（原标题：爱尔兰等五国呼吁不要放松欧盟企业并购规则） 爱尔兰RTE新闻2月24日援引路透社报道，爱尔兰、芬兰、捷克、爱沙尼亚和拉脱维亚五国将在26 日欧盟部长会议上提交备忘录，呼吁不要放松欧盟企业并购规则。欧盟委员会作为欧盟的竞争执法机 构，目前正在修订2004年以来的并购规则，并计划于4月公布提案征求意见。此前包括欧洲电信运营商 在内的一些欧洲大企业要求对并购交易进行更宽松的监管审查，从而更好地与非欧盟对手竞争。爱尔兰 等国驳斥了"大公司会刺激更多投资"、拥有更安全的供应链的观点，并指出可能使欧洲过于依赖少数供 应商，从而降低其抵御风险的能力。五国表示，欧盟现有规则足以支撑打造欧洲冠军企业，不需要放松 欧盟合并规则。"规模本身不应是合并的主要目标"，呼吁追求"通过效率、创新和公平竞争取得成功的 企业，而不是通过豁免或特殊待遇"。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Irish Data Centre Suppliers Alliance (IDCSA) aims to represent companies benefiting from data centre investments in various sectors, highlighting the significant economic impact of the data centre industry in Ireland [1] Group 1: Industry Impact - The data centre industry has contributed over €20 billion to the Irish economy [1] - It directly employs 1,800 individuals, showcasing its role in job creation [1] - The growth of the data centre sector has been a cornerstone of Ireland's economic recovery since the financial crisis 15 years ago [1] Group 2: Leadership and Advocacy - Tom Parlon, former director general of the Construction Industry Federation and former Minister of State at the Department of Finance, has been appointed as the first chairman of the IDCSA [1] - The alliance will advocate for practical solutions to further promote data centre investments in Ireland [1]

据哥伦比亚《时代报》2月25日报道，哥美商会主席拉库图尔表示，在美国对全球商品征收10%临 时关税的背景下，哥应利用150天过渡期，争取被排除在该关税适用范围之外。她指出，目前约68%的 哥输美产品预计可获得豁免，哥方应借此窗口期向美方阐明双边贸易优势，争取在未来政策调整中获得 差异化待遇。 （原标题：哥美商会呼吁利用150天窗口期争取美国取消对哥关税） ...

Core Insights - In January 2026, Cambodia's exports of garments, footwear, and travel goods reached $1.47 billion, marking an over 8% increase compared to $1.36 billion in the same month last year [1] Group 1: Export Performance - Garment exports amounted to $1.01 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.8% [1] - Textile exports reached $70 million, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 35.6% [1] - Footwear exports were approximately $200 million, with a year-on-year growth of 16.9% [1] - Travel goods exports totaled $190 million, experiencing a modest year-on-year increase of 1.1% [1] Group 2: Economic Impact - The garment, footwear, and travel goods sectors are crucial drivers of economic growth in Cambodia [1] - Major export markets for these products include the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, and Japan [1]

爱尔兰RTE新闻2月18日报道，据《金融时报》今日报道，欧洲中央银行行长拉加德计划在明年法 国总统大选前提前离职，以便让即将卸任的法国总统马克龙在挑选央行行长继任者方面发表意见。虽然 拉加德的继任者最终将由欧元区21个国家的领导人来挑选，但历来任何成功的候选人都必须同时获得德 国和法国的支持才能当选。2027年春季法国总统大选，但马克龙不能竞选第三个任期。拉加德的任期至 2027年10月31日，拟提前离任，让马克龙和德国总理默茨能够成为决定谁接替她的关键人物。欧洲央行 内部流传的几个可能担任欧洲央行行长的人选为前荷兰中央银行行长克拉斯·诺特（Klaas Knot）、国际 清算银行总经理巴勃罗·埃尔南德斯·德·科斯（Pablo Hernandez de Cos）和德国联邦银行行长约阿希姆·纳 格尔（Joachim Nagel）。 （原标题：欧洲央行行长拉加德计划提前离职方便马克龙挑选继任者） ...

Core Insights - Sri Lanka's export revenue reached $1.53 billion in January 2026, marking a 13.7% year-on-year increase, the highest for the same period in the past decade [2] Group 1: Export Performance - Goods exports grew approximately 10.7% to $1.16 billion, while service exports increased by about 24.6% to $368 million [2] - Major agricultural exports, including tea, coconut, and rubber, performed well, although apparel exports declined by nearly 2.8% [2] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The United States remains a key export market, with India emerging as the second-largest destination, contributing significantly across various product categories [2] Group 3: Government Goals - The government has set an overall export target of $20 billion for 2026, aiming to sustain growth through enhanced value-added exports and market expansion [2]

欧洲应该通过"提高欧洲大陆的生产能力"和"扩大可靠合作伙伴网络"来提升竞争力，并强调了签署 贸易协定的重要性。冯德莱恩表示，继最近与南美国家南方共同市场和印度达成协议后，还将与澳大利 亚、泰国、菲律宾和阿拉伯联合酋长国达成更多协议。促进欧盟经济发展的最大提案之一（也是最具争 议的提案之一）是在"战略"领域扶持欧洲企业而非外国竞争对手。欧盟委员会还将大幅减少企业的繁文 缛节。 爱尔兰RTE新闻2月11日报道，欧盟委员会主席乌尔苏拉·冯德莱恩在领导人就如何提高欧盟27个成 员国的竞争力进行会谈之前表示，欧盟必须"拆除阻碍其成为真正全球经济巨头的障碍"，并称欧盟现行 规则是"碎片化的升级版"。 欧盟发现的一个关键问题是，与美国同行不同，欧洲公司在获取资金以扩大规模方面面临困难。为 了解决这个问题，A计划是27个成员国共同推进，但如果它们无法达成协议，欧盟应该考虑在那些有意 愿的国家之间加强合作。 （原标题：冯德莱恩称，欧盟必须"拆除壁垒"成为"全球巨人"） ...

Core Viewpoint - The arrival of 137 heavy construction machines in Liberia is a significant step towards improving road infrastructure, particularly in remote rural areas, which has been a long-standing barrier to economic development, healthcare services, and agricultural production [2] Group 1: Equipment Arrival and Purpose - A cargo ship carrying 137 heavy construction machines, including graders, bulldozers, rollers, and loaders, has recently arrived at the Freeport of Monrovia [2] - These machines are intended to accelerate road repair and construction across the country, especially in underdeveloped rural regions [2] Group 2: Political Context and Controversy - The procurement of heavy equipment has previously sparked political controversy regarding costs, transparency, and distribution mechanisms, referred to as the "Yellow Machine Controversy" [2] - The government of Boakai has stated that it has optimized financing conditions and strengthened oversight in response to these concerns [2] Group 3: Challenges Ahead - Analysts caution that the arrival of the equipment is only the first step; without skilled operators, effective maintenance systems, and accountability mechanisms at the county level, the machinery may quickly deteriorate due to poor management [2] - Public opinion is closely monitoring the government's transition from procurement to execution, as this is crucial for agricultural productivity and improving livelihoods, and is seen as a key test of the government's governance capabilities [2]

据多米尼克新闻在线23日报道：旅游部长丹尼斯·查尔斯-彭伯顿报告称，在2026年狂欢节前两周， 多米尼克共接待游客9300人次，较2025年同期增长13%。航空入境量增长14%，海运入境量增长11%， 仅狂欢节周五当日入境人数就较上年激增38%。旅游部长将成功归功于政府对机场等旅游基础设施的投 资。 （原标题：2026年多米尼克狂欢节游客到访量增长13%） ...

Core Insights - The construction material manufacturers in Ireland plan to supply enough materials for only 35,000 new homes this year, indicating that the target to alleviate the housing crisis by 2026 is unlikely to be met [1] - Rising costs of building materials and labor are the primary reasons for the shortfall, alongside challenges in the planning environment [1] - Data from the first nine months of 2025 shows a 5% increase in the hardware market value and a similar inflation rate in the construction industry [1] - Obtaining planning permissions has become increasingly difficult, with some developers facing unusual reasons for permit rejections despite having the necessary infrastructure in place [1]