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01The 79th regular session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific was held in Bangkok
02Thailand COVID-19 Loan now has 1.35 trillion baht left
Recently, the Thai Public Debt Management Office revealed that during the COVID-19 period, the cabinet approved an emergency loan bill totaling 1.5 trillion baht, and the actual loan amount was 1.46 trillion baht. As of April 30, 2023, the debt that has been repaid is approximately 94 billion baht, and the remaining debt of the loan is 135 trillion baht. During the management of this portion of debt, a total of 18 debt restructuring adjustments were implemented, with a total budget of 359 billion baht utilized.
At present, most loans have been converted into long-term treasury bond with a repayment period of up to8 years. However, some Thai officials point out that the current proportion of public debt to GDP is stillUp to 85.13%, with an annual loan interest rate of 2.52%. For a long time to come, it will cause significant financial pressure on the Thai government.
01Cambodia's jewelry export value in April was 203 million US dollars
According to Cambodian customs statistics, before this year4 months, Cambodia exports natural or cultured pearls and gemstones$310.8 million, an increase of 1.6 times compared to $114 million in the same period last year.Data display, onlyAprilCambodia exports natural or cultured pearls and gemstones$203 million, an increase from $22.98 million in the same period last yearplusnear8x.
Overall, from January to April this year, Cambodia's international trade volume reached 15.16 billion US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of about 14%. Among them, the export value was 7.234 billion US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 4.9%; The import volume was 7.926 billion US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 21%.
The United States remains Cambodia's largest export market, and this yearFrom January to April,Cambodia's exports to the United States reached2.449 billion US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 16%,Imported from the United States75 million US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 28%. Vietnam is Cambodia's second largest export market, and this yearFrom January to April, Cambodia exported to Vietnam$1.181 billion, a year-on-year increase of 20.9%. At the same time, Cambodia imported 1.248 billion US dollars from Vietnam, a year-on-year decrease of 5.8%.
02Philippines Lowers Fuel Surcharge
phenanthreneLubin Civil Aviation Bureau（CAB announced on May 18th that the fuel surcharge for June will be reduced from level 5 to level 4. According to distance, the fuel surcharge for domestic flights at level 4 may range from 117 pesos to 342 pesos; The international destination has increased from 385 pesos to 2867 pesos, which is the lowest level in the past 15 months. It is expected that this move will lower airfare prices and boost travel demand.
Aviation fuel surcharge is a surcharge charged by shipping companies to reflect changes in international fuel prices, and the fuel surcharge of Philippine Airlines depends on the level set by the Civil Aviation Administration. According to the fluctuations in fuel prices, this level changes every month. For example, in 2022, the fuel surcharge for domestic flights in the Philippines was 108 pesos to 411 pesos in May, but increased to 201 pesos to 769 pesos on June 3. In July, it increased to 355 pesos to 1038 pesos, and for international flights, fuel surcharges also vary depending on destination and distance.
HoweverIf the airlineTo improve competitiveness and attract more passengers, fuel surcharges can be lower than the prescribed level,You can also choose not to impose fuel surcharges at all.
01Two Chinese tourists who died in Bali committed suicide
Indonesian media reported that the local joint investigation team has released the Bali homicide case, which involved the deaths of two Chinese tourists. The investigation team members stated that the woman was killed by the man. After the woman's death, the man stabbed key parts such as the neck with a beer bottle and committed suicide.
Previously, a homicide occurred at the Jinbalan Intercontinental Hotel in Badong County, Bali, resulting in the deaths of two Chinese citizens. The female victim, Cheng, was from Jiangxi Province, China, born in December 2001, while the male victim, Li, was from Guangxi, China, born in November 1998. The two were in a romantic relationship.
The local police immediately launched an investigation into this matterAfter conducting an investigation, the results showed that before their death, the two had an argument, resulting in the man's left hand being injured. At present, the preliminary cause of death has been determined and no third party has intervened. Local forensic doctors, with the consent of the female family, are conducting an autopsy on the female deceased's body and will cooperate with the police to obtain evidence and release the autopsy results.
Recently, the closing ceremony of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival andAward CeremonyIt will be held at the King Zheng Opera House in Da Nang City.Deputy Prime Minister of the Vietnamese GovernmentAttended the event. In the Vietnam Film Awards project, the film "Brilliant Night" won the Best Screenplay Award and the Jury Special Award. Huang Jian'an won the Best Actor award, and Yayuan won the Best Actress award. The film "The Woman in Law" directed by Vietnamese director Zhen Cheng won the Best Director Award, and it is also a recipient of the Vietnam Best Film Award.
In addition, the 5-day film festival also extensively introduces the latest and highest quality film works from Asia and Vietnam to the public. The Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Danang City stated that,The first Da Nang Asian Film Festival in 2023It is a bridge between Danang and even Vietnam, as well as various countries in the region. This is the first international event in the field of film held by Danang City, making important contributions to the development of film into a cultural industry and the cultural, economic, and social development of the city.
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