Russia says thwarts ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone attack
WEB4 days ago — Russia said Sunday that it had thwarted a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack by downing 158 drones across 15 regions, including two over the capital Moscow. A coal-fired power plant near the city was reported hit, as was an oil refinery within the city boundaries. Russia’s defence ministry said most of the drones — 122 — were downed ...
Poland marks 85 years since WWII outbreak | Macau Business
WEB4 days ago — AFP. Poland on Sunday marked 85 years since the outbreak of World War II during annual commemoration ceremony held at dawn to remember Nazi Germany’s first attacks that triggered the deadly conflict. Nearly six million Poles died in the conflict that killed more than 50 million people overall, including the six million Jews who died in the ...
Essential Macau: Slava's Snowshow | Macau Business
WEB4 days ago — The Rajkumari Ratnavati girls' school, in India's sweltering Thar desert, is an oasis of cool ...
New Caledonia separatists name jailed party leader as chief
WEB4 days ago — AFP. An alliance of parties seeking independence for New Caledonia has nominated as chief a prominent opposition leader currently jailed in France over a wave of deadly rioting in the French Pacific territory. Christian Tein, who considers himself a “political prisoner”, was one of seven pro-independence activists transferred to mainland ...
Russia says repelled ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone attack
WEB4 days ago — Russia’s defence ministry said Sunday it had repelled a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack across 14 regions and the capital that targeted energy and fuel plants. Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russia with drones, targeting energy infrastructure in retaliation for Moscow’s missile attacks that have hugely damaged its own energy network.
Committed employees, loyal customers | Macau Business
WEB4 days ago — A study involving a scholar from the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) has revealed insights into the role of employee commitment in fostering customer loyalty within the hospitality and tourism industry. By implementing strategic training, encouraging customer feedback, and rewarding employees, the sector can enhance employee …
Air Macau H1 revenue rises amid widening loss
WEB3 days ago — Air Macau has reported a 20.6 percent year-on-year increase in its operating income, reaching RMB1.47 billion (US$207 million/MOP1.67 billion) in the first half of 2024, according to the 2024 interim financial results of Air China, which holds a 66.92 percent stake in the city’s flag carrier.
Volkswagen says considering factory closures in Germany
WEB3 days ago — German automotive giant Volkswagen said Monday it could close production sites in Germany, as the auto industry struggles to manage rising costs. “In the current situation, even plant closures at vehicle production and component sites can no longer be ruled out,” Volkswagen said in an internal memo sent to employees and seen by AFP.
Columbia University report calls for action on anti-Semitism
WEB5 days ago — By. AFP. A US university at the center of a firestorm of claims of anti-Semitism on campus published a new report Friday calling for better training and reporting to prevent the victimization of Jewish students. Protests against the Israel-Hamas war erupted at Columbia University earlier this year, with some Jewish students and campaign groups ...
Countries where the X social network is banned | Macau Business
WEB4 days ago — Users connecting to X via a VPN face a fine of 50,000 reais ($8,900) per day. by Hugues HONORÉ. International, MNA | With its ban of X, which went into effect on Saturday, Brazil joins a small club of countries to have taken similar measures against the social network, most of them run by authoritarian regimes.