经过12年的谈判，沙特阿拉伯于2005年12月成为世贸组织第149个成员。20年来沙特阿拉伯进行了 全面改革，扩大了合作伙伴关系，并在国际贸易中展现出更加积极的姿态。 （原标题：加入WTO以来沙特已达成62项市场准入协议） 中东报12月12日报道，沙特阿拉伯对外贸易总局在一份报告中表示，自加入世界贸易组织以来，沙 特阿拉伯已达成 62 项货物和服务市场准入协议，进行了379轮面对面和线上谈判，并颁布了42项法律法 规以履行其加入前的承诺。 ...

Group 1 - The Development Finance Conference MOMENTUM 2025 took place in Riyadh from December 9 to 11, where the Saudi National Development Fund (NDF) and its affiliates signed a total of 45 agreements and memorandums of understanding worth nearly 60 billion Saudi Riyals, focusing on SMEs, tourism, culture, human capital, infrastructure, and sustainable development [1] - The Saudi Tourism Development Fund (TDF) announced the signing of 6 agreements and 1 memorandum of understanding with government and private sector partners, with a total impact exceeding 40 billion Saudi Riyals (approximately 10 billion USD). This includes expanding cooperation with the Kafalah program and a financing agreement worth 3 billion Saudi Riyals with the Arab National Bank [1] - The Saudi Exhibition Investment Fund (EIF) established a strategic joint venture with Legends Global to utilize its operational model and best practices for building, owning, and operating world-class permanent event venues in Saudi Arabia [2] Group 2 - The Saudi Small and Medium Enterprises Bank (SME Bank) signed 19 cooperation agreements and memorandums of understanding with public and private institutions, with a total value exceeding 30 billion Saudi Riyals, aimed at establishing a unified development finance model to serve SMEs across various economic sectors [2]

Core Viewpoint - The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to invest €75.25 million in the Malaysian GCB Group to support the expansion of a cocoa processing plant in Côte d'Ivoire, enhancing sustainable production and creating jobs [1] Group 1: Investment Details - IFC announced the investment of €75.25 million on December 10 [1] - GCB is one of the largest cocoa processors globally, with subsidiaries including Cote d'Ivoire Cocoa Company and GCB Singapore [1] Group 2: Expansion Purpose - The investment aims to fund the second phase of the cocoa processing plant in San Pedro, Côte d'Ivoire, which began operations in 2023 [1] - The expansion will optimize access to international markets and strengthen sustainable cocoa bean production [1] - The initiative is expected to create additional value and new job opportunities [1]

法新社12月12日报道，西非国家经济共同体（ECOWAS）将于2026年1月推行航空税改革，取消非 直接关联税费并降低旅客及安全费，预计整体可使机票价格下降约40%、需求增长20%-30%。此举旨在 解决西非长期因高额税费（占票价最高达50%）导致的航空成本过高问题，推动区域联通，并与国际标 准接轨。改革虽有助于提升航空业竞争力，但可能因部分萨赫勒国家未参与造成区域市场分化，且依赖 税费收入的机场将面临财政转型压力。西共体已设立监督机制确保政策落实，力求通过灵活性立法将其 转化为推进区域经济一体化新动力。 （原标题：西非国家经济共同体航空税改革降票价） ...

据"现代加纳"12月11日报道，可可价格自今年1月起开始下跌，此后，可可价格下跌速度加快，截 至目前，可可价格自年初已下跌45%。2024年底，可可价格一度接近每吨12000美元，而如今已回落至 每吨5000美元左右，一年内跌幅超过50%。这一急剧下跌可归于两个因素:一是科特迪瓦对可可收成的 乐观预期;二是推动2024年价格飙升的投机活动结束。尽管价格有所下跌，但仍是2012年至2022年平均 价格(每吨2525美元)的两倍。 （原标题：可可价格暴跌） 科特迪瓦和加纳的产量合计占全球近60%，如果将西非其他地区也计算在内，这一比例将上升至 70%，因此，可可行业极易受到该地区任何供应中断的影响。全球对巧克力的需求强劲增长，亚洲市场 和高端市场是主要驱动力。但可可加工行业由欧洲主导，尤其是德国和荷兰，4家公司控制着全球三分 之二的可可研磨产能。西非仍然占据主导地位，但拉丁美洲，特别是厄瓜多尔，计划在2027年超越加 纳，目标是每年生产65万吨可可。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the BRICS Special Economic Zone China Cooperation Center is a significant initiative announced by President Xi Jinping, aimed at enhancing BRICS economic cooperation and promoting an open world economy [1] Group 1: Key Statements from Officials - Li Chenggang, the Deputy Minister of Commerce, emphasized the importance of implementing the BRICS Center's establishment with a sense of responsibility and urgency [1] - The center is expected to play a crucial role in facilitating BRICS economic cooperation through special economic zones [1] Group 2: Strategic Goals and Future Plans - The year 2026 marks the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan," with a strategic focus on expanding high-level opening-up and creating a win-win cooperation landscape [1] - The BRICS Center aims to enhance practical economic cooperation, uphold an open and inclusive approach, and improve the mechanism for work advancement [1] - The center is set to officially launch in March 2025 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, focusing on building a cooperation network with BRICS member countries and partners [1]

近日在由商务部流通发展司组织的全国零售业创新发展大会上，发布了《零售业创新提升案例集》，包 含全国34个典型案例，湖北省武汉潮流盒子·X118、玫瑰里社区商业综合体2个案例成功入选，数量居中 部第一。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The UK grocery inflation rate remained at 4.7% in November, impacting household budgets ahead of the Christmas shopping season, with the Bank of England closely monitoring food prices due to their significant influence on overall inflation expectations [1] Group 1: Inflation and Sales Trends - The overall UK inflation rate was 3.6% in October, indicating a broader economic context for the grocery sector [1] - The fastest rising food categories in November included chocolate confectionery, fresh meat, and poultry, while notable price decreases were observed in candy, household paper, and fragrance products [1] - Grocery sales in the UK increased by 3.4% year-on-year in November, but actual sales volume declined when adjusted for the 4.7% inflation rate [1] Group 2: Retailer Performance - Tesco reported a 4.7% year-on-year sales growth for the 12 weeks ending November 30, increasing its market share to 28.3% [1] - Sainsbury's experienced a sales growth of 5.1%, raising its market share to 16.0% [1] - Asda's performance was disappointing, with a 4.3% decline in sales and a market share drop to 11.5%, down 0.9 percentage points from the previous year [1] Group 3: Promotional Activity - Retailers increased promotional efforts as Christmas approached, with 31.2% of consumer spending occurring on promotional items in November, up from 30% the previous year [1] - The performance of "Black Friday" promotions was generally below expectations across the retail sector [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce and six other departments have issued an "Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of Service Outsourcing," aiming to cultivate a number of internationally competitive service outsourcing leading enterprises by 2030 [1] Group 1: Objectives and Goals - The plan aims to establish a number of service outsourcing clusters with strong innovation capabilities and distinct competitive advantages [1] - It targets significant improvements in the digitalization, intelligence, greening, and integration of service outsourcing development levels [1] - The initiative is expected to lead to a notable increase in employment numbers within the service outsourcing sector [1] Group 2: Importance of Service Outsourcing - Service outsourcing is recognized as a crucial component for enhancing service trade and fostering the development of digital trade [1]

马尔沙德介绍说，自1979年以来，沙特发展基金已通过优惠发展贷款和赠款，支持毛里塔尼亚实施31个 发展项目和计划，总金额接近10亿美元，覆盖全国多个地区的关键民生和发展领域。 2025年12月13日，毛里塔尼亚经济与发展事务部长西迪亚与沙特发展基金首席执行官马尔沙德签署金额 为2.25亿沙特里亚尔，约合6千万美元的优惠贷款协议，用于为毛里塔尼亚—马里电力互联项目提供融 资。该贷款。根据协议，项目将建设一条全长182公里的高压输电线路，连接埃维纳特.埃兹贝勒 (Eoueinat Ezbel)与内马(Néma)两座城市。该线路建成后，一方面将实现毛里塔尼亚东西部现有电网的互 联互通，另一方面可将富余电力输送至用电需求区域，提高全国电力系统运行效率。项目还将为沿线城 镇提供价格低廉、清洁的电力供应，并实现毛里塔尼亚国家电网与马里共和国电力网络的对接，有助于 加强区域能源合作，提升电力保障能力。 ...