Sydney News: Recently, Australia announced that from July 1st, the visa fee charged to international students will be increased from AUD 710 to AUD 1600, and tourist visa holders 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 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 borders after the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a significant increase in the number of arrivals. this yearAccording to official data in March, net immigration increased by 60% in the year ending September 30, 2023, 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 many as nearly 10 years ago. Australia's housing supply was already in short supply, and the influx of outsiders has exacerbated the problem, forcing authorities to take action to curb the influx of immigrants. 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.

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01Islamic Jihad launches 20 rockets at Israel

According to Gaza News, on July 1st, one of Hamas' allies, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, launched 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, the attack of about 20 rockets did not cause any casualties. However, this indicates that after nearly nine months of Israel's offensive, armed militants still possess the military capability of rocket launchers. Israel has also indicated that the Rafa operation aimed at eliminating Hamas will soon come to an end. Israeli officials have stated that after the intense phase of the war, the military will focus on small-scale operations to prevent Hamas from restructuring.

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

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

Multiple US media outlets reported that on June 30th, the US military raised the alert status of several European bases to the second highest level. According to the US Army website, the second highest "Charlie" alert is issued whenever there is an event or 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 operations, 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 American citizens in Germany, where the headquarters of the US European Command is located, be vigilant against terrorism. Germany is hosting the European Football Championship. Although the State Council did not mention specific threats, itIn March, a shooting terrorist attack occurred at the "Saffron City Hall" concert hall in Moscow, Russia, resulting in nearly 150 deaths. European countries have been on high alert. France, which is about to host the Paris Olympics, has also raised its alert level before the Olympics.

01Nearly 500 factories in Thailand have closed down

Recently, according to data from the Thai Ministry of Industry, a total of 488 factories were closed in the first five months of 2024. The reasons for this include a sharp decline in orders, increased production costs, and reduced competitiveness, as well as some switching to other high-yield industries.

Regarding this, Thai Minister of Industry Pingbotala stated that although earlier this yearIn the past five months, 488 factories have announced their closure, but at the same time, 848 new factories have opened. Therefore, we are not worried about the unemployment problem 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 factories closed in Thailand have resulted in approximately 12511 job losses, while the newly opened factories have created 33787 jobs. The three industries with the highest announced closures and divestments are: electrical equipment, metal products, and plastic products. The top three industries with the highest investment in newly opened factories are food, fertilizer and chemical, and PCB production. In the long run, investment opportunities in Thailand remain optimistic.