Core Viewpoint - Metropol, a major player in Argentina's public transport sector, is investing $45 million in 150 advanced CNG buses from China's King Long Bus Company, enhancing environmental sustainability and reducing diesel dependency [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Metropol has been operating in Buenos Aires and its metropolitan area since 1996, controlling 20% of the city's public bus transport business [1] Group 2: Investment Details - The investment of $45 million is aimed at acquiring 150 CNG buses, which are expected to arrive in Argentina between December and January [1] Group 3: Environmental Impact - The new CNG buses can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 25% per kilometer, providing environmental benefits equivalent to replacing 1,500 diesel buses [1] - The introduction of these buses will also decrease Argentina's reliance on imported diesel [1]

（原标题：美国驻波黑使馆临时代办金克尔会见波黑外国投资者委员会主席马卡雷维奇） 波黑媒体source1月18日报道。美国驻波黑使馆临时代办金克尔于1月15日会见波黑外国投资者委员 会（FIC）主席内迪姆·马卡雷维奇，双方就波黑经济改革等问题进行了讨论。金克尔希望波黑能为美国 及其他外资企业在波黑投资运营提供便利，并表示一切负责任的投资对于建设更强大、更具活力的波黑 经济至关重要。 据悉，美国驻波黑使馆临时代办金克尔此前还与美国柏克德（Bechtel）能源基础建设公司代表团 举行会晤，该企业正在当地探寻新的合作机遇。代表团成员还包括美国贸易和发展署代表。美国驻波黑 使馆表示，期待在波黑与更多商业代表会面，共同探讨如何助力波黑升级基础设施、保障能源独立并推 动经济发展。（驻波黑使馆经商处） ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that Estonia's industrial producer price index decreased by 0.5% year-on-year and 1.1% month-on-month in December 2025 [1] - The mining sector saw a price index increase of 2.6% year-on-year, while the manufacturing sector's price index remained unchanged [1] - The energy production price index, including electricity, decreased by 8.2% year-on-year [1] Group 2 - In the manufacturing sector, clothing manufacturing prices increased by 7.1% year-on-year, while prices for basic pharmaceuticals and drug formulations rose by 5.2% [1] - Wood and wood products processing prices increased by 4.0% year-on-year, and food production prices rose by 0.9% [1] - Conversely, prices for coke and petroleum products decreased by 20.9%, basic metals manufacturing prices fell by 11.7%, paper and paper products manufacturing prices dropped by 6.5%, and machinery repair and installation prices decreased by 3.6% year-on-year [1] Group 3 - In December, Estonia's export price index decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, while the import price index fell by 0.7% [2]

（原标题：迪拜将举办第二届世界数字经济论坛） 阿通社1月18日报道，由迪拜国际经济发展局与世界跨境电商协会（WORLDEF）联合主办的第二 届迪拜世界数字经济论坛将于2月12日至14日举行。此次论坛聚焦跨境电商和数字商务，旨在促进国际 合作、拓展商业机遇，并推动全球数字经济可持续发展。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Argentine Ministry of Economy, in collaboration with SENASA and INTA, has launched a new manual aimed at simplifying the registration process for agricultural protection products, particularly for niche crops and minor uses in major crops [1] Group 1: Regulatory Changes - The new regulations are established through Resolution No. 458/2025 and amended by Resolution No. 843/2025, set to take effect on January 5, 2026 [1] - These resolutions modernize the national registration framework for agricultural protection products, with the goal of accelerating the approval process [1] Group 2: Impact on Agricultural Producers - Agricultural producers, especially those growing niche crops such as legumes, fruits, vegetables, and spices, will benefit from shorter timelines to obtain necessary agricultural protection products [1] - The new regulations aim to reduce the costs associated with the registration process for these products [1] Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - SENASA will work alongside INTA, universities, research institutions, experts in agricultural protection products, provincial governments, and producer organizations to advance product development and authorization [1] - A permanent working group will be established to focus on the research and development needs for agricultural protection tools and alternatives, particularly expanding the registration coverage for products related to niche crops [1]

Core Viewpoint - Dubai's electric vehicle (EV) charging network has expanded to over 1,860 charging points, marking a significant step towards achieving the city's green economy and sustainable transportation strategy, which supports the 2050 net-zero emissions goal [1] Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reported that the EV charging network includes collaborations between government departments and private sector entities [1] - The network has been operational since 2014, indicating a long-term commitment to EV infrastructure development in the city [1] Group 2: User Engagement and Impact - As of mid-January 2026, there are approximately 23,600 registered users on the platform, reflecting growing adoption of electric vehicles among residents [1] - The charging network has supplied over 55,200 megawatt-hours of electricity, enabling electric vehicles to travel approximately 276 million kilometers [1] Group 3: Strategic Importance - The project is a crucial initiative in line with Dubai's green economy and sustainable transportation strategy, emphasizing the city's commitment to environmental sustainability [1] - The ongoing development of the charging infrastructure is essential for achieving the ambitious net-zero emissions target set for 2050 [1]

阿通社1月18日报道，为期46天的沙迦购物促销活动圆满结束。活动覆盖整个酋长国，提供了最高 75%的折扣及总额达400万迪拉姆的奖品，吸引了数千家零售商参与，800余名消费者获奖。此次活动有 效拉动零售和旅游消费，巩固了沙迦作为区域重要购物目的地的地位。 （原标题：2025—2026沙迦购物促销活动圆满收官） ...

乔维奇表示，他全力支持美国伙伴投资波黑南部天然气互联互通及所有其他项目。该项目还涉及三 座装机容量各400兆瓦的天然气发电站：第一座电站位于莫斯塔尔，第二座可能建在卡卡尼，第三座可 能建在图兹拉。 乔维奇强调，整个波黑的天然气消耗量只相当于萨格勒布一半的消耗量，因此发电站将成为天然气 的主要消耗方。波黑必须完善自身的基础设施，否则波黑进口的大量天然气将无从消耗。（驻波黑使馆 经商处） 波黑媒体BiznisInfo1月16日报道。波黑克族民主共同体（HDZ）主席德拉甘·乔维奇近日谈及美国 在波黑的基础设施及能源项目时强调，投资者计划建设三座总装机容量达1200兆瓦的天然气发电站。 （原标题：乔维奇透露美国欲在波黑建设天然气发电网络） ...

（原标题：海合会国家2024年旅游收入达1202亿美元） 《阿曼每日观察家报》1月19日消息，2024年海合会国家国际旅游收入约1202亿美元，较2019年增 长39.6%，占全球比重升至7.5%。增长主要得益于航空通达、签证便利化及旅游产品多元化，会展、文 化和高端度假协同发展，旅游业已成为推动经济多元化和就业增长的重要引擎。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Gold plays a central role in Ghana's economic history but its potential in shaping monetary policy has not been fully utilized [1] Group 1: Economic Importance of Gold - Gold serves as a significant store of value and a hedge against inflation, and it can also act as a strategic reserve asset for Ghana [1] - Ghana's official gold reserves are approximately 38 tons, while the estimated proven gold reserves in situ are around 1,000 metric tons [1] - The estimated value of Ghana's proven gold reserves is about $146 billion at current prices, which is part of a broader natural asset value of approximately $15 trillion [1] Group 2: Financial Potential - Activating 40% to 60% of the existing gold reserves could release a fiscal space ranging from $634 billion to $952 billion for Ghana [1]