波黑《新闻报》1月5日报道。波黑联邦雇主协会对波黑加入单一欧元支付区（SEPA）进程中已完 成和正在进行的活动表示全力支持。加入SEPA是保持和提升波黑经济竞争力、惠及公民的关键机遇。 波黑央行行长塞利莫维奇表示，波黑央行已于2025年12月12日通知欧盟主管机构加入SEPA的资格 预申请已经完成。只有各实体通过了相关监管法规，最终申请才能正式提交。 （原标题：波黑联邦雇主协会支持波黑加入单一欧元支付区，呼吁各实体团结一致完成进程） 鉴于波黑跨境支付成本目前明显高于SEPA成员国，任何延误都会对波黑的经济以及公民生活产生 负面影响。因此，波黑联邦雇主协会呼吁波黑各实体层面的主管机构，团结一致完成加入SEPA的进 程。加入SEPA不仅能降低波黑的跨境交易成本，还将推动波黑更快融入欧盟市场，吸引外国投资，并 减少对非正式支付渠道的依赖。（驻波黑使馆经商处） ...

他补充道，Signum公司非常确信委内瑞拉的局势将按照当前的趋势发展，并且他们已经开始为此做准备。一旦时机成熟，他们将组织投资者团体前往该 国。事实上，Signum曾经也组织过类似的考察活动，带领资产管理经理和对冲基金代表前往叙利亚和乌克兰等地进行考察。 随着委内瑞拉总统尼古拉斯·马杜罗于周六被美国拘留的消息传出，一支由约20名美国投资者组成的考察团正在筹划，预计将在今年3月前往委内瑞拉考察。 政治风险咨询公司Signum Global Advisors的主席查尔斯·迈尔斯，在接受《商业内幕》采访时表示，在他接触的投资者中，普遍弥漫着一种谨慎乐观的情 绪。他指出，展望未来12到24个月，委内瑞拉成功的关键将取决于外国投资，并且从现在开始，委内瑞拉的发展将更多依赖外国资本，尤其是在石油和天然 气行业，这一点非常明显。但在建筑业和旅游业，也存在巨大的商机。 迈尔斯强调，他和他的公司并不评判美国是否介入委内瑞拉政权问题，而是帮助客户分析投资机会，并帮助他们规避可能因地缘政治事件带来的风险。 迈尔斯表示：很多人早已预见到这一天的到来，尤其是那些敏锐的投资者。很多人甚至提前购买了委内瑞拉的债券。他说，目前市场上存在一种 ...

Core Insights - New Zealand's government aims to enhance foreign direct investment (FDI) through the establishment of the New Zealand Investment Agency, addressing the country's historically low FDI levels compared to OECD averages [1] Group 1: Investment Agency and Strategy - The New Zealand Investment Agency will focus on attracting investments ranging from NZD 100 million to NZD 1 billion, as well as projects with potential over NZD 20 million [1] - The agency will act as a bridge for local investors, connecting domestic businesses with high-value investment opportunities, and ensuring the "Active Investor Plus" system promotes New Zealand's economy [1] - The agency will also provide recommendations for government policies and regulatory frameworks to position New Zealand as a globally competitive investment destination [1] Group 2: Strategic Growth Areas - Six strategic growth areas have been identified by the New Zealand Investment Agency: private infrastructure, renewable energy, data infrastructure, digitalization and artificial intelligence, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and space technology, advanced manufacturing and processing facilities [1] Group 3: Investment Briefs - Three investment briefs have been released to support regional industry economies: tourism, wood processing, and innovative food production, highlighting New Zealand's competitive advantages and growth narratives in these sectors [2] - The briefs aim to showcase New Zealand's openness to business and readiness to scale and seize new opportunities for international investors [2]

Core Insights - The World Bank report highlights a decline in Kenya's formal sector job creation capacity over the past decade, indicating a challenging business environment for foreign investment and trade [1] - The report warns that policies limiting competition could hinder foreign investment, stifle economic growth, and reduce job creation in Kenya [1] - Recommendations include reassessing measures such as foreign equity restrictions and non-tariff barriers to attract critical inputs, technology, and global best practices [1] - Leveraging the momentum of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is deemed essential for Kenya's economic development [1]

Economic Policy & Trade - Nearly 50 prominent economists, including former Federal Reserve chairs, are urging the Supreme Court to overturn most of the Trump administration's global tariffs [1] - Economists argue that the Trump administration's tariff policies are based on a misunderstanding of the global economy [1] - Economists believe trade deficits are common historically and globally, not an "unusual and special" threat to US national security or economy [1] - Trade deficits are essentially the same as foreign investment surpluses and not necessarily harmful [1] - Tariffs are ineffective at addressing overall trade deficits, primarily affecting trade flows rather than the deficit itself, which is determined by macroeconomic factors like national savings and domestic investment [1] - The scale of these generally applicable tariffs could trigger the "major questions principle," requiring clear authorization from Congress, which the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not provide [1]

Core Insights - King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) will participate in the C3 Davos of Healthcare™ summit in Japan on September 24, 2025, focusing on international collaboration in healthcare [1][2] - KFSHRC's CEO, Dr. Majid Alfayyadh, will deliver a keynote speech on the vision for integrated healthcare and investment in modern medical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia [1] - KFSHRC has been recognized as the top academic medical center in the Middle East and Africa and ranked 20th globally according to the 2024 Brand Finance rankings [3] Group 1 - The summit theme is "Trilateral Cooperation: Bridging Borders in Healthcare," aimed at fostering international dialogue and collaboration among global leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators [1] - Dr. Alfayyadh will discuss Saudi Arabia's strategy for building a patient-centered healthcare ecosystem, emphasizing digital health, hospital expansion, and medical education initiatives [1][2] - The participation of KFSHRC signifies a new chapter in its global engagement, aligning with its mission to promote medical excellence and elevate Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector to a world-leading level [2] Group 2 - KFSHRC's thought leaders will engage in strategic discussions on healthcare transformation, including opportunities for collaboration in biotechnology, robotics, and elderly care [2] - The Assistant CEO, Dr. Osama AlSwailem, will focus on integrating healthcare data and genomics into AI models for rare disease identification, highlighting advancements in data science and precision medicine [2] - KFSHRC's participation in the summit aims to strengthen global alliances dedicated to accelerating innovation and improving health outcomes across borders [2]

Core Points - The recent immigration enforcement action in Georgia against a battery plant operated by Hyundai and LG Energy has highlighted a conflict between the U.S. strategy to attract foreign investment and its crackdown on illegal immigration [1][2] - The incident has raised concerns among South Korean companies regarding the potential risks of investing in the U.S., with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol warning of a "chilling effect" on investments if visa policies do not improve [1][2] - LG Energy operates seven factories in the U.S., with ongoing construction in Arizona, Michigan, and Ohio, and the recent enforcement action has led to a collective withdrawal of Korean workers from other production sites [2] Company and Industry Summary - The enforcement action resulted in the arrest of over 300 Korean workers, with the U.S. agreeing to repatriate 330 workers at a cost of approximately 1 billion KRW (about 5.13 million RMB) [1] - South Korea has become a significant investor in the U.S., having invested $93 billion last year and committed to $350 billion under a trade agreement [2] - The incident has exposed a mismatch between the U.S. demand for foreign investment and the lack of appropriate visa policies, forcing Korean technicians to enter the U.S. on tourist or short-term business visas [2] - Experts have criticized the enforcement action as a publicity stunt, suggesting that immigration officials could have reviewed worker documentation without such a large-scale operation [3] - In response to the incident, discussions are underway between U.S. and South Korean officials to create a new visa category to facilitate the deployment of Korean employees to the U.S. [3]

Core Point - The Philippines has allowed foreigners to lease land for up to 99 years, aiming to attract foreign investors by offering longer-term real estate contracts [1] Group 1: Policy Changes - The new law, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., relaxes restrictions on foreign investors leasing private land [1] - The legislation amends a 1993 law that previously allowed land leases for 50 years with a single renewal of up to 25 years [1] Group 2: Investment Opportunities - The policy is designed to encourage investors to develop industrial parks, factories, and tourism and agricultural projects in the Philippines [1]

Core Viewpoint - Papua New Guinea (PNG) will cease exporting tuna overseas, mandating that all catches in its waters be processed domestically to enhance local industry and economic development [1][2] Group 1: Policy Changes - The PNG government is implementing policies to promote foreign investment, including tax incentives in special economic zones to encourage business operations and local investment [1] - The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is focusing on teaching local communities downstream processing skills to ensure that products are processed within PNG rather than exported [1][2] Group 2: International Cooperation - A memorandum of understanding was signed between the NFA and China in July, establishing a strategic cooperation framework for direct exports of seafood to cold storage facilities in PNG, although tuna is excluded from this arrangement [1] - The collaboration with the Guangzhou Fishery Association is seen as a milestone achievement for PNG's seafood industry [1] Group 3: Local Capacity Building - PNG lacks expertise in processing, prompting the government to seek foreign investors to build and operate processing facilities while training local people to acquire practical skills and knowledge [2] - The establishment of special economic zones by the Ministry of International Trade and Investment is expected to help the fisheries sector achieve its goals [2]

Core Viewpoint - The tariff agreement between Indonesia and the United States is expected to alleviate the severe impact on exporters, stimulate reforms, and create investment opportunities [1] Group 1: Tariff Impact - The agreed tariff of 19% is lower than the previously proposed 32%, which is anticipated to help preserve manufacturing jobs and stabilize consumer spending [1] - The exemption from tariffs on certain goods entering the U.S., particularly feed and capital goods, is likely to benefit industries such as poultry, food, metals, and healthcare [1] Group 2: Investment and Regulatory Environment - The relaxation of import regulations and potential reforms may attract foreign investment, especially in downstream industries [1] Group 3: Risks and Challenges - Despite the positive outlook, risks remain from foreign exchange fluctuations, pressure on local producers, and the potential loss of leverage in future trade negotiations [1]