Macao gaming magnate reportedly facing financial stress, with Cabo Verde casino complex only partially built.
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US, France and Italy supply most foreign direct investment to oil sector; South Africa, Belarus, Portugal and China main contenders for investment in other areas.
Agreement marks significant boost for industry, which already exports US$330.5 million of peanuts annually.
Internationally renowned consulting firm predicts slowdown following this year’s encouraging 3.5% growth due to breakdown in oil production.
Wang Yi and João Gomes Cravinho declare satisfaction at mutually beneficial relationship, express hope that Macao will continue to facilitate Portugal-China cooperation.
Highly lucrative project temporarily abandoned after Islamic State-linked violence left thousands dead; France’s TotalEnergies may return now situation has stabilised.
Lisbon-Hangzhou connections increased to twice-weekly, but prices for return tickets remain sky-high at US$3,000.
Revenues up by 60% over 2020, thanks to increase both in average price and number of rough diamonds sold.
Abolition follows international outcry against republic – which became ninth member of Macao Forum this April – accused of numerous human rights violations.