Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Swiss SGS will renew its Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PECAE) contract with Cameroon, maintaining its status as the official certifying body for imported goods in the country [1] - The renewal of the contract is expected to generate significant revenue for SGS, with potential annual income estimated between $41 million and $82 million based on Cameroon’s projected imports of approximately $8.2 billion in 2024 [1] - The inspection fees for pre-shipment verification typically range from 0.5% to 1% of the Free on Board (FOB) price of the goods, indicating a substantial financial opportunity for SGS [1] Group 2 - The PECAE program, established under Prime Ministerial Order No. 2019/143, implements systematic control over nearly all imported goods in Cameroon, with exemptions only for items valued below 2 million Central African Francs (approximately $3,250) [2] - The program aims to combat the importation of substandard products, requiring all shipments to undergo inspection in the country of origin, including laboratory testing and compliance verification with Cameroonian standards [2] - SGS collaborates with the Cameroon Standards and Quality Agency (ANOR) to issue a Certificate of Conformity (CoC), which is essential for customs clearance in Cameroon, with non-compliance potentially leading to seizure of goods and legal penalties [2]

Soc4Africa旨在通过提供适合该地区需求的高水平、本地管理的网络安全解决方案，加强非洲的数 字主权。新科数字公司（ST Digital）首席执行官安东尼-萨姆（Anthony Same）在2025年7月4日于杜阿 拉举行的新闻发布会上说："我们帮助许多公司实施网络安全政策，与Rhopen实验室合作将有助于我们 的企业识别所面临的威胁。"Rhopen Labs 公司总裁 Fran?ois-Xavier Djimgou 补充说："这一技术和商业 联盟表明，非洲可以生产强大、主权和有竞争力的网络安全解决方案。" 此次发布会正值非洲快速的数字化转型带来前所未有的网络风险之际。2024年全球网络安全论坛和 BCG报告发现，超过60%的网络攻击以非洲为目标，远远高于全球平均水平。Soc4Africa直接应对了这 些挑战。新的SOC将为各组织提供经济实惠、本地开发的解决方案，避免许多非洲公司依赖昂贵但往往 不合适的外国网络安全产品。通过在非洲境内托管所有数据，Soc4Africa确保了安全、透明和与具体情 况相关的网络防御。ST Digital和Rhopen Labs表示，SOC灵活的服务将适应中小型企业的需求和预算 ...

Economic Growth Overview - Cameroon’s GDP growth for Q4 2024 is projected at 1.6%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points from 2.2% in the same period of 2023 [1] - The slowdown in economic growth is primarily attributed to the decline in the secondary sector, which shrank from 1.1% to -0.7% during the same period [1] Sector Performance - The mining and extraction sector experienced a significant contraction of 19.2%, contributing to the overall decline in the secondary sector [1] - The extraction industry has been in recession since Q2 2023, facing challenges from aging oil fields and international price fluctuations [1] Revenue Adjustments - The government has revised its expected revenue for 2025 from an initial budget of 734.8 billion CFA francs (approximately $1.225 billion) down to 641.5 billion CFA francs (approximately $1.069 billion), reflecting a reduction of 93.3 billion CFA francs (12.7% decrease) [1] Resilience in Other Sectors - The tertiary sector showed strong performance with a growth rate of 4.4%, while the primary sector grew by 3% [2] - Growth in the tertiary sector is driven by robust development in financial and administrative services, while the primary sector benefits from strong outputs in food crops, export agricultural products, fisheries, and livestock [2] Structural Limitations - The weakness in the secondary sector highlights the structural limitations of Cameroon’s economy, which remains heavily reliant on the export of primary raw materials and lacks local deep processing capabilities [2]

（原标题：岘港着力打造区域领先创新创业高地） 越通社7月9日报道，岘港市积极贯彻落实越共中央政治局关于科技创新和数字化转型突破发展的第 57号决议，着力推进投资促进，支持创业，加强吸引国际投资基金和投资者，力争到2030年将岘港打造 成为越南乃至东南亚地区领先的创新创业中心。 2024年，岘港市首次跻身StartupBlink全球创业生态系统前1000强榜单，2025年将其位次从上年第 896位跃升至第766位，其创业生态建设获得国际广泛认可。完善的政策体系与积极主动的国际合作，使 岘港市在国内外创新创业版图位势日益凸显。 加强国际投资方面，岘港以信息技术、人工智能、区块链等领域为创业优势所在，多个项目已成功 吸引国际资本，为产品研发与市场拓展注入新动力。自2021年起，该市与日本启动了创业生态系统合作 计划，为日方企业、银行和金融机构与本地有潜力的创业项目搭建直接对接平台。该市重点扶持中小型 创业企业，针对其在资金资源普遍短缺问题，积极搭建与风险投资基金、投资天使的对接机制。 政策支持方面，该市依据2024年国会第136号决议——一项为岘港量身定制的特殊机制，实施包括 个人所得税减免在内的多项财政优惠政策， ...

Core Insights - The Bio-Innovation industry is identified as a key driver of global innovation development, utilizing biotechnology and innovative technology to enhance product efficiency and reduce costs, thereby meeting the growing global market demand [1][2] Industry Overview - As of May 31, 2025, there are 389 registered entities in Thailand engaged in Bio-Innovation, an increase of 45 entities compared to the same period in 2024, representing a growth rate of 13.08% [2] - The total registered capital for these entities amounts to 95.76 billion Thai Baht, with foreign investment accounting for 38.8 billion Thai Baht, primarily from Hong Kong, Cuba, and Japan [1][2] - The industry is characterized by a predominance of small enterprises, which make up 92.03% of the total, while medium-sized enterprises account for 7.71%, and large enterprises represent only 0.26% [2] Growth Trends - The number of registered Bio-Innovation entities has shown consistent growth from 2020 to 2024, with 59 new entities added in 2024, marking an 11.32% increase from 2023 [2] - In the first five months of 2025, 30 new entities were registered, which is an increase of 11 entities compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting a growth rate of 57.89% [2] - The registered capital for these new entities in the first five months of 2025 reached 1.78 billion Thai Baht, an increase of 1.49 billion Thai Baht compared to the previous year, which is 5.11 times the amount [2]

Group 1 - Bosnia's total foreign trade in Q1 2025 amounted to 11.3 billion marks, with exports at 4.12 billion marks and imports at 7.18 billion marks, resulting in a trade deficit of 3.07 billion marks [1] - The total foreign trade increased by 5.96% year-on-year, with imports growing by 5.48% and exports by 6.81%, leading to an export-to-import coverage rate of 57.29%, up by 0.71 percentage points [1] - Exports to EU countries reached 3.04 billion marks, a year-on-year increase of 5.18%, while imports from the EU were 4.19 billion marks, up by 3.06%, resulting in a reduced trade deficit of 1.15 billion marks, down by 2.15% [1] Group 2 - The main export destinations for Bosnia in Q1 2025 were Croatia (718 million marks), Germany (612 million marks), and Serbia (455 million marks) [2] - Major import sources included Germany (802 million marks), Italy (778 million marks), and Serbia (765 million marks) [2] - Bosnia's export coverage rates to Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia were 153.5%, 128.88%, and 105.83% respectively [2] Group 3 - The implementation of tariff reduction policies has led to an investment of 16.6 million marks and total revenues of approximately 2 billion marks for related enterprises, with exports increasing by 24.2 million marks [3] - Most enterprises reported growth in production, employment, and income, although the textile, footwear, and furniture sectors faced factory closures and layoffs due to the EU market crisis, while the chemical industry remained stable [3]

Group 1 - The central bank of Morocco has officially joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), becoming the 17th member country, and has simultaneously activated the African Currency Marketplace (PACM) [1] - PAPSS aims to reduce reliance on the US dollar or euro for cross-border payments within Africa, allowing businesses to settle transactions directly in their local currencies, thus saving on currency exchange costs and reducing transaction times [2] - The integration of Morocco into PAPSS enhances the liquidity of the African currency pool, helping to lower exchange rate differences and stabilize secondary market transactions [3] Group 2 - The PAPSS system covers various regions in Africa, including West Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, North Africa, and Indian Ocean islands, facilitating a more integrated financial framework across the continent [2] - The PACM utilizes blockchain technology from African tech company Interstellar to provide a transparent, efficient, and secure channel for currency exchanges between local currencies [2] - The expected annual savings from this mechanism for Africa is approximately $5 billion in currency exchange costs, which could also release a significant amount of "trapped funds" [2]

Group 1 - UK electric vehicle sales increased by 34.6% in the first half of 2025, reaching 224,838 units [1] - Overall new car sales in June rose by 6.8% year-on-year, totaling 191,200 units, marking the highest level since pre-COVID-19 [1] - Approximately one-quarter of new cars sold in June were electric vehicles, with nearly 47,400 units sold [1] Group 2 - Electric vehicle sales accounted for 21.6% of all new car sales in 2025, below the government target of 28% [2] - The demand for electric vans surged, with sales increasing by 50% in the first half of 2025, meaning one in ten vans sold is electric [2] - The market is entering a new phase of electric vehicle adoption, driven by better performance and lower prices [2]

Group 1 - In May 2025, Estonia's total goods trade reached €3.43 billion, a year-on-year increase of 4.1% [1] - Exports amounted to €1.57 billion, growing by 1.9%, while imports were €1.86 billion, increasing by 6.1% [1] - The trade deficit was €280 million, which is an increase of €78 million compared to the same period last year [1] Group 2 - The most exported goods in May 2025 were electrical equipment, accounting for 15.3% of total exports, with an 11% year-on-year increase [1] - Agricultural products and food preparations made up 12.7% of exports, growing by 16% [1] - The largest import category was agricultural products and food, comprising 13.7% of total imports, with a 5% increase [1] Group 3 - In the first five months of 2025, Estonia's total goods trade reached €17.17 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.6% [2] - Cumulative exports for this period were €7.85 billion, up by 9.3%, while imports totaled €9.32 billion, increasing by 9.8% [2] - The trade deficit for the first five months was €1.46 billion, which is an increase of €160 million compared to the previous year [2]

Core Viewpoint - The UK government has announced a ten-year infrastructure strategy, planning to invest at least £725 billion to enhance national infrastructure, emphasizing its critical role in economic growth and job creation [1] Group 1: Key Areas of Investment - Housing: A ten-year affordable housing plan aims to deliver 1.5 million new homes during the current parliamentary term through investments from the National Housing Bank [2] - Transportation: The strategy includes the Thames Tideway Tunnel project and the establishment of a "structural fund" to renovate the road network [3] - Water: Water companies are expected to quadruple their investment in new infrastructure over the next five years, including the construction of nine new reservoirs [4] Group 2: Leveraging Private Investment - The strategy aims to leverage the National Wealth Fund to attract private sector investment, thereby driving economic growth across the UK [5] Group 3: Energy and Education Initiatives - Clean Energy: Investments will be made in the UK's first regional hydrogen transport network and energy storage facilities, along with strategic transmission network and electric vehicle charging infrastructure [5] - Schools: Under the existing "School Rebuilding Program," over 500 schools will be rebuilt, with an additional 250 schools included in the plan, ensuring funding through the fiscal year 2034/2035 [6] Group 4: Healthcare and Digital Infrastructure - Hospitals: The "New Hospitals Program" will see the construction of 35 new hospitals in England [7] - Digital Connectivity: The strategy will continue to advance the "Gigabit Project" to promote high-speed internet access [9] Group 5: Flood Defense and Justice - Flood Defense: A ten-year flood investment plan will be implemented [10] - Justice: Three new prisons will be constructed in England by 2031 [11] Group 6: Defense Spending - The government commits to increasing defense spending to 2.6% of GDP by 2027 [12] Group 7: Implementation and Political Context - The newly established National Infrastructure and Services Transformation Agency (NISTA) will lead the implementation of the strategy, with the first infrastructure projects to be announced in July [12] - The strategy is seen as a means to convert public investment into political capital ahead of the next general election, particularly focusing on traditional Labour strongholds in Northern and Central England and Wales [12]