Asia Cyprus Cyprus is one of Europe’s ten largest video game industries by revenue, with over 400 companies generating an estimated €3,2 billion in 2025; report by Cyprus Game Makers Association CYGMA says sector is dynamic and largely absent from official statistics
America Guyana The construction of a multi-million dollar facility that will serve as a center to equip nationals with the expertise needed to work in the oil and gas sector, which has seen a recent boom within the state, has been announced by the government
America Uruguay The National Administration of Power Plants has installed the 1 millionth smart meter for homes, which allows for electricity savings of 20%; the state plans to continue with the replacement process until reaching coverage in 100% of households by 2024
Oceania Vanuatu The illegal trade of sandalwood continues on the island of Tanna and is confirmed by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity
Asia Vietnam Starting from the second or third quarter of 2023, the price ceiling for domestic air services will increase by an average of 3,75% , according to the Ministry of Transport
America Belize The Ministry of Education is working on several initiatives to bring internet access to every school in the country, mainly building upon and expanding older programmes to ensure that education is technology-centered
America Trinidad and Tobago The Energy Minister proposed a Caribbean energy alliance involving Guyana and Suriname to help the two relatively new countries build the capacity to manage their offshore resources
Africa Zambia Gender-based violence is a widespread phenomenon in Zambia, particularly in the slums, where alcohol abuse, low levels of education and the poverty trap fuel violent behaviour against the female gender
Asia Iraq The nearly 300.000 women who served during the Iraq war remain "the invisible veterans" after two decades
Oceania New Zealand Taranaki Offshore Partnership has signed an agreement with Port Taranaki and BlueFloat Energy for a joint study on how the port's assets, infrastructure and land can support the growth of the offshore wind industry in Aotearoa
Africa Niger The World Food Programme of Niger organised a ceremony to hand over rolling stock and computers to the Ministry of National Education
Oceania Solomon Islands Solomon Islands maritime officials have begun developing the government's first maritime security strategy with support from New Zealand
America Nicaragua To celebrate Saint Lázaro, the Nicaraguan saint of pets and protector of animals, hundreds of pet owners gathered in Santa María Magdalena church with their dressed-up pets to fulfill their promises and have their dogs blessed by the saint