The World & Vietnam Newspaper highlights some notable world news this morning, December 15.
Asia
YONHAP. South Korean police, in coordination with the National Intelligence Service and the Singapore Narcotics Police, have dismantled a multinational drug trafficking network in Seoul suspected of shipping drugs to Southeast Asia.
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| South Korean authorities said the network sold drug-laced jellies and e-cigarettes in Singapore and neighboring countries via the social network Telegram and made a profit of 250 million won ($193,056). |
KOREA TIMES. The South Korean Ministry of Justice announced that the number of foreigners found living and working illegally in the country reached a record high in 2023, reaching 38,000 people.
YONHAP. South Korea recorded a trade deficit with China - its largest market - for the first time since 1992, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).
XINHUA. China successfully launched an experimental reusable spacecraft aboard a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
CHINA DAILY. In the first three quarters of 2023, China's domestic tourism served 3.67 billion visitors, achieving an impressive revenue of 3,700 billion yuan (about 520.47 billion USD), up 75% and 114% respectively over the same period last year.
THE STAR. The number of new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia has nearly doubled in the past week, and health experts in the country say it is time for people to wear masks again.
BANGKOK POST. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin assessed that the country's economy is facing a crisis, especially the problem of low wages, and expressed concern about the economic outlook next year.
UNICEF. 26% of households in Lebanon have children who are not in school, amid the worst financial crisis ever, according to a report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
WAFA. The Palestinian tourism industry is estimated to lose $200 million by the end of this year due to the impact of the Hamas-Israel conflict, according to Palestinian Authority Tourism and Antiquities Minister Rula Maayah.
CBS. Israel's import and export of goods in November reached only $4.91 billion, down 18.39% compared to the same period last year, the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) said.
CNN. White House security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the conflict in Gaza and other regional issues.
Europe
AP. Japan, Britain and Italy have signed an agreement formalizing plans to jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet that can better respond to threats, possibly by 2035.
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| British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps (right), Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto (left) and Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara before a trilateral meeting on December 14 in Tokyo, Japan. (Source: AP) |
REUTERS. EU leaders began their final summit of the year in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss opening EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova, increasing financial support for Ukraine, extending the EU budget, security and migration policy, and conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
AFP. EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said the EU has committed to resettling nearly 61,000 refugees in several member states over the next two years.
BBC. The European Parliament (EP) and EU member states agreed to establish an Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) to prevent money laundering, sanctions evasion and terrorist financing.
GUARDIAN. The EU Council announced that the bloc has reached an agreement on reforming the electricity market to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and stabilize electricity prices for consumers.
EURO NEWS. The EU has asked tech giants Apple and Google to provide more details on how they determine risks associated with their respective software repositories .
POLOTICO. Finland will close its land border crossings with Russia again, officially from December 15, 2023 to January 14, 2024.
TASS. Russian President Vladimir Putin had an online meeting with the people, focusing on domestic and international issues such as the country's economic recovery, relations with the EU and the US...
FRANCE 24. The French government is looking to boost sales of electric cars produced in the country and elsewhere in Europe through incentives and subsidies for consumers.
REUTERS. Danish police, in coordination with security and intelligence forces, conducted a raid to foil a pre-planned terrorist attack .
UKRINFORM. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to the US Army European Command, headquartered in Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany.
America
ANADOLU. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with his US counterpart Joe Biden to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict, bilateral relations and Sweden's bid to join NATO.
AP. The US Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a defense budget of $886 billion in 2024, extending the foreign electronic surveillance system used by US intelligence agencies.
CNN. The US House of Representatives has voted to formally authorize the ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
WB. Latin American countries have to pay about 110 billion USD to pay off foreign debt, causing resources to be used to solve poverty and other important needs such as health and education to decrease sharply.
RIO NEWS. Brazil's central bank has cut interest rates for the fourth time in a row, continuing its gradual shift toward monetary easing in hopes of boosting the domestic economy.
Africa
CNN. The US has said it is ready to resume cooperation with Niger, provided the country's military government carries out a quick transition .
TIMES OF ISRAEL. Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure approved the proposal of the Tamar Partnerships natural gas exploration joint venture, increasing the export volume to Egypt to a maximum of 500 million m3/year.
Oceania
ABC. Fortescue - a Western Australian-based metals and green energy company - has introduced Australia's first electric excavator as part of a project to cut carbon emissions from mining operations.
THE AUSTRALIAN. Australia has announced a total ban on artificial ice to protect thousands of workers from the risk of serious lung disease.
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