Asia Kuwait Intellectual property services in Kuwait are growing, reflecting the government's commitment to the protection of commercial and industrial rights to support knowledge-based economy; 68.632 transactions generating around $21,7 million in 2025
Asia Uzbekistan Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in Tashkent have negotiated and signed a trilateral protocol formalizing the agreed volumes and schedule of water releases from the Toktogul reservoir for the next two months
Asia Syria Court of Cassation formally elevated electronic communication - including social media, email, and SMS - to the status of legally valid judicial notification; the ruling establishes that digital service now carries the same legal force as the traditional
Asia North Korea North Korean soldiers marched through Moscow’s Red Square for the first time; the Victory Day parade honored Pyongyang’s deployment to Russia’s Kursk region; their involvement in Ukraine war is unclear and leader Kim Jong Un was not present at the event
Asia Indonesia The House of Representatives is pushing to lead revisions to election laws in Indonesia, amid stalled talks with the government; The dispute could affect oversight, candidate requirements and institutional balance
Asia Singapore The bus arrival timing system was damaged by drilling works, with failure affecting real-time arrival displays and app updates across parts of the network; the Land Transport Authority launched an investigation
Asia China Unilateral zero-tariff treatment is now applied to all African countries except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan; duty-free policy for 33African countries was introduced in 2024, now covers 53 countries and will be in place until 30 April 2028
Asia Cambodia Tourism minister said future growth will depend on stronger ties with China, highlighting rising Chinese visitor numbers, investment in transport and infrastructure, and partnerships aimed at reviving the sector and supporting economic recovery
Asia Bhutan National Statistics Bureau Bhutan is pushing to centralize data systems by integrating fragmented databases across ministries into a single platform, aiming to improve data sharing and support evidence-based policymaking and digital governance
Asia Palestine Palestinian local elections revealed a stronger-than-expected turnout despite boycott calls, signaling a shift toward accountable governance
Asia Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister has launched an AI-based sanitation monitoring system to track waste collection and cleanliness services in real time; The platform uses digital surveillance and data analysis to improve municipal oversight and efficiency
Asia South Korea International schools in South Korea are highlighting gaps in the country’s school violence laws; Current rules are tailored to local schools and leave unclear standards regarding bullying and disciplinary cases involving foreign students
Asia Philippines Ashfall from Mayon Volcano has affected 132 schools in the Bicol Region, disrupting classes and prompting health and safety measures; Authorities are monitoring air quality and volcanic activity as communities cope with falling ash and reduced visibility