Asia Myanmar Peace talks with several smaller ethnic armed organizations have been promoted by Myanmar’s military government as evidence of ongoing national reconciliation; Critics argue the discussions exclude many of the country’s most powerful resistance groups
Africa Togo Feasibility studies for several energy-related projects that the country intends to make part of the Millennium Challenge Corporation's Compact programme have been submitted to expand the electricity grid and increase access
Asia Brunei Gross domestic product grew by 6% in the second quarter of 2024, due to a 7,7% increase in the oil and gas sector and a 4,5% increase in the non-O&G sector, the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics said
Europe Slovenia A 10 floor, sustainable certified office building was inaugurated in north-eastern Ljubljana; designed by Barcelona-based archistudio BAX, the €30 million project was awarded DGNB gold pre-certification by German Association for Sustainable Construction
Europe Denmark House insurance prices of Denmark's three largest insurers have risen by over 20% in the past year; association of insurance companies Forsikring & Pension says the increase in rates is due to extreme weather
Asia Georgia The agreement with Spain on the mutual recognition and exchange of national driving licences has entered into force; holders of a valid driving licence will be able to obtain one without having to pass a theory or practical test
Europe Greece Eighteen years after construction of the Thessaloniki metro began, it should finally open to the public on 30 November; however, officials failed to start the tender procedures for the ticket rolls in time and it risks opening without tickets
Africa Guinea The country was readmitted to the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie at its latest extraordinary assembly, three years after Guinea was suspended
America United States The New York City Council passed a bill allowing pedestrians to cross the street at any time without adhering to traffic signals, it has now 30 days to became law if not vetoed by the Mayor; illegal since 1958, jaywalking carried a fine of up to $250
Asia East Timor Extraordinary results are now seen in small Betano, were in 2019 the women of the village became involved in experimenting with climate-smart farming techniques, particularly conservation agriculture, at that time promoted in the area by FAO
Asia Qatar The Ministry of Public Health is preparing to introduce a national patient safety event reporting system to capture, analyse and learn from incidents that could harm patients
Asia South Korea Seoul will host a large-scale military parade today in celebration of the 76th anniversary of the Korean Armed Forces, with tanks and infantry marching through some of the city’s busiest streets with major roads closed throughout the day
Asia Vietnam Through favorable loan programs, ex-inmates can start small businesses or find stable employment; local authorities are collaborating with communities to offer moral and practical support to reduce recidivism and help former prisoners build better futures
Asia Taiwan Electricity prices will increase by an average of 12,5% for larger businesses, while fees for other customers will remain frozen, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs said, announcing the second price hike in 2024