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Thousands of development zones in China are facing a major reshuffle

11 minutos Do you know where the real engine of China’s economy lies? It’s not just as simple as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. In fact, thousands of development zones across the country – especially the 232 national economic and technological development zones among them – have created nearly 1/8 of the country’s GDP and 1/4 of the total import and export volume with less than 0.3% of the country’s land area. They are the engines of China’s industrialization, the first stop for foreign Continue lendo→

O novo mapa da economia digital

5 minutos Por Luiz Portela – Durante décadas, discutimos no Brasil como atrair indústrias intensivas em tecnologia, elevar a complexidade da nossa economia e gerar empregos mais qualificados. Isso é um tema em todas as regiões, embora em um país com dimensões continentais encontramos realidades diferentes em termos de oportunidades de acesso a mercados de tecnologia e inovação. E hoje o Ceará tem a oportunidade concreta de responder a esta agenda com um projeto transformador: a implantação do Data Center Pecém, desenvolvido pela OMNIA, em Continue lendo→

Importação, IBS e CBS: o que revela a regulamentação da reforma tributária

12 minutos Desde a promulgação da Emenda Constitucional nº 132/2023, tenho acompanhado nesta coluna os impactos da reforma tributária sobre o comércio exterior brasileiro, [1] examinando temas como exportações, regimes aduaneiros especiais, Zona Franca de Manaus, Zonas de Processamento de Exportação, Repetro, remessas internacionais e a futura Lei Geral Aduaneira. Com a edição da Lei Complementar nº 214/2025 e, posteriormente, da Resolução CGIBS nº 6/2026 e do Decreto nº 12.955/2026, ingressamos em uma nova etapa: a da efetiva operacionalização da reforma tributária. Mais do que regulamentar Continue lendo→

The Role of Special Economic Zones in Regional Economic Development and Methodology for Assessing Their Impact

1 minuto Abstract: This article examines the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in regional economic development and develops a methodological framework for assessing their socio-economic impact. In the context of globalization, industrial restructuring, and increasing competition for investment, SEZs are increasingly used as instruments for attracting capital, expanding exports, creating employment, stimulating innovation, and reducing regional disparities. The study argues that SEZ effectiveness cannot be evaluated solely through the amount of attracted investment or the volume of industrial production. A comprehensive assessment should Continue lendo→

Hundreds of Special Economic Zones Later, Africa Still Awaits an Industrial Breakthrough

5 minutos Walid Kéfi | African countries can turn special economic zones (SEZs) into a powerful tool for industrialization by strengthening ties with local businesses, adopting a regional division of industrial specialization instead of direct competition, and incorporating stronger environmental and social standards into these zones. That is the main conclusion of the African Industrialization Index 2025, a report published on May 24 by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in partnership with the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The Continue lendo→