Asia Taiwan Rising memory chip prices have pushed Taiwanese industry players’ 6-months revenue beyond 2025 full-year totals; Analysts said prices are expected to continue rising in Q3 as supply remains tight, forecasting further growth for memory-related companies
America Dominica The National Co-operative Credit Union recorded a surplus of 4,6 million East Caribbean dollar (over 1,5 million€) for the financial year 2022, despite the uncertain global climate
America Uruguay Chilean company HIF Global will invest US$4 billion in Uruguay for the production of green hydrogen, creating jobs for 1.500 people during construction and 300 once operational, marking Uruguay's largest investment ever in the field
Asia India Amid an exponential surge in tomato prices in several cities, affecting millions of citizens, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said this is a "temporary problem" and is not unusual at this time of year
America Nicaragua The country has filed a claim with the UN seeking compensation from the US for its role in “destabilising” the Sandinista government during the 1980’s, citing a "historical debt" owed by the US, with the claimed amount exceeding US$12 billion
Europe Belarus State Awards for Professional Distinction were presented by the Prime Minister at a solemn ceremony in the Palace of the Republic in Minsk
Europe Austria Austrian law enforcement seized hundreds of weapons, ammunition, Nazi memorabilia and narcotics in a raid against members of a motorbike group called Bandidos Motorcycle Club
Asia Brunei 5G mobile phone service has been launched in Brunei; far-reaching implications for business and consumer technology are expected, as it would foster more IoT and AI-related applications, promoting telemedicine and online education
Asia Palestine The Palestinian Olympic Committee spoke of its ambition to leave a "footprint" in international sports, but stresses that it faces "obstacles" on freedom of movement
Africa Eritrea For Martyrs' Day commemorative event, citizens from cities in Australia contributed over $27.000 to increase Martyrs' Trust Fund and will support 15 martyrs' families, according to Consul General of Eritrea in Australia and New Zealand
America Barbados At Hayman's Factory Yard, the National Cultural Foundation is organising tomorrow the Digicel Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes with 80 vendors and 30 stalls with workshops on traditional sweets, Calabash carving, sailors' Valentine shell collage, ra
America Dominican Republic An institutional agreement to develop a Master Plan for water management in the Dominican Republic was signed with Israel for efficient and effective management of water resources, thus creating the conditions for long-term sustainability
Europe Denmark Leading Danish biotech company Chr Hansen has been strongly criticised for withdrawing support for Pride after threats from US customers and business partners
Europe Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Kiev with the international working group dealing with Russia's environmental crimes, including Swedish eco-activist Greta Thunberg