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
Asia Laos A new agroforestry coffee plantation project dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation is about to take off to create a prototype coffee plantation for local farmers, implementing the agroforestry rotation system
Europe Slovakia The International Women's Club of Bratislava, founded in 1991, now brings together 110 women from over 30 countries around the world, along with the established circle of Slovak women
Europe Slovenia The country will participate in the proceedings starting next month, in which the UN General Assembly will request an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on the legality of Israel's actions in the occupied Palestinian territories
Asia South Korea In 2024 more “mobile museums” - containers equipped for immersive experience stationing at schools and institutions - will allow underprivileged students, people with disabilities and seniors to feel what it is like touring cultural heritage
Asia Singapore Singaporeans are less happy today than 5 years ago, but those who have a more balanced outlook on life are more satisfied, says a National University of Singapore survey; from 2016 to 2022, Singaporeans enjoyed life less and experienced a less fulfilment
Europe Lithuania The European Commission has allocated almost €10 million to strengthen the refugee reception system in Lithuania, to improve infrastructure and to implement more projects
America Bolivia On January 11th, Bolivia celebrated the ancestral activity of chewing of coca leaves, known as the "Day of Acullico" — President Luis Arce, a proponent of removing coca leaves from the list of controlled substances, led the ceremony in major cities
Europe Luxembourg The number of new cars registered in Luxembourg rose last year by 16%, after a historic drop in 2022, although volumes remain below pre-pandemic levels and delays continue to affect vehicle delivery
Africa Tanzania The country will participate, for the first time in its history, in Venice Art Biennale 2024, from 20 April to 24 November; Tanzania pavilion will be hosted in the Fabbrica del Vedere with artists Happy Robert, Naby, Haji Chilonga and Lute Mwakisopile
Asia Jordan HRH Crown Prince Hussein attended the launch of the Jordan-Singapore Tech Alliance Forum in the frame of the official Royal visit to Singapore, which aims at enhancing partnership and collaboration between the two nations
America United States The FAA will audit Boeing 737 Max 9 production lines and would be considering the use of an independent third party to oversee Boeing’s inspections and its quality system after a recent accident added to the number of security issues of the aircraft
Asia Malaysia The application for a temporary amendment of the festive licence, open from 5 January to 5 February 2024, is limited to economy express bus services and buses less than 10 years old, the Land Public Transport Agency stated
Europe Denmark To increase the number of international health workers, as doctors or nurses, the country has begun negotiations to make it easier for international health workers to work in Denmark