Hanoi Comprehensive News: Recently, the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security announced that two political groups operating in the United States have been classified as terrorist organizations, accusing them of planning terrorist attacks and promoting separatism. It is understood that these two organizations are the Highland Peoples Support Group, established in 2011 and headquartered in North Carolina, USA, and the Highland Peoples Committed to Fairness and Justice, established in Thailand in 2019. Both organizations operate in the United States and are accused of being involved in a deadly attack that occurred in June 2023 in the Central Plateau region, resulting in nine deaths, including four police officers.

According to insiders, these two groups listed as terrorist organizations are recruiting ethnic minority personnel in Vietnam, providing them with training and instructing themCarrying out terrorist activities, inciting protests, killing officials and civilians, destroying national assets, and attempting to establish one's own country. VietnamThe authorities warn that anyone who joins or receives funding from these organizations will be charged with committing terrorist crimes and will be dealt with in accordance with legal provisions.

According to Agence France Presse, recently,The Financial Supervisory Authority of the Russian Federation has listed former world chess champion Kasparov of RussiaList of Extremes and Terrorists,But the reason was not explained. This institution is responsible for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, and the bank accounts of listed individuals may be confiscated.

According to human rights organizations,This is what the Kremlin uses to suppress the oppositionOne of the means. It is understood that this year60 year old KasparovyesacceptedofOne of the greatest chess players in the world. He has lived in the United States for over a decade, focusing on political activities,For a long time, he has opposed Russian President Putin and has repeatedly publicly opposed RussiaS Invasion of Ukraine.last yearIn February, he urged the West to continue supporting Ukraine and stated that Ukraine must defeat Moscow.

military affairs

01The European Union introduces the European Defense Industry Plan

Reuters reported that recently,Announced by the European CommissionNowEuropean Defense Industry ProgramThe plan proposesfund1.5 billion euros to incentivize countries to unite in EuropeMilitary industryEnterprise procurement,And encourage the military industry to increase production capacity and develop new technologies.The goal proposed by the European Commission is to achieveBy 2030, at least 40% of defense equipment will be procured in a collaborative manner, and at least 50% of the defense procurement budget will be spent within the European Union.In addition,The committee also proposed a pilot plan in Europe to establish a "foreign military sales system" similar to the United States, which would help other governments purchase military equipment from EU arms dealers. This requires approval from member states and the European Parliament. If approved, a package plan of 1.5 billion euros will be implemented between 2025 and 2027.

It is understood that,EU countriesIn recent years, most of the country's defense spending has flowed to companies outside of Europe. According to the committee's data, from the start of the Russo Ukrainian conflict until last yearIn June, EU countries spent over 100 billion euros on military equipment, of which 80% were outside the EU and over 60% went to the United States. EU Internal Market Commissioner Breton stated that Europe must strengthen its defense technology and industrial infrastructure as soon as possible to increase the output and production speed of its defense industry.

01Australia launches a $2 billion Southeast Asian investment and financing fund

Sydney Comprehensive News: Recently, Albanese, Australia held an ASEAN meeting in MelbourneAt the Australian Special Summit, it was announced that Australia has launched a $2 billion Southeast Asian investment and financing fund to promote Australia's trade and investment in Southeast Asia. The Australian Export Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of the Australian government, will be responsible for managing this fund, providing loans, guarantees, equity, and insurance to promote two-way trade and investment between Australia and ASEAN member countries, particularly in supporting the region's clean energy transformation and infrastructure development.

It is understood that,In 2022, the bilateral trade volume between Australia and ASEAN countries exceeded AUD 178 billion, which has surpassed the bilateral trade volume between Australia and Japan or the United States. During the same period, bilateral investment between Australia and ASEAN countries reached AUD 307 billion. Australian Prime Minister Albanese stated that Southeast Asia has abundant key mineral resources and a huge demand for electricity, which is expected to play an important role in promoting global clean energy development.

According to Vietnam Fisheries Export and Processing Association data, Vietnam's shrimp exports reached 242 million US dollars in January this year, an increase of 71% year-on-year. In major export markets,VietnamThe shrimp exports to China and Hong Kong were the largest, reaching 42 million US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 275%; Next is the United States, reaching 4100Ten thousand US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 77%, accounting for 10% of the US market share. Once again for Japan and South Korea, in January of this year, Vietnam faced Japan and South KoreaShrimpThe export value increased by 30% and 21% year-on-year, reaching $37 million and $23 million respectively.

Vietnamese wateroutputThe Mouth and Processing Association stated that this yearIn January, the export value of shrimp actively rebounded, and the prices of raw shrimp in some places also tended to rise in January this year, which is a positive signal for shrimp exports this year. However, from the overall market perspective, Vietnam's shrimp export activities in 2024 still face many difficulties and challenges, which will lead to slow production and export speed.