Asia Mongolia President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa has launched the “White Gold” National Movement to enhance wool and cashmere industry, aiming to double exports, improve herders’ incomes, create over 8.000 jobs by increasing processing rates and supporting local enterprises
Asia Laos Champasack Province plans to elevate the Million-Year-Old Volcano in Paksong District to a national tourist attraction; development includes upgrading the 17 km road and adding restaurants and accommodations to boost eco-tourism and local economic growth
Oceania Tonga Ten cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Tonga and according to the Minister of Health the are likely to increase
America Uruguay Uruguay declared a national health alert after bird flu cases were detected in Argentina’s Chaco province, urging poultry farmers and veterinarians to enhance surveillance, biosecurity, and preventive measures to mitigate risks to biodiversity
Africa Tanzania The construction of Tanzania's first fishing harbour by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd, one of China's leading construction companies, has reached 79%
Oceania Tuvalu Palau, Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands have decided to install microgrids for aquaculture and agriculture that will provide more than 50% of the energy needed for the demonstration farms and aquaculture centres on each island
Asia Turkmenistan A five-day dog border guard training course organised by the OSCE in the Farap district opened with twenty-four dog officers, veterinarians and dog breeders
America Peru Indigenous communities near Manu National Park are being trained as eco-guards using technology like EarthRanger to monitor deforestation, coca cultivation, and invasions, aiming to protect their forests and the park’s biodiversity facing rising threats
Asia United Arab Emirates Dubai said it plans to build a solar plant with storage batteries for uninterrupted energy supply, just a month after Abu Dhabi unveiled a similar $6 billion project
Asia Bhutan The Royal Academy of Performing Arts RAPA is transforming into the Royal Institute of Performing Arts RIPA: to preserve Bhutanese culture a new four-year diploma will train artists, foster research, expand global collaborations for cultural sustainability
Asia Turkey Istanbul's security forces recorded a 6,5% reduction in crimes against persons and a 27,6% reduction in crimes against property in January 2025 compared to last year, said Istanbul Governor Davut Gül
Oceania Solomon Islands A Solomon Islands delegation is attending the first General Assembly of the International Organisation for Aid to Navigation; the team is led by Manasseh Maelanga, Minister of Infrastructure Development
America Panama The Panama Canal Authority has formally hired a legal team for strategic advice regarding congressional investigations, executive decisions and US policies after Donald Trump’s claims on the canal
Asia Tajikistan A ceremony was held in Dushanbe to honour successful athletes and their coaches who achieved high results in international competitions in 2024, with 46 athletes being awarded the presidential prize money