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 Ireland It will be a criminal offence to destroy or allow to be damaged the records of 250.000 survivors of historical institutional abuse, under legislation that was fast-tracked this week by Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman
Asia Indonesia State-owned PT PLN is supplying electricity to a 1 million-hectare food estate in Merauke, South Papua, with its Electrifying Agriculture program that aims to replace diesel-powered with electric tools for a more sustainable and productive agriculture
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Strategies to enhance maritime safety and security were explored at the Regional Security System Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference held in St. Kitts Marriott from October 10 to 11, 2024
America Bahamas Tax breaks will be introduced early next year for the purchase of solar panels and energy-efficient appliances, the Davis administration plans
Europe Belgium Local elections held on 13 October saw lukewarm participation and delivered results that partially deceived predictions, with far- and centre-right less successful than expected; experts commented that the so-called 'blue wave' found a 'red wall'
Africa Angola Rice production will be increased through a programme of development and technical advice, with the aim of reducing imports of a product of which the country purchases around 400.000 tonnes annually
Asia Vietnam Hà Nội's local administration has launched a mass measles vaccination campaign, aiming to administer 70.000 doses to children and healthcare workers by November 15; The initiative seeks to achieve over 95% vaccination coverage for children aged 1-5
Africa Senegal An official ordinance was issued authorising the wearing of religious symbols - headscarves, crosses and sacred beads - at school and during school activities, thus promoting respect for religious beliefs
America Trinidad and Tobago Drink manufacturer SM Jaleel, one of the largest non-oil exporters within the nation, celebrated 100 years of operation as a company, promising a commitment to both technological and human resources within the coming century as it steps into the future
Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina Preliminary damage assessments in the flooded areas of Central Bosnia Canton amount to 55.200.000 BAM (€27.600.000), according to the local Civil Defence Administration
America Barbados Barbados was rated most creative economy in the Caribbean, ranking 77th in the Global Innovation Index 2024; the country over-performed regional average indicators of institutions, human capital, research, business sophistication, knowledge and technology
Europe Estonia A draft law that provides a basis for limiting the possibility of citizens of countries considered high-risk to become Estonian e-residents has been prepared by the Ministry of the Interior
Africa Gabon The Gabonese parliament's report on the draft of the country's new constitution, which is part of the timetable set by the Committee for Transition and Institutional Restoration, was presented to the Transition President