中国发展网讯1月7日，山东省东营市石油化学能源工会成立大会暨第一届委员会第一次全体会议圆满召 开。省能源工会主席王传奎，省能源工会副主席、三级调研员赵和平，市总工会党组书记、常务副主席 许冬霞出席会议。市总工会党组成员、副主席刘伟民主持会议。 会上，王传奎、许冬霞分别讲话，对产业工会的成立表示祝贺并提出工作要求。会议严格依照《中国工 会章程》及相关规定，依法选举产生了东营市石油化学能源工会第一届委员会主席、副主席，经费审查 委员会主任，推选产生了女职工委员会主任，为产业工会规范有序开展工作筑牢了坚实组织根基。 王传奎在讲话中指出，要牢牢把握正确的政治方向，切实加强职工思想政治引领，坚持不懈用习近平新 时代中国特色社会主义思想凝心铸魂，确保工会工作始终沿着正确政治方向前进。要主动服务全市高质 量发展大局，积极融入全市石油化学能源产业发展战略，以深化产业工人队伍建设改革为抓手，广泛深 入开展各种形式的劳动和技能竞赛，充分激发职工岗位建功的动力活力。要不断提高维权服务实效，始 终坚持以职工为中心的工作导向，突出石油化学能源产业特色，打造一批立得住、叫得响的产业工会服 务品牌，以点带面推动全市石油化学能源工会工作高质 ...

据韩国《东亚日报》12月10日报道，国际信用评级机构标普预测，韩国2026年经济增长率将从今年 的1.1%反弹至2.3%，表明整体经济环境正逐步改善，企业信用状况也已走出最困难阶段。全球宏观环 境回稳，是主要利好因素。然而，各产业间的结构性分化正在加剧，表现出典型的"K型复苏"。半导 体、电子、电力设备等受益于AI投资扩张的行业将持续改善，信用评级有望上调；但建筑、金融、石 油化学、二次电池等行业受需求疲弱、供应过剩或结构调整迟滞等因素影响，面临信用等级下调压力。 （原标题：标普预测明年韩国经济增长率将反弹至2.3%） ...

Group 1 - The business confidence index in South Korea remains low, with the October index for the top 600 companies at 96.3, indicating a pessimistic outlook among businesses for 43 consecutive months [1] - The manufacturing sector's index is at 96.8, slightly higher than the non-manufacturing sector's 95.8, showing a divergence in performance within the manufacturing industry [3] - The electronics and communications equipment industry leads with an index of 115.8, while the automotive transportation equipment industry is at 102.9, both in the optimistic range [3] Group 2 - The petrochemical and chemical industries face significant pressure, with a low index of 93.5, indicating ongoing struggles in these sectors [3] - The construction industry's index is notably low at 82.2, and the leisure and accommodation sector is at 92.9, both below the overall average, reflecting weak domestic demand [5] - The current economic situation in South Korea shows an imbalance, with export-oriented industries like semiconductors, automobiles, and shipbuilding performing well, while others like petrochemicals and steel remain sluggish [5] Group 3 - Experts highlight that weakened business investment intentions amid external uncertainties could pose challenges to economic growth [7] - There is a pressing need to stimulate domestic demand and promote balanced development across various industries to address the current economic challenges [7] - As international conditions evolve, South Korean companies must actively respond to challenges and seek new growth opportunities [7]

Core Viewpoint - Three companies, Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu Kosan, and Sumitomo Chemical, have reached a basic agreement to integrate their general resin businesses in Japan, aiming to enhance production and logistics efficiency amid a challenging market environment influenced by excess capacity in China [2][4]. Group 1: Integration Details - The integration will involve Mitsui Chemicals holding a 65% stake and Idemitsu holding a 35% stake in the joint venture, Prime Polymer, which produces polyolefins, along with Sumitomo Chemical's polyolefin business [4]. - The integration is scheduled to be completed by April 2026, with combined sales revenue projected to reach 387.3 billion yen in the fiscal year 2024 [4]. - Post-integration, the ownership structure will be Mitsui Chemicals at 52%, Idemitsu at 28%, and Sumitomo at 20%, with discussions ongoing regarding the incorporation of Sumitomo's polyolefin business into Prime Polymer [4]. Group 2: Industry Context - The Japanese petrochemical industry has previously seen state-led consolidation efforts, but large-scale restructuring has not progressed significantly [5]. - The current market conditions, characterized by excess capacity in China and declining domestic demand in Japan, have made industry rationalization restructuring unavoidable [5].

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean government is shifting its approach to the petrochemical industry from "self-regulation" to "strong guidance," indicating a need for structural adjustments and business reorganizations within the sector [1] Group 1: Government Initiatives - President Lee Jae-myung has called for domestic petrochemical companies to pursue "business restructuring" and "equipment adjustments," signaling a proactive stance on industry restructuring [1] - The government plans to introduce additional measures by the end of August to facilitate this transition, moving away from previous policies that focused primarily on minimizing negative impacts on employment and local economies [1] Group 2: Industry Response - The Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, Lee Chang-won, has suggested that the petrochemical industry may face intense structural adjustments and has urged companies to engage in voluntary restructuring [1] - The government has warned that it will take decisive action against companies that attempt to "free ride" or do not cooperate with the restructuring efforts [1]