Core Viewpoint - Iran is facing significant issues with the smuggling of basic goods, which are being sold at subsidized foreign exchange rates, leading to shortages in the domestic market [1] Group 1: Smuggling Issues - A large amount of basic goods, such as vegetable oil and flour, are being smuggled out of Iran from the eastern borders [1] - This smuggling is causing a significant disruption in the domestic market system for these essential commodities [1] Group 2: Subsidy Distribution - The Deputy Minister of Business Affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, Mohammad Sadiq Mofatteh, stated that subsidies should be paid directly to the end consumers in the supply chain [1] - Providing subsidized foreign exchange to the supply chain's source does not guarantee that the benefits will reach the intended target group, which increases the risk of corruption and rent-seeking behavior [1]

利比里亚《新闻报》1月8日报道：利比里亚备受关注的邦加至蒙迪科玛公路项目中，长期停滞的邦加至 萨拉伊路段近期已全面复工。财政部部长本周进行高层视察，确认项目资金已完全到位，政府决心完成 这一战略走廊。该项目由中国河南国际公司承建，沥青铺设工作正加速推进，目标在2026年3月前抵达 萨拉伊，后续还将延伸至科尼迈。这条始于2011年规划、曾因资金和物流问题于2023年停滞的公路，被 视为利比里亚关键基础设施投资，预计将极大改善北部农业区洛法州的贸易条件，降低运输成本，促进 区域经济一体化与民生服务。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The National Customs Brokers Association of Liberia (NCBAL) strongly protests against Global Tracking and Maritime Solutions (GTMS) for imposing high fees on the import of heavy equipment, claiming misclassification of flat rack cargo and overcharging, which violates their contractual duties to assist in port monitoring of goods [1] Group 1 - NCBAL asserts that the customs clearance fee for heavy equipment should remain at the historical standard of $190, opposing GTMS's charges ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 [1] - The association condemns the Minister of Commerce's prolonged delays in signing import licenses for essential goods at the Freeport of Monrovia, highlighting a lack of response to multiple communications from their office [1] - NCBAL warns that if the issues persist, they will take public action to protect the interests of customs brokers, importers, and the business community, urging all members to resist excessive charges [1]

利比里亚《新黎明报》1月17日报道：为终结长期困扰国内的土地欺诈和冲突问题，利比里亚土地管理 局于2026年1月正式启动新版国家地契。此次全面改革旨在通过标准化文件和安全防伪技术，杜绝伪 造、重复出售等乱象，强化土地记录的可追踪性与全国统一验证。邦州等冲突严重地区的居民对此表示 欢迎，但同时也呼吁政府必须确保严格执行并加强公众宣传，杜绝非法中介和旧式契约的继续流通。当 局强调，新地契现已强制使用，过渡期已结束，未按新格式办理的交易将无法获得认证。这一改革被视 为恢复土地管理公信力、促进社区稳定与发展的重要一步。 ...

利比里亚《每日观察家报》1月7日报道：利比里亚国家港务局（NPA）正式入选由欧盟出资1200万欧元 支持的"SCOPE Africa"项目。该项目旨在提升西非与中非关键海运走廊的港口安全、治理及运营效率。 利比里亚凭借在西非和中非港口管理协会的积极参与而获选，其正在推进的蒙罗维亚自由港等港口改革 获得了国际认可。通过该项目，NPA将获得技术援助、安全升级和治理能力建设支持，特别是针对妇女 和青年的专业培训，以帮助该国港口符合国际标准、应对海上安全威胁并提升区域贸易竞争力。未来三 年，利比里亚将通过参与技术交流与安全审计，加速港口现代化建设，增强其在非洲大陆自由贸易区背 景下的区域海运枢纽地位。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated a Section 337 investigation into specific wearable devices with fall detection capabilities and their components, involving major companies such as Apple, Garmin, Google, and Samsung [1] Group 1: Investigation Details - The investigation is coded as 337-TA-1477 and includes defendants such as Apple Inc., Garmin Ltd., Google LLC, and Samsung Electronics [1] - The ITC will determine the end date of the investigation within 45 days after the case is filed [1] - Unless the U.S. Trade Representative denies it for policy reasons, the relief orders issued by the ITC in Section 337 cases take effect from the date of issuance and have final effect starting 60 days after the issuance [1]

1月6日，变革网报道，喀土穆经济形势艰难，安全形势依然脆弱，一些街区还有盗窃和抢劫等违法活 动，居民生活条件欠佳。牛肉每公斤2.2万苏丹镑，羊肉每公斤3万苏丹镑，土豆每公斤5000苏丹镑，洋 葱每公斤3000苏丹镑，西红柿每公斤3000苏丹镑。多数大型医院已部分恢复运营，但继续面临药品短缺 等问题。恩图曼大多数市场已经重新开放，物价相对较低，人口密度也有所增加，但是住房租金很高。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Central Bank of Sudan has issued new banking guidelines aimed at directing funds towards productive sectors and reconstruction projects while imposing strict restrictions on high-risk activities [1] Group 1: Banking Guidelines - Financing is now permitted for reconstruction, maintenance, and development of real estate projects, provided that the land is owned by the client [1] - Financing for the procurement of vehicles used as production materials, such as buses, long-distance coaches, human-powered vehicles, and tricycles, is allowed [1] Group 2: Restrictions on High-Risk Activities - The Central Bank has prohibited financing for foreign exchange, stock, and securities trading [1] - The ban also extends to mobile phone credit transactions [1] Group 3: Objectives of the Guidelines - These measures are designed to reduce risk and enhance currency stability [1]

1月7日，苏丹现场网报道，苏丹中央银行正式恢复使用电子支票清算系统，客户每日支票清算限额为 500万苏丹镑，而通过银行账号(BBAN)进行的银行间转账限额调整为300万苏丹镑。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Algeria's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion has extended the deadline for service importers to submit import license applications, aiming to better support and regulate import activities [1] Group 1: Import Regulations - As of July 2025, service imports must obtain prior import licenses issued by the Ministry of Foreign Trade [1] - All importing companies are required to submit a pre-import plan (PPI) for goods for the second half of 2025 [1] - The implementation of the pre-import plan has been extended to the first half of 2026 [1] Group 2: Banking Procedures - The Algerian Banks and Financial Institutions Association (ABEF) notified bank presidents that service importers must obtain import licenses before processing bank registration procedures [1] - Import license applications must be submitted through a digital platform established by the Ministry of Foreign Trade [1] Group 3: Deadline Extension - The deadline for submitting service import license applications has been extended to January 31, 2024, to enhance support and oversight of enterprise import activities [1]