Asia Kyrgyzstan The net inflow of money transfers from Russia to Kyrgyzstan decreased by 7,4% in 7 months from January to July, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan said
Asia Laos The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a decision allowing foreign land firms to provide land surveying and valuation services
Asia Maldives The Environmental Protection Agency of the Maldives has released photos documenting the damage suffered by the Vilimale' reef due to a self-elevating platform that wrecked on the reef in August
Asia Malaysia The Ministry of Public Works said it will ensure that the Budget 2023, which will be presented next month, will focus on improving facilities and road conditions for the comfort and safety of users
Asia Mongolia Tavantolgoi-Gashuunsukhait heavy-duty first-class railway line was put into operation; President U. Khurelsukh emphasised that the railway was built by Mongolians and is Mongolia's first 100%-owned railway
Asia Nepal About 18% of children under five in Saptari and Udayapur districts were found to be suffering from wasting, compared to the national average of 12%, according to officials of the Ministry of Health and Population
Asia Lebanon The iconic Ampere Cinema in Tripoli has reopened after a 28 years closure thank to a 8-months restoration work of 25 volunteers, promoted by the Tiro Association for Arts
Asia Georgia The country is conducting a feasibility study for a €2 billion undersea electricity link with Romania
Asia Iran Iran strongly condemned the US decision to impose sanctions on its Ministry of Intelligence, accused of a the recent cyber attack on Albania
Asia Yemen The internationally recognised Yemeni government will facilitate the entry of oil derivatives ships into the port of Hodeidah and the decision is welcomed by Saudi Arabia
Asia Syria Health authorities have warned of "a large number of cholera cases in Raqqa province and the western countryside of Deir Ezzor province"; Syrian Kurds are appealing to the UN for support
Asia Kuwait The Kuwaiti government has recently begun to review state service fees for Kuwaitis and expatriates in the country, with the aim of increasing them for foreigners
Asia Georgia Exports increased by 40% and remittances by 46,8%, exceeding $300 million in absolute terms in the first 7 months of 2022, the Prime Minister said