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Bangkok News: On March 27th, the lower house of the Thai parliament passed the Marriage Equality Act, which received support from all major political parties in Thailand and received 400 votes in favor of 415 members of parliament who participated in the vote. This is a milestone and marks a significant step forward for Thailand in addressing issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. It is reported that this legislation has been brewing for over a decade, but due to political turmoil and differences among lawmakers on how to implement and what content should be included in the billDelay occurred. The Constitutional CourtIn 2020, it was ruled that the current marriage law in Thailand is constitutional, and it is recommended to expand the scope of legislation to ensure the rights of other genders. Last December, the parliament approved four different bills on same-sex marriage during the first reading and established a committee to merge these bills into one draft. After the bill is passed in the lower house of parliament, it must be approved by the Senate and recognized by the king before it can become law and take effect. 02Chief Minister of Delhi, India arrested Global Times reported that on March 21st, the Chief Minister of Delhi, the Indian capital, was suddenly arrested for involvement in a money laundering case. The Chief Minister is the highest level elected official in a region of India. Kejerivar is a rising opposition leader in Indian politics, serving as the Chief Minister of Delhi for nearly 10 years. This is the first time in Indian history that a current Chief Minister has been arrested by the central government, sparking heated discussions in Indian society. It is understood that,The five-year Indian People's Assembly elections will be held on April 19th, during which a new Prime Minister of India will be elected. According to media reports, although it is widely expected that Modi will win a third term, his Hindu nationalist party's monopoly on the state machinery and its huge advantage in campaign funding have sparked intense public debate over election fairness. And this time, the arrest of Kejerivar is also considered a political struggle implemented by the Modi government in order to successfully win re-election. According to media reports, the arrest of Kejerivar means that the main leaders of the Indian Civic Party, which has been established for over a decade, will be implicated. This will trigger almost unanimous condemnation from the country's main opposition party, the ruling party, with some warning that the latest arrest operation may bring political risks to Modi and the Indian Party, arouse sympathy from the public for opposition leaders, and unite the previously divided opposition coalition. According to Xinhua News Agency,On March 27th,The Israeli militaryWeighing,At least 30 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards the northern Israeli city of Shimona in the morning, causing one death. Social media videos show that an industrial building in Shemona caught fire after being hit by a rocket. The Israeli emergency organization Red David Shield said that a man who was rescued from the building had no signs of life. It is understood that,Since the outbreak of a new round of Palestinian Israeli conflict in October 2023, Hezbollah in Lebanon has expressed its support for the Palestinian Islamic resistance movement, and there have been occasional shelling between Lebanon and Israel since thenAn air raid occurred. According to data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the current Israeli Lebanese conflict has caused 82000 Lebanese residents to be displaced. Israel says the conflict has caused 80000 residents on the northern border to flee their homes. 01Vietnam's steel imports have increased by 1.5 times According to Vietnamese news agency, the latest data from the Vietnam Steel Association shows that in 2023, Vietnam imported approximately 13.33 million tons of various types of steel products, with an import value exceeding 10.4 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 14.07%, but a decrease of 12.55% in value. China is the largest supplier, accounting for over 62% and 54% of Vietnam's total steel imports. Entering 2024, the growth of imported steel has become even stronger. Specifically, in January, Vietnam imported approximately 1.488 billion tons of steel, an increase of 27.25% from the end of 2023 and a year-on-year increase of 1.5 times. The import value exceeded 1.059 billion US dollars, a month on month increase of 22.3%, doubling from the same period in 2023. The representative of the Vietnam Steel Association stated that,In terms of domestic steel production, the total crude steel production of steel enterprises currently reaches about23 million tons. The annual production of finished steel products such as construction steel, hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel coils, galvanized steel plates, and steel pipes reaches approximately 38.6 million tons. In 2023, enterprises under the Steel Association produced nearly 28 million tons, sold 26.3 million tons, and exported 8 million tons. 01Japanese Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's health products containing Monascus extract have caused over a hundred hospitalizations According to the Lianhe Zaobao, on March 26, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Company of Japan sold health products containing the ingredients of Monascus, which caused health problems. So far, two people have died. More than 100 people have been hospitalized after eating the related products. The Osaka City Government has issued administrative sanctions against Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals, ordering the company to recall three products containing Monascus extract and calling on consumers to immediately stop taking these health products. It is understood that Monascus is a product made from Monascus fungus that grows on grains such as rice, and has long been used as a food coloring agent. Ingredients in Monascus purpureusLovastatin is said to have a cholesterol lowering effect, but on the other hand, Monascus fungus also produces a fungal toxin called citrinin, which is believed to cause kidney disease. 02The United States confirms that the Baltimore Bridge accident is not a terrorist attack According to The New York Times,On March 26th, the Singapore container ship The Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing multiple people to fall into the water and die. The Governor of Maryland stated that there is no credible evidence to suggest that the impact on the Baltimore Bridge was a terrorist attack, and this assessment has been confirmed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. FBI officials said that the Dali issued a distress signal shortly after leaving the Baltimore port in the early hours of the day, stating that the container ship had lost power and authorities had only briefly stopped vehicle traffic and evacuated traffic on the bridge. Due to limited time, the accident occurred. Given that the search and rescue operation has not yet stopped, the investigation work can only proceed slowly. At present, the Singapore Maritime Authority has expressed its willingness to support the investigation work to relevant agencies in the United StatesThe investigators from the Traffic Safety Investigation Bureau and the Maritime Bureau have set off for Baltimore. Lianhe Zaobao reported that on March 27, Yan Xiaofang, Minister of Education and Human Resources of Singapore, and Chairman of the Chinese Language Learning Promotion Committee, said that the "New Space" New Ballad Singing and Creation Contest had entered its tenth session. This year's finals will be held in the community at Tampines World, giving more people the opportunity to experience the new generation of students' new ballad creation. It is understood that,"Xin Kong Xia" is a competition related to Chinese folk songs held in Singapore, which has been held for nine consecutive sessions. Whether it is a singing and creative competition, campus concerts, music camps, etc., it is very popular among Singaporean students. Over the past nine years, nearly 48000 students have benefited from it, and the number of participants this year is expected to exceed 50000. Cai Yiren, the program director of the production studio of the singer and performerDuring the interview, it was pointed out that as "New Space" entered its tenth session, about 80% of the works in today's sharing sessions were excellent creations by "New Space" students. This activity greatly stimulated the enthusiasm of students for Chinese language creation and promoted the development of Chinese culture.
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