Samia Hosni, a BBC Monitoring analyst, discusses the significant PR makeover of Syria's interim leader, Ahmad al-Shara. She highlights his social media presence, playing pool and basketball, aimed at gaining international legitimacy. Samia also analyzes al-Shara's recent diplomatic efforts in Washington. Meanwhile, Osmond Chia reports on Macau's first luxury resort hospital, focusing on its ambitious medical tourism push amidst a gaming-dominated economy, revealing the region's plans for economic diversification.
