Asia Laos About $12 million in digital taxes from global technology companies have been collected under new law: foreign providers of online services must register with Lao tax authorities regardless of whether they have a physical presence in the country
Africa Niger Mariama College saw the opening of a panel for its students on the theme 'women and development’, with the presence of the Deputy Director of the Prime Minister's Office
Asia Oman Hydrocarbons will be the engine of the country's future growth, while the growth rate will remain positive at around 4%, according to financial experts
Asia Qatar Qatar Airways Group CEO HE Akbar Al Baker was ranked second in the Forbes Middle East's list of 100 Middle East travel and tourism leaders for 2023, which includes two other Qataris
Asia Maldives Meraki Coffee Roasters has launched the first Maldivian-made, compostable and low-cost coffee capsules, available on Moolee from Ooredoo Maldives for free delivery across the country
Europe Spain The Catalan government has announced the expropriation of 70 empty flats belonging to large property owners that will be made available to vulnerable citizens at risk of exclusion
Asia Philippines The country aims at improving its participation in the global electronics and electricity value chain, particularly in wafer technology and research and development, said the Department of Trade and Industry
America Barbados Roland Lowe, the new president of the Barbados Road Safety Association, said his mission will be to focus on changing the mindset of road users to prevent negative behaviours
Asia Singapore The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System link project is on track to be completed by the end of 2026, and construction has reached the halfway point on the Singapore side
Africa Lesotho To save the country's culinary history, star chef Ska Moteane has created the first Lesotho recipe book, traveling to remote ares and working close to the local population
Europe Portugal There is 'no need' to limit water use, reportedly insisted Environment Minister Duarte Cordeiro, despite the fact that the continental territory is considered 89% drought-affected
Asia Thailand In the run-up to tomorrow's general election, the Royal Defamation Act has become a hot topic; it states that anyone who defames, insults or threatens the king, queen, heir designate or regent shall be punished by imprisonment from three to 15 years
America Brazil Six new indigenous reserves have been established by decree of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which prohibit mining activities and impose limitations on commercial farming within these areas