Core Insights - The meeting between the government of São Paulo and the Social Consultation Council focused on the main directions of the 2026 national budget, economic conditions, and issues affecting workers' interests [2] Economic Growth Projections - The economic growth rate for 2024 is projected at 1.1%, with an acceleration to approximately 2.9% in 2025, and further improvement to about 4.7% in 2026 [2] Inflation Trends - The annual inflation rate for October 2025 is estimated to be around 12.1%, indicating a high but declining trend in inflation [2] Wage Adjustments and Labor Issues - The meeting highlighted the issue of wage adjustments, particularly noting that the private sector has not made any wage adjustments since 2016, which has significantly impacted workers' purchasing power [2] - The review of the minimum wage system was identified as an important topic for future budget discussions, especially in light of inflation and cost of living pressures [2]

Core Points - South Sudan's tax authority has secured dedicated land at the ports of Dar es Salaam and Tanga in Tanzania for handling goods destined for South Sudan, marking the establishment of a new import route beyond the Mombasa port in Kenya [2] - A joint communiqué was signed on January 22, 2026, by the heads of the tax authorities from both countries, designating Dar es Salaam as the main entry port, with Tanga port operating in coordination [2] - The integration of customs systems between the two countries is planned to enhance efficiency and expedite the customs clearance process for goods [2] - This initiative is expected to reduce South Sudan's reliance on a single port, thereby strengthening the resilience and diversity of its supply chain [2]

Group 1 - The South Korean government plans to raise a total of 44 trillion KRW venture capital fund through a mother fund to strengthen the cultivation of AI and deep tech unicorns, expand regional venture capital, and revitalize the exit market [1] - The Ministry of SMEs and Startups will invest 21 trillion KRW in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and the Korea Venture Investment Corp [1] - The government will focus 13 trillion KRW on AI and deep tech sectors, promoting the "next-generation unicorn cultivation project" with customized investments and establishing funds for startups and expansions [1] Group 2 - To reduce regional disparities, the government will invest 230 billion KRW in regional growth funds, the highest in history, with participation from local businesses, universities, financial institutions, and local governments [2] - The government aims to establish mother and sub-funds in about four regions annually, targeting a cumulative formation of over 35 trillion KRW in regional sub-fund scale between 2026 and 2030 [2] - The government will significantly enhance the exit market by expanding the secondary market and merger fund investment scale to 120 billion KRW, creating a virtuous cycle of investment, recovery, and reinvestment [2]

（原标题：IMF：肯反腐败改革是达成新融资协议的关键） 肯《旗帜报》1月23日报道，国际货币基金组织(IMF)发布了期待已久的肯尼亚 腐败漏洞审计报告，并将报告建议的改革作为2月份与肯政府恢复救助谈判的 核心条件。IMF计划于2月下旬访问内罗毕，继续讨论一项潜在的融资方案。 谈判重启之际，肯公共债务总额已超过12.8万亿肯先令，给国家财政造成了沉 重压力。经济学家指出，2月份的会谈对肯至关重要，IMF拟向肯提供一份改 革路线图。肯政府现在必须证明它有政治意愿来执行这份路线图，即便大选即 将到来。 ...

（原标题：唐中东大使出席毛里塔尼亚中资企业商会2025年度扩大交流会） 2026年1月23日，唐中东大使出席毛里塔尼亚中资企业商会2025年度扩大 交流会。使馆邵青公参、负责经济商务工作的参赞萧文生，商会会员企业、拟 入会企业、第36批援毛医疗队和努瓦克肖特孔子学院负责人等40余人通过线 下、线上相结合方式参会。 唐大使在讲话中充分肯定商会2025年工作成效，对中资企业在毛经营发展 取得的新成绩表示祝贺。唐大使指出，中毛传统友谊深厚，政治互信牢固，中 毛经贸合作互利互惠、高度互补，2025年中毛贸易额达到四年来新高、投资合 作富有亮点、对毛援助助力民生改善、人文交流深入广泛，中资企业承建的一 批工程项目成为首都的新地标、打卡点，推动中毛经贸合作迈上新台阶；第二 届中阿峰会将于今年在华举行，将为中国同包括毛塔在内的阿拉伯国家深化合 作注入新动力、提供新机遇，各企业要密切关注、抢抓合作机遇，不断提升中 毛经贸合作广度深度，更好造福中毛两国人民。 商会会长、中国路桥工程有限公司驻毛办事处总经理毛元春代表商会作工 作报告，汇报了2025年商会工作开展情况和2026年工作思路。与会企业深入交 流一年来在毛发展取得新经验 ...

该奖由VinFuture基金会组织评选，该基金会由越南首富范日旺及妻子范秋香于2020年创立，通过 颁发年度VinFuture奖来表彰那些能为人类生活带来革命性改变的科技突破。该奖设一项大奖和三项专 项奖，资金分别为300万美元和50万美元。 （原标题：越南启动第六届全球科技奖） 越通社1月23日报道，越南VinFuture基金会当日启动2026年第六届全球科技奖（VinFuture奖），提 名截止时间为4月17日，参评科技发明和解决方案须惠及数万人，且由世界权威科技组织和个人提名。 随后评审委员会将对提名进行严格筛选和评审，预计9月完成，颁奖典礼定于12月初举行。该奖提名伙 伴网络已拓展至全球近1.5万名科学家，评审委员会则汇聚多位世界顶尖科学家，包括诺贝尔奖、图灵 奖、千禧技术奖等国际权威科学奖项获得者。VinFuture奖已成功举办五届，在全球科技界展现了强大 吸引力，迄今共收到近110个国家和地区的6132项提名，表彰了48位杰出科学家及其对人类产生深远而 持久影响的科研成果，如全球互联网技术、PERC太阳能电池、锂离子电池储能技术、人工智能等。该 奖凭借其国际影响力与公信力，已助力越南成为全球知识与 ...

Group 1 - Saudi Arabia will host the World Economic Forum Global Cooperation and Growth Meeting in Jeddah on April 22-23, 2026, with the theme "Building Consensus, Reviving Growth" [1] - During the 56th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Saudi representatives participated in discussions and bilateral meetings, showcasing Saudi Arabia's social, economic, and cultural transformation under the "Vision 2030" initiative [1] Group 2 - HUMAIN and the National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) reached a strategic financing framework agreement worth up to $1.2 billion, including non-binding financing terms for the development of a 250 MW AI data center [2] - The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, announced the launch of the Lighthouse Operating System, aimed at establishing Saudi Arabia as a global advanced manufacturing and logistics hub [2] - Saudi Digital Marketing Company (SDM) partnered with Weill Cornell Medicine to advance innovative space and computational biology technologies, focusing on space research and human health missions [2] - Saudi HoldCo and GoldenPoint Global initiated a global innovation platform to accelerate collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the United States in life sciences, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing [2]

Core Viewpoint - Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate has dropped to single digits for the first time since 1997, marking the end of a 29-year high inflation cycle [1] Group 1: Inflation Rate - The official inflation rate in Zimbabwe, measured in local currency (Zimbabwean dollar), decreased significantly from 15% in December 2025 to 4.1% in January 2026 [1] - The monthly inflation rate for January 2026 was recorded at 0.0%, indicating overall price stability in the local currency [1] Group 2: Contributing Factors - The decline in inflation is attributed to tighter liquidity management, enhanced coordination between fiscal and central bank policies, and increased public trust in the local currency [1] - Other inflation indicators, including weighted year-on-year inflation and inflation measured in US dollars, have also shown significant improvement [1]

（原标题：沙特将在3年内为本国公民在私营领域新增34万个就业岗位） 海湾新闻网1月25日报道，沙特宣布将在未来三年内，通过劳动力本地化计划"改进版Nitaqat项 目"的第二阶段，为本国公民在私营部门创造超过34万个新增就业岗位。自2022年第一阶段实施以来， 已成功促成超过55万人就业。 沙特人力资源与社会发展大臣艾哈迈德·拉吉指出，更新后的计划将确保在加速"沙特化"进程与保 障私营部门增长和竞争力之间取得平衡。新阶段将不仅注重岗位数量，也将关注提升工作质量、增强市 场稳定性，从而支撑沙特经济的可持续发展。 次大臣阿卜杜拉补充说，新阶段政策将基于对各行业和企业类型的深入分析，制定出更具针对性和 现实性的本地化比例。 ...

Group 1 - The Thai Investment Promotion Committee has approved four investment promotion projects by Pengshen Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd., with a total value exceeding 65 billion THB for the production of advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs) in Prachinburi, creating 5,600 jobs for Thai workers [1] - The first project was approved in 2023 and is set to commence production by September 2025, aiming to establish Thailand as a production base for high-complexity PCBs to meet the demands of modern electronic products such as smartphones and AI servers [1] - The Secretary-General of the BOI stated that ZDT's goal is to export these high-performance PCBs globally, enhancing Thailand's position in the electronics supply chain [1] Group 2 - Since 2017, ZDT has been among the largest PCB manufacturers globally, with annual revenues exceeding 180 billion THB and over 48,000 employees worldwide [2] - In addition to establishing a production base in Thailand, Pengshen Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. emphasizes human resource development and has signed agreements with top educational institutions in Thailand to cultivate high-quality talent [2] - The investment boom in the PCB sector over the past three years has positioned Thailand as the largest PCB producer in ASEAN and among the top five globally, contributing to a more complete electronics supply chain [2] - From 2023 to November 2025, the BOI has received 214 project applications related to PCBs, with a total investment exceeding 300 billion THB, with major PCB factories set to commence production starting in 2025 [2]