Thailand has criminalised sexual harassment, including online abuse, introducing stronger legal protections and faster remedies for victims in digital and real-world settings.
Vietnam is set to make bus travel free for all in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to boost mobility, reduce costs for residents and expand access to public transport.
Rwanda has trained and certified 24,000 teachers in under a year, rapidly strengthening education quality and ensuring newly built classrooms are staffed nationwide.
Japan has introduced a new law allowing divorced parents to agree on joint custody, marking the first major reform of child custody rules in more than a century.
China has launched a nationwide long-term care insurance system to support elderly people with disabilities, strengthening social protection as the country’s ageing population grows.
Kyrgyzstan has secured a $4.7 billion financing deal for a major cross-border railway linking China and Uzbekistan, paving the way for faster trade and stronger regional connectivity.
Benin is rapidly expanding electricity access, transforming daily life by connecting homes, businesses and public spaces across the country.
Scotland has reduced child poverty rates, with the share of children living in poverty falling from 25% between 2020 and 2023 to 21% between 2022 and 2025.
The United States has launched four astronauts into lunar orbit, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than five decades and a major step toward returning humans to deep space.
Nigeria has unlocked $552 million to strengthen basic education, accelerating nationwide reforms to improve learning, expand access and boost accountability across schools.
