Asia Laos About $12 million in digital taxes from global technology companies have been collected under new law: foreign providers of online services must register with Lao tax authorities regardless of whether they have a physical presence in the country
Asia Taiwan The municipality of Jiadong, Pingtung County, organised a public event to balance 800 watermelons during the Dragon Boat Festival; balancing objects is believed to bring participants peace and harmony in the New Year
America Jamaica As the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference scheduled for 16-19 June approaches, organisers were pleased with the number of delegates registered from members of the diaspora, stakeholders from various sectors and local Jamaican leaders
Europe Liechtenstein The second wheat beer festival in Triesenberg was well attended, reconfirming the success of the first edition
Europe Montenegro Montenegrin solar manufacturer EPCG Solar Gradnja has so far installed around 40 MW of photovoltaic systems on 4300 roofs of homes and businesses in the country
Asia Cambodia After the successful creation of 30 model villages, the Ministry of Rural Development is preparing to create another 250 by the end of the seventh term in 2028
Europe Netherlands Almost 60% of electors voted against the municipality's green plans in the Amsterdam referendum; the turnout for the referendum was 37,5%, about 10% lower than the number of voters for the European Parliament
Africa Seychelles A census is underway to determine the population of endemic Aldabra giant tortoises on the most populated islands, Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment is looking for more local volunteers to help
Oceania Micronesia The Micronesia Islands Forum 2024 concluded with leaders pledging to come together to address the complex issues facing the region
Africa South Africa Russia is open to cooperation with the country in hockey development: matches in South Africa could take place 'even tomorrow'
Oceania Palau Travellers at Palau International Airport can now access the recently opened new 680 VIP Lounge in the departure area
Europe Hungary The eastern Hungarian city of Satoraljaujhely inaugurated a 700-metre pedestrian bridge, called the Bridge of National Unity, one of the longest bridges in the world
Europe Malta Transport Malta defended its decision to introduce a geofencing system, stating that it is already legislated, responding to criticism from taxi companies; the aim is to improve traffic flow and safety
Africa Ghana Accra was criss-crossed by a massive demonstration on Saturday, when civil society groups took to the streets to demand an end to the country's chronic electricity shortage