Asia Vietnam A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness
Oceania Marshall Islands Elizabeth Marques is breaking the norm in Majuro with her work as a taxi driver, trying to encourage other women to take up the job; there are only two female drivers in Majuro, she stated
Europe Sweden Swedish Foreign Minister Billstrom said the country still hopes to become a member of NATO by the alliance's July summit in Vilnius, hoping that the objections of Turkey and Hungary will be overturned
America Trinidad and Tobago The property tax is one step closer to being passed, after debate on the Valuation of Land Bill 202 brought the government to amend it with 18 votes in favour and 14 against
America Panama 60% of all national companies are investing in digitalisation and technological transformation according to According to data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
Asia Vietnam There are growing fears that the prolonged shortage of vaccines may soon lead to a resurgence of infectious diseases in the country; last year, the vaccination rate for the Expanded Immunisation Programme did not reach the annual targets
America Antigua and Barbuda More than 2.000 people have until next week to settle their payments for allotted land, or their lots could be reassigned
Asia Thailand Local liquor and beer producers called on the Move Forward Party to pursue its progressive policy of liberalising liquor production and to allow more small producers to enter the market
Africa Niger The government has set the date of bank holidays on 03 August each year; historically, Niger bank holidays have undergone several date changes
Oceania Micronesia A new security agreement with the United States will extend decades-old political and security ties; in return for security and budgetary guarantees, the country gains influence and the right to place military facilities in a central Pacific area
Europe Malta The Malta Film Commission will give an individual filmmaker a grant of €100.000 for the development of a 15-minute professional film within the Malta Create short film fund, launched as part of Mediterrane Film Festival to bolster Maltese film industry
Asia United Arab Emirates In a show of unity and mutual respect, ambassadors from over 30 nations gathered at the BAPS Hindu Mandir construction site in Abu Dhabi
America Guatemala Guatemala city has suspended cigarette sales for a day, raising awareness about the harmful effects of smoking, and promoting alternative options
Africa Angola Minister of Justice and Human Rights assured the credibility of the technical and scientific work carried out in memory of the victims of the political conflicts that occurred between 11 November 1975 and 4 April 2002