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
Europe Czech Republic The Petřín cable car will soon have a new look thanks to designer Anna Marešová and her team, with panoramic windows and a play of light linked to Petřín's reputation as a meeting place for lovers
Africa Republic of the Congo Apart from large shops and other establishments that comply with public health regulations, in markets, neighbourhood shops or on street corners, baby nappies, which should be part of the body care assortment, do not appear to meet hygiene standards
Oceania Tonga Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala inaugurated a new studio building for the Tongan Broadcasting Commission in Fasi-moe-Afi to mark the completion of the national early warning system project
Asia Thailand The country will legalise abortion up to 20 weeks, the government said, making it easier for pregnant women to access this previously restricted medical procedure
Asia Taiwan According to semiconductor trade association SEMI, Taiwan is expected to spend $30 billion on semiconductor manufacturing equipment this year, the highest figure of any country in the world
Europe Finland Following a call for tenders, the Finnish Immigration Service issued decisions on the establishment of new reception centres in different geographical areas, concluding 16 agreements
Africa Lesotho Amnesty International has brought attention to what it calls "a dangerous pattern of human rights violations, including torture, unlawful killings and excessive use of force by members of the security forces" in the country
Europe Estonia An overpass costing several hundred thousand euro has been built across the Lemmjõgi in Soomaa National Park, Viljandi County: in the opinion of locals, not useful and unsuitable for the environment
Europe Monaco The iconic Monaco Yacht Show 2022 edition closed yesterday; themed around 'seducation’, the overall aim of this year's event was to welcome a new generation of yacht owners and showcase the benefits of not only chartering, but owning a yacht as well
Asia Sri Lanka Information and Communication Technology Agency will host World Entrepreneurship Week for the next three years until 2024, a global event that recognises and empowers entrepreneurs in every country through various initiatives
Asia Maldives Arrivals from China are expected to start increase in late January, with the Chinese New Year holiday, said Tourism Minister Abdulla Mausoom, foreseeing a total opening of Chinese outbound market
Africa Nigeria Nigeria's average fixed broadband Internet speed is so slow that the country was ranked 151st out of 182 countries in the latest Speedtest global index, published by Ookla
Europe Slovakia Pensioners entitled to the thirteenth pension will receive this benefit for the second time this year, but the amount will be reduced in November by a coefficient of 0,7, according to an amendment to Thirteenth Pension Law that was approved by Government