitted for tests at the Sírio-Libanês hospital in Brasília on Thursday night (23) with suspected pneumonia. The framework was confirmed by the Presidency.
Lula canceled all his appointments this Friday (24th) and his…
Macau economy expected to recover 48% this year
Plataforma - Macau - 24/03/2023
The financial rating agency Fitch predicted today that Macau’s economy will recover 48% this year, with casino volume reaching half the pre-pandemic level, thanks to the end of the ‘zero covid’ policy.
According to official data, Macau’s Gross…
Russian troops may arrive in Kiev “to end infection”
Diário de Notícias - Portugal - 24/03/2023
The vice president of the Security Council of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev said this Friday that “if necessary” Russian troops “can arrive” in the capital of Ukraine or the city of Lviv.
“Nothing can be ruled out. If you have to get to Kiev, then you…
Russia hopes to sign major pipeline deal with China this year
AFP - Russia - 23/03/2023
A Russian deputy prime minister said Thursday he hoped Moscow and Beijing would sign a contract to build the massive Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline by the end of the year.
Moscow is looking to pivot gas exports to countries which have not imposed sanctions targeting its…
Remains of World War II pilot found 80 years later
Folha de S. Paulo - Brazil - 23/03/2023
An American pilot felt his plane shudder as it flew over an area near the coast of West Sussex, England. It was June 22, 1944. The beach glistened below, and before him lay a green meadow.
He and nine other crew members aboard the B-24 Liberator had just been hit by an…
Portuguese PM warns that it is necessary to prevent “unwanted consequences” of sanctions on Russia
TSF - Portugal - 23/03/2023
The Prime Minister, António Costa, defended this Thursday that it is essential to maintain sanctions against Russia and Belarus, but warned that it is necessary to ensure that African and Latin American countries do not suffer “unwanted collateral…
Trump asked to be handcuffed… and AI did it
Jornal de Notícias - Portugal - 23/03/2023
Donald Trump announced earlier this week that he should be arrested for an alleged bribery case. The former US president asked to be photographed when he was handcuffed to take advantage of the “media spectacle” and Artificial Intelligence obliged.
Photos of Donald…
Can influencers help Macau tourism?
Plataforma - Macau - 24/03/2023
Globally, using digital influencers as a method of promoting businesses and tourist attractions is already a common method of promotion. However, in the case of Macau, analysts consider that although it is useful to promote some aspects of the city, this trend also has…
