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Jakarta Comprehensive News: Recently, the Special Crime Director of the Jakarta Police Department revealed that the Chairman of the Indonesian Anti Corruption Commission, Philly, has been listed as a suspect in a corruption and extortion case. This is the first time in 20 years since the establishment of the Indonesian Anti Corruption Commission that a person in charge has been accused by the police of being involved in a corruption case. According to a statement issued by the Indonesian police, Philly is suspected of being involved inDuring the period from 2020 to 2023, taking advantage of his position, he extorted former Minister of Agriculture Charul and received gifts or remuneration. Charul resigned and was arrested in October this year due to corruption. He faced charges of embezzlement of over 800000 US dollars, while Philly was accused of corruption and extortion in handling Charul's corruption investigation. As of now, the police have interviewed more than 90 witnesses, searched Philly's residence, and seized evidence. Philly has not made any statements regarding being listed as a suspect by the police. In recent years, Indonesia's transparency index has shown a significant downward trend. Earlier this year, the International Transparency Organization announcedThe 2022 Global Integrity Index shows that Indonesia has dropped from 38 points in 2021 to 34 points, the largest decline since 1995, ranking 110th out of 180 countries. According to Feilong.com,On November 16th,The Executive Board of the World Bank approved the development policy loan for the PhilippinesOn November 21st, the Philippine government announced that the total amount of development policy loans approved by the World Bank was $500 million. It is reported that the loanKnown asThe Philippine Disaster Risk Management and Climate Development Policy Loan will be funded by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the lending department of the World Bank.The Minister of Finance of the Philippines stated that,The Philippines will benefit from development policy loans, it can be used inWhen the President declared a state of disaster, he quicklyDisbursement,Provide immediate mobility for the governmentFinancial support,So that in emergency situationsProvide key services such as healthcare, housing, and food.The Philippines is located in the Pacific Rim seismic zone and isOne of the countries with the highest risk of natural disastersCommon natural disasters include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc. According to North Korean Central News Agency, on November 23rd, North Korea's defense statement stated that due to the South Korean side holding a state meeting after North Korea launched a satellite,On the grounds that North Korea's satellite launch violates the military agreement between North and South Korea, it is announced to suspend the implementation of some parts of the "North South Military Agreement". According to the authorization of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, the Ministry of National Defense of North Korea declares the following principled position on the current situation. Firstly, from this moment on, North KoreaThe military will no longer be bound by the North South Military Agreement, and secondly, all military measures suspended under the North South Military Agreement will immediately resume. North Korea will withdraw military measures taken to prevent military tension and conflicts in all spaces on land, sea, and air, and deploy stronger forces and new military equipment at the forefront of military demarcation lines. Thirdly, if irreparable conflicts occur between North and South Korea, South Korea will bear full responsibility. TASS News Agency reported that on November 21st, the Information Security Service of the Russian Pacific Fleet announced that the fleet and the Indian Navy are conducting a joint naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal. The Pacific Fleet stated that the purpose of this exercise is to "comprehensively develop and strengthen cooperation between Russia and India in the naval field, jointly respond to global threats, and ensure the safety of civilian shipping in the Asia Pacific region.". It is understood that the Russian Pacific FleetAdmiral Tributz's large anti submarine ship and supply ship Pechenga participated in this joint exerciseOn the other hand, the Indian side dispatched the destroyer Lavijai and the frigate Kiltan, as well as planes and helicopters, to participate in the exercise. During this exercise, the officers and soldiers of the two countries will carry out joint maneuvers in various formations and conduct air defense and communication training. The plan is to conduct mid course supply and joint use of carrier based helicopters in practice. 01Singapore's core inflation rate has risen for the first time Financial news: Recently, official data from Singapore shows that,October, SingaporeThe core inflation rate, excluding housing and private transportation costs, has risen3.3%This is the first time since January this year that Singapore's core inflation rate has risen. It is understood that previously, the Bank of Singapore had expectations for an increase in core inflation rate, and they stated that Singapore announcedNatural gas and electricity prices will rise this quarterWater costs will also rise, and housing rents will remain high,Cheap vendor meals are disappearingUndoubtedly, the rising cost of living for residentsAdding pressure to Singapore's economy. As one of the global financial centers, Singapore's rise in core inflation rate may delay the recovery of the global economy after the pandemic.The Vice President and Chief Economist of the Monetary Authority of Singapore stated that the authorities believe there are some recent fluctuations in inflation,But the overall experience is stable within the range and will not cause significant economic impact. 01Excessive sand mining in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam According to the Lianhe Zaobao, a recent report released by the World Wide Fund for Nature shows that over the past 20 years, hydropower dams in the upper reaches of the Mekong River have reduced the amount of river sand flowing to the lower reaches of the Mekong River, resulting in a sharp decrease in the amount of river sand in the riverbed of the lower reaches of the Mekong River. At the same time, in order to cope with the booming construction field in Vietnam, sand mining activities in the Mekong River Delta in Vietnam have surged, accelerating the depletion of river sand. Based on the composition of Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam in the lower Mekong River regionMekong River CommissionA study conducted in 2018 found that, based on the current annual mining rate of 35 to 55 million cubic meters, the exploitable sediment reserves in the lower Mekong River are only enough to be mined until 2035. By 2040, the amount of sediment in the Mekong River may decrease by up to 97%. Although the Vietnamese government has beenIn 2017, the export of river sand was banned, but environmental experts in the Mekong River in Vietnam stated that due to strong domestic demand, the amount of sand mined still far exceeds the amount of river sand flowing downstream. Overexploitation of river sand can have serious consequences for people living and working along the coast, as the reduction of sand can cause the river water to rush towards the riverbank at a faster rate, acceleratingErosion. From 2016 to August this year, there were at least 750 kilometers of riverbanks and nearly 2000 houses in the Mekong Delta region that sank into the river due to riverbed erosion. According to news from Myanmar, recently,Dongzhi Town, the capital of Shan State in northeastern MyanmarHoldLantern AssemblyTo celebrate Burmese traditionsFolk Festival Lantern Festival. It is understood that the Lantern Festival, also known as Hanukkah, is celebrated duringannuallyFrom mid to late October to mid to late November in the Burmese calendar, which is the period from the full moon in July to the full moon in AugustHold. Prior to this festival,Due to the COVID-19 pandemic andThe military launched a coup in 2021, which was interrupted for three years. This lighting festival, once againShadowed by the war in northern Myanmar,Due to the escalating conflict between the military and local armed groups of ethnic minorities,Burmese peopleNot daring to participate in the celebration activities supported by the military government, soThis grand traditional festival was overshadowed. The latest data from the United Nations shows that as of nowMyanmar has exceeded286 thousandPeople have been displaced due to the recent civil war in northern Myanmar.
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