The Israel Defense Forces announced on the 12th local time that the number of Israeli soldiers killed since the launch of ground operations in the Gaza Strip in late October reached 105. Since the conflict between Japan and Israel broke out on October 7, the number of Israeli military deaths has reached 434.

COMEX silver futures rose 1.00% during the day and are currently trading at $23.29 per ounce.

Philippine Department of Tourism: The Philippine Department of Tourism plans to attract 7.7 million foreign tourists in 2024.

Kuwait has set the official sales price of crude oil to the Mediterranean in January next year at a premium of US$1.1 per barrel.

Kuwait has set the official sales price of crude oil to the United States in January next year at a premium of US$7.85 per barrel.

The main fuel contract rose by 2.00% during the day and is now quoted at 3016.00 yuan/ton.

The main coke contract rose by more than 2.00% during the day and is currently trading at 2706.50 yuan/ton.

The New Zealand dollar NZD/USD rose more than 0.50% on the day and is currently at 0.6154.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: I hope that Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirichi Matsuno will continue to serve in his position.

Market news: Japan’s House of Representatives rejected a no-confidence motion against Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroshi.

US Geological Survey: A 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Tonga.

USD/JPY fell more than 0.50% on the day and is now at 145.42.

Thailand’s Labor Minister: Looking to review minimum wage increase plan.

According to the British Financial Times: PUMA will terminate its sponsorship of the Israeli national football team.

Ukrainian Air Force: Ukrainian air defense systems destroyed 9 of 15 Russian-launched drones and two missiles.

U.S. Central Command: The ship Strinda reported damage caused by a fire on board, but no casualties so far.

U.S. Central Command: The oil tanker Strinda was attacked by a missile. The missile was launched from areas controlled by the Houthi armed forces in Yemen.

Prime Minister of Malaysia: Appoints Fadillah Yusof as Minister of Energy.

Prime Minister of Malaysia: Announced cabinet reshuffle.