According to Xinhua News Agency,On November 21st, the National Assembly of the Lower House of South African Parliament passed a proposal related to the Israeli Palestinian War with a vote of 248 in favor and 91 against. The proposal calls on the South African government to close the Israeli Embassy in South Africa and suspend all diplomatic relations with Israel until Israel agrees to a ceasefire and participates in UN led negotiations. The South African Parliament stated that although the proposal is not legally binding on the government, the Speaker has a responsibility to formally bring it to the attention of the President and relevant government departments.

It is understood that previously, South Africa was disappointed with Israel's continued bombing of schools, hospitals, and civilians in the Gaza Strip, as well as the closure of humanitarian channels. The South African cabinet has decided to recall all diplomatic personnel stationed in Israel. Israel has also recalled diplomatic personnel stationed in South Africa in response to South Africa's statements regarding the Israeli Palestinian conflict.

Daily Indonesian News: Recently, the Indonesian government has released a government regulation for revising salaries in 2023, which will serve as the legal basis for determining the minimum wage for 2024. The Indonesian government requires local leaders, heads of employment agencies, and regional compensation committees to fulfill the responsibilities stipulated by this government regulation. The Indonesian Minister of Human Resources stated that the increase in the minimum wage is an appreciation for the workers who have contributed to economic development.

It is reported that IndonesiaThe high minimum wage is determined by applying the minimum wage formula, which includes three variables: inflation, economic growth, and a specific index that takes into account the average or median of labor absorption rate and wages, as well as other factors related to employment conditions. Determining the minimum wage standard based on these three variables will balance regional economic development and employment conditions.

military affairs

01Israel and Hamas reach a temporary ceasefire agreement

Xinhua News Agency reported that in the early morning of November 22nd, the Israeli government announced that the authorities had reached an agreement with Hamas. According to the agreement, Hamas will release at least 50 women and children in exchange for a four-day ceasefire by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip, allowing Israel to provide more fuel and humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Hamas issued a statement in the early hours of the same day, confirming this news, but did not specify the specific number of hostages released.

According to reports, Hamas previously stated that out of approximately 240 hostages kidnapped last month, 210 were in the hands of the organization, including approximately 40 children. According to Israeli Channel 12 News, the Israeli side has requested that the released hostages can only be Israeli citizens. Hamas stated in the agreement negotiations that it will not release any captured Israeli Defense Forces soldiers.

Military experts have analyzed that this ceasefire may mean the end of the war, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that this is purely unfounded. After this ceasefire agreement, the Israeli side will continue to carry out military operations, striving to release all detained personnel, completely eliminate Hamas, and ensure the Gaza StripNo longer poses any threat to Israel.

01Thai Prime Minister Saita Meets with 42 US Business Tycoons

Thailand's Lanxiang Network News,On November 21st, Thai Prime Minister and Finance Minister Saita met with the US Ambassador to Thailand, Senior Vice President and Regional General Manager of the US ASEAN Business Council, and a delegation of US companies at the Prime Minister's Office to jointly explore investment opportunities in various industries in Thailand. It is understood that the US corporate delegation is composed of executives from 42 companies, including Accor, Airbnb, Amazon, Apple, Google, Est é e Lauder, and Chevron, covering 8 major fields including energy and petrochemicals, public health, digital technology, tourism and creative economy, and food and beverage industry.

After discussion, both parties have decided to cooperate in the following three key areas. Firstly, in the field of sustainability, Thailand welcomes American companies to invest in alternative energy, hydrogen technology, battery storage systems, and carbon storage, helping Thailand become a center for electric vehicles and renewable energy. Secondly, in the field of regional trade and logistics, Thailand will work with partners to upgrade its infrastructure network and create regional trade and logistics centers, such as new airport projects and giant engineering land bridge projects. Finally, in the field of digital economy, the government is committed to upgrading the Thai economy to a high profit technology driven economy, strengthening this ecosystem through innovative policies and measures, and looks forward to collaborating with world leading digital companies.

Caixin News Agency,On November 20th,The United Arab Emirates, a major member of OPECIndicates that it will be displayed in theJanuary 2024Raise its crude oil production target to3.075 million barrels per day,Compared to the previous daily production, it has increased by approximately 135000 barrels per day.

So far,OPEC+Internally, we are considering the option of further reducing production, butUAE in OPECAt the June meetingJustObtainedincrease productionpermitThe country stated that,The long-term production restriction policy failed to take into accounttheyThe increased production capacity in recent years,butTheir increase in productionThere is no guarantee of an increase in OPEC's total oil production,Each oil trading countryWe also need to pay attention to other trends.