America Brazil 180,1 million tonnes of soybeans are expected to be harvested in the 2026/27 season, with exports forecast to reach a record 110 million tonnes; Domestic crushing is expected to rise to 63,5 million tonnes, also driven by stronger biodiesel demand
Asia Malaysia Ni Hsin launched an electric motor in Malaysia, in line with its commitment to environmental, social and governance agenda; two motorbike models presented are imported and assembled at the company's production facilities in Seri Kembangan
America Saint Lucia Taiwanese government provided financial support to three Saint Lucia relief initiatives; the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund received USD 2,67 million, which will be allocated to a countrywide stimulus programme
Africa Malawi The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has approved a disbursement of $88.327 million (91 billion kuna) for Malawi under the new Food Shock Window of the Rapid Credit Faculty
Europe Netherlands A citizens' initiative calling on politicians to remove abortion from Wetboek van Strafrecht, Dutch penal code, was delivered to Tweede Kamer with almost 94.000 signatures, more than double the number needed to put the topic on Tweede Kamer's agenda
Europe Latvia Ministry of Education and Science has stated that, as of the year 2026/2027, all educational institutions will have to provide one of the EU languages or a foreign language regulated by intergovernmental agreements in the field of education
Europe Luxembourg Drivers will soon be able to replace their physical driving licence with a digital version on their mobile phone, after lawmakers adopted a bill last week
America Peru The country was isolated from international flights and exports for several days, as its main international airport, Jorge Chavez Airport, suffered from a major airplane collision that left the whole airport shut down
Europe Albania The country has joined the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to better cope with the consequences of climate change and natural disasters
Africa Libya The Montenegrin Ministry of Finance said the country will pay $4m it owes Libya, part of a total of $210m Yugoslavia borrowed to secure oil imports
Asia Maldives The controversial bill to increase the rates of the Goods and Services Tax and the Tourism Goods and Services Tax has been ratified by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Europe Portugal Lisbon's cruise ship terminal has won the 'Best Cruise Ship Terminal in Europe' award from the World Cruise Awards, an accolade that demonstrates the infrastructure's 'growing importance' for tourism and the city
Oceania Vanuatu Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, reporting to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, ends her two-day visit to Vanuatu today