Core Viewpoint - UOB will become the first foreign bank to establish a presence in Vietnam's International Financial Center, enhancing its financial capacity and service offerings in the region [1] Group 1: Company Developments - UOB plans to construct its headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City's International Financial Center, with a registered capital increase to 100 trillion VND (approximately 30 billion RMB) [1] - The move aims to strengthen UOB's financial capabilities and expand its business in Vietnam [1] Group 2: Industry Context - The Vietnam International Financial Center was established based on a National Assembly resolution dated June 27, 2025, and is governed by Decree No. 323 issued by the government on December 18 [1] - The center operates under a "one center, two locations" model, situated in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang [1] - Ho Chi Minh City has engaged with over 50 investment institutions and founding partners to select potential investors for the initial construction of the International Financial Center [1] - Several banks and financial institutions, including MB Bank, Vietcombank, and VietinBank, are set to participate in the center's development [1]

王大使听取企业业务情况及发展规划介绍，高度肯定企业在牙运营十年来为深化中牙友谊、促进牙 经济社会发展发挥的重要作用，希望企业继续扎根当地，挖掘新的合作潜力，为推动中牙战略伙伴关系 发展作出更大贡献。王大使向企业员工送上新春问候和祝福，表示使馆将持续为在牙中资企业提供政策 指导和支持，协助企业解决问题困难。 新闻2.jpg 企业负责人感谢王大使专程走访慰问，表示将统筹好项目安全与发展，积极履行社会责任，树立中 国企业良好形象，为深化中牙务实合作增添新动力。 （原标题：王有莉参赞陪同驻牙买加大使王锦峰走访南北高速公路有限公司） 2026年1月13日，王有莉参赞陪同驻牙买加大使王锦峰走访牙买加南北高速公路有限公司，深入一 线看望慰问企业员工，并对沿线项目建设和收费站运营等进行安全巡查。 新闻1.jpg ...

Core Points - The ASEAN Digital Awards 2026 finals are being held in Vietnam from January 12 to 16, with Vietnam having three technology projects shortlisted, making it one of the countries with the most entries [1] - The ASEAN Digital Awards is a prestigious annual technology award in Southeast Asia, sponsored by the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting, aimed at recognizing practical digital technology innovations, products, and solutions, and promoting digital innovation [1] - The selection of Vietnam to host the 2026 ASEAN Digital Awards reflects ASEAN's recognition of Vietnam's contributions to digital transformation and regional digital cooperation [1] - The event is expected to enhance domestic technology companies in Vietnam by facilitating product showcasing, partner communication, and the dissemination of innovative spirit [1] - The awards feature six categories, attracting hundreds of projects from ASEAN member states, with Vietnam submitting 45 projects, three of which made it to the finals [1] - The three shortlisted projects from Vietnam include Elcom ITS Smart Traffic Ecosystem, MedCAT Idus Document Understanding, Information Extraction and Reconstruction Platform, and VCB Tablet Paperless Counter Transaction Platform [1] Group 2 - The sixth ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting is set to open on January 15, establishing strategic directions and implementation plans for ASEAN digital cooperation and enhancing connectivity with dialogue partner countries and international organizations [2]

Core Viewpoint - Morocco's fruit and vegetable exports are projected to reach nearly 1.6 million tons by 2025, marking a historical high, driven by the growth in exports of fresh tomatoes, early vegetables, and avocados. However, this increase in export volume is accompanied by a decline in unit export prices, indicating a return to normalcy after the high inflation pressures of 2022-2023 [1] Group 1: Export Volume Growth - The export volume of Morocco's fruits and vegetables is expected to increase by approximately 15% from 2023 to 2025 [1] - Fresh tomato production is anticipated to continue growing, reaching 745,000 tons by 2025 [1] - Early vegetables, including peppers, zucchini, and green beans, are primarily grown in greenhouses and are benefiting from European off-season demand, maintaining a growth trend [1] Group 2: Emerging Export Products - Avocados, as an emerging agricultural export, have shown strong growth for the second consecutive year [1] Group 3: Export Value Trends - The export value of Morocco's fruits and vegetables is projected to rise from $3.5 billion to approximately $4.3 billion between 2023 and 2025 [1] - The growth rate of export value is significantly lower than that of export volume, confirming a decline in average export prices [1]

Core Insights - Vietnam has established a National Data Steering Committee to coordinate data development strategies and promote sustainable economic growth through digital economy initiatives [1][2] - The global data growth rate exceeds 25% annually, highlighting the increasing value of data as a resource in the digital age [1] - Vietnam aims for an economic growth target of 10% or more in the coming years, necessitating the exploration of new growth drivers such as data, artificial intelligence, and the data economy [1] Group 1 - The National Data Steering Committee is chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, with key officials from various ministries serving as deputy chairs [1] - The committee's first meeting focused on creating a unified and high-quality database for Vietnam, emphasizing the need for data to be "accurate, complete, clean, vibrant, unified, and shared" [1][2] - Experts believe that if Vietnam effectively manages data and integrates artificial intelligence, the data sector could generate $80 billion in revenue by 2030 [2] Group 2 - Challenges in developing the data market and autonomous artificial intelligence in Vietnam include outdated data management systems, lack of data sharing among ministries, low data quality, and insufficient infrastructure [2] - The Prime Minister has called for solutions to ensure data is accurate and shared effectively, while balancing data openness with national security and personal data protection [2] - Strategic initiatives proposed include developing a data market, suggesting operational models for data platforms, and creating a unique artificial intelligence development strategy tailored to Vietnam [2]

Core Insights - The global electric vehicle (EV) sales are projected to increase by 20% to 20.7 million units by 2025, but the year-end growth rate will hit its lowest point in nearly two years [1] - The growth rate for global EV sales is expected to slow to 15.7% in 2026, with the North American market facing a significant decline of 23% [1] - The global EV market is experiencing a noticeable cooling, with an increase in the percentage of consumers intending to purchase fuel vehicles in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region by 12, 11, and 10 percentage points respectively [1] Market Trends - The decline in growth rates is influenced by policy shifts in multiple countries and intensified competition in Europe [1] - There is a general decrease in the willingness to purchase pure electric vehicles across all major markets [1]

Group 1 - Standard Chartered Bank maintains an optimistic outlook for Vietnam's economy, predicting a GDP growth rate of approximately 7.2% by 2026, despite being below the government's target of 10% [1] - Vietnam continues to be recognized as the fastest-growing economy in Asia, outperforming other economies amid a regional slowdown [1] - Trade and tariffs are identified as the biggest risk factors for Vietnam's economic development, with significant implications from ongoing negotiations with the U.S. government regarding origin rules and transshipment issues [1] Group 2 - The manufacturing sector remains a key driver for attracting foreign investment and plays a crucial role in Vietnam's economy [2] - There is a mixed outlook for capital flows, with foreign direct investment (FDI) showing positive growth last year, but new registered capital experiencing stagnation due to investor caution while awaiting the outcome of U.S.-Vietnam trade negotiations [2] - A favorable trade agreement with the U.S. is expected to lead to a strong rebound in new registered foreign investment, enhancing mid-term growth prospects [2]

（原标题：世界银行报告显示，越南金融服务业在亚洲排名第五） 《越南经济》1月13日报道，根据世界银行最近发布的《2025年营商环境成熟度报告》，越南金融 服务业得分为80.32分（满分100分），在亚洲30个经济体中排名第五，在全球排名第十五。 金融服务主题从三个不同的维度衡量商业贷款、担保交易、电子支付以及信用信息。第一维度评估 商业贷款、担保交易和电子支付相关监管的有效性，越南今年的得分提高了34分，达到75.4分（满分 100分），在全球101个国家中排名第49位。第二维度评估征信机构、登记机构和抵押品登记机构的运作 情况，衡量信贷基础设施信息的可及性，越南得分85.33分，较去年提高46.17分，在全球排名第16位。 第三维度衡量贷款获取、担保权益登记、信用信息共享的及时性以及电子支付的使用情况和效率。在这 一指标上，越南得分为80.23分，位列全球第18位。 ...

据巴西地理统计局发布的数据，2025年巴西年度通胀率降至4.26%，自2019年来首次回落至政策目 标区间（1.5%—4.5%）。媒体预计2026年通胀率将继续走低，卢拉第三任期的累计通胀率或将低于 1994年雷亚尔推行以来的历届政府表现。 （原标题：巴西年度通胀率跌破4.5%） ...

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