Core Viewpoint - The appointment of Radenko Bubić as the Minister of Economy and Entrepreneurship in the Republika Srpska is expected to strengthen the connection between the business sector and government, potentially improving the business environment and accelerating economic development in the region [1] Group 1: Government Changes - The new government composition in the Republika Srpska includes significant personnel changes, notably the appointment of Radenko Bubić to replace the current minister, Vojin Mitrović [1] - Bubić is recognized as one of the most important entrepreneurs in Bosnia (Republika Srpska), having built a career in the local footwear industry [1] Group 2: Company Profile - Bubić owns the "Dermal" company, which is one of the largest shoe manufacturing enterprises in Bosnia, operating for over twenty years [1] - The Dermal company employs over 1,100 workers in the towns of Kotor Varoš and Knežavo, making it a key player in the local economy [1] - The company has been actively investing in capacity building and expanding its business scope, with products exported to international markets [1] Group 3: Political Involvement - Bubić is politically active as a member of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) and a significant local leader in Kotor Varoš [1] - His political involvement includes participation in public affairs and local politics, which may enhance the collaboration between the business sector and administrative bodies [1]

Group 1 - Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to join the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which will significantly reduce the annual cross-border transaction fees estimated at €100 million [1] - The introduction of an instant payment system in the second half of this year will enhance the domestic banking payment system, allowing for faster transactions and payments on non-working days [1] - Bosnian expatriates send nearly 60 billion marks (approximately €30 billion) back home annually, accounting for 10% of the country's GDP, making SEPA membership crucial for reducing remittance costs [1] Group 2 - The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina is preparing for a domestic instant payment system expected to be operational by the second half of 2026, enabling real-time transfers 24/7 [2] - The implementation of SEPA and the instant payment system is anticipated to benefit all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, pending the approval of relevant regulatory laws by the national parliament [2]

欧洲稳定倡议西巴尔干地区分析师阿迪.切里马吉奇认为，波黑必须改变自己的政治文化，面对多重危 机与挑战的压力，只有加速欧盟一体化进程才能对解决问题有所帮助。 民族院难以通过《电力传输与市场法》的僵局源于有代表提议将电力交易中心从莫斯塔尔迁至布尔奇 科，但该提议未获波黑克族政党支持。波黑克族民主共同体主席乔维奇批评所有幻想将电力交易中心从 莫斯塔尔迁至布尔奇科的人"陷入了幻觉"。 由于政治分歧，波黑仍在等待解决方案，而最终后果仍是波黑民众买单。(驻波黑使馆经商处) 波黑N1电视台1月17日报道。今年年初，欧盟开始实施碳边境调节机制(CBAM)。尽管波黑早就了解欧 盟的相关要求，但可以争取得到欧盟碳税豁免的法规至今未能通过。这将对波黑产生一系列负面影响 ——从出口商竞争力丧失到电价上涨均可能发生。 波黑外贸商会副主席维耶科斯拉夫.武科维奇表示，对波黑而言，这意味着水泥、钢铁、铝和矿物肥料 等产品的出口商须支付碳排放税。这些碳税支付给欧盟的资金应该留在波黑，用于补贴和支持相关企 业，但由于相关法案在民族院被搁置，波黑豁免碳税的愿望未能实现。波黑被征收碳关税，首要的严重 后果可能是国内企业竞争力丧失。尽管首年仅征收总碳 ...

波黑国家台1月19日报道。波黑近年来正处在能源转型的关键节点，在欧洲各国加速转向分散式清洁能 源之际，波黑也逐步向现代能源体系产消者(即自产自消电力的家庭和小型企业)敞开大门。 波黑国际大电网委员会(CIGRE)将于1月20日在萨拉热窝举办圆桌讨论会，从专业与实践角度推动波黑 电力系统灵活性的提升。会议的核心议题将聚焦产消者的角色定位与储能技术改革。 巴伊拉莫维奇指出，波黑必须简化产消者的电网并网流程，并建立针对家庭产消者的激励机制，包括提 供补贴、推行能源服务公司(ESCO)模式和提供优惠信贷额度，以扩大公众对能源转型的参与度。(驻波 黑使馆经商处) 波黑CIGRE主席巴伊拉莫维奇表示，产消者能显著降低电网峰值负荷，提升本地消纳能力与整体能效， 因此这一话题不仅对专业人士，对所有电力消费者都具重要意义。电池储能系统可临时储存过剩电力， 并在用电高峰或发电不足时释放，产消者与电池储能的结合，正是迈向分散化、灵活化、可持续电力系 统的关键要素。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The event held by the Ministry of Commerce's Investment Promotion Bureau and Lishui Economic and Technological Development Zone aims to promote investment opportunities in the region, focusing on sectors such as electronic information, digital economy, and intelligent manufacturing [1] Group 1: Event Overview - The investment salon featured over 10 enterprises and industry association leaders from relevant sectors [1] - Lishui Economic and Technological Development Zone presented its advantages in location, resource endowment, industrial clusters, and business environment [1] - A special promotion was conducted for the Southwest Zhejiang Science and Technology Innovation Industrial Park [1] Group 2: Participant Engagement - Attendees shared their business development status and discussed industrial cooperation and investment intentions [1] - Lishui Economic and Technological Development Zone responded to key concerns and policy suggestions raised by enterprises on-site [1] - The event aimed to facilitate precise matching and practical cooperation between the region and participating enterprises [1]

于广生副局长参加会见，对外投资合作部、产业二部、海外业务部、中国国际投资促进中心(欧洲)、中国国际投 资促进中心(德国)陪同会见。 1月20日上午，投资促进局刘民强局长会见长春市经济合作局局长赵庆利、长春汽车经济技术开发区党工委书记李 国辉及吉林省商务厅一行。与会各方围绕共同在德举办第十届中德汽车大会，冰雪、光电子、绿色低碳等产业投 资促进工作等进行交流。 ...

阿通社1月19日消息，2025年阿联酋在住房、能源、交通和数字化领域取得多项进展。全年发放住房支 持3567项，总额25.46亿迪拉姆，公民住房拥有率升至91%。能源领域推进2050年能源与水需求管理计 划，目标减耗42%—45%；交通方面推进超1700亿迪拉姆国家项目，持续提升国家综合竞争力。 ...

阿通社1月19日消息，阿布扎比港口集团与尼日利亚海事与蓝色经济部签署谅解备忘录，探索港口、物 流、海事服务及数字贸易基础设施合作。协议与阿联酋—尼日利亚CEPA相配套，旨在提升港口效率与 贸易联通性。2024年两国非石油贸易额同比增长55.3%，达43亿美元，尼日利亚经济增长前景进一步增 强合作吸引力。 ...

Group 1 - The manufacturing PMI for December 2025 is reported at 60.9, indicating continued expansion in manufacturing activities despite adverse weather conditions from Cyclone Dithwa [1] - All sub-indices contributed positively to the growth, with new orders and production indices increasing due to the food and beverage manufacturing sector [1] - Employment and purchasing inventory indices also rose, aligning with the trends of increased new orders and production activities [1] Group 2 - The services PMI for December 2025 recorded at 67.9, showing significant expansion in service activities compared to the previous month [1] - Wholesale and retail trade were the main drivers of this expansion, supported by increased business activities in personal services and accommodation, as well as food and beverage services [1] - The number of new businesses increased in December 2025, driven by improvements in wholesale and retail trade activities and enhanced financial services [2] Group 3 - Employment continued to grow in December 2025, reflecting companies' efforts to expand their workforce to meet year-end operational demands [2] - Backlogged orders increased for the second consecutive month, indicating a positive trend in business activity [2] - Future business activity expectations have turned optimistic, driven by favorable macroeconomic conditions, seasonal tourism factors, and a gradual return to normalcy following recent weather disruptions [2]

Core Viewpoint - The National Gem and Jewelry Authority (NGJA) of Sri Lanka has announced significant reforms to the taxation system for gemstone imports, which will substantially reduce the tax burden on importers and potentially impact the gemstone export market negatively [1] Tax Reform Details - Starting from January 1, 2024, gemstone importers will be required to pay an 18% VAT and a 2.5% SSCL based on the actual value of the gemstone packages, leading to a significant decrease in import volumes for 2024 and 2025 compared to 2023 [1] - To address the heavy tax burden, a simplified and more favorable tax calculation system has been introduced, where the value of precious gemstones such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds is estimated at $900 per kilogram for tax purposes [1] - For semi-precious stones like amethyst, topaz, and garnet, the estimated value is set at $50 per kilogram, resulting in a VAT and SSCL payment of $10.25, approximately 3,200 Sri Lankan Rupees [1] Industry Development Goals - The reform aims to encourage young entrepreneurs to enter the gemstone industry, particularly in areas such as importation, cutting, polishing, and re-exporting, to further develop Sri Lanka's gemstone and jewelry sector [1]