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Fiji Declares December 31st Public Holiday (Source: Fijilive-Suva) - Summary: Fiji's minister for labour, Ratu Tevita Momoedonu, has announced that Fiji will celebrate the new millennium with a one-off public holiday on Friday, December 31st, 1999. Links: full story and other Fiji news and updates.
China Makes 3 Public Holidays Weeklong (Source: State Council of China-Beijing) - Summary: Over the past weekend, China's State Council officialized its plan to create 3, weeklong, public holidays, around the current Lunar New Year, May Day, and National Day, public holidays. Links: full story and other China news and updates.
Qatar Weekends Extended to 2 Days (Source: Business Network-Doha) - Summary: The Qatari government has decided to opt for a one-year experiment in a five-day week for government departments and ministries, beginning in October, 1999. Links: full story and other Qatar news and updates.
Fiji Declares December 31st Public Holiday (Source: Fijilive-Suva) - Summary: Fiji's minister for labour, Ratu Tevita Momoedonu, has announced that Fiji will celebrate the new millennium with a one-off public holiday on Friday, December 31st, 1999. Links: 
China Makes 3 Public Holidays Weeklong (Source: State Council of China-Beijing) - Summary: Over the past weekend, China's State Council officialized its plan to create 3, weeklong, public holidays, around the current Lunar New Year, May Day, and National Day, public holidays. Links: 
Qatar Weekends Extended to 2 Days (Source: Business Network-Doha) - Summary: The Qatari government has decided to opt for a one-year experiment in a five-day week for government departments and ministries, beginning in October, 1999. Links: