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 Samoa Poutoa Letuvae, 53, an artist and teacher, lives in Vaitele Fou, where he displays statues in the hope of inspiring new generations in building 'a better Samoa'
America Suriname Flexible working hours has been finally approved; the reform includes changed schedules, remote work and reduced hours, with the aim of providing more income without increasing the government's wage bill
America Belize The government and Ministry of Health continue to support Taiwan's participation as an observer at the World Health Assembly, and have urged the WHO to include Taiwan in health emergency-related meetings and mechanisms
Europe Albania The competition for the design of Butrint National Park visitor centre has been won by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s KKAA studio; the project presents a roof of layered stone slate and a wooden structure that blends into the landscape of the UNESCO site
Africa Sao Tome and Principe EuroAtlantic, one of the shareholders of São Tomé airline STP Airways, wants to increase connections between the archipelago and Europe and attract more tourists and investors to the country
Asia Cambodia The 6th National Day of Technical and Vocational Education and Training will be held in mid-June, on a theme in line with the government's goal of ensuring that all young people are able to work in dignity
Africa Cape Verde Residents of the Fragata locality describe the inauguration of the road connecting Ribeira da Prata to Fragata as the "realisation of a dream of several generations"
Africa Tanzania Shops at Kariakoo market, the country's largest, closed for the third day in protest over the new tax that the government will place under moratorium
Africa Comoros President of Union of the Comoros appointed members of the Independent Electoral Commission, perceived by the Common Front of Forces (one of the opposition movements) as 'a willingness to ignore expressed demands' and a 'disregard for the electoral code'
Asia Bangladesh The Dutch government has offered a new incubation programme for young Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to support them with business solutions, skills, funding and resources
Africa Rwanda The Chamber of Deputies has appealed to the government to address the urgent issue of expropriation of residents living near the dangerous Nduba landfill site
Asia India Audi India has launched an app to help customers of its e-tron range access charging points across the country
Africa eSwatini Climate change could wipe out the Marula and Knobthorn, two Eswatini tree species that are fundamental to the functioning of lowland savannas, from their current ranges - according to new study