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The Lianhe Zaobao reported that on July 24, the latest population data released by the Ministry of General Affairs of Japan showed that on January 1 this year, the total population of Japanese citizens was 121.56 million, about 861000 fewer than the previous year. This is the 15th consecutive year that Japan has announced a population decline, with a year-on-year decrease reaching a new high since the survey was launched in 1968. Specifically, except for the capital Tokyo, the population of the other 46 prefectures in Japan has shrunk. Among them, Akita Prefecture has the largest population decline, with a decrease of about 77000 people or 1.83% in the past five years. Secondly, Aomori Prefecture decreased by 1.72% and Iwate Prefecture decreased by 1.61%. In addition, in 2023, Japan's birth rate reached a historic low of 1.2. This indicates that it is very difficult for Japan to change this situation by relying on natural population growth methods. Analysis indicates that the inability to increase Japan's overall population will seriously affect the labor market. In the Japanese service industry, the ratio of job seekers to job vacancies is nearly 1 to 3; The labor market in the construction industry is also very tight. In addition, the continuous decline in population will make it difficult for Japan's social security system to sustain itself. At present, the Japanese government is actively attracting more foreign labor to maintain productivity. According to comprehensive news from Moscow, on July 28th, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Russian military has taken control of the villages of Progres and Yevgenivka, which are several kilometers apart. The day before, the Russian side claimed to have occupied the small town of Lozovatsk in eastern Ukraine. However, Ukraine has not confirmed this news, only stating that intense fighting broke out in the area and the Ukrainian army prevented 37 attacks launched by the Russian army. In addition, in response to the continuous airstrikes launched by the Russian military on several towns in eastern and southern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Zelensky once again called on allies to provide Ukraine with air defense systems. He stated that Ukraine was hit by near attacks last week alone700 guided bombs and over 100 drones were used for bombing. 01Thailand raises its economic growth forecast for this year to 2.7% According to comprehensive news from Bangkok, on July 26th, Deputy Minister of Finance of Thailand, Bao Wen, stated that the Thai economy is expected to grow by 2.7% this year, higher than the previous forecast of 2.4% and exceeding expectations, mainly driven by private consumption growth. In recent years, the Thai government has vigorously promoted and revived the tourism industry, implementing visa free entry measures for more countries and successfully increasing the number of inbound tourists. In addition, the return of Chinese tourists has driven private consumption, and is expected to bring in tourism revenue of up to 1.69 trillion Thai baht. According to official data, the number of foreign tourists received by Thailand this year is expected to increase from previous estimates35.7 million people, increasing to 36 million people, approaching the record level of 40 million people before the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019. The Thai side emphasized that in addition to measures to promote tourism, the government will also implement other new policies, such as providing loans and tax incentives for small businesses. Therefore, it is estimated that Thailand's economic growth rate this year may reach 3%. 02Cambodia's bicycle exports decrease by nearly 40% According to the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, the export value of bicycles in Cambodia reached 200 million US dollars in the first half of this year, a decrease of 38.23% from 330 million US dollars in the same period last year. It is reported that Cambodia's exports of bicycles mainly include electric bicycles, and the export markets are mainly the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and China For a long time, Cambodia has regarded bicycles as its main export product in addition to clothing, footwear, and travel goods. In recent years, Cambodia has been committed to diversifying its export products, and the proportion of non garment manufacturing in total exports has increasedFrom 5.6% in 2015, it has increased to 15.5% in 2020, achieving the goal of 15% by 2025 ahead of schedule. 01Philippine Department of Energy website hacked Manila News: On July 28th, the Philippine Department of Energy issued a statement stating that the official website of the "Government Energy Management Project" under the Department of Energy was attacked by unknown hackers. The authorities immediately disconnected the network connection and coordinated with the National Computer Emergency Response Team and system developers to resolve possible vulnerabilities on the website. The statement did not mention who the potential mastermind behind the attack was, but emphasized that the Department of Energy is committed to ensuring network system security and continuously upgrading the system. Philippines this yearFrequently attacked by hackers. In February of this year, the social media accounts of the Philippine Coast Guard were subjected to a cyber attack. In the same month, the Philippine government said,The authorities have thwarted a hacker who was operating within China's bordersThe hacker had launched a series of attacks on the official website of the Philippine government. Meanwhile, the private website of Philippine President Marcos Jr. also became a target of hacker attacks, but none of them were successful. 02Poland erupts opioid crisis According to Agence France Presse, a spokesperson for the Polish police recently stated that dozens of people have died in Poland this year due to opioid drugs, and many more have been arrested for involvement in synthetic drugs such as metoclopramide, fentanyl, and nitroazone. The authorities have destroyed 33 synthetic drug factories this year. In addition to Poland, these factories also export synthetic drugs to the entire European Union. It is reported that opioid drugs are alkaloids and derivatives extracted from poppy, which can relieve pain, but long-term use can be addictive. In the United States, opioid abuse causes annual harmMore than 100000 deaths have become a very serious public health crisis. The small town of Ruomin, located 120 kilometers north of the Polish capital Warsaw and with a population of only 9000, is currently regarded as the "fentanyl capital". In June of this year, local police seized 300 packets of fentanyl, enough to poison 4000 people. In response to the increasingly severe crisis, the Polish Ministry of Health has implemented a monitoring system for opioid use to limit the number of prescriptions doctors can give to patients. According to Xinhua News Agency,On July 26th, the opening ceremony of the 33rd Summer Olympics kicked off on the Seine River in Paris, France. This is the first time in the history of the Summer Olympics that the opening ceremony has been held outside a sports stadium. Paris has transformed into a huge stadium and theater, with about 10000 athletes cruising along the Seine River on boats, receiving cheers from the coastal people. The ship departs from the Austerlitz Bridge and passes through landmarks in Paris such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Grand Palace, and the Eiffel Tower, connecting the cultural context of this European city. The opening ceremony combines modernity and classicism, profundity and fashion, laughter and contemplation, passion and romance,Deeply showcasing the historical culture and national spirit of France. It is reported that,This Olympic Games has many highlights. For example, implementing the concepts of energy conservation, emission reduction, and green environmental protection everywhere has truly achieved a significant increase in the number of participantsGender equality "has been promoted, with the addition of four new events: breakdancing, skateboarding, rock climbing, and surfing. The Olympic and Paralympic Games will use the same emblem, and the track and field will feature romantic elements for the first timeofPurple, etc.
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