Oceania Solomon Islands Preparations are underway for a second mass stray dog culling in Western Province, planned and approved earlier this year; the necessary dog bait and veterinary drugs have arrived at Gizo Town, the provincial capital
America Haiti Northern capital Cap-Haitien prepared for its 353rd anniversary Aug. 15, with stages erected on the Boulevard and Place d'Armes and cathedral Notre-Dame du Cap-Haïtien receiving a new coat of paint
Asia Laos Lumpy Skin Disease, a viral infection affecting cows and buffaloes, is not a cause for concern this year, as Laos has observed very few cases in 2023
Africa Madagascar Civil society organizations denounce a critical situation at the Office national pour l'environnement, demanding that a new Director General be appointed as soon as possible
Asia Philippines The 100 million seedling project of the Department of Agriculture and the Philippine Coconut Authority will begin this month and guidelines are being drafted
Africa Senegal National mobile roaming has been launched in the country to speed up access to rural areas; tests will be conducted in the northern (Matam) and southern (Ziguinchor) regions
America Bolivia A new lithium carbonate production plant is set to begin operations by the start of 2024, with an initial production target of around 2.000 tons, aiming at supporting the country's industrialisation and green energy goals
Oceania Nauru Nauru Airlines has introduced a Boeing 737-800 freighter into its fleet, the first of its kind in the Australian region
Europe Serbia Serbia's average annual inflation fell to 12,5% in July from 13,7% in the previous month, according to data from the National Statistical Office
Asia Oman On the beach of Raysut, in the Wilayat of Salalah, the 'Osara' recreational tourism project is being built entirely from recycled wood with activities, recreational and cultural events and relaxation opportunities for different age groups
Asia Maldives Tree Top Hospital has launched a back-to-school promotion, running throughout August, to motivate parents and guardians to prioritise their children's health before school
America Brazil A US$76 billion public works program has been announced; it aims at stimulating growth with spending on infrastructure and the environment; plans involve significant contributions towards energy, transport, water and healthcare
Oceania Vanuatu The Commission of Inquiry headed by former Finance Minister Willie Jimmy has handed over its report and findings on the Ambae road expenditure issue
Oceania Papua New Guinea National airline Air Niugini has decided to support a platform for local designers, Fashion for Peace Runway 2023, as an official partner of the airline for empowerment and capacity building of citizens to promote tourism, arts and culture