Global economic and trade trends

Russia: two new special economic zones will be built in Stavropol border region
According to the Russian news agency, two large-scale special economic zones will be built in the Stavropol border region of Russia: one is located in the urban area of shpakovskoye, covering an area of 842 hectares. It is a new industrial production-oriented special economic zone including logistics and storage, industrial park and large-scale retail and trade facilities; One is located in the mining water urban area, with an area of 854 hectares. It is a large-scale transportation and logistics center including railway container terminals and wholesale distribution centers. The Russian government will provide preferential policies such as exemption from land tax for 5 years, exemption from property tax for 10 years, and reduction of income tax rate and rent for the above-mentioned special economic zone enterprises. (source: Economic and Commercial Department of the Chinese Embassy in Russia)
Vietnam: the Ministry of Finance proposed to reduce land rent by 30% for enterprises affected by COVID-19
According to the report of Vietnam's Youth Daily, the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance recently submitted a report to the government to the Standing Committee of the national assembly for consideration on the issue of reducing this year's land rent for those affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. It is estimated that enterprises, self-employed households and individuals can reduce the total land rent by 700 billion Vietnamese Dong. The Ministry said that in the first seven months of this year, the financial department has implemented tax reduction and extension policies, involving a total amount of 84 trillion Vietnamese Dong. Among them, the total amount of tax reduction was 42 trillion vnd, and the total amount of deferred value-added tax and enterprise income tax reached 41.6 trillion vnd. (source: Economic and Commercial Department of the Chinese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City)
Uzbekistan: Ministry of Agriculture announces the minimum protection price of raw cotton in 2022
According to the recent news of the detailed information network of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of agriculture of Uzbekistan has finally determined the minimum protection price of raw cotton in 2022 based on the price trend of the international market and the suggestions of relevant ministries and commissions. The minimum protection price of medium cashmere cotton is 10.025 million soum / ton (about US $920 / ton) after tax, and that of fine cashmere cotton is 15.12 million soum / ton (about US $1388 / ton) after tax. The Ministry stressed that on the basis of the lowest price, raw cotton producers and purchasers can determine their own actual price of raw cotton according to the commercial principle of mutually beneficial cooperation. (source: Economic and Commercial Department of the Chinese Embassy in Uzbekistan)
South Korea: the proportion of imports in the supply of manufacturing products in the second quarter hit a record high
According to the report on the domestic supply trend of manufacturing industry in the second quarter of 2022 recently released by the Korea statistics office, the domestic supply index of manufacturing industry in the second quarter of the Republic of Korea (provisional value) was 112.7, with a year-on-year increase of 1.5%. The index reflects the trend of domestic demand for manufacturing products. From the first quarter of last year to the second quarter of this year, it has shown a growth trend for six consecutive quarters. In the second quarter, the domestic supply of South Korea's manufacturing products decreased by 1.4%, and the import increased by 8.6%. The import proportion increased by 2 percentage points over the previous year, reaching 30.7%, which was the highest value since the statistics began in 2010. (source: Yonhap)
Thailand: GDP growth may reach 3% in 2022
According to Thailand's headline news, Thailand's national economic and social development committee recently made a work report to the special committee for economic crisis management on Thailand's economic prospects in the second quarter of this year. It is estimated that Thailand's GDP will grow by 2.5-3.5% in 2022, with a median of 3%. It is estimated that Thailand's economy will grow by about 3.7% in 2023. (source: Economic and trade window of Chinese Consulate General in songka)
Japan: real GDP in the second quarter increased by 0.5% month on month
According to the preliminary statistics recently released by the Japanese cabinet office, Japan's real GDP grew by 0.5% month on month in the second quarter of this year, with an annual growth rate of 2.2%. According to the data, in the second quarter, Japan's catering, hotel accommodation and other service industries recovered, and personal consumption, which accounts for more than half of Japan's economy, increased by 1.1% month on month; The investment in equipment of enterprises increased by 1.4% from the month on month decrease in the previous quarter; Residential investment in the quarter decreased by 1.9% month on month, with an increase over the previous quarter. In addition, public demand, including government consumption and public investment, increased by 0.6% month on month. In terms of external demand, both imports and exports increased, but the increase in net imports was zero. In the quarter, the contribution of domestic demand to economic growth was 0.5%, and the contribution of external demand was zero. (source: Xinhuanet)
Uzbekistan: 2036 Chinese Enterprises
According to the National Statistical Commission of Uzbekistan, as of August 1 this year, there were 14546 foreign enterprises in Uzbekistan, an increase of 1632 over the same period of the previous year, an increase of 12.6% over the same period of the previous year. Among them, there are 2705 Russian enterprises in Ukraine, 2050 Turkish enterprises, 2036 Chinese enterprises (the third in number), 1182 Kazakh enterprises and 906 Korean enterprises. From January to July, Ukraine added 465 Russian enterprises, 203 Turkish enterprises, 149 Chinese enterprises, 120 Kazakh enterprises and 51 Korean enterprises. (source: Economic and Commercial Department of the Chinese Embassy in Uzbekistan)
National Bureau of Statistics: the national economy continued to recover in July
  Production and supply continued to recover, employment and prices were generally stable, foreign trade grew well, people's livelihood was effectively guaranteed, and the economy continued to recover. (source: China economic network)
The Ministry of science and technology supported the construction of ten artificial intelligence demonstration application scenarios in the first batch
After the publication of the guiding opinions on accelerating scene innovation and promoting high-level application of artificial intelligence to promote high-quality economic development, the Ministry of science and technology recently released the notice on supporting the construction of a new generation of artificial intelligence demonstration application scenarios. The first batch of 10 demonstration application scenarios is intended to accelerate the promotion of artificial intelligence applications, help stabilize the economy and cultivate new economic growth points. The first 10 demonstration application scenarios include: smart farm, smart port, smart mine, smart factory, smart home, smart education, automatic driving, smart diagnosis, smart court and smart supply chain. (source: Science and technology daily)
In the first half of the year, the total number of Chinese market entities exceeded 160 million
Recently, the Credit Research Institute of the international trade and Economic Cooperation Research Institute of the Ministry of Commerce jointly released the Research Report on the development vitality of Chinese market entities (the first half of 2022). The report shows that in the first half of 2022, China's newly registered market entities increased by 3.44% year-on-year, with a total of more than 160 million households, an increase of 1.9 times over the past 10 years. Since 2013, China has added an average of more than 10 million new market entities each year. The report points out that in the first half of 2022, affected by various unexpected factors at home and abroad, the survival and development of China's market entities will face more difficulties and challenges. However, with the implementation of the package of policies and measures of the State Council and local governments to stabilize the economy, the development vitality of China's market entities will remain stable in the first half of 2022. (source: China News Network)
The General Administration of Customs took measures to suspend the import of three overseas aquatic products enterprises
According to the information of the General Administration of customs, the Customs Department has carried out investigation on Dai Han Fisheries Co., Ltd. (Registration Number: kp-025) of South Korea and Pt During the video inspection of three aquatic product enterprises including rembang sportino Mandiri (Registration Number: Cr 687-11) and Vietnam andhtrungseafood joint stock Company-processing plant (Registration Number: TS 289), it was found that they did not meet the requirements of covid-19: guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in food enterprises and food safety issued by the food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, The import declaration of aquatic products shipped by the above three enterprises after August 15, 2022 will be suspended. The above information has been reported to the official authorities of the exporting countries. (source: International Business Daily)
RG coaxial cable: Mexico ends anti dumping duty
Recently, the Ministry of economic affairs of Mexico announced that since Mexican domestic enterprises have not filed an application for sunset review of anti-dumping investigation on RG coaxial cables originating in or imported from China, it has decided to terminate the anti-dumping duties on Chinese products involved, and the termination measures will take effect on August 12, 2022. The tigie tax numbers of the products involved are 8544.20.01, 8544.20.02 and 8544.20.99. (source: China trade remedy information network)
Belgium: seeking enterprise marketing planning services
A cleaning service enterprise in Belgium is looking for a Chinese marketing planning company to help it promote and publicize solutions to the Chinese pharmaceutical industry through different platforms (SEO, B2B websites, pharmaceutical websites, etc.). Interested parties can directly contact, for example, the contact person of the enterprise.
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FAW China: Pentium car landed in Bahrain
According to Bahrain's daily forum, Bastion, a medium and high-end domestic automobile brand under China FAW Group, cooperated with Ahim, a subsidiary of Bahrain's al Haddad group, to launch Pentium in Bahrain recently. The Pentium showroom is located in tubli, Bahrain. Four models, namely, Pentium t33, T77, T99 and B70, are exhibited for the first time. Ahim is the only official authorized dealer of Pentium in Bahrain. (source: Economic and Commercial Department of the Chinese Embassy in Bahrain)
Ukraine once again extended the state of war, the embassy reminded citizens not to go
According to the wechat official account of the "Chinese Embassy in Ukraine", Ukrainian officials recently announced that the wartime state of Ukraine will be extended for 90 days to November 21 after the expiration of August 23. Considering that there are still high risks in the current security situation in Ukraine, please do not come to Ukraine for the time being. Those who have evacuated to a third country are not allowed to return to Ukraine for the time being. A small number of Chinese citizens who voluntarily stay in Ukraine insist on doing a good job in air defense. (source: "Chinese Embassy in Ukraine" wechat official account)
2022 Kunshan 7th International Machinery and Intelligent Manufacturing Exhibition
Time: October 21-23 place: Huaqiao International Expo Center content: machine tool industry, mold industry, tooling tools, mechanical automation, rubber and plastic industry, casting and forging industry, welding and cutting, etc. official website: ksmm.19798999.com exhibition contact: 0512-55181590
2022 Chengdu International analytical testing and Laboratory Technology Equipment Expo
Time: October 21-23 Venue: Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center content: analytical instruments and technology, laboratory equipment and technology, environmental monitoring instruments and technology, biochemical technology and diagnosis, optical instruments and equipment, etc. official website: cd.cials Cn exhibition contact: 021-52277516 (Note: the above exhibition information may be adjusted and changed at any time, please contact the exhibition organizer for confirmation in time.)