01Collective corruption among high-level officials of a Malaysian state governmentKuala Lumpur Comprehensive News,On November 9th,Online mediaAccording to a report by "Malaysia Today", several legislators and senior government officials in a certain state of Malaysia accepted bribes of hundreds of thousands of ringgit from a businessman in exchange for a development project within the state.It is reported that Malaysia has exposed this matter based on eight videos of businessmen and state legislators discussing bribery. However, the report did not mention the identities of the states and state legislators involved, their political parties, and other related information.
According to reports, the relevant video was filmed at the beginning of this year. In the video, a businessman who did not appear discusses bribery with different state legislators. These meetings took place after the state government revoked the businessman's project license, and the businessman demanded that the congressman return the bribe money. A senior politician claimed in one of the videos that he had received hundreds of thousands of ringgit in bribes, and according to the original agreement, he would receive nearlyRM3 million. In other videos, several legislators admitted to having spent itBribes.
01Qatar withdraws from Gaza mediationGaza Comprehensive News,On November 9th,Spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Al Ansari, issued a statementexpress,The deadlock in the Israel Kazakhstan peace talks is difficult to resolve, QatardecisionSuspend its mediation role in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement until Hamas and Israel demonstrate a "serious attitude" in negotiations.
It is reported that,sinceSince the one week ceasefire agreement was reached in November 2023, negotiations mediated jointly by Cairo and Washington have repeatedly been stalled, with both sides blaming each other for the deadlock. The main difference between the two sides is that Hamas insists on Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza, while Israel refuses this demand.Kadar stated that the current Hamas political office in DohaIt is no longer effective.
01Nissan announces global production cuts of 20% and layoffs of 9000 people
According to Kyodo News, on November 7th, Nissan Motor Company released its interim financial report for April to September 2024, showing a 94% decrease in net profit compared to the same period last year, dropping to 19.2 billion yen. This is Nissan's worst performance since experiencing losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the company announced a 20% reduction in global production and decided to lay off 9000 employees for business integration.
Analysis suggests that Nissan's poor profitability is mainly due to its inability to keep up with the times and the company's prolonged inability to shake off the management culture left by former supervisor Ghosn. It is understood that Nissan's Ghosn era only allowed subordinates to obey superiors, greatly hindering the company's innovation. Although he isHe was fired in 2018, but Nissan's senior management remains unchanged.
02Vietnam plans to simplify approval procedures to attract foreign investment
On November 9th, the Vietnamese government set a goal to achieve at least 7% economic growth this year, and in order to further promote economic growth, Vietnam is seeking to simplify investment procedures in the semiconductor and other industries to attract more foreign companies.
Vietnamese Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung stated that for a long time, Vietnam has been unable to promote development, and one of the important reasons is that delays caused by approval procedures have deterred foreign investment. Vietnam plans to simplify investment procedures within the year. Investors in industrial parks, high-tech parks, export processing zones, and free trade zones no longer need to apply for investment permits, but only need to register their investments,You will receive the investment registration certificate issued by the relevant management committee within 15 days.
01Typhoon Peach Blossom hits, Philippines evacuates 2500 village residents
According to Agence France Presse, recently,Severe tropical stormTaozhi is approaching the northern Philippines, and residents of 2500 villages are required to evacuate their homes.the PhilippinesThe National Meteorological Administration said that the maximum sustained wind speed in Taozhi is 110 kilometers per hour, and it is expected that rainstorm and strong wind will be brought when landing in the northern province of Aurora or Isabella. The military and police have pre deployed at least 14 aircraft for rescue and transportation of food to potentially disaster stricken areas.
In less than a month, the Philippines has been hit by three severe tropical cyclones，According to data provided by the government，In the past three weeks, recently700000 people's homes were destroyed by tropical cyclones "Tanmei", "Connie", and "Ginkgo", and they are still seeking refuge in evacuation centers or relatives' homesThe PhilippinesThe Minister of the Interior and Local Government, Remura, said that the previous three storms caused a total of159 people died.
02Canada's first suspected case of human infection with H5 avian influenza
According to Reuters, on November 9th, Canada reported its first suspected case of human infection with H5 avian influenza, a teenager from western British Columbia. This teenager may have contracted the virus from birds or animals and is currently receiving treatment at a children's hospital. The authorities are investigating the source of infection and identifying contacts of the teenager.
It is understood that,H5 avian influenza is widely spreading among wild birds worldwide, leading to outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows in the United States. Since March this year, nearly 450 dairy farms in 15 states in the United States have experienced outbreaks, and 46 people have been confirmed to have been infected with avian influenza since April. There is currently no evidence to suggest that the H5 avian influenza virus can be transmitted from person to person, but scientists say that if this happens, it could trigger a pandemic.
01Cambodian fragrant rice once again wins the "World's Best Rice Award"Recently, according to ASEAN financial news,The Cambodian Rice Alliance announced that Cambodian fragrant rice has once again won the "World's Best Rice Award" at the 2024 World Rice Conference held in the Philippines.
The Cambodian Rice Alliance said that the award-winning Cambodian fragrant rice isThe "Angkor Jasmine" brand, represented by its outstanding aroma and taste, has won unanimous praise from the judging panel. This award not only fully recognizes the quality of Cambodian fragrant rice, but also showcases the hard work and innovative agricultural technology of Cambodian farmers. It is reported that Cambodian fragrant rice has won this honor six times in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2024.
According to the Futures Daily, alumina futures have surged again recently, with the main contract closing up 3.94%, climbing to 5376 yuan/ton.
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