Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, has announced the launch of the third batch of pilot cities for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to enhance their competitiveness and innovation capabilities [1][3]. Group 1: Pilot Program Details - Approximately 34 cities will be selected for the pilot program this year, focusing on the actual needs of SMEs and ensuring that digital transformation brings tangible benefits and value [1][3]. - The pilot cities must be at the prefecture level or above, including provincial capitals and other prefecture-level cities, as well as districts and counties under direct control of municipalities [3]. - The program emphasizes the dual goals of upgrading traditional industries and promoting the development of strategic emerging industries and future industries [3]. Group 2: Focus Areas and Technologies - Specific sectors for digital transformation will include key manufacturing industries such as computer and communication electronic equipment manufacturing, general and specialized equipment manufacturing, and automobile manufacturing [3]. - The program will prioritize SMEs that are in critical links of the industrial chain, especially those that are specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative, as well as large-scale industrial SMEs [3]. - The initiative aims to promote deep digital transformation in key business processes, product lifecycles, and supply chains, leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain in various applications [3]. Group 3: Regional Recommendations - By the end of 2024, provinces with more than 15,000 large-scale industrial SMEs, such as Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, can recommend up to two cities for the pilot program, while other provinces can recommend one city [4].

Group 1 - The high-level economic talks between China and the US commenced in Geneva, Switzerland, with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng leading the discussions [3] - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that in April 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) changed from a month-on-month decrease of 0.4% to an increase of 0.1%, while the core CPI rose by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.5% year-on-year, indicating stable inflation [3] - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that around 34 cities will be selected for the third batch of pilot projects for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises in 2025 [3] Group 2 - The 2025 World Brand Moganshan Conference opened in Deqing, Zhejiang, focusing on building a platform for brand dialogue and promoting global brand voices [3] - The first commercial hydrogen-powered locomotive in the country began trial operations in Liupanshui, Guizhou, marking a significant development in hydrogen energy railway freight transport in the southwest region [3]

财政部、工业和信息化部今天（9日）发布通知，将选择34个左右的城市开展第三批中小企业数字化转 型城市试点，已纳入前两批试点范围的城市不得重复申报，试点实施期为两年。（央视） ...

两部门：2025年将选择34个左右的城市开展第三批中小企业数字化转型城市试点工作 智通财经5月9日电，财政部办公厅、工业和信息化部办公厅发布关于做好2025年中小企业数字化转型城 市试点工作的通知。2025年将选择34个左右的城市开展第三批试点工作，试点城市应为地级市及以上， 包括各省（区）的省会城市、其他地级市，直辖市所辖区县。已纳入前两批试点范围的城市不得重复申 报。第三批城市试点实施期两年，自实施方案批复之日起开始计算。试点城市应坚持推动传统产业改造 升级和促进战略新兴产业、未来产业发展并重，在计算机和通信电子设备制造、通用和专用设备制造、 汽车制造等制造业重点行业中选择具体细分领域开展数字化转型试点，选取的细分行业应符合国家区域 战略发展规划和产业导向，体现自身产业基础和特色优势，具有产值规模较大、中小企业集聚度较高、 改造潜力较深、改造后效益提升明显的特征，避免分散。要结合不同行业特点，深入梳理行业共性改造 需求，分业分级推进试点企业的数字化改造。 ...

新华社昆明4月27日电（记者郝玉、苏醒、郝菁）4万多家中小企业数字化转型带来的商机，正在推动越 来越多的信息技术企业加快提升服务能力。 "以往每年在数字化方面的投入不会低于3000万元，今年会在这个基础上持续增加投入。"新疆熙菱信息 技术股份有限公司副总裁费涛接受记者采访时表示，今年将通过自主研发的数字化全生命周期服务工具 链，进一步挖掘数据的价值，为市场提供更高效的服务。 赛迪顾问发布的《2023—2024年中国数字化转型市场研究年度报告》称，2023年中国数字化转型支出达 到2.3万亿元，同比增长9.5％，预计到2026年将达到3.1万亿元。 受访企业认为，在政策推动下，数字化转型领域成为投资热土，投资机构会加大对数字化转型相关技术 与服务企业的投资力度，特别是专注于为中小企业提供"小快轻准"数字化解决方案的企业。 随着各行各业对数字化转型需求的增加，数字化服务市场日益繁荣。赛迪顾问发布的上述报告称，2023 年中国数字化服务市场规模达7503亿元，同比增长26.9%，2024年至2026年的年复合增长率将达到 图为神农 2024年12月12日，工业和信息化部、财政部、中国人民银行、金融监管总局联合发布《 ...