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However, Macau’s economy has become ever more dependent on gambling, and governance has become no more inclusive or consultative. Even mainland China has outpaced Macau in its use…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257867
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The investigations were based upon some 3.5 million leaked confidential bank files, which together document the apparent misappropriation of at least USD138mn in public funds by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266504
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His victory strengthens the power of former President Horacio Cartes (2013-18), who bankrolls Honor Colorado, over the Colorado Party, which has dominated Paraguayan politics…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275073
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One of the items reportedly on the agenda was a proposed partnership between the two countries’ ailing national carriers, South Africa Airways (SAA) and Kenya Airways (KQ), in an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275600
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Salameh, along with his brother Raja, is under investigation in Lebanon and Europe for alleged financial irregularities following Lebanon’s 2019 economic collapse. The economy…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271399
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The financial implications of the VW scandal could threaten the operation of Germany's largest carmaker. The scandal is damaging the reputation of not only the car sector but also…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205856
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The settlement indicates the ability of regulatory bodies to establish themselves by aggressive actions, and the risks for businesses that do not assess their strength accurately.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB202835
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The move by non-tenure-track faculty and post-doctoral researchers came two months after Claudine Gay resigned under pressure as the university’s president. The two developments…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286015
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Party congresses' ratcheting up of political tensions.