According to Agence France Presse, on March 16th, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement stating that the relief container that had arrived at the port of Port au Prince, the capital of Haiti, for distribution to disaster victims had been looted by Haitian gangs. It is understood that Haiti is the least developed country in the Western Hemisphere, with poor government governance and weak national institutions such as the military, police, judiciary, and public services. After the assassination of former President Moiz in July 2021, despite the appointment of Acting Prime Minister Henry and Acting President, the situation in the country remains unstable. After Henry recently announced his resignation under pressure from the mafia, Haiti further plunged into chaos.

Since last yearSince early July, there has been severe gang violence in the Sun City area of Port au Prince, where a large number of poor people reside, resulting in approximately 500 deaths so far. Currently, heavily armed gangs have occupied most of the area of Port au Prince, and human rights organizations have stated that killings, kidnappings, and other phenomena are widespread. UNICEF Haiti Representative MaYas issued a statement calling for an immediate end to the looting of "humanitarian supplies that are crucial to children," and stated that the looted items include food and medical equipment.

According to Yonhap News Agency, after the South Korean government announced a series of healthcare reform policies such as expanding medical school enrollment in February, junior doctors held a large-scale strike, which has been ongoing for nearly a month. On March 18th, South Korean President Yoon Seok yeol held a symposium with doctors at a hospital in Seoul, marking his first visit to the hospital after the implementation of healthcare reform policies. Yin Xiyue stated at the symposium that the government will make efforts to avoid the low quality of medical care that the medical community is concerned about. He hopes that the medical industry will not stick to the position of "not engaging in dialogue with the government before adjusting and expanding enrollment quotas", but can focus on the future and actively encourage younger doctors to return to work. The government will strive to ensure that hospitals do not face financial difficulties and that medical staff receive the appropriate compensation.

Medical professionals put forward multiple suggestions at the meeting, includingExpand human resources in the basic medical field, appropriately increase medical service prices, optimize the profit structure of pediatric diagnosis and treatment, increase the cost of high-risk childbirth services, and clarify the scope of nursing work.

military affairs

01North Korea has shipped over 7000 containers of weapons to Russia

According to reports from Yonhap and Agence France Presse,On March 18th,South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won seokAt the media conference, it was stated that,North Korea has currently shipped approximately 7000 containers of weapons to Russia, an increase of 300 from previous estimates; Due to the suspension of some shipping routes, some containers are being transported to Russia by rail.

It is reported that,Russia has been subjected to international sanctions for launching a war against Ukraine, and North Korea has also been sanctioned for testing nuclear weapons. last yearIn September, leaders of Russia and North Korea met in the Far East region of Russia, and the United States subsequently stated that North Korea had begun providing weapons to Russia. Last October, the United States referred to Pyongyang as MomoThe transportation of weapons provided by Sko is currently underway, and it is estimated that more than 1000 containers of military equipment and ammunition have already been transported at that time. Last November, South Korea accused Pyongyang of transporting over one million shells to Moscow. In return, Pyongyang may have received technical advice for launching military reconnaissance satellites from Moscow.

01Vietnam's agricultural and fishery losses amount to approximately 70 trillion Vietnamese dong

According to reports from Vietnam, due to rising sea levels, drought, tidal fluctuations, and a lack of freshwater upstream, the phenomenon of seawater backflow in Vietnam's coastal areas has intensified. The resulting crop losses may reach up to 70 trillion Vietnamese dong. A study by the Vietnamese Ministry of Environment shows that losses are concentrated in the Mekong Delta region, with fruit tree losses accounting for 29%, crop losses accounting for 27%, and rice losses accounting for nearly 14%. Fisheries account for 30%.

It is reported that the Mekong DeltaFebruary experienced an unusually long heatwave, leading to drought in multiple areas and a decrease in canal water levels. Data from Vietnam National Hydrological and Meteorological Forecasting CenterThe salt intrusion in the region from 2023 to 2024 is higher than the average level. Previously, the Vietnamese Ministry of Water Resources also warned that saltwater intrusion could affect approximately 80000 hectares of rice and fruit farms in the Mekong Delta.

Cambodia China Times News,On March 12th, the European Union announced a 79 million euro free aid to Cambodia to carry out four new plans, namely sustainable agriculture and food system projects; Sustainable energy projects in the fields of textiles, clothing, footwear, and travel products; Technology education projects, as well as commercial and private sector projects. Among them, the total budget for the sustainable agriculture and food system project is 17 million euros. The total budget for sustainable energy projects in the textile, clothing, footwear, and travel goods sectors is 6 million euros. The total budget for the technology education project is 49 million euros. The total budget for commercial and private sector projects is 7 million euros.

It is understood that this assistance is provided inThe Global Portal initiative was proposed by the European Union in 2021 and is planned to take place in 2027 within the framework of the Global PortalIt has previously invested 300 billion euros in infrastructure, digital and climate projects in the world to match China's "the Belt and Road" international cooperation initiative. In 2023, the European Union provided official assistance of 82 million euros to Cambodia to implement projects in multiple key areas, including agriculture, environment, industry, education, trade, and the private sector.