Core Viewpoint - The report from the University of Ghana indicates a significant increase in gold exports from artisanal and small-scale mining, rising from 63.6 tons in 2024 to 103 tons in 2025, largely due to the formalization of previously smuggled gold [1] Group 1 - The increase of 39.4 tons of gold is attributed to the transition of gold that was previously lost to smuggling into the formal system [1] - Each ton of gold is valued at $96.5 million, translating to approximately $3.8 billion in foreign exchange [1] - The revenue generated from the formalization of gold exports significantly outweighs the reported trading loss of $214 million by the Bank of Ghana, with a cost-benefit ratio of 18:1 [1] Group 2 - The report highlights that only 2.2 tons of gold need to be formalized to offset the reported losses [1]

阿塞拜疆"Report"网1月6日报道，阿塞拜疆纳希切万自治共和国最高议会第一 副主席马梅多夫签署文件，批准纳希切万自治共和国2026年预算方案。根据文 件，2026年纳希切万自治共和国预算收入为4.8亿马纳特（2.8亿美元）。其 中，2.7亿马纳特（1.6亿美元）来自税收、关税和其他收入，2.1亿马纳特（1.2 亿美元）来自国家中央预算拨款。2026年纳希切万财政收入首次超过中央拨 款。 （原标题：阿塞拜疆纳希切万自治共和国2026年预算案获批） ...

Core Viewpoint - The Azerbaijani government is enhancing energy efficiency and resource management through new legislation aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for energy audits and efficiency measures [1] Group 1: Legislation and Regulatory Framework - The Azerbaijani President Aliyev signed amendments to the "Law on Rational Use of Energy Resources and Enhancement of Energy Efficiency" [1] - The amendments mandate the creation of an energy efficiency information system to oversee the rational use of energy resources [1] - A directory of energy auditors and auditing institutions will be established to facilitate compliance and monitoring [1] Group 2: Implementation and Reporting - The legislation includes provisions for statistical and educational initiatives to assess energy efficiency potential [1] - Certification of buildings will be conducted based on energy efficiency indicators [1] - A list of economic entities and non-residential buildings subject to mandatory energy audits will be developed and published [1] - Reports on the status and development of energy efficiency services will be released, along with a list of service providers in the energy-saving sector [1]

Core Viewpoint - The draft of Sri Lanka's "National Electricity and Tariff Policy" has sparked widespread controversy in the industry, with concerns about its rushed development and lack of alignment with the national energy strategy, leading to significant uncertainties in its implementation and prompting renewable energy investors to withdraw from the market [1][2] Group 1: Policy Development Concerns - The policy drafting process has been criticized for its lack of representation and a tendency towards a singular viewpoint, as it was prepared by a cabinet-appointed committee without adequate consultation with stakeholders [1] - The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has raised legal concerns regarding the policy, suggesting that some provisions may attempt to override existing legislation [1] Group 2: Impact on Investment - The current national energy policy has not been updated since 2019 and fails to reflect significant changes such as the implementation of the new Electricity Act in 2024, reforms in the electricity system, and the substantial decrease in costs for renewable energy and storage [1] - Some large companies have begun to reduce their investments in Sri Lanka, opting instead to focus on overseas projects, particularly in solar, wind, and small hydropower sectors, due to the unclear policy environment [2] - If the policy environment remains uncertain, the attractiveness of Sri Lanka's renewable energy sector for foreign investment is expected to decline significantly [2]

在合作期内，CPC将以现有炼油设施和土地作为出资，持有项目股份；协议期满后，全部资产将移交给 CPC。斯方表示，该项目有助于加强能源安全，减少成品油进口依赖，并提升整体经济安全水平。 CPC主席拉贾卡鲁纳表示，目前相关企业正在接受评审，后续将进入遴选阶段。 斯里兰卡《每日镜报》1月12日报道，斯锡兰石油公司(CPC)近日表示，包括来自中国、印度、美国、 日本等国家在内的20家企业已响应斯方就萨普加斯坎达炼油厂扩建项目发出的意向书(EOI)邀请。 根据项目文件，该项目旨在将现有炼油能力从每日5万桶提升至约10万桶，以显著增强斯国内石油炼制 能力。项目将由入选投资方负责设计、融资和建设，并通过合资方式与CPC共同负责运营和维护。 ...

在监管层面，各方一致同意推动设立统一的金融科技监管机构，以简化审批流程、明确监管规则，为创 新企业提供更清晰的发展环境。 斯金融科技论坛主席德席尔瓦表示，本次峰会以闭门圆桌形式与央行等监管机构深入磋商，重点围绕关 键指标、实施路径和阶段目标形成可执行方案，标志着斯数字金融建设正从讨论阶段转向落地实施。 峰会明确，未来将重点推动交通、公共事业收费和中小企业支付等"高现金使用场景"的数字化转型，同 时通过邮局和合作社网络扩大数字金融服务覆盖面，提升全民数字支付可及性。 斯里兰卡《岛报》1月12日报道，2025年首届斯金融科技峰会近日闭幕，政府监管机构与行业代表达成 两项国家级重点行动方向：一是设定明确目标，在三年内将现金流通量占GDP比重从目前的4.5%降至 3.5%；二是推动建立统一的金融科技监管机构，加强行业统筹管理。 ...

ZAWYA网1月9日报道指出，2025年海湾阿拉伯产油国经济持续复苏，非石油部门成为主要增长动力。 IMF、世界银行等机构普遍看好GCC六国2025—2026年经济前景。国际金融协会预计，该地区两年内将 吸引约4600亿美元外资流入，GDP年均增速有望达4%，高于2024年水平。 ...

马来西亚中资企业总商会沙巴分会由20余家在沙巴运营的中资企业组成。 孙公参表示，沙巴分会是中资企业深耕东马、融入沙巴的重要平台。希望分会着眼大局、服务企业，协助妥善应对风险挑战，引导企业规范有序发展。使馆 经商处将继续支持中资企业和沙巴分会，推动经贸合作不断走深走实。 1月8日，中国驻马来西亚使馆经商处孙淑强公参出席马来西亚中资企业总商会沙巴分会成立仪式。朱兴龙总领事，马来西亚中资企业总商会会长倪庆久，以 及沙巴暨纳闽中华总商会会长雷远生、沙巴马中联谊协会会长胡逸山等沙巴工商业、中资企业及各界代表近80人出席活动。 ...

Core Insights - The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a five-year development strategy for 2026-2030 aimed at optimizing the business environment, attracting foreign investment, developing the digital economy, and supporting local businesses in expanding into international markets [1] Group 1 - The strategy emphasizes the simplification of administrative processes to enhance governance and transparency [1] - It aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship as a means to support the overall development of the UAE [1]

据阿通社1月11日报道，迪拜商会在总部接待菲律宾第一夫人伊梅尔达.马科斯，双方就深化双边贸易和 投资合作进行交流。数据显示，2024年迪拜与菲律宾非石油贸易额达31亿迪拉姆。2025年前九个月，新 加入迪拜商会的菲律宾企业达653家，活跃会员总数增至2508家。访问期间，迪拜商会还在马尼拉举办 经贸论坛，并与菲律宾工商会签署谅解备忘录，拓展企业合作渠道。 ...