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
Europe Belgium The first six months of 2024 saw a record number of Belgians shopping online, while online shops in Belgium recorded a 5% increase in turnover and transactions
Asia Brunei The Muara Port Expansion Project, a key initiative to upgrade Brunei's primary port, was the focus of a stakeholder engagement session hosted by the Muara Port Company
America Grenada The Grenada Tourism Authority unveiled the 'A World Adrift' underwater sculpture park located off the northern coast of Carriacou, created by world-renowned sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor
Africa Eritrea A new drinking water project to serve thousands of residents through solar-powered water distribution centres was inaugurated on 10 October in the Habero sub-zone of the Anseba region; over $500.000 were invested
America Mexico Hundreds of soldiers and National Guard officers were deployed in Michoacan to protect lime growers facing cartel extortion, providing security after many lime facilities temporarily shut down due to demands from gangs
Asia Lebanon WHO in Lebanon is working to curb cholera cases before a few reported occurrences spread, bringing health risks even more difficult to manage amidst the conflict
Africa Ghana Fonio, an ancient cereal cultivated in West Africa, is the focus of a project by FAO and the Ministry of Food to encourage the production of the cereal that was historically grown by women in the north of the country
Asia Bahrain The first-ever conference to discuss how to improve educational opportunities and services for people with Down syndrome will start next month in Bahrain
America Guatemala Indigenous communities in Guatemala met with UN water rights experts to discuss strategies for protecting rivers and lakes, considering water a common good, and advocating for inclusive water management and legislation that prioritizes indigenous needs
Asia Kyrgyzstan About 100 waste processors supply to the necessities of the growing waste volume, said a specialist of the waste management department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision at the Urban Forum held in Bishkek on 17 October
America Guyana Guyana is advancing toward the 30x30 conservation goal by integrating its Low Carbon Development Strategy with biodiversity initiatives, expanding protected areas, and engaging Indigenous communities in climate finance
Asia Iraq The country is actively pursuing foreign investment to reduce its notorious gas flaring; Hamid Younis Al-Zobaie, Deputy Oil Minister, described Iraq as 'one of the worst offenders' of gas flaring, a major source of CO2 emissions, methane and black soot
America El Salvador Human rights groups are calling for genetic of missing people, believed to have been buried in clandestine graves by gang members; around 51 sites have been found that potentially contain victims' remains; government is taking action and began excavating