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Seeking the new Silk Road
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Sitting pretty
Publisher: Paulo A. Azevedo
Closing editor: Sara Farr
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p to 63 billion patacas are already sitting comfortably in the public coffers. That figure is the government’s 2014 fiscal surplus target. Achieved in just six months of the full year. At this rate, the government could look at another 60 billion patacas by year-end 3
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LRT Roadshow No need for public safety concerns about the LTR. Secretary for Transport and Public Works Lau Si Io said communication is key. Public complaints about planned routes will be listened to. Three route proposals can be evaluated by the public
No mandatory central provident fund system for now Page 4
Court rules in favour of Paradise Entertainment Page 7
Realtors seek premises
HSI - Movers July 14
Legislators should approve the amendment by next month. Macau’s real estate agents law will now be more flexible. Realtors not operating out of accredited commercial premises can obtain a temporary 5-year licence Page
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China Unicom Hong K
4.72
China Mengniu Dairy
4.05
China Mobile Ltd
2.55
China Resources Pow
2.05
Tencent Holdings Ltd
0.99
Cheung Kong Holding
-0.78
Li & Fung Ltd
-0.79
Sands China Ltd
-0.87
Sun Hung Kai Propert
-0.94
Galaxy Entertainmen
-1.12
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A game of two halves
Off target
The World Cup has ended. It’s also helped end the SAR’s winning streak on gross gaming revenues. Punters deserted the tables in droves to follow – and bet on – the matches. Analysts say this could affect casino takings, with operators raking in 30 percent less revenue than average for a first half
The Chinese GDP release date nears. Economists gaze in the forecast tarot. Unfortunately, every result forecast lurches from bad to worse
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