Kuala Lumpur News: Recently, the Malaysian government announced that Malaysia has decided to prohibit Israel's Star Integrated Shipping Company and all ships flying the Israeli flag from docking at any port in Malaysia. The authorities also prohibit all ships preparing to sail to Israel from loading cargo in Malaysia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar has instructed the Ministry of Transport to take immediate action, marking the first time Malaysia has announced a ban on Israel since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 7th.

The Malaysian side stated that Israel's disregard for basic humanitarian principles and violation of international law is a response to Israel's continued massacre of Palestinians. orderIt is not yet clear how many ships Star Company has in Malaysia, but authorities believe that this ban will not affect Malaysia's shipping and port industries, and the government will closely monitor the situation.

International Online News: Recently, the National Election Commission of Egypt announced that there will be approximately44.8 million voters participated in the voting, with a voter turnout of 66.8% and a valid vote share of 98.9%. Among all the valid votes, Cesi received approximately 40 million votes with a vote share of 89.6%, successfully winning re-election and the presidential election.

It is reported that Cecil is currentlyAt the age of 69, he graduated from the Egyptian Military Academy. He won his first presidential election in 2014 and was re elected in 2018. According to the revised constitution in 2019, the term of the President of Egypt has been extended from 4 years to 6 years, and the new term of President Cesi is from 2024 to 2030. Analysts say that how to handle domestic economic issues well after winning the presidential election again will be the primary challenge that Sisi needs to face in the new term.

The current economic situation in Egypt is poor, overwhelmed by two major mountains: debt problems and inflation. The proportion of Egyptian government debtThe proportion of GDP is as high as 97%, and in the futureThe principal and interest of external debt to be repaid exceed 70 billion US dollars in three years. Egypt's domestic inflation rate has reached a historic high, food and fuel prices have skyrocketed, foreign exchange reserves have been depleted, people's living costs have increased, and unemployment is a serious problem. Authoritative figures speculate that Cesi may launch a new round of currency depreciation policy and seek a balance between reducing subsidies, promoting economic reform, and stabilizing people's livelihoods.

military affairs

01South Korea, the United States, and Japan launch the North Korean missile warning information sharing system

According to Yonhap News Agency, recently, the military forces of South Korea, the United States, and Japan officially launchedThe real-time sharing system for North Korean missile warning information enables real-time sharing and collaborative response of intelligence on North Korean missile launches. It is understood that the information shared through the system mainly includes the estimated launch point, flight trajectory, and expected landing location of North Korean missiles, but does not include precursor intelligence such as pre launch signs. In addition, South Korea, the United States, and Japan have also formulated a tripartite long-term training plan to be implemented starting from 2024, aiming to regularly jointly carry out more systematic and efficient training.

The South Korean side stated that after prior testing, it has been confirmed that this system has comprehensive combat capabilities. The trilateral cooperation aims to detect and evaluate North Korea's missile threat in real time, ensure national security, and enhance related capabilities. Previously, North Korea confirmed the launch of a Mars 18 intercontinental ballistic missile.

According to relevant information, the United States aims toSpace surveillance of enemy nuclear missile facilities in North Korea and other countries, using geostationary orbit satellites Space based infrared systems, low orbit satellites, etcMore than 10 warning satellites. The DSP satellite monitors the ground with an infrared detector in a stationary orbit of 35862 kilometers, detecting the high heat exhaust flames emitted by North Korea during missile launches. Senior officials from the South Korean military have stated that in the future, the South Korean military will be able to share real-time US satellite intelligence, and its ability to detect and respond to North Korean missiles will be further improved.

According to Yangon, the Myanmar military has recently launched airstrikes and sea shelling on ethnic minority local armed groups in the western Rakhine state of Lanri Island. This attack has opened up another front for the Burmese military. Previously, the "Three Brotherhood Alliance" composed of the Burmese Rakhine Army, the DeAng National Liberation Army, and the Burmese Kokang Army launched an attack on the Burmese military. So far, it has occupied 422 Burmese military strongholds, seven towns, and four border ports. With China's intervention, a brief ceasefire agreement has been reached.

It is reported that Lanli Island is the location of a deep-sea port construction project supported by China. After completion, the port will become a gateway for China to the Indian Ocean. The planned port is located near Jiaopiao County, approximately from Lanli Town50 kilometers, the core of the China Myanmar Economic Corridor, and also China's "the Belt and Road"”The key layout of the initiative. Due to the unrest in Rakhine State, the construction of ports and nearby economic zones has come to a standstill. According to media reports, Myanmar authorities have banned all fishing and transportation vessels from entering the waters near Kyaukpyu County before February next year. China is also making every effort to urge the Burmese military government and armed groups in northern Myanmar to implement a ceasefire agreement.

01Thailand Land Bridge Project begins bidding

Bangkok News: Recently,The Thailand Land Bridge Investment Roadshow was held in Tokyo, Japan. Thai Prime Minister Sita has recommended the project to potential investors from the United States, China, and the Middle East. According to the plan, it will connect the two newly built deep-water ports on both sides of southern Thailand using highways and railway networks, making Thailand an important transit hub for international trade.

At present, shipping containers from Japan, China, and South Korea to Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East is first transported by mainline ships to the Strait of Malacca, and then transferred to feeder ships to continue shipping. Saita stated that once the land bridge is put into use, maritime trade no longer needs to pass through the Strait of Malacca, and shipping time can be shortened by three days, reducing transportation costs by 4%. Exporters in the South China Sea, eastern China, Taiwan, China, Vietnam and the Philippines will particularly benefit.

The winning consortium for this project will receive50 years of franchise rights, covering freight routes, logistics, port management, real estate development, and industrial investment management. The land bridge construction project is expected to start in 2025 and be carried out in four stages, with completion by 2040. Investors are expected to achieve a balance of income and expenditure within 24 years. The Thai government is also planning to enact a new law to facilitate the development of this project and neighboring areas.