Asia China 10 United States-based companies have been added to China's export control list, government procurement barred from 50 US companies two weeks after the Pentagon blacklisted some of China’s best-known companies for alleged ties to the Chinese military
America Honduras A urgent CELAC summit to address migration and regional unity amidst US anti-immigration measures has been called by Honduras' President Xiomara Castro
Africa Guinea The Winning Consortium Simandou, a joint venture formed by Winning International Group, China Baowu and Weiqiao Group, reached a $248 million contract with WABTEC Corporation to supply locomotives for the Simandou project
Oceania Solomon Islands The country is preparing to host the Honiara Summit 2025, an international meeting focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 14.4: Conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
America Costa Rica Restrictions have been tightened at Poás Volcano National Park due to heightened volcanic activity; safety measures include closing trails and ongoing monitoring by Costa Rica government agencies
Africa Uganda Uganda's micro, small and medium-sized enterprises account for as much as 90% of the private sector, employing over 3 million people; despite this key role, the sector faces systemic challenges that stifle its growth potential
Europe France Mayotte, an overseas territory in the Southern Indian Ocean, saw a back-to-school in very difficult and precarious conditions after the archipelago was hit by a violent tropical cyclone in December 2024 and then by storm Dikeledi earlier this January
America Saint Lucia A Boat Masters Training Programme is underway in Saint Lucia; focusing on improving the safety of fishers at sea and enhancing efficiency - ensuring catch is properly stored and safe for public consumption - it is part of a wider 'Blue Economy' program
Africa Sierra Leone The country has been selected as a beneficiary of the Mission 300 initiative, a $50 billion programme that aims to electrify 300 million Africans by 2030 promoted by the African Development Bank, the World Bank Group and other global partners
America Colombia After tensions over Colombia’s refusal to accept deportation flights, President Petro agreed to US terms, allowing 201 deportees to return, easing threats of mutual tariffs, which had alarmed Colombian exporters reliant on the US
America Panama Panama is developing a master plan for a cross-border train connecting David to Costa Rica, focusing on passenger, cargo, and tourism benefits, with US firm AECOM conducting studies to finalize the route, costs, and environmental impact
Europe Slovakia Slovak malt has become an important export product in recent years: at present, Slovakia is one of the 10 largest exporters in the world, while in the European Union it ranks fifth after France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
Africa Libya Hanna Serwaa Tetteh of Ghana has been appointed as UN Secretary-General António Guterres Special Representative for Libya and Head of the UNSMIL, with the UN remaining the main actor in the Libyan peace process
Europe Austria According to data from Austrian Wine Marketing Board, the wine exports in 2024 are expected to decrease from the previous year's record figures; for the first 9 months of 2024, export sales registered -5,1% in value to €175,3 million