MORNING NEWS BRIEF [November 03, 2021]

HOT NEWS

1. The Kremlin rejected the U.S. media report that the Russian military built up their forces near Ukriane’s border, calling it a low quality and fake report. Source: U.S. News & World Repor
2. Israel launched a series of attacks with a number of missiles targeting the outskirts area of the Syrian capital, which resulted in some material losses but no casualty reported. Source: RT
3. Spain adopted the EU copyright legislation that requires tech platforms to share their revenue with the publishers and allows the involved parties to make direct negotiations. Source: Reuters

WORLD

1. Blinken and the UAE Foreign Minister held talks on the sideline of COP26 to discuss major regional issues and the development in Lebanon and Syria. Source: Al Arabiya
2. Ethiopia declared a state of emergency and called on their citizens to pick up arms in preparation to defend the country after the Tigrayan forces seized two territories. Source: The New York Times
3. Russia will proceed with their plan to increase supply of gas to Europe once its gas storage has completed their injection to create a more favorable energy market in the EU. Source: TASS

REGIONS

1. India and the UK unveiled a plan to improve connections between the world’s power grid that allows parts of the world with renewable energy to send to their areas with deficits. Source: Reuters
2. Taiwan will seek support on its move to join the CPTPP at the APEC meeting, despite China’s opposition and increasing military presence in the straits of Taiwan. Source: CNA 
3. Myanmar’s military chief called on the people of Myanmar to be self-resilient and to cooperate with the government to ensure development and stability of the country. Source: The Straits Times

CAMBODIA

1. Cambodian Senate approved the draft constitution with an amendment to several articles mandating single-citizenship for holders of the top four national institutions. Source: The Phnom Penh Post
2. The MoC has launched innovation challenges aimed at improving digital business ideas or solutions for SMEs to participate in e-commerce for local and global markets. Source: Khmer Times 
3. In the first ten months of 2021, Cambodia has exported 6.3 million tonnes of agricultural products to 68 international markets, worth roughly USD 3 trillion. Source: The Phnom Penh Post