Asia Taiwan Rising memory chip prices have pushed Taiwanese industry players’ 6-months revenue beyond 2025 full-year totals; Analysts said prices are expected to continue rising in Q3 as supply remains tight, forecasting further growth for memory-related companies
Africa Gabon Giants of Africa, the basketball organisation founded by Masai Ujiri, president of the Toronto Raptors, announced its inaugural visit to Gabon to host a basketball camp
Europe Monaco In an effort to improve transparency and accountability, the government has announced new legal requirements for companies and economic interest groups operating in the Principality
Africa eSwatini The Mbabane City Council approved a 5% increase in property rates for the financial year 2025/2026, an increase that will affect about 130 properties; land rates are also set to increase slightly
Africa South Sudan The South Sudan Football Federation faces financial problems, as revealed by President Madout; the stadium only earns money to cover basic costs, which limits what the federation can do
Africa Gambia The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital hosted a breast and cervical cancer screening event supported by China Medical Team, WHO, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, the Gambian National Cancer Control Programme and the Banjul Municipality
America Paraguay A memorandum to collaborate on cybersecurity was signed with the UAE; it includes experience sharing, threat mitigation, educational programs, scholarships, and potential partnerships in AI, leveraging Paraguay's renewable energy resources
Africa Morocco First Morocco Gaming Startups Meeting Day was launched in Salé to elevate the country's gaming industry and technological development, upon initiative of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, in collaboration with Huawei Morocco
Asia East Timor The European Union Delegation in East Timor and the European Investment Bank have prepared investment projects with the government; the three proposals focus on water supply, solid waste management and forestry
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The inaugural National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality 'Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions' was held in St. Kitts; keynote speaker Dr. Steve D. Whittaker underlined the critical need for cleaner indoor environments
Africa Mauritius Mauritius Meteorological Services outlined the 2024-2025 summer outlook for the Republic, with the aim of keeping the population informed and prepared for the coming season
America Nicaragua No international organization mission may enter Nicaragua without prior invitation from President Daniel Ortega's government; the country gave notice to the Inter-Parliamentary Union emphasizing Nicaragua's sovereignty and self-determination
Asia Pakistan The 4th Karachi Biennale opened at Bagh Ibne Qasim: works by 40 artists from 10 countries highlight food security in Pakistan's climate challenges; the biennale explored historical influences on food systems and awarded emerging Pakistani talents
Europe France Deputies repealed the abolition of 4.000 teaching places in 2025 budget; in France there are 22 students per class in primary school compared to OECD average of 19, and 26 compared to 21 at university level