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  • Thursday October 28th, 2021

MORNING NEWS BRIEF [October 28, 2021]

MORNING NEWS BRIEF [October 28, 2021]

MORNING NEWS BRIEF [October 28, 2021] 150 150 Cambodia Development Center
HOT NEWS
  1. The U.S. senior military officer confirmed a new test launch of an advanced hypersonic weapon, calling the move a very significant development. Source: The Irish Times
  2. Iranina nuclear negotiator announced that Iran will resume the nuclear deal revival talks by the end of November, following the meeting with EU mediators in Brussels. Source: China.org.cn
  3. Biden vowed to defend the freedom of navigation of the seas and strengthen democracy for ASEAN and condemned China’s actions as threats to regional stability. Source: CNA
WORLD
  1. The U.S. and Turkey held discussions to resolve the issues of disagreements, following the Turkish government’s threat to expel the U.S. and nine other ambassadors. Source: The Jerusalem Post
  2. Saudi Arabia’s state news agency revealed that the government has classified the Lebanon-based Al-Qard Al-Hassan as a terrorist entity with links to Hezbollah. Source: Al Jazeera
  3. The European Court of Justice told Poland to pay one million euros daily in a row over judicial reforms of the controversial disciplinary chamber earlier this year. Source: BBC
REGIONS
  1. China said that Taiwan has no right to join the UN, after the U.S. top diplomat indicated Washington’s support for Taipei’s meaningful participation at the UN. Source: The Hill
  2. China and Brunei urged the RCEP countries to ramp up their efforts to bring an early entry into force of the trade deal as it could accelerate regional economic recovery. Source: China.org.cn
  3. South Korea Deputy Foreign Minister and the U.S. counterparts held a discussion on disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation consultations in Washington. Source: Reuters
CAMBODIA
  1. Cambodian PM expressed appreciation of the 1st ASEAN-Australia Summit and urged for further cooperation with Canberra as the Kingdom will chair the bloc in 2022. Source: Khmer Times
  2. Environment Minister committed to join research on safe, sustainable, and affordable energy sources in an effort to address climate change-related issues. Source: AKP
  3. The GDCE confirmed that as of September this year, Cambodia’s garment export has reached more than USD 8.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 11.4 percent. Source: Khmer Times