Asia Laos New rules for intellectual property protection wereintroduced, allowing businesses to protect industrial designs internationally through a single application under the Hague System; It simplifies registration and administrative procedures, reducing costs
Asia Indonesia After six finalists complained of sexual harassment at Miss Universe in Indonesia, the organization cut ties with a harsh statement
Europe Estonia Following the inaction of the Narva city government, the central government decided to change the names of streets in Narva that are not considered appropriate in Estonia because of their links to the Soviet Union
Africa Equatorial Guinea The city of Bata officially inaugurated a local Office for the Processing of Single Vehicle Documents of Equatorial Guinea
America Costa Rica One of the 5 areas with the most people over 100 years old on the planet, known as blue zones, is located in Nicoya, Costa Rica, where people live longer due to shared lifestyle factors including plant-based diets, natural movement and family focus
Asia Cyprus Thousands of residents have celebrated the ‘Easter of Summer’, the catholic festivity of the Assumption of Virgin Mary on 15th August; the millennial tradition sees people flocking to churches and monasteries, bells ring even in the most remote chapels
Asia Malaysia Key state elections to determine governments in six states have concluded, with the status quo as each coalition retained the states it governed before the elections
Africa Eritrea The Ministry of Energy and Mines has invited sealed bids from eligible bidders for the design, supply, and installation of a 30 MW solar photovoltaic system, battery storage system, and associated facilities
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The UNICEF Representative for the Sub-Region of Central Africa was received by the Attorney General of the Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe expressing willingness to continue to support actions on behalf of children in the country
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
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
Asia Singapore The Teachers' Day school holiday has been rescheduled to 11 September due to the presidential election polling day, which will fall on 1 September if there is a contest
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
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