Asia Vietnam A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness
Europe Bulgaria Foreign direct investment recorded a positive net inflow of €1,24bn in the first nine months of 2024, equivalent to 1,2% of the GDP, according to data from the Bulgarian National Bank, a decrease of 63,3% compared to the same period in 2023
America Barbados As national policy on gender is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet within the financial year (March 2025), the Barbados Government is looking to conduct a study on gender-based violence in Barbados to give a true picture of the problem
America Antigua and Barbuda A landmark food security agreement was signed with Venezuela: Antigua and Barbuda secured 25.000 acres for agricultural development in Venezuela as part of a major initiative to combat poverty and enhance food independence
Africa Togo The Togolese Electricity Company today launches a satisfaction survey, aimed at assessing the quality of its services and products among its subscribers, that will run for two months covering Greater Lomé and the other five regions of the country
America Bahamas A Sunday church service at Jubilee Cathedral today 1 December will kick off the Disabilities Awareness Week, which will until 7 December, officially observed in the country with initiatives that bring together people, public sector and stakeholders
Asia Singapore KidZania, an edutainment theme park in Sentosa, offers children up to 17 the chance to explore over 40 professions through realistic role-play and interaction; recently revamped, it now includes activities in mental health, nutrition, and sustainability
America Trinidad and Tobago Limited freshwater resources, use of desalination, rainwater harvesting, aging infrastructure and vulnerability to natural disaster have led Trinidad to team up with British Virgin Islands, sharing the same problems, to address drinking water issues
Europe Monaco Over 100 of Europe's best judokas will compete in the 29th Monaco International Judo Tournament this 8 December, an event that coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Monaco Judo Federation
Oceania Palau The proclamation for National Diabetes Day has been signed by President Surangel Whipps Jr. who emphasised the urgent need to combat diabetes in Palau, noting that 'more than 50% of Palau residents suffer from diabetes or prediabetes'
Asia United Arab Emirates The UAE's National Immunisation Programme has achieved 90% vaccination coverage of the population, protected against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases
Asia Turkmenistan New rules have been introduced to discourage quick cross-border trips of Turkmen citizens to Uzbekistan; occurrences rose in 2024 as many use the trips to buy up items not readily available in the country gripped by severe economic crisis in recent years
Europe United Kingdom Many farmers protested for changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the budget: from April 2026, inherited farm assets worth more than £1 million, previously exempt, would be subject to inheritance tax at 20%, half the normal rate
Africa Zambia Zambian Barbra Banda, 24, was honoured as the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024, becoming the first Zambian and second African to win this award in 10 years