Macao's Economic Boom: 25 Years of Growth and Diversification
Since 1999, Macao's GDP has soared from MOP 51.9 billion to nearly MOP 379.5 billion, driven by central government support, integration with the mainland, and economic diversification beyond casinos, exemplified by the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone and booming tourism (32.5 million visit...
Macao's Economic Boom: 25 Years of Growth and Diversification
Since 1999, Macao's GDP has soared from MOP 51.9 billion to nearly MOP 379.5 billion, driven by central government support, integration with the mainland, and economic diversification beyond casinos, exemplified by the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone and booming tourism (32.5 million visit...
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64% Bias Score
Three Candidates Vie for African Union Commission Chairperson Position
Three candidates—Mahamoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), Raila Odinga (Kenya), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—are competing for the African Union Commission chairperson position in February 2025, focusing on peace, security, trade, and development.
Three Candidates Vie for African Union Commission Chairperson Position
Three candidates—Mahamoud Ali Youssouf (Djibouti), Raila Odinga (Kenya), and Richard Randriamandrato (Madagascar)—are competing for the African Union Commission chairperson position in February 2025, focusing on peace, security, trade, and development.
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20% Bias Score
UK Private Sector Faces Steepest Job Cuts in Nearly Four Years
Britain's private sector experienced its steepest job cuts in nearly four years during December 2024, according to S&P Global Flash UK PMI data, with service sector job losses the most significant due to unfilled vacancies and increased employment costs; while the Composite Output Index remained at ...
UK Private Sector Faces Steepest Job Cuts in Nearly Four Years
Britain's private sector experienced its steepest job cuts in nearly four years during December 2024, according to S&P Global Flash UK PMI data, with service sector job losses the most significant due to unfilled vacancies and increased employment costs; while the Composite Output Index remained at ...
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48% Bias Score
Global South's Rise Boosts Global Trade, Malaysia Emphasizes ASEAN Cooperation
At a Kuala Lumpur conference, Malaysia's MATRADE chairman emphasized the Global South's positive impact on global trade and cooperation, highlighting Malaysia's commitment to strengthening ASEAN engagement and regional collaboration for economic growth and addressing global challenges.
Global South's Rise Boosts Global Trade, Malaysia Emphasizes ASEAN Cooperation
At a Kuala Lumpur conference, Malaysia's MATRADE chairman emphasized the Global South's positive impact on global trade and cooperation, highlighting Malaysia's commitment to strengthening ASEAN engagement and regional collaboration for economic growth and addressing global challenges.
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36% Bias Score
New Antiviral Mechanism Discovered in Bacteria
Chinese scientists discovered CRISPR-CAAD, a new bacterial antiviral mechanism that converts ATP into toxic ITP, hindering phage reproduction and allowing bacteria to resist infection by entering a temporary dormancy state; this finding, published in Science, may lead to new anti-infective drugs.
New Antiviral Mechanism Discovered in Bacteria
Chinese scientists discovered CRISPR-CAAD, a new bacterial antiviral mechanism that converts ATP into toxic ITP, hindering phage reproduction and allowing bacteria to resist infection by entering a temporary dormancy state; this finding, published in Science, may lead to new anti-infective drugs.
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4% Bias Score
Uneven Remembrance of John Rabe's Heroism During the Nanjing Massacre
John Rabe, a German who saved 250,000 Chinese civilians during the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, is revered in China but remains relatively unknown in the West, highlighting the uneven distribution of historical memory and the risk of repeating past mistakes if history is forgotten or denied.
Uneven Remembrance of John Rabe's Heroism During the Nanjing Massacre
John Rabe, a German who saved 250,000 Chinese civilians during the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, is revered in China but remains relatively unknown in the West, highlighting the uneven distribution of historical memory and the risk of repeating past mistakes if history is forgotten or denied.
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40% Bias Score
COP16: $12.15 Billion Pledged to Combat Desertification
The UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, attended by nearly 200 countries and 20,000 participants, finalized 39 decisions prioritizing land restoration and drought resilience, launching a $12.15 billion partnership and an AI-driven observatory to combat desertification and its impact on 7.5 billion people by 2050...
COP16: $12.15 Billion Pledged to Combat Desertification
The UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, attended by nearly 200 countries and 20,000 participants, finalized 39 decisions prioritizing land restoration and drought resilience, launching a $12.15 billion partnership and an AI-driven observatory to combat desertification and its impact on 7.5 billion people by 2050...
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52% Bias Score
China Unveils Plan to Modernize Retail Industry by 2029
The Chinese government plans to modernize its retail industry by 2029 through infrastructure upgrades, technology adoption, and financial support, aiming to create a smart, convenient, and green retail system that boosts consumption and economic growth.
China Unveils Plan to Modernize Retail Industry by 2029
The Chinese government plans to modernize its retail industry by 2029 through infrastructure upgrades, technology adoption, and financial support, aiming to create a smart, convenient, and green retail system that boosts consumption and economic growth.
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32% Bias Score
China Unveils Unprecedented Economic Stimulus Package for 2024
China's Central Economic Work Conference announced a proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy for 2024 to boost economic growth by expanding domestic demand, prioritizing consumption and investment coordination, building on recent policy successes and aiming for long-term stabili...
China Unveils Unprecedented Economic Stimulus Package for 2024
China's Central Economic Work Conference announced a proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy for 2024 to boost economic growth by expanding domestic demand, prioritizing consumption and investment coordination, building on recent policy successes and aiming for long-term stabili...
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44% Bias Score
Cambodia's Economy to Grow Despite Real Estate Downturn
Cambodia's economy is projected to grow by 6 percent in 2024 and 6.3 percent in 2025, driven by the garment sector, manufacturing, and tourism; however, the real estate sector experienced a downturn with approved property development projects declining by 29.1 percent year-on-year during the first e...
Cambodia's Economy to Grow Despite Real Estate Downturn
Cambodia's economy is projected to grow by 6 percent in 2024 and 6.3 percent in 2025, driven by the garment sector, manufacturing, and tourism; however, the real estate sector experienced a downturn with approved property development projects declining by 29.1 percent year-on-year during the first e...
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40% Bias Score
Global South's Rise Boosts International Trade, Fosters ASEAN Cooperation
At a Kuala Lumpur conference, a Malaysian official highlighted the rise of Global South countries as a positive force in international trade, driving cooperation on various global challenges and enhancing regional development through strengthened ASEAN engagement.
Global South's Rise Boosts International Trade, Fosters ASEAN Cooperation
At a Kuala Lumpur conference, a Malaysian official highlighted the rise of Global South countries as a positive force in international trade, driving cooperation on various global challenges and enhancing regional development through strengthened ASEAN engagement.
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44% Bias Score
California Invests $1.4 Billion in EV Infrastructure Amidst Federal Policy Uncertainty
California approved a $1.4 billion investment to install almost 17,000 new EV charging stations and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, prioritizing low-income communities, aiming to reach 250,000 public chargers, while concerns remain over potential federal policy changes impacting EV sales.
California Invests $1.4 Billion in EV Infrastructure Amidst Federal Policy Uncertainty
California approved a $1.4 billion investment to install almost 17,000 new EV charging stations and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, prioritizing low-income communities, aiming to reach 250,000 public chargers, while concerns remain over potential federal policy changes impacting EV sales.
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32% Bias Score