Sydney News: Recently, Australia announced that starting from July 1st, the visa fee charged to international students will be increased from AUD 710 to AUD 1600, and holders of tourist visas and students holding temporary graduate visas will be prohibited from applying for student visas within the country. In addition, the Australian government will also fill the loopholes in visa regulations to prevent foreign students from repeatedly extending their stay. Australian Home Secretary O'Neill stated that the new measures will help restore the integrity of Australia's international education system and create a "fairer, smaller, and better serving immigration system for Australia.".

It is reported that Australia has reopened its doors after the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a significant increase in the number of people entering the country. this yearAccording to official data in March, in the year ending September 30, 2023, net inbound immigration increased by 60%, reaching a record breaking 548800 people. After the epidemic, the number of international students in Australia has surged to over 650000, far higher than before the epidemic and twice as much as nearly 10 years ago. Australia's housing supply was already in short supply, and the influx of outsiders exacerbated the problem, forcing the authorities to take action to curb the influx. In addition, according to Australia's previously announced immigration restrictions, starting from July 1st, the minimum annual income standard for temporary skilled immigrants will also be raised from the original AUD 70000 to AUD 73150.

military

01Islamic Jihad launches 20 rockets into Israel

Gaza News: On July 1st, one of Hamas allies, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, fired rockets at several Israeli settlements near the Gaza fence in retaliation for the crimes committed by the Zionist enemy against the Palestinian people. According to the Israeli military, approximately 20 rocket attacks did not cause any casualties. However, this indicates that nearly nine months after Israel launched its offensive, armed militants still possess the military capability of rockets. Israel has also indicated that the Rafah operation aimed at eliminating Hamas will soon come to an end. Israeli officials say that after the intense phase of the war, the troops will focus on small-scale operations to prevent Hamas from restructuring.

It is reported that with the support of the United States, the mediating party has yet to achieve a ceasefire. Hamas said that any agreement must end the war and allow Israel to fully withdraw from Gaza. Israel believes that until Hamas is eradicated, it will only accept a temporary cessation of fighting. At present, mediators from Qatar and Egypt, as well as the United States, are working to reach a prisoner exchange agreement and a second ceasefire between Israel and Kazakhstan. The first ceasefire lasted for a week before, untilIn early December 2023.

02The United States has raised the alert level of multiple European military bases

Multiple US media reports indicate that on June 30th, the US military has raised the alert status of several European bases to the second highest level. According to information on the US Army website, the second highest "Charlie" alert is issued whenever an event occurs or there is intelligence indicating the possibility of some form of terrorist action, or an attack on US personnel or facilities. Once a terrorist attack occurs or is imminent, it will enter the highest Delta alert. The Pentagon has stated that due to various factors that may affect the safety of US troops and their families stationed in the European theater of war, the US European Command is doubling its emphasis on maintaining vigilance during the summer.

At the same time, the US State Department is currently recommending that US citizens in Germany, where the headquarters of the US European Command is located, be vigilant in preventing terrorism. Germany is hosting the European Football Championship. Although the State Council did not mention specific threats, sinceAfter a shooting terrorist attack at the Saffron City Hall concert hall in Moscow, Russia in March, resulting in nearly 150 deaths, European countries have been on high alert. France, which is about to host the Paris Olympics, also raised its alert level before the Olympics.

01Nearly 500 factories in Thailand have closed down

Bangkok News: Recently, according to data from the Thai Ministry of Industry, a total of 488 factories have been closed in the first five months of 2024, due to sharp reductions in orders, increased production costs, and reduced competitiveness. Some have also switched to other high-yield industries.

In response to this, Thai Minister of Industry Pinbotara stated that although this yearIn 5 months, 488 factories announced their closure, but at the same time, 848 new factories opened. Therefore, there is no concern about the unemployment caused by factory closures, as new factories not only have higher investment but also create several times more job opportunities. It is reported that the closure of factories in Thailand has resulted in approximately 12511 job losses, while the newly opened factories have created 33787 jobs. The three industries with the highest announcement of closure and divestment are electrical equipment, metal products, and plastic products. The top three industries with the highest investment in newly opened factories are food, chemical fertilizers, and PCB production. In the long run, investment opportunities in Thailand remain optimistic.