Asia Azerbaijan The number of visitors from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan in November 2022 reached 1.600 people, +510% with respect to the same month last year
Asia Yemen King Salman's Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre launched a project to distribute shelter materials to people affected by the torrential rains that swept through the governorate of Socotra
Asia United Arab Emirates Some companies are allowing employees to work from home during unstable weather conditions after heavy rains hit the country
Asia Philippines Over 7.800 Filipinos were repatriated from overseas this year in an effort to ensure their welfare and safety, part of the Marcos administration’s efforts to boost government response to the needs of Filipinos abroad
Asia East Timor A magnitude 4.3 earthquake at 247 km depth was registered yesterday at 2:37 pm local time (GMT +9) in the waters of the Banda Sea, 178 km NE of Timor Island
Asia Laos An EU-funded ITC project teaches Laotian chilli and basil farmers how to eliminate pests safely, earning stable incomes and supporting their families
Asia Mongolia In the first 10 months of this year, Mongolia exported 500 tonnes of meat and by-products to Uzbekistan; in December, permission had been granted to 9 new Mongolian enterprises to enter the Uzbek market with meat and meat products
Asia Afghanistan After Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council and CARE, International Rescue Committee announced the suspension of operations in Afghanistan following the ruling Taliban's decision to ban women from working in non-governmental organisations
Asia Malaysia Bursa Malaysia recently launched Malaysia's first voluntary carbon market, the Bursa Carbon Exchange, despite a growing global commitment to zero greenhouse gas emissions and increased awareness of sustainable finance
Asia Bahrain The country could attract more investment by offering government plots and properties to private bidders who can propose innovative projects in the new year
Asia Cambodia The government has established three new towns - Sampov Poun, Arey Ksat and Oudong Me Chey - following requests from the Ministry of the Interior
Asia North Korea The country is scheduled to hold a key meeting of the ruling party this week to review this year's policies and discuss major tasks for 2023