关于住宿税的用途，537个地方政府选择用于建设旅游设施，434个计划用于整体旅游推广，242个用于 保护历史景观和自然环境，228个拟改善外国游客接待环境。 秦天弘/经济参考报 据日本共同社报道，目前，日本不少地方政府已开始或计划向酒店和传统旅馆征收住宿税，以应对境外 游客激增带来的基础设施压力。 根据共同社8月24日发布的调查结果，日本42个地方政府已开始或计划征收住宿税，超过90个地方政府 正认真考虑开征这项税。报道称，这项调查覆盖全国1723个地方政府，回复率达96%。 日本地方政府征收住宿税需要获得中央政府批准。截至7月底，35个地方政府的征税计划已获批，其中 12个已开始征收，其余23个计划最晚于2026年开征。至少7个地方政府已完成对征税条例的制定，正计 划申请批准。 许多地区设定的税额为每人每晚约200日元（约合9.8元人民币），针对部分高档住宿设施的税额可达每 人每晚1000日元（约合48.8元人民币）或更高。 在尚未决定征收住宿税的地方政府中，728个表示"有兴趣"引入住宿税，506个表示"不感兴趣"，60个曾 考虑过但最终放弃，296个则以辖区缺乏可征税住宿设施等为由作"其他"回答。 不过 ...

巴西Poder360网站8月18日消息，巴西央行在最新发布的《焦点公报》（Focus）中，将2025年巴通 胀率预期从5.05%下调至4.95%，将2026年通胀率预期从4.41%下调至4.4%。报告显示，市场对2025年巴 GDP增长预测维持在2.21%，对2026年GDP增长预测维持在1.87%。根据报告，市场预测2025年巴基准 利率维持在15%，2026年维持在12.5%。与上周公布的数据相比，2025年底汇率预测保持不变，为1美元 兑5.6雷亚尔，2026年底汇率预测则维持在1美元兑5.7雷亚尔。 （原标题：巴西央行预测2025年巴通胀率为4.95%） ...

Economic Growth Forecast - Brazil's GDP is projected to grow by 1% quarter-on-quarter and 4.2% year-on-year in the third quarter of this year [1] - The economic growth rate for September is expected to be 4.1% year-on-year, with a 12-month growth rate of 3.0% as of September [1] Sector Performance - Both the industrial and service sectors are anticipated to expand in the third quarter, with services benefiting from improved employment and a rebound in household consumption [1] - Industrial production is supported by stable energy supply and a rebound in certain manufacturing sectors, while the agricultural sector shows signs of slowing due to a cyclical decline in major crop harvests [1] Economic Drivers - Household consumption is expected to remain the primary driver of economic growth, with investment maintaining a positive outlook [1] - Export growth is anticipated to slow down due to weak global demand [1] Overall Economic Outlook - Despite high interest rates posing challenges for some sectors, the resilience of the labor market and supportive social policies may provide some economic support [1] - The research coordinator predicts that the economic performance in the third quarter reflects a continuous recovery throughout the year, with potential for moderate growth in the second half if external conditions stabilize and interest rates gradually decrease [1]

Economic Indicators - US retail sales increased by 0.5% in July, below the forecast of 0.6%[4] - The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for August unexpectedly fell to 58.6[4] - Japan's Q2 GDP grew by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter and 1% year-on-year, marking five consecutive quarters of growth[4] Market Trends - The yield on 2-year US Treasury bonds rose by 1.60 basis points to 3.740%[4] - The yield on 5-year US Treasury bonds increased by 1.90 basis points to 3.834%[4] - The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds climbed by 3.11 basis points to 4.318%[4] Commodity and Index Performance - The price of Brent crude oil decreased by 1.06% to $66.13[5] - The Baltic Dry Index rose by 0.25% to 2044.00[5] - The Hang Seng Index fell by 0.98% to 25270.07[5] Industry Developments - The US announced an expansion of the 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports[4] - China's coal consumption ratio decreased from 56.8% in 2020 to an estimated 53.2% in 2024[4] - Photovoltaic component prices are rising, with quotes reaching 0.7 yuan/W for leading manufacturers[4]

阿联酋通讯社8月14日报道，据迪拜数据与统计局统计，2025年第一季度迪拜GDP同比增长4%，达 1197亿迪拉姆（约327.9亿美元），显示该酋长国经济持续的韧性和活力。增长动力主要来自多项战略 性行业，其中医疗健康、房地产、金融和批发零售等领域表现突出。其中，人类健康和社会工作活动增 速最快，达26%，在GDP占比1.5%；房地产行业以7.8%的增速次之，在GDP占比7.5%。批发和零售贸 易活动仍是对迪拜经济最大单一贡献行业，在GDP占比达23%，同比增长4.5%。金融和保险业（占比 13.4%）、运输和仓储业（占比13%）、制造业（占比7.3%）、信息和电信行业（占比4.4%）、住宿和 餐饮服务业（占比4.1%）等主要行业分别增长5.9%、2%、3.3%、3.2%、3.4%。其他活动在GDP中占比 26%，同比增长1.9%。 （原标题：2025年第一季度迪拜GDP同比增长4%） ...

Economic Performance - In the first quarter of 2025, Dubai's GDP reached 119.7 billion dirhams, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4% [2] - The growth demonstrates the resilience and vitality of Dubai's economy [2] Sector Contributions - The real estate sector experienced a significant growth of 7.8% [2] - The financial and insurance sector grew by 5.9% [2] - The wholesale and retail trade sector saw an increase of 4.5% [2] - The information and telecommunications sector grew by 3.2% [2] - The accommodation and food services sector increased by 3.4% [2] - The manufacturing sector grew by 3.3% [2] - The transportation and warehousing sector experienced a growth of 2% [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the economic performance of the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region, which accounts for nearly 25% of China's total economic output, showcasing its resilience and growth potential through the analysis of the first half of 2025 GDP reports from 41 cities in the region [2][5]. Provincial Level Summary - In the first half of 2025, the total GDP of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui reached 163,916.95 billion yuan, maintaining a stable position above the "15 trillion yuan threshold" [2]. - Jiangsu had the highest GDP at 66,967.8 billion yuan, ranking second nationally, while Zhejiang recorded the fastest growth rate at 5.8% [5][6]. - Shanghai's GDP was 26,222.15 billion yuan, rising from 11th to 9th place nationally, with a growth rate of 5.1% [5][6]. City Level Summary - All nine cities in the YRD with a GDP exceeding 1 trillion yuan reported GDPs above 5,000 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with Wenzhou and Xuzhou nearing this threshold [3][11]. - Notably, Shaoxing's GDP surpassed 4,000 billion yuan for the first time, while Chuzhou and Huzhou crossed the 2,000 billion yuan mark [3][13]. Economic Structure and Growth - The tertiary sector remains the main driver of economic growth in the region, with Shanghai's tertiary industry growing by 5.4% and accounting for a record high of 79.09% of its GDP [6][7]. - The contribution of the service sector to Shanghai's GDP was significant, particularly in finance and logistics, while manufacturing's contribution was relatively smaller [7]. - Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui's tertiary industry value added accounted for 55.0%, 59.82%, and 56.33% of their GDP, respectively, all exceeding 50% [8]. Notable City Performances - In the first half of 2025, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Nanjing each exceeded 1 trillion yuan in GDP, with respective figures of 13,002.35 billion yuan, 11,303 billion yuan, and 9,179.18 billion yuan [11]. - The growth rates of cities such as Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Hefei were above the national average, with Hefei leading at 6% [11][12]. Growth Trends - Seventeen cities in the YRD achieved GDP growth rates of 6% or higher, with notable performances from cities like Zhoushan and Shaoxing [12][15]. - The overall economic performance of the YRD in the first half of 2025 was characterized by stability, with only a few cities reporting growth rates below 4% [15].

Group 1 - Japan's economy showed unexpected resilience in Q2, with GDP growth at an annualized rate of 1.0%, significantly above economists' expectations of 0.4% [1][2] - The first quarter's GDP was revised from a contraction to a growth of 0.6% [1] - Year-on-year GDP growth for Q2 was 1.2%, down from 1.8% in Q1 [1] Group 2 - Domestic demand was the main driver of the strong performance, with corporate investment rising by 1.3%, exceeding the expected 0.7% [4] - Private consumption, which accounts for nearly 60% of the economy, increased by 0.2%, supported by robust wage growth from this year's salary negotiations [4] Group 3 - Net exports contributed 0.3 percentage points to economic growth, with actual export values increasing by 2% despite higher tariff barriers [5] - Inbound tourism also bolstered net exports, with foreign tourist spending in Japan rising by 18% [5] Group 4 - The strong GDP data supports the Bank of Japan's path towards policy normalization, with expectations of potential interest rate hikes in the near future [6] - Approximately 42% of economists anticipate action from the Bank of Japan in October, despite expectations to maintain rates in the upcoming September meeting [6]

Group 1 - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.60%, marking the third rate cut this year, with a total reduction of 75 basis points in 2023 [1] - The RBA emphasizes that maintaining price stability and full employment are its primary objectives, noting a decline in underlying inflation to around the midpoint of the 2-3% range and a slight easing in the labor market [1] - A recent survey indicated that 31 out of 34 experts predicted the rate cut, with AMP's Deputy Chief Economist suggesting that the moderate quarterly inflation data warranted the decision [1] Group 2 - The RBA highlighted the lagging effects of recent monetary policy easing and the uncertainty surrounding corporate pricing decisions, alongside global economic uncertainties that could pressure Australia's economic activity and inflation [2] - The decision comes at a delicate moment in global policy shifts, with potential implications for the Australian dollar, investor expectations, and the broader economic environment due to changes in the U.S. Federal Reserve's stance [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article indicates that Russia's GDP growth rate for the period from January to May 2025 is projected at 1.5% according to the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia [1] - In May 2025, Russia's GDP growth was recorded at 1.2%, down from 1.9% in April 2025 [1] - The Ministry of Economic Development has maintained its annual GDP growth forecast for Russia at 2.5% for the year 2025 [1]