Core Viewpoint - The approval by Nepal's central bank for local IT companies to invest overseas and establish branches is a significant structural policy shift aimed at connecting Nepal's digital economy with global markets [1] Investment Policy Highlights - Export-oriented enterprises can invest up to $1 million, while non-export-oriented enterprises can invest up to $20,000, with investment limits subject to dynamic adjustments based on actual performance [1] - The process has been simplified by removing the requirement for prior approval from the central bank for profit repatriation, allowing banks to directly handle related transactions after foreign investment project approval, thereby enhancing transaction efficiency [1] Strategic Significance - This reform is expected to help companies directly connect with international clients and integrate into global supply chains [1] - It aims to promote foreign exchange inflow through formal channels and sends a clear message to young entrepreneurs about the importance of "starting locally and going global" [1] - The initiative is a key measure for Nepal to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on remittances, with anticipated profound impacts on high-value digital industries [1]

为贯彻落实党中央、国务院决策部署，充分发挥财政资金引导带动作用，加大直达消费者的普惠政策力 度，进一步激发消费需求，释放消费活力，财政部、商务部、税务总局联合印发《关于开展有奖发票试 点工作的通知》(以下简称《通知》)。近日，财政部、商务部、税务总局有关负责人就《通知》有关情 况回答了记者提问。 一、2025年以来，国家连续出台提振消费、扩大内需政策举措，此次开展有奖发票试点工作的主要背景 是什么？ 答：消费是经济增长的重要引擎，是国内大循环的关键环节，是人民对美好生活需要的直接体现，做好 提振消费工作具有重要意义。党中央、国务院高度重视扩消费工作。 2025年以来，随着一系列扩内需、促消费政策措施落地见效，消费市场总体保持平稳发展态势，消费新 亮点新热点不断涌现。2025年1—11月，社会消费品零售总额45.6万亿元，同比增长4.0%，增速比去年 全年加快0.5个百分点；服务零售额同比增长5.4%，继续保持平稳较快增长。2025年前三季度，最终消 费支出对GDP增长的贡献率达53.5%。 为贯彻落实党中央、国务院决策部署，财政部、商务部、税务总局联合开展有奖发票试点工作，通过对 居民消费取得的发票抽奖，激发 ...

在担任欧盟轮值主席国期间，爱尔兰将在全球舞台崭露头角。重要活动包括欧洲政治共同体峰会，这将 是爱尔兰有史以来举办的同类最大规模的活动，以及欧盟领导人在欧洲理事会举行的非正式会议。爱尔 兰政府将在国内主办超过270场会议、研讨会和活动，邀请来自欧洲及国际合作伙伴的代表参与。预计 在爱尔兰举行的欧盟轮值主席国相关会议将吸引超过3万名参与者。 爱尔兰外交贸易部网站12月31日报道，外交贸易部长麦肯蒂和欧洲事务及国防国务部长伯恩就六个月后 爱尔兰担任欧盟轮值主席国的筹备工作情况作了最新通报。 麦肯蒂表示，2026年会议议程的亮点包括爱尔兰史上规模最大的国家元首及政府首脑集会，以及涵盖住 房、能源、交通、数字化、贸易、农业和外交政策等多元议题的部长级会议。 ...

Agricultural Products Market - The national market price of edible agricultural products decreased by 0.3% from the previous week [1] - The average wholesale price of 30 types of vegetables was 5.87 yuan per kilogram, down 2.0%, with cauliflower, broccoli, and zucchini decreasing by 14.4%, 11.3%, and 10.2% respectively [1] - Wholesale prices of meat showed slight declines, with pork at 18.05 yuan per kilogram, down 0.2%, and beef down 0.1%, while lamb prices remained stable [1] - Grain and oil wholesale prices remained stable with slight declines, as rapeseed oil and rice remained unchanged, while peanut oil, flour, and soybean oil decreased by 0.3%, 0.2%, and 0.1% respectively [1] - Poultry product prices showed slight increases, with eggs remaining stable and white-feathered chicken prices rising by 0.4% [1] - Wholesale prices of aquatic products slightly increased, with large yellow croaker, crucian carp, and grass carp rising by 1.0%, 0.9%, and 0.5% respectively [1] - The average wholesale price of six types of fruits saw a slight increase, with citrus, bananas, and apples rising by 2.2%, 1.4%, and 0.8% respectively [1] Production Materials Market - Prices of non-ferrous metals saw a slight rebound, with copper and aluminum increasing by 3.1% and 0.8% respectively, while zinc prices remained stable [2] - Rubber prices continued to rise, with synthetic rubber and natural rubber increasing by 0.6% and 0.2% respectively [2] - Fertilizer prices showed slight increases, with urea and compound fertilizer rising by 0.3% and 0.1% respectively [2] - Steel prices experienced slight fluctuations, with high-speed wire and rebar priced at 3558 yuan and 3361 yuan per ton, increasing by 0.3% and 0.1% respectively, while ordinary medium plate and hot-rolled strip steel decreased by 0.2% [2] - Coal prices predominantly decreased, with thermal coal and coking coal priced at 777 yuan and 1052 yuan per ton, down by 0.5% and 0.3% respectively, while smokeless lump coal increased by 0.1% [2] - Prices of basic chemical raw materials slightly decreased, with polypropylene, methanol, soda ash, and sulfuric acid dropping by 0.6%, 0.5%, 0.5%, and 0.4% respectively [2] - Wholesale prices of finished oil products slightly decreased, with 0 diesel, 95 gasoline, and 92 gasoline dropping by 1.6%, 1.3%, and 1.3% respectively [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce has announced the implementation of safeguard measures on imported beef due to significant damage to the domestic industry caused by increased imports, with a causal relationship established between the two [2][10]. Group 1: Safeguard Measures Implementation - The safeguard measures will be in the form of country-specific quotas and additional tariffs on imports, effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with gradual relaxation of measures during this period [3][10]. - A 55% additional tariff will be imposed on imported beef exceeding the specified quota starting from the third day of reaching that quota [6][10]. - The measures aim to provide temporary relief to the domestic industry rather than restrict normal beef trade, emphasizing the openness of the Chinese market for beef trade with partners [10]. Group 2: Exemptions and Reviews - Products from developing countries will be exempt from these measures if their import share does not exceed 3%, and the total import share from these countries does not exceed 9% [8]. - The Ministry of Commerce can review the form and level of the safeguard measures during the implementation period based on changes in relevant circumstances [9][10].

有记者问：商务部于2025年12月31日发布公告对进口牛肉实施保障措施，该措施为什么选择"国别配额 及配额外加征关税"的形式？ 答：对进口牛肉的保障措施将于2026年1月1日起实施。自保障措施实施之日起，如进口数量未达到年度 配额数量，进口牛肉将适用现行关税税率。当进口数量达到了年度配额数量的第3日起，将在现行适用 关税税率的基础上加征关税。上一年度内未使用完的配额数量不结转至下一年度。 有记者问：保障措施实施期间，如何获悉配额使用情况？ 答：商务、海关等主管部门将在进口数量达到各国年度配额数量的50%和80%时，通过相关公开渠道发 布提示信息；在达到各国年度配额数量时，将发布提高关税的提示信息。 答：根据《中华人民共和国保障措施条例》的相关规定，采取保障措施应当限于防止、补救严重损害并 便利国内产业调整所必要的范围内。对进口牛肉实施保障措施的目的在于帮助国内产业渡过当前困境， 而非限制正常贸易。"国别配额及配额外加征关税"措施力度适度温和，既救济了国内产业，为其进一步 恢复和发展提供空间，也能兼顾贸易伙伴的合理诉求，尽可能避免对正常贸易造成影响。 有记者问：保障措施具体将如何执行？ ...

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce has announced safeguard measures for imported beef, which will be implemented in the form of "country-specific quotas and additional tariffs" for a period of three years from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with gradual relaxation during the implementation period [1] Summary by Relevant Sections - **Safeguard Measures**: The safeguard measures will be in effect for three years, starting from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with a plan for gradual relaxation over time [1] - **Tariff Details**: The Ministry of Commerce has proposed to the State Council Tariff Commission to impose additional tariffs on imported beef exceeding specified quotas. The additional tariff rate will be set at 55% on top of the current applicable tariff rates [1]

Core Insights - The industrial production value of Mongolia reached 47.1 trillion tugriks (approximately 94.2 billion RMB) from January to November 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 1.6% [1] Industry Structure - The manufacturing sector's production value was 7.5 trillion tugriks (approximately 15 billion RMB), with significant growth in the food industry at 17.6% year-on-year and non-metallic mineral products at 20.5% [1] Mining Sector Performance - The physical output of mining products such as brown coal, zinc, iron concentrate, fluorite, iron ore, and fluorite concentrate increased by 3.6% to 66.6% year-on-year; however, the production of unrefined gold, anthracite, crude oil, and silver concentrate saw a decline of 1.1% to 35.4% [1] Manufacturing Product Trends - Key manufacturing products like liquid milk, cathode copper, cement, flour, lime, and combed cashmere experienced a substantial increase in output, ranging from 2.9 times to 3.4 times year-on-year; conversely, the production of livestock meat, metal billets, water, beverages, juice, white liquor, cashmere knitwear, pure alcohol, cigarettes, and briquettes decreased by 0.6% to 49.2% [1] Sales Performance - The total sales of industrial products reached 51.8 trillion tugriks (approximately 103.6 billion RMB), reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.5%, with mining sales increasing by 7.4% [1]

蒙古国国家社会保险理事会于2025年12月22日召开会议，决定将2024年积累的2153亿图格里克(4.3亿元 人民币)养老储备基金存入商业银行，年利率由原来的3%提高至15.11%。会议重新通过社会保险基金不 动产接收、管理、使用、租赁和处置相关条规，修订后的规定将扩大不动产接收和经营范围，并引入灵 活管理机制，以提升基金资产运营效率。 ...

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