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 Vietnam The agricultural workforce makes up about 30% of the country's total labor force, but the number of students enrolling in agricultural faculties is less than 2% of total annual students, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Europe United Kingdom Cases of anti-Muslim hatred in the UK have more than doubled in 10 years, according to a new study that says reported incidents have grown each year, from 584 in 2012 to 1.212 in 2021
Asia Myanmar Myanmar's ruling military junta has decided to grant a partial pardon to Aung San Suu Kyi after the former leader was transferred from prison to house arrest at a government residence in recent days
Asia Philippines A vinegar processing plant, expected to be completed by the end of December 2023, will benefit small-scale coconut farmers in Santa Cruz
Asia Taiwan Next year, residents between the ages of 16 and 22 will be able to claim 1.200 Taiwanese dollars (US$38,29) in cash, known as Culture Points, to spend on cultural activities or related venues
Africa Cape Verde A recent study revealed that 51,3% of children suffer from dental caries, the National Oral Health Programme Coordinator recalled, adding that 20% of the population brushes their teeth less than three times a day
America Dominican Republic The Dominican Association of Free Zones hailed the sector's historic performance in the first half of the year, when exports exceeded $4 billion for the first time, accounting for 64% of total exports
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina The cooperation agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina Radio and Television (BHRT) and one of the best basketball players of all time, Razija Mujanović, has been signed for the production of a documentary film "Raza the Great"
Europe Belgium French energy company Engie and the Belgian government signed contract documents setting out the terms and conditions for the restart of the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 reactors in the winter of 2025
Africa Madagascar Antananarivo's first urban train will go into service on 15 August and will connect Soarano station to Amaronakona (By-Pass)
Europe Portugal Supermarkets and convenience stores in Lisbon will be able to operate 24 hours during World Youth Day 2023, from 1 to 6 August, but they won’t sell alcohol from midnight onwards
Africa Togo The birth rate is declining in the country, where it fell from 6,6 children per woman to 4,6 between 1988 and 2017, according to data provided by Unfpa
Europe Finland Real estate market keeps a low level of activity, with difficult conditions and interest rates continuing to rise, despite hopes of improvement - these are the highlights of June 2023 report by the Finnish Real Estate Federation