Group 1 - The number of work permits issued to non-European Economic Area residents decreased by nearly one-quarter last year, with significant declines in the healthcare, technology, and agriculture sectors [1][2] - The total number of work permits issued in 2025 was 31,044, down from 39,390 in 2024 [1] - The number of permits approved in the healthcare sector dropped from 12,501 to 7,948, in the information and communication technology sector from 6,788 to 3,630, and in agriculture from 2,990 to 1,915 [1] Group 2 - The decline in overall numbers was influenced by multiple factors, including a new processing system that caused delays in applications, leading some employers to abandon their submissions [1][2] - The high number of permits issued in 2022 resulted in a significant demand for renewals in 2024 [2] - Major private companies such as Amazon, Accenture, EY, and Google were among those applying for the most permits, with Indian citizens receiving 9,947 permits, accounting for nearly one-third of the total issued [2]

（原标题：爱尔兰寻求吸引房地产投资） 《爱尔兰独立报》1月16日报道，爱政府认为，在爱尔兰住房供应持续不足、建筑成本不断上涨， 亟需向住房建设注入资金之际，爱尔兰必须以自身名义参与其中，才能吸引更多国际投资。政府将于3 月份在法国南部举办的房地产投资会议（MIPIM） 上设立爱尔兰展馆。MIPIM被广泛认为是全球最大 的房地产投资会议，通常会吸引超过 20,000 名代表，涵盖约 4 万亿欧元的管理资产。与会者通常包括 来自世界各地的开发商、投资者、资助者、顾问、高级政要和政府官员。根据2025-2030年住房行动计 划，政府的目标是至少提供30万套新住房，每年需要约200亿欧元的发展融资，除了公共支出用于住房 和基础设施建设外，还需要私人资本。爱住房部长表示，投资是实现住房目标的核心。"我们正在为私 人资本创造关键空间，以补充我国历史上规模最大的基础设施和住房建设方面的国家投资"。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Ireland is set to approve a €100 million expansion plan for the Tyndall National Institute, which will establish a 17,500 square meter advanced research facility at University College Cork, marking a significant step in Ireland's ambition to become a "Silicon Island" [1] Group 1: Investment and Funding - The project will receive substantial national funding from the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, with additional support from the Departments of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Public Expenditure, and University College Cork's own funds [1] - In May of the previous year, over €70 million was allocated from national and EU funds to support Tyndall's involvement in three EU pilot projects, including one aimed at accelerating advanced semiconductor technology development [1] Group 2: Research Focus - The Tyndall National Institute, established through collaboration between University College Cork, the Irish Science Foundation, and the Department of Enterprise, focuses on research areas such as compound semiconductors, wafer-level and chip technology, communications, packaging and integration, environmental sensing, and energy [1]

（原标题：爱尔兰2025年新成立公司数量增长11%） 爱尔兰RTE新闻1月19日报道，根据爱尔兰CRIFVision-Net最新报告，2025年爱尔兰新成立26500家 公司，同比增长11%，是近15年来新设公司最多的年份。分行业看，新成立企业数量同比增长最快的行 业包括农业（+38%）、IT业（+29%）和建筑业（+18%）。分地区看，都柏林新公司数量占40%以上， 其次是科克、戈尔韦、基尔代尔和米斯。 ...

爱尔兰RTE新闻1月16日报道，爱尔兰电网运营商和开发商EirGrid的最新数据显示，12月爱44%的 电力来自可再生能源。EirGrid表示，这些可再生能源大部分来自风力发电场，占爱尔兰全部用电量的 39%。风能总发电量为1243吉瓦时（GWh），11月份为1067吉瓦时。12 月天然气发电占所有用电量的 38%，其中17% 通过互联进口。EirGrid表示，12月可再生能源再次表现强劲，风力发电在当月的整体能 源结构中再次发挥了重要作用。 （原标题：12月爱可再生能源提供了44%的电力） ...

1月15日，凌激副部长兼国际贸易谈判副代表会见英国驻华大使魏磊。 ...

Group 1 - The meeting took place on January 20, where Zhang Hongyu, the consul, accompanied Consul General Qin Jie to visit the headquarters of ICICI Bank in Mumbai [1] - The discussion involved Santosh Pai, the head of the multinational client department, indicating a focus on international banking relationships [1] - The presence of Consul Ji Xuecui suggests a diplomatic interest in strengthening ties between the countries involved and the banking sector [1]

Core Insights - Algeria's non-hydrocarbon exports are experiencing accelerated growth, reflecting the effectiveness of the new economic policy aimed at diversification [2] Group 1: Economic Policy and Export Growth - The country has restructured its foreign trade management system and optimized export rules and processes, which has significantly boosted non-hydrocarbon export growth [2] - Various facilitation measures in administration, taxation, and customs have been introduced to support this growth [2] Group 2: Export Performance and Future Goals - Non-hydrocarbon export value increased from $2.2 billion in 2020 to $5.1 billion in 2023, with projections of reaching $7 billion in 2024 [2] - The Algerian Cement Group announced an export target of 5 million tons by 2025, increasing to 6 million tons by 2026 [2] - Key industries such as steel, agricultural products, home appliances, mining, and pharmaceuticals have shown outstanding performance [2] Group 3: Collaboration and Market Expansion - Enhanced communication and collaboration between the government and enterprises have been crucial in eliminating barriers and expanding market opportunities [2] - This collaboration marks a new phase of high-quality development for Algeria's non-hydrocarbon exports [2]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a preliminary investigation into Algerian steel products, specifically rebar for concrete, identifying government subsidies that may warrant countervailing duties, increasing uncertainty for these products entering the U.S. market [1] Group 1: Investigation Findings - The investigation period covers January 1 to December 31, 2024, focusing on rebar products exported to the U.S. without distinction of metallurgical composition, length, diameter, or quality grade [1] - The preliminary assessment indicates that the subsidy rate for Algerian rebar products could be as high as 72.94%, applicable to Tosyali Algérie and other Algerian producers [1] - Following the investigation results, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be required to suspend the clearance of these products and importers must pay cash deposits equivalent to the estimated countervailing duty rate [1] Group 2: Impact on Exports - In addition to the countervailing duty investigation, the U.S. previously recognized dumping practices for Algerian rebar products in December 2025, estimating a dumping margin of 127.32% [2] - Due to multiple trade reviews, Algeria's steel exports to the U.S. have significantly declined, with 2024 export volumes dropping to 91,000 tons and export value around $5 million, a stark decrease from 440,000 tons in 2023 and 263,000 tons in 2022 [2]

Core Viewpoint - Algeria's annual inflation rate is projected to decrease to 1.5% by the end of November 2025, down from 1.7% in October, indicating a clear trend of slowing inflation [1] Inflation Trends - The report from Algeria's National Statistics Office reflects changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from December 2024 to November 2025, with a slight year-on-year increase of 0.9% in the CPI compared to November 2024 [1] - Month-on-month, the CPI rose by 1.5% in November compared to October, which is higher than a decrease of 0.6% observed in the same month of the previous year [1] Price Movements - The monthly price increase is primarily driven by a significant rise in manufactured goods prices, which increased by 4.3%, with jewelry and watch prices surging by 24.7% [1] - Conversely, food prices overall decreased by 0.7%, with fresh agricultural products dropping by 1.3%. Notably, prices for fruits, chicken, vegetables, and eggs fell, while prices for potatoes and red meat increased [1] - Service prices experienced a slight increase of 0.2% [1] - After seasonal adjustments, the month-on-month CPI rose by 2.1% in November [1]