Africa eSwatini 11 000 jobs have been added in 2023-25; though it may appear as a positive development for Eswatini’s economy, economists fear that Eswatini’s labour market is expanding in low-productivity jobs rather than sectors building long-term economic security
Oceania Vanuatu Phase 2 of the Vanuatu Hospital Redevelopment Programme will begin soon, following the approval of clinical service models for three hospitals: Vila Central Hospital in Vila, Norsup Hospital in Malekula and Lenakel Hospital in Tanna
Europe Ukraine Accession negotiations between the EU and Ukraine, beginning this week, are also an opportunity to raise the country's animal welfare standards, says leading animal protection group Eurogroup for Animals amid current conflict
Oceania Solomon Islands Solomon Islands Premier Jeremiah Manele visited Australia on his first overseas trip and discussed security and policing with his Australian counterpart
Asia Uzbekistan The BYD Uzbekistan Factory joint venture in Jizzakh province has produced its first electric vehicle, in a $160 million project to produce 50.000 electric vehicles per year
America El Salvador Devastating rains in El Salvador caused crop losses for 12.000 to 15.000 farmers, with 3.500 hectares of maize, beans, squash, peppers, and tomatoes affected, and while 70% of farmers may replant with external support, 30% lack the resources to do so
Asia Taiwan The migrant farm labourer programme could be extended and the number of workers increased from 12.000 to 20.000 in consequence of ongoing talks of Ministry of Agriculture with the Ministry of Labour
Europe United Kingdom Private car parks in the UK will have to offer motorists a 10-minute 'grace period' before charging for excessive parking
Asia Syria The Central Bank of Syria has asked private banks to extend their working hours and operate on Saturdays, limiting operations during additional hours to opening bank accounts only
Africa Uganda According to researchers who followed the animals in the Central Forest Reserve of Budongo, a chimpanzee ate the fern not to feed itself but because it has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect
America Saint Lucia Tourist arrivals in May broke one again the 2019 record; it is now 'almost impossible to book a hotel room or a flight', said Saint Lucia Minister of Tourism Dr Ernest Hilaire
Europe North Macedonia Renewable energy investor Alcazar Energy Partners has launched the largest wind farm project in northern Macedonia, with an investment of at least $500 million to generate 400 megawatts of renewable energy
Europe Slovenia A charitable foundation whose main mission is to promote the career development of young people and intergenerational cooperation has been launched by President Nataša Pirc Musar
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis was the first head of government to visit Taiwan after President Lai Ching-te was sworn in