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25 years that were 'beyond all expectations'
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3 days, 19 hours ago

25 years that were 'beyond all expectations'

China Daily  

Editor's note: Over the past 25 years, the Macao Special Administrative Region has registered remarkable economic development and the practice of "one country, two systems" has achieved great success widely recognized by the world, showcasing great vitality and unique charm. First of all, no one predicted in late 1999 that Macao's gross domestic product would grow phenomenally and its per …

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25 years that were 'beyond all expectations'
Top News
3 days, 19 hours ago

25 years that were 'beyond all expectations'

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Over the past few weeks I have been asked to summarize my assessment of the first 25 years of the existence of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and my standard answer has been "beyond all expectations". First of all, no one predicted in late 1999 that Macao's gross domestic product would grow phenomenally and its per capita …

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25 years that were 'beyond all expectations'
Top News
3 days, 19 hours ago

25 years that were 'beyond all expectations'

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Over the past few weeks I have been asked to summarize my assessment of the first 25 years of the existence of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and my standard answer has been "beyond all expectations". First of all, no one predicted in late 1999 that Macao's gross domestic product would grow phenomenally and its per capita …

China Portugal Hong Kong Dec Portuguese Macao 25 Years
25 years that were 'beyond all expectations'
Top News
3 days, 19 hours ago

25 years that were 'beyond all expectations'

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Over the past few weeks I have been asked to summarize my assessment of the first 25 years of the existence of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and my standard answer has been "beyond all expectations". First of all, no one predicted in late 1999 that Macao's gross domestic product would grow phenomenally and its per capita …

China Portugal Hong Kong Dec Portuguese Macao 25 Years
25 years that were 'beyond all expectations'
Top News
3 days, 19 hours ago

25 years that were 'beyond all expectations'

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Over the past few weeks I have been asked to summarize my assessment of the first 25 years of the existence of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and my standard answer has been "beyond all expectations". First of all, no one predicted in late 1999 that Macao's gross domestic product would grow phenomenally and its per capita …

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Stock market today: Wall Street ends little changed after giving up a big morning gain
4 days, 14 hours ago

Stock market today: Wall Street ends little changed after giving up a big morning gain

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An early rebound for U.S. stocks on Thursday petered out by the end of the day, leaving indexes close to flat. The S&P 500 edged down by 0.1% following Wednesday’s tumble of 2.9% when the Federal Reserve said it may deliver fewer cuts to interest rates next year than earlier thought. The computer memory company’s revenue fell …

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Wall Street ends little changed after giving up a big morning gain
4 days, 19 hours ago

Wall Street ends little changed after giving up a big morning gain

LA Times  

Specialist Anthony Matesic works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The Standard & Poor’s 500 edged down 0.1% after Wednesday’s tumble of 2.9% when the Federal Reserve said it might deliver fewer cuts to interest rates next year than earlier thought. The computer memory company’s revenue fell short of Wall Street’s forecasts, and Chief Executive Sanjay Mehrotra …

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UK inflation increase solidifies expectations interest rates will be kept on hold
5 days, 11 hours ago

UK inflation increase solidifies expectations interest rates will be kept on hold

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. rose to its highest level in eight months during November, official figures showed Wednesday, a development that has cemented market expectations that the Bank of England will opt against cutting borrowing costs this week. It said stubbornly high inflation in the crucial services sector, which accounts for around 80% of the U.K. economy, and …

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Gaza ceasefire believed to be close as expectations grow over deal
5 days, 13 hours ago

Gaza ceasefire believed to be close as expectations grow over deal

The Independent  

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Weddings without the price tag
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Weddings without the price tag

China Daily  

Growing up in India, I often saw our domestic help or less affluent relatives approach my family for financial aid to fund their children's weddings. By focusing on love, family unity, and community connection — values central to traditional weddings — minimalist celebrations strike a balance between honoring the past and addressing present challenges. Lessons for India It might be …

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Stock market today: Wall Street trims its stellar gains as Nvidia’s star dims again
6 days, 15 hours ago

Stock market today: Wall Street trims its stellar gains as Nvidia’s star dims again

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes pulled back on Tuesday to trim some of their stellar gains for the year. Nvidia, the superstar stock that’s been a big reason for Wall Street’s run to repeated records this year, fell 1.2% to weigh on the market. Like the overall U.S. market, Nvidia’s stock had climbed so much that critics warned expectations …

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Wall Street trims its stellar gains as Nvidia’s star dims again
6 days, 19 hours ago

Wall Street trims its stellar gains as Nvidia’s star dims again

LA Times  

A scooter passes the New York Stock Exchange. The Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped 0.4%, though it’s still near its all-time high set earlier this month. It’s the eighth loss in nine days for the stock, which has dropped more than 12% from its record set last month, as its moon shot momentum slows. The survey’s broadest measure of optimism, …

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Lula Says the Only Thing Wrong With Brazil Is High Rates
1 week ago

Lula Says the Only Thing Wrong With Brazil Is High Rates

Live Mint  

-- Brazil’s interest rates are too high, and responsibility for the growing fiscal problems lies with policymakers at the central bank, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Sunday night in a TV interview. In the statement accompanying the decision — the last chaired by Governor Roberto Campos Neto, who’s set to be replaced by Gabriel Galipolo — policymakers emphasized …

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Would you work weekends? This CEO expects employees to stay up past midnight
1 week ago

Would you work weekends? This CEO expects employees to stay up past midnight

India Today  

Amid the ongoing global debate on work-life balance, Lisa Su, the CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, has become a focal point of discussions because of her demanding leadership style. MIDNIGHT MEETINGS AND HIGH EXPECTATIONS Lisa Su is known for her rigorous work schedule, which includes midnight meetings and weekend calls. WORK CULTURE UNDER SCRUTINY Lisa Su’s rigorous style has reignited …

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We need to start accepting that Christmas ‘experiences’ are hell on earth and lower our expectations
1 week, 1 day ago

We need to start accepting that Christmas ‘experiences’ are hell on earth and lower our expectations

The Independent  

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A stunning achievement in filmmaking, "Nickel Boys" shatters expectations at every turn
1 week, 3 days ago

A stunning achievement in filmmaking, "Nickel Boys" shatters expectations at every turn

Salon  

Without fail, there is at least one big movie every year that falls prey to the adage “style over substance,” a film that postures as an opus, but is really just filled with hot air and covered in papier-mâché with the word “masterpiece” scrawled all over its still-drying surface. It would be easy for an undiscerning eye to dismiss director …

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Gukesh surpassed my expectations: Anand
1 week, 4 days ago

Gukesh surpassed my expectations: Anand

Hindustan Times  

I think Gukesh’s play was excellent for a debut World Championship match. Gukesh handled this first game defeat quite well. In Game 7, Gukesh found a lot of great stuff and then let go at the end when it was maybe a bit easier. Again, nobody likes to criticise people who are actually in the pit, but I think in …

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Does living together before marriage lower the chance of divorce?
1 week, 4 days ago

Does living together before marriage lower the chance of divorce?

India Today  

Being with someone you love is an amazing feeling, right? "Research shows mixed results: some studies suggest that couples who live together before marriage report higher satisfaction, understanding, and stability, while others suggest it leads to 'cohabitation inertia,' meaning couples marry out of convenience rather than compatibility," says Ruchi Ruuh. While living together before marriage isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, it …

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Stunning rally in Big Tech drives Nasdaq to 20,000
1 week, 4 days ago

Stunning rally in Big Tech drives Nasdaq to 20,000

Live Mint  

* Nasdaq hits 20,000 amid AI excitement, rate-cut expectations * Tech stocks drive Nasdaq's 33% annual rise * Megacap stocks' dominance raises concentration concerns By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, Suzanne McGee and Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Dec 11 - The Nasdaq Composite Index hit 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday, putting an exclamation point on a year in which excitement …

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Indian Q2 growth below expectations, recovery signs emerge: SBI CAPS
2 weeks ago

Indian Q2 growth below expectations, recovery signs emerge: SBI CAPS

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Indian economy faced a sluggish start to FY25, with Q2 GDP growth falling below expectations due to monsoon disruptions, subdued government spending, weaker urban demand and a slowdown in lending, SBI CAPS said in a report on Monday. “The Q2 GDP slowdown stems from four key factors: monsoon disruptions hitting industry, subdued government spending stalling capex, weakening …

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Decoding teenagers: What they really expect from parents and life
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Decoding teenagers: What they really expect from parents and life

Hindustan Times  

Teenagers' life seem to change daily as they learn about new things, seek new experiences and learn to find solutions to different problems they face during their teenage life. The parent-teen dynamic: How to foster trust and harmony Navigating teen life: As teenagers seek to define their place in the world, parents and caregivers must recognise their changing expectations and …

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Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United have to ‘manage expectations’ after first defeat
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United have to ‘manage expectations’ after first defeat

The Independent  

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Ruben Amorim wants Man Utd to ‘manage expectations’ as they look to bounce back
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ruben Amorim wants Man Utd to ‘manage expectations’ as they look to bounce back

The Independent  

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Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea are 'ahead of expectations' - but maintains Blues are NOT in the title race despite excellent start with his side second in the table
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea are 'ahead of expectations' - but maintains Blues are NOT in the title race despite excellent start with his side second in the table

Daily Mail  

Enzo Maresca has claimed that his Chelsea side are 'ahead of his expectations' in their development as a team but still insists the Blues are not in the title race. Enzo Maresca has claimed that his Chelsea side are 'ahead of his expectations' The Italian has played down the Blues' title chances, however, despite a fine start to the season …

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