Asia Kuwait Government allowance for nationals working in the private sector will continue, as this aligns with policies to both localize employment in the private sector and to bring more locals to switch away from government jobs
Asia Cambodia Anti-Corruption Unit found no irregularities or elements of corruption in a land swap deal in the Tamao mountain area; the complaint was filed by Tim Kimsour, an environmental observer, who has since commented that he has no objection to the ACU's finding
Asia Turkey Nearly 20.000 people visited the floating islands in the eastern province of Bingöl, which are among the city's landmarks, in the first seven months of this year, according to a report by the Nature Conservation and National Parks
Asia Thailand National Cyber Security Agency signs MoU to collaborate with Huawei, accelerating Thailand's cyber security with skill development of Thai personnel
Asia Tajikistan Electricity consumption in Tajikistan rose to record levels due to hot weather at the end of last month, said Barki Tojik OJSC chief Mahmadumar Asozoda
Asia Sri Lanka The government is cracking down on the organisers and participants of the protest movement, arresting several leaders of the demonstration, imposing travel bans on others and ordering the eviction of the last remaining protest tents
Asia Uzbekistan The country has confirmed its intention to sign an agreement for a new railway from China, a link that is part of a transcontinental route bypassing Russia
Asia Saudi Arabia The Saudi Council of Ministers has decided to establish a 'Saudi Investment Marketing Agency' to stimulate development and attract investment
Asia Israel A new poll conducted by Amnesty International has revealed that most Israelis fear the sight of the Palestinian flag
Asia Nepal The state oil monopoly Nepal Oil Corporation is reluctant to reduce prices despite price cuts by the Indian supplier
Asia Bahrain A shipment of 2.520 sheep and 500 goats from an African country has been sent back on the grounds that the animals may have been exposed to highly contagious, dangerous and often fatal, sheeppox
Asia Bhutan The two-day national conference on Women in Politics, leadership and Governance held in Thimphu earlier this week was saluted by general consensus on supporting an environment for women to have more space in governance and curbing gender stereotyping
Asia Vietnam The industry of shoe production generated nearly $12 billion in the first half of 2022, according to government figures, thus positioning the country among the first four producers in the world