According to Reuters, on July 23rd, after US President Biden announced his withdrawal from the election, the latest poll results showed that his designated successor, Vice President Harris, had a national approval rating of 44%, ahead of Trump's 42%. In previous surveys conducted on July 15th and 16th, Harris and Trump had similar approval ratings.

It is reported that Harris' speech was full of vitality, which was completely different from Biden's stuttering and dullness on stage. The enthusiasm of the crowd on site was high, with many holding signs expressing support for Harris and constantly shouting her name. Harris said that if elected president, his main goal would be to support the middle class. She also promised to take action to expand abortion rights, make it easier for workers to join unions, and address the issue of gun violence. In addition, Harris' campaign funds are also continuously increasing. Her campaign team revealed that as of now, Harris has raised funds126 million US dollars.

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01Italian fighter jet crashes during military exercise in Australia

According to Agence France Presse, on July 24th, an Italian fighter jet crashed while participating in a multinational military exercise in the Northern Territory of Australia, and the pilot ejected and escaped. Australian emergency rescue personnel and defense officials said that the plane participated in the exercise codenamed "Black" in the Northern Territory, and crashed near Darwin during the exercise. The pilot immediately contacted the crew in the area via radio after the ejection, and the condition was good. After the accident, all flight plans for that day have been cancelled, and the cause of the fighter jet crash is currently under investigation.

It is reported that the biennialThe 'Black' military exercise is hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force and typically takes place in the Northern Territory. This year's' pitch black 'military exercise was held from July 12th to August 2nd, with over 140 aircraft from 20 countries participating.

01Thailand officially launches digital wallet plan

On July 24th, the Thai government officially launched a digital wallet subsidy program worth 450 billion Thai baht to boost the sluggish economy. Thailand's Deputy Minister of Finance, Chulabon, said at a press conference that from August 1st, over 50 million eligible citizens will be able to start registering to receive a digital payment of 10000 Thai baht. This money can be used for purchases at registered stores and branches, but he stated that it cannot be used to buy marijuana, jewelry, or lottery tickets.

It is reported that this plan is one of the campaign promises made for the Thai Party. The government will provideThai citizens aged 16 and above can use this digital currency to drive consumption and promote economic growth. After multiple delays, this plan has finally been officially launched.

02Myanmar re approves drug imports

ASEAN Finance News: Recently, the Myanmar Chamber of Commerce for Medicine and Medical Devices stated that the authorities have been re approving the import license for drugs imported from abroad. In addition, the central bank of the country also provides foreign currency sales to facilitate drug importers.

It is said that,Starting from July 2023, the next batch of Myanmar's drug import licenses will be suspended, resulting in a shortage of some drugs in the domestic market and price increases. Myanmar has resumed the approval of drug import licenses this time, and relevant personnel predict that foreign drugs will soon arrive in Myanmar, easing the urgent situation for Myanmar. It is understood that Myanmar mainly relies on imports for medicines and medical supplies. Currently, there is a shortage of household medicines such as fever reducing and pain relieving tablets, cold medicines, and drugs used by chronic disease patients, and prices have also increased compared to before.