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February 13th Qingqiao Morning Post | EU Agrees to Provide € 50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine
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Today in history:141 years ago today, German composer and conductor Richard Wagner was born. His representative works include "The Drifting Dutchman", "Townhouse", "The Famous Singer of Nuremberg", and so on. Richard Wagner was a representative composer of the period from the peak to the decline of Romantic music in Europe. He was also an important figure on the German opera stage after Beethoven and Weber. In addition, he also had a certain influence in the history of European literature and philosophy.
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politics
01Iran announces unilateral visa exemption for 28 countries including Saudi Arabia

Iranian news: Recently, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it will unilaterally exempt 28 countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait from visa applications. Iran's Deputy Consul of Foreign Affairs, Bechdali, stated that starting from February 4th, citizens from 28 countries will travel to Iran for tourism purposes without a visa and only need to purchase round-trip airfare. However, he stated that if passengers enter by land, they must provide a visa.


Public information shows that Iran hasThe visa policy allows citizens from most countries around the world to apply for landing visas, and all foreign nationals entering Iran must have a passport valid for at least six months. Iran has been around for a long timeIn 2019, a unilateral visa free entry policy was implemented for Chinese citizens. Starting from July 16, 2019, individuals holding ordinary passports of the People's Republic of China and passports of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China can enter Iran for tourism, sightseeing, and business visits without a visa, and can stay for 21 days after each entry.

02The Thai Civic Power Party demands the dissolution of the Forward Party

Bangkok News: Recently, Thai Civic Power Party member Langgai submitted a petition to the Election Commission, requesting that the Commission promptly submit to the Constitutional Court for review and ruling on whether the Kadima Party should be dissolved, as well as whether the membership of members of the Kadima Party Executive Committee should be revoked and banned from politics. Lang Gai held a press conference after submitting the petition, stating that he submitted the petition based on the Constitutional Court's ruling that the Progressive Party had committed the crime of attempting to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.


Previously, the Thai Constitutional Court ruled that the promises made by the former leader of the Kadima Party, Pita, during last year's election campaign to amend the Offensive to the Monarchy Act were an attempt to overthrow the democratic system with the king as the head of state, thus violating ArticleArticle 49 states that no one has the right or freedom to overthrow a constitutional monarchy. This ruling means that the Election Commission may, in accordance with Article 92 of the Political Parties Law, request the Constitutional Court to dissolve the relevant political parties.


Lang Gai pointed out that he is also prepared toA similar petition was made for the Thai party, as the party leader Petongtan and current Prime Minister Saita also mentioned amending the monarchy law during last year's election campaign. It is understood that Lang Gai was once a member of parliament, and this is not the first time he has submitted a similar petition and complaint.In 2008, then Thai Prime Minister Shama was sued by him for accepting a paid invitation to host a cooking program on television. Shama was ultimately found unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court and forced to resign.


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military affairs
01The EU agrees to provide 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine

Reuters reported that recently, at the EU Special Summit held in Brussels, EU member states reached an agreement to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros in aid. Since then, EU officials have been trying to communicate with Hungary and reach an agreement.


Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that as the Russo Ukrainian War enters its third year, the EU's approval of a package of aid to Ukraine will strengthen Ukraine's long-term economic and financial stability. Most importantly, this decision is owned by the EUThe actions of 27 leaders once again demonstrate the strong unity of the European Union, and Ukraine is expected to receive its first 4.5 billion euros in aid from the EU in March of this year.


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economic

01Vietnam's overseas remittance income surged

According to Yuetong News Agency, recently,Vietnamese Overseas Exchange CompanySaigon Commercial Credit Bank revealed that the total amount of overseas remittances received by the bank increased by nearly 98% year-on-year in 2023. Deputy Director of the Overseas Vietnamese National Committee, Nguyen Mong dongexpress,Especially inAt the end of 2023 and the beginning of the Spring Festival in the the Year of the Loong of 2024, Vietnam's overseas remittance income showed a sharp increase trend.Especially in Ho Chi Minh City,2023VietnamHo Chi Minh City's overseas remittance income reached9.46 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 43.3%, which is 1.7 times higher than the total amount of foreign investment attracted by the cityThe growth rate is the highest in ten years.


Data display,Over the past 30 years, Vietnam has received a total of over 190 billion US dollars in overseas remittances, almost equivalent to the actual amount of foreign investment received during the same period. 2022VietnamOverseas remittance income reached19 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 5%, making VietnamsuccessRanked among the top ten global remittance recipientsList of entry into the country. haveFinancial banking experts point out that overseas remittances are an important resource for ensuring foreign exchange balance and supporting currency, exchange rate policies, and foreign exchange marketsIt has also become a major highlight of Vietnam's economic growth.


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security

01Explosion at Philippine Firecracker Factory

According to Agence France Presse, a firecracker factory near the Philippine capital recently exploded, resulting in 2 deaths and 5 injuries. Local media reported that the deceased included a child between the ages of six and seven, and may be the child of one of the workers. In addition, the large fire caused by the explosion destroyed a factory located about 40 kilometers south of Manila near the city of Cabuyao, resulting in severe burns for workers.


It is understood that the firecracker factory explodedThe incident is not uncommon in the Philippines, and the most recent occurrence was inOn December 11, 2023, an explosion occurred at a fireworks warehouse in Cebu, Philippines, resulting in 4 deaths, 6 injuries, and damage to more than 10 nearby houses. The most serious incident occurred in January 2009 when a Chinese operated firecracker factory exploded in the southern suburbs of Manila, Philippines, resulting in at least 6 deaths and more than 70 injuries. The factory floor was blasted into several large pits, one of which had a diameter of 200 meters.

02The World Health Organization predicts that there will be over 35 million new cancer cases by 2050

According to a comprehensive report by Agence France Presse and Reuters, the latest data released by the World Health Organization shows that by 2050, the number of new cancer cases is expected to increase to over 35 million, 77% higher than in 2022. The International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization points out that smoking, drinking alcohol, obesity, and air pollution are the main causes of the increase in cancer incidence.


Among them, developed countries have the largest increase in the number of cases, while developed countriesThe expected increase in new cancer cases by 2050 is 4.8 million, which is determined by the level of medical care between regions. Generally speaking, residents in developed countries pay more attention to physical examinations. Although there are many new cases, they are detected in a timely manner and have a higher cure rate. In underdeveloped countries, there are fewer new cases, but the mortality rate is higher. For example, data shows that in developed countries, 12 womenOne woman suffers from breast cancer, but only one in every 71 women dies from the disease. In underdeveloped countries, one in every 27 women suffers from breast cancer, but one in every 48 women dies from the disease.


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culture
01Singapore Holds the Second "New Discoveries in Mandarin!" Dialogue

The Lianhe Zaobao reported that recently, the second "New Chinese Discoveries!" Dialogue held by the Singapore Council for Promotion of Chinese Language was held in the View Pavilion on the 16th floor of the National Library of Singapore. It was conducted online and offline, attracting about 100 participants. This activity answers questions in the form of points, introducing local Chinese vocabulary and popular internet slang, such as "involution", "lying flat", "collapsed house", and "black material".


The Singapore Council for the Promotion of Chinese Language stated in a media interview that the event isWhen it was first held in 2021, it received a warm response, and we believe there is stillThere are many popular words that can be introduced, so this activity has been launched again, hoping to expand the influence of Chinese vocabulary in Singapore through dialogue meetings, so that young Singaporeans can become interested in Chinese and use this language more, and promote cultural integration between the two places.






Financial Newsletter
According to China Fund News, recently, all three major US stock indices have risen. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.97% to 38519.84 points, setting a new historical closing high. The S&P 500 index rose 1.25%, while the Nasdaq index rose 1.3%.


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