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 Tuvalu Eutelsat will use the satellite to extend the corporate networks of government offices and major businesses, with the Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation using Eutelsat 172B satellite capacity to bridge the digital divide in remote areas
Europe Portugal The country will adopt a new defence strategy by the end of the year; the Defence Minister has assured that compulsory military service will not return
Oceania Samoa A proposal by the Independence Organising Committee states that official celebrations for the 60th anniversary of independence will begin on 1 June with local thanksgiving services, while the main celebrations will be held in September
Africa Sierra Leone The country will no longer provide foreign exchange to mining companies and other large firms to import oil as of 1 June, accusing them of "hoarding diesel fuel", the Petroleum Regulatory Agency said
Oceania Solomon Islands The opening dates for schools, rural education centres and early childhood centres has been announced by MInister of Education with a staggered approach to resume face-to-face teaching after almost 15 weeks
Asia Turkmenistan The country became the 170th state party to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards; the Convention will enter into force for Turkmenistan on 2 August
Africa Republic of the Congo The $3 million 'Sosso pona moto nionso' project, known as 'chicken for all', has been launched in Brazzaville by the US Ambassador to increase poultry production and improve the socio-economic well-being of communities
Europe Bulgaria The sixth national meeting-seminar, organised by the Ministry of Health and the National Centre for Public Health and Analysis, with academics and industry organisations, reported on the progress of food reform to reduce added sugars in fizzy drinks
Oceania Nauru The Asian Development Bank has granted $15m additional credit to establish an efficient, climate-resilient international Port in Nauru
Africa South Africa The Global Fund granted the country the massive sum of US$547 million to fight HIV/Aids, malaria and tuberculosis in a three-year programme cycle due to end in March 2025
Europe North Macedonia Work on road markings in Kichevo has begun and will be completed by the end of May; the director of the utility company emphasised how the road markings are a great contribution in reducing traffic in the city and have increased pedestrian safety
Asia Myanmar The junta will allow tourists to apply for visas after a break of more than 2 years; activists warn that the military's acquired interests in various sectors, including tourism, would only enrich them, and urged people not to visit the country
America Trinidad and Tobago The country must continue on its path towards digitisation to move towards a post-pandemic economy, experts said at the launch of the two-day Tech Hub Islands Summit 2022 technology conference to be held in July