The startup’s new AI model reportedly outperforms US-based OpenAI and Meta in third-party benchmarks

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Asia-Pacific falls short of pre-pandemic tourism figures, even as most of the world’s regions welcomed more visitors last year than they did in 2019
Heavy rainfall has inundated the southern provinces of Maputo and Gaza, leaving around 22,000 residents trapped in their homes
The newly described deep-sea isopod features a distinct head shape reminiscent of the iconic Star Wars character
Local authorities hope to diversify Macao’s tourism market away from mainland China into other overseas locations, including Europe and the Middle East
Major food and beverage chains across China have been experiencing mass closures due to the falling wealth of the middle class and the changing mindset of consumers
The Hengqin government said it was “fully engaged” with construction of a Guangzhou-Zhuhai (Macao) high-speed rail, but did not give specific details
Manteigaria, Portugal’s renowned pastel de nata specialists, soft-opened their first shop in Macao on Avenida da Praia Grande, next to BCM Bank
Five ambulances and three fire engines equipped with dual Guangdong-Macao licence plates will begin operating cross-border services later in 2025
Vietnam is poised to take Thailand’s place as mainland China’s top durian supplier, while other Southeast Asian nations clamour for a slice of the lucrative market
Macao’s temperatures are set to drop as Lunar New Year approaches, with a yellow cold weather alert likely in effect
The agreement spans a range of projects that will help the archipelago achieve its “priority goals”