From http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0014642 (in English)
In 2010 15 foreign enterprises have applied to establish R&D centers in Taiwan, which represents an investment of around US$500 million. This boost in R&D applications is a consequence of the signing of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) between Taiwan and mainland China and is attracting companies such as ASML of the Netherlands; Microsoft, HP, and IBM of the United States, and IMEC of Belgium.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
40% increase in Singapore's manufacturing production
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/359620,singapores-manufacturing-output-jumps-40-per-cent.html (in English)
Pharmaceutical sector was the main responsable for the overall 39.8% increase year-on-year in November 2010 of the manufacuting output in Singapore, 10% more than the previous month. November's growth of output in the pharmaceutical sector accounted for a spectacular 189% year-on-year. Government's estimations about the growth of Singapore's overall economy in 2010 are at 15%.
Pharmaceutical sector was the main responsable for the overall 39.8% increase year-on-year in November 2010 of the manufacuting output in Singapore, 10% more than the previous month. November's growth of output in the pharmaceutical sector accounted for a spectacular 189% year-on-year. Government's estimations about the growth of Singapore's overall economy in 2010 are at 15%.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Chinese economy in 2010
From http://www.expansion.com/2010/12/29/opinion/tribunas/1293654334.html (in Spanish)
2010 has been a landmark year for China's international raising as a superpower. Its economy (5.7 billion US dollars) has overtaken Japan's and has become the second largest in the world, right after US'. Average growth of Chinese economy between 2000 and 2010 has been more than 10%. According to the purchase-power parities (PPPs) calculations, which take into account the differences of the cost of living in each country, China has also been in the second place since 2001, but experts forecast that by 2015 or 2016 it can also overtake US. Estimations also indicate that in 2007 89% of the Chinese population could be classified as "middle class", which gives an idea of the size of the transformation of this society in the few last decades.
2010 has been a landmark year for China's international raising as a superpower. Its economy (5.7 billion US dollars) has overtaken Japan's and has become the second largest in the world, right after US'. Average growth of Chinese economy between 2000 and 2010 has been more than 10%. According to the purchase-power parities (PPPs) calculations, which take into account the differences of the cost of living in each country, China has also been in the second place since 2001, but experts forecast that by 2015 or 2016 it can also overtake US. Estimations also indicate that in 2007 89% of the Chinese population could be classified as "middle class", which gives an idea of the size of the transformation of this society in the few last decades.
Mas appoints the new ministers of Catalan government
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/politics/new-catalan-ministers (in English)
President Artur Mas has appointed the ministers of the new Catalan government, which have been reduced from 15 to 12, as the first measure to tackle the deficit of the administration. For anyone interested in the biographical details, the above link contains a brief summary of the CV of each of the ministers.
President Artur Mas has appointed the ministers of the new Catalan government, which have been reduced from 15 to 12, as the first measure to tackle the deficit of the administration. For anyone interested in the biographical details, the above link contains a brief summary of the CV of each of the ministers.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Interview to young Chinese-Catalan entepreneur Jiajia Wang Liu
From http://www.lavanguardia.es/lacontra/20101220/54089895005/mis-padres-dormian-en-la-banera-para-que-yo-estudiara.html (in Spanish), http://cac.drac.com/?p=579 (in Catalan) and http://www.elpunt.cat/noticia/article/7-vista/8-articles/332806-conte-de-la-xina.html (in Catalan)
Jiajia Wang Liu was born near Wenzhou, in south-east China and her family moved to Catalonia in 1997, when she was only 8 years old. Her parents had to move out of China since they were outlawed for having more than one child. She had tough childhood years, but she struggled to finish high school and to enter the Pompeu Fabra University, where she got a degree in business administration. She received a grant to upgrade her studies at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She has recently received the UPF Emprèn 2010-Fundació Banc Sabadell award of 20,000 euros for the idea that she plans to turn into her own business: a publishing company aimed at producing educational materials for the Chinese children adopted by Catalan families, so they can learn their mother language. Jiajia masters Chinese, Catalan, Spanish and English.
Two interviews and an article descriving how she got the award can be downloaded from the links at the top.
Jiajia Wang Liu was born near Wenzhou, in south-east China and her family moved to Catalonia in 1997, when she was only 8 years old. Her parents had to move out of China since they were outlawed for having more than one child. She had tough childhood years, but she struggled to finish high school and to enter the Pompeu Fabra University, where she got a degree in business administration. She received a grant to upgrade her studies at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She has recently received the UPF Emprèn 2010-Fundació Banc Sabadell award of 20,000 euros for the idea that she plans to turn into her own business: a publishing company aimed at producing educational materials for the Chinese children adopted by Catalan families, so they can learn their mother language. Jiajia masters Chinese, Catalan, Spanish and English.
Two interviews and an article descriving how she got the award can be downloaded from the links at the top.
Slight growth of Catalan economy
From http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/AppJava/notapremsavw/detall.do?id=60288 (in Catalan)
Catalan gross domestic product has shown a slight increase of 0.2% year on year in the third trimester of 2010. According to the Statistical Institute of Catalonia (Idescat), a positive growth was not seen since the second trimester of 2008, helped by the recovery of exports.
Catalan gross domestic product has shown a slight increase of 0.2% year on year in the third trimester of 2010. According to the Statistical Institute of Catalonia (Idescat), a positive growth was not seen since the second trimester of 2008, helped by the recovery of exports.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Artur Mas, new President of the Catalan government
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/politics/artur-mas-voted-129th-president-catalan-government (in English)
As expected according to the results of the elections to the Catalan Parliament of November 28, 2010, the leader of the Catalan moderate coalition CiU, Artur Mas, has been invested President of the Catalan Government. Artur Mas is the 129th President and succeeds José Montilla, from the Socialist's Party of Catalonia (PSC). A detailed political biography of Artur Mas can be read here.
As expected according to the results of the elections to the Catalan Parliament of November 28, 2010, the leader of the Catalan moderate coalition CiU, Artur Mas, has been invested President of the Catalan Government. Artur Mas is the 129th President and succeeds José Montilla, from the Socialist's Party of Catalonia (PSC). A detailed political biography of Artur Mas can be read here.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Spanish Minister Miguel Sebastián travels to China to tighten commercial relationships
From http://www.expansion.com/2010/12/12/economia/1292172196.html and http://www.expansion.com/2010/12/13/empresas/energia/1292240470.html (in Spanish)
Spanish Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Miguel Sebastián, has traveled to China in order to tighten commercial relationships between this country and Spain. He is expected to meet representatives of important Chinese companies and government representatives in order to favour trade in the automobile and energy sectors, with a special aim at nuclear energy. This trip serves also as a preparation step for the future visit to Spain of the Executive Vice-Premier of China, Li Keqiang, due for early 2011.
Spanish Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Miguel Sebastián, has traveled to China in order to tighten commercial relationships between this country and Spain. He is expected to meet representatives of important Chinese companies and government representatives in order to favour trade in the automobile and energy sectors, with a special aim at nuclear energy. This trip serves also as a preparation step for the future visit to Spain of the Executive Vice-Premier of China, Li Keqiang, due for early 2011.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Inflation in China rises above 5% in November
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/357642,inflation-hits-28-month-high.html and http://www.chinapost.com.tw/china/business/2010/12/12/283332/Jump-in.htm (in English)
The consumer price index in China rose by 5.1% in November 2010, 0.7% up from the 4.4% of October. Food products have been the main factor for this important increase in inflation, since they grew 11.7% year-on-year. After the increase of interest rates of last October, another one is expected early next year in order to have inflation under control. Other economic indicators of this past November are a 13.3% increase year-on-year in the industrial output and a 18.7% increase year-on-year in retail sales.
The consumer price index in China rose by 5.1% in November 2010, 0.7% up from the 4.4% of October. Food products have been the main factor for this important increase in inflation, since they grew 11.7% year-on-year. After the increase of interest rates of last October, another one is expected early next year in order to have inflation under control. Other economic indicators of this past November are a 13.3% increase year-on-year in the industrial output and a 18.7% increase year-on-year in retail sales.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Water supply in China under threat
From http://eng.tibet.cn/news/today/201012/t20101209_779531.htm (in English)
If Chinese water resouces were already in trouble, authorities recently revealed that the expected rapid urbanization during the coming 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) can seriously threaten the country's water supply in the next decades. Apart from whatever effects climate change can cause, the increase in water use, together with the expected increase in the release of pollutants into the environment are seriously affecting rivers such as the Haihe, in Beijing, the Huaihe, which marks the boundary between China's north and south, or the Huanghe (Yellow River), to name a few. This situation poses a great challenge on the present and future management of water resources in China, but at the same time offers opportunities for water companies to test their know-how and equipments to help reverse this dramatic situation.
If Chinese water resouces were already in trouble, authorities recently revealed that the expected rapid urbanization during the coming 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) can seriously threaten the country's water supply in the next decades. Apart from whatever effects climate change can cause, the increase in water use, together with the expected increase in the release of pollutants into the environment are seriously affecting rivers such as the Haihe, in Beijing, the Huaihe, which marks the boundary between China's north and south, or the Huanghe (Yellow River), to name a few. This situation poses a great challenge on the present and future management of water resources in China, but at the same time offers opportunities for water companies to test their know-how and equipments to help reverse this dramatic situation.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Taiwan's exports keep on growing
From http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/2010/12/taiwan-exports-surge-22-percent-november (in English)
Thanks to a strong demand of high-tech products in China, Hong Kong, United States and Europe, Taiwan's exports grew 22% in November 2010, totalling 24.4 billion US dollars. The growth rate of Taiwan's economy in 2010 has been projected at 10%, whereas estimates for 2011 show a decrease to a moderate 4.5%
Thanks to a strong demand of high-tech products in China, Hong Kong, United States and Europe, Taiwan's exports grew 22% in November 2010, totalling 24.4 billion US dollars. The growth rate of Taiwan's economy in 2010 has been projected at 10%, whereas estimates for 2011 show a decrease to a moderate 4.5%
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Advertisement of Borges olive oil, Taichung, Taiwan
When recently walking in the center of Taichung City, Taiwan, I was surprised by this big advertisement of Catalan olive oil Borges in Chinese.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Eurofragance grows 46% and aims at China and Brazil
From http://www.expansion.com/2010/12/01/catalunya/1291240365.html (in Spanish)
Catalan company Eurofragance, specialized in the production of fragances and flavours, is expecting to finish year 2010 with sales reaching 32 million euros, an increase of 46% compared to year 2009, and with a gross profit of 8 million euros. These excellent results have been caused by the increase of the exports, which account for 80% of the sales. For next year, Eurofragance is planning to open factories in China and Brazil. Eurofragance is the third largest company of this sector in Spain, right after Lucta and Dallant, also based in Catalonia.
Catalan company Eurofragance, specialized in the production of fragances and flavours, is expecting to finish year 2010 with sales reaching 32 million euros, an increase of 46% compared to year 2009, and with a gross profit of 8 million euros. These excellent results have been caused by the increase of the exports, which account for 80% of the sales. For next year, Eurofragance is planning to open factories in China and Brazil. Eurofragance is the third largest company of this sector in Spain, right after Lucta and Dallant, also based in Catalonia.
Small decrease of unemployment in November in Catalonia
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/unemployment-falls-november-catalonia-564541-people (in English)
According to the Catalan Government, the number of jobless people in Catalonia has shown a small decrease in November 2010. Compared to the previous month, 1,955 people have found a job, mostly in the industrial and construction sectors. However, the total number of unemployed workers is still high, totalling 564.541 people. Unemployment decreased in the provinces of Barcelona (0,63%), Tarragona (0,14%) and Lleida (0,18%) and only increased in the province of Girona (1,55%).
According to the Catalan Government, the number of jobless people in Catalonia has shown a small decrease in November 2010. Compared to the previous month, 1,955 people have found a job, mostly in the industrial and construction sectors. However, the total number of unemployed workers is still high, totalling 564.541 people. Unemployment decreased in the provinces of Barcelona (0,63%), Tarragona (0,14%) and Lleida (0,18%) and only increased in the province of Girona (1,55%).
Monday, November 29, 2010
Deep change in Catalan political landscape
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/politics/catalonia-sends-strong-message-and-changes-political-landscape (in English)
The elections of November 28th, 2010, have produced a deep change in the Catalan political landscape. The coalition of left-wing parties (PSC-PSOE, ERC and ICV-EUiA) that had been in power for the last 7 years was clearly defeated by the centre-right Catalan nationalist coalition CiU. CiU has won 62 seats, 14 more than the left-wing coalition, and has remained only 6 seats below the absolute majority. Artur Mas, leader of CiU, will be the next Catalan President for the next 4 years. The Socialist Party (PSC-PSOE), whose candidate was the current President of Catalonia, José Montilla, had the worst results in history with only 28 seats. Popular Party (PP) was third with 18 seats, whereas Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC), one of the three parties in the coalition in power, collapsed and lost more than half of its seats, of which could retain only 10. ICV-EUiA, the left-wing Socialist and Green party lost 2 seats and went from 12 to 10. The Anti-Catalan Nationalism Party Ciudadanos maintained its 3 seats, whereas former FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, won 4 seats with his new political party, Solidaritat Catalana per la Independència, a party that clearly stands for Catalan independence. Turnout nearly reached 60%.
The elections of November 28th, 2010, have produced a deep change in the Catalan political landscape. The coalition of left-wing parties (PSC-PSOE, ERC and ICV-EUiA) that had been in power for the last 7 years was clearly defeated by the centre-right Catalan nationalist coalition CiU. CiU has won 62 seats, 14 more than the left-wing coalition, and has remained only 6 seats below the absolute majority. Artur Mas, leader of CiU, will be the next Catalan President for the next 4 years. The Socialist Party (PSC-PSOE), whose candidate was the current President of Catalonia, José Montilla, had the worst results in history with only 28 seats. Popular Party (PP) was third with 18 seats, whereas Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC), one of the three parties in the coalition in power, collapsed and lost more than half of its seats, of which could retain only 10. ICV-EUiA, the left-wing Socialist and Green party lost 2 seats and went from 12 to 10. The Anti-Catalan Nationalism Party Ciudadanos maintained its 3 seats, whereas former FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, won 4 seats with his new political party, Solidaritat Catalana per la Independència, a party that clearly stands for Catalan independence. Turnout nearly reached 60%.
Catalan restaurants in 2011 Michelin guide
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/life-style/catalan-restaurants-maintain-high-ranking-michelin-guide (in English) and http://www.entremaqueros.com/bitacoras/cocina/2010/11/28/guia-michelin-2011-con-%E2%80%9Cestrellazo%E2%80%9D (in Spanish)
The 2011 edition of the Michelin guide has recently been presented in the basque city of San Sebastián and once more Catalan restaurants have maintained a high ranking, with a total of 57 stars between 46 restaurants. Out of the 7 restaurants with 3 stars, 4 are located in Catalonia (El Bulli in Roses; El racó de can Fabes in Sant Celoni; Sant Pau in Sant Pol de Mar; and El Celler de Can Roca in Girona), whereas the other three are located in the Basque Country. Miramar in Llançà has been awarded with a second Michelin star, the same number as Les Cols in Olot and Lasarte in Barcelona.
The 2011 edition of the Michelin guide has recently been presented in the basque city of San Sebastián and once more Catalan restaurants have maintained a high ranking, with a total of 57 stars between 46 restaurants. Out of the 7 restaurants with 3 stars, 4 are located in Catalonia (El Bulli in Roses; El racó de can Fabes in Sant Celoni; Sant Pau in Sant Pol de Mar; and El Celler de Can Roca in Girona), whereas the other three are located in the Basque Country. Miramar in Llançà has been awarded with a second Michelin star, the same number as Les Cols in Olot and Lasarte in Barcelona.
Taiwan Business Indicators in October 2010
From http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0014545 (in English)
The Taiwanese Council for Economic Planning and Development has released the information on the economic indicators corresponding to October 2010, which can be found on the link above.
The Taiwanese Council for Economic Planning and Development has released the information on the economic indicators corresponding to October 2010, which can be found on the link above.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Forecast for Singapore economy
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/353724,exports-surge-35-october.html and http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/354061,economic-growth-slow-year.html (in English)
Despite the huge increase in exports (35%) in October 2010, mainly to European Union countries and to United States, Singapore economy is expected to slow down next year. Estimations of the evolution of GDP in 2011 show a growth of 4-6%, which represents 1/3 of the growth rate of GDP expected for 2010, estimated at 15%.
Despite the huge increase in exports (35%) in October 2010, mainly to European Union countries and to United States, Singapore economy is expected to slow down next year. Estimations of the evolution of GDP in 2011 show a growth of 4-6%, which represents 1/3 of the growth rate of GDP expected for 2010, estimated at 15%.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Catalan clothing company Desigual in China by 2012
From http://www.expansion.com/2010/11/24/empresas/distribucion/1290635106.html (in Spanish)
Barcelona based clothing company Desigual is aiming at opening stores in China by 2012, as part of the exponential growth that is experiencing in the recent years. Annual sales have went from 8 million euros in 2002 to more than 300 million euros in 2009, with forecasts for 2010 and 2011 of 450 million euros and 675 million euros, respectively. Desigual is planning to establish its base in Shanghai in 2011 in order to be able to open its first store in China in 2012.
Barcelona based clothing company Desigual is aiming at opening stores in China by 2012, as part of the exponential growth that is experiencing in the recent years. Annual sales have went from 8 million euros in 2002 to more than 300 million euros in 2009, with forecasts for 2010 and 2011 of 450 million euros and 675 million euros, respectively. Desigual is planning to establish its base in Shanghai in 2011 in order to be able to open its first store in China in 2012.
Taiwan unemployment rate below 5%
From http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2010/11/23/281002/Taiwan-jobless.htm (in English)
After 23 months, Taiwan's unemployment rate has dropped again below 5% thanks to the decrease of 14,000 jobless people in October 2010. After seasonal adjustment, the present unemployment rate in Taiwan is 4.96%, down 0.12% from September 2010 and 1.05% lower than 1 year ago. The worse unemployment rate ever in Taiwan achieved 6.13% in August 2009.
After 23 months, Taiwan's unemployment rate has dropped again below 5% thanks to the decrease of 14,000 jobless people in October 2010. After seasonal adjustment, the present unemployment rate in Taiwan is 4.96%, down 0.12% from September 2010 and 1.05% lower than 1 year ago. The worse unemployment rate ever in Taiwan achieved 6.13% in August 2009.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Chery investment in Catalonia evaluated
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/pedro-nueno-%E2%80%9Cit-makes-all-sense-world-chery-invest-catalonia%E2%80%9D (in English)
In an interview by the Catalan News Agency, Prof. Pedro Nueno has declared that it makes sense for Chery to invest in Catalonia, where there is a long tradition of car production with Seat and Nissan. The important network of suppliers, the links with other high-value sectors, the highly qualified workforce and the proximity of Barcelona port and its infrastructure are some of the strong points that may bring the Chery manufacturing plant to Catalonia in a near future. Prof. Nueno sees this plant as a great opportunity for Catalonia and thinks it will be compatible with the one that Chery will open in Turkey, but warns the politicians to be agile and do not hesitate on the decision-making process.
In an interview by the Catalan News Agency, Prof. Pedro Nueno has declared that it makes sense for Chery to invest in Catalonia, where there is a long tradition of car production with Seat and Nissan. The important network of suppliers, the links with other high-value sectors, the highly qualified workforce and the proximity of Barcelona port and its infrastructure are some of the strong points that may bring the Chery manufacturing plant to Catalonia in a near future. Prof. Nueno sees this plant as a great opportunity for Catalonia and thinks it will be compatible with the one that Chery will open in Turkey, but warns the politicians to be agile and do not hesitate on the decision-making process.
Spanish car manufacturer Seat analyzes Chinese market
From http://www.expansion.com/2010/11/24/empresas/auto-industria/1290596328.html (in Spanish)
Spanish car manufacturer Seat, subsidiary of the German Volkswagen Group, has started analyzing the potential acceptance of its cars in the Chinese market, as confirmed by the company's representative Mr. Francisco Javier García Sanz on the 25th Meeting of the Automotive Sector that was held in Barcelona on 23 and 24 November 2010.
Spanish car manufacturer Seat, subsidiary of the German Volkswagen Group, has started analyzing the potential acceptance of its cars in the Chinese market, as confirmed by the company's representative Mr. Francisco Javier García Sanz on the 25th Meeting of the Automotive Sector that was held in Barcelona on 23 and 24 November 2010.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Taiwan’s standard of living ahead of Japan’s
From http://www.economist.com/node/17473187?story_id=17473187&fsrc=rss (in English)
When calculated at market rates, Japan’s per head income ($42,300) is much higher than Taiwan’s ($18,300), but when the costs of living in these societies are taken into account some surprising changes appear. If calculated according to the purchase-power parities (PPPs) system, in 2010 Taiwan’s standard of living has just surpassed Japan’s. Cheaper housing (one third of Japan’s) and food (half) are the main factors equalizing the differences observed in the index based on market rates. According to the International Monetary Fund and with calculations based on the PPPs system, Japan’s income per head is estimated at $33,800, whereas Taiwan’s is estimated at $34,700. Other east asian countries that initially followed the trail of Japan’s economy but that surpassed it based on the PPPs calculations are Singapore and Hong Kong, with South Korea also bridging the gap.
When calculated at market rates, Japan’s per head income ($42,300) is much higher than Taiwan’s ($18,300), but when the costs of living in these societies are taken into account some surprising changes appear. If calculated according to the purchase-power parities (PPPs) system, in 2010 Taiwan’s standard of living has just surpassed Japan’s. Cheaper housing (one third of Japan’s) and food (half) are the main factors equalizing the differences observed in the index based on market rates. According to the International Monetary Fund and with calculations based on the PPPs system, Japan’s income per head is estimated at $33,800, whereas Taiwan’s is estimated at $34,700. Other east asian countries that initially followed the trail of Japan’s economy but that surpassed it based on the PPPs calculations are Singapore and Hong Kong, with South Korea also bridging the gap.
International Monetary Fund
20% of global energy to be used by China in 2035
From http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2ea6681e-ec27-11df-9e11-00144feab49a.html?ftcamp=rss#axzz160FxwGX8 (in English)
According to the annual report of the International Energy Agency, its World Energy Outlook , forecasts announce a huge growth of energy consumption in China in the next two decades, estimated at 75% between 2008-2035. China’s energy demands are expected to achieve 20% of the global demand and 36% of the projected growth. The most important increase in demand will be due to the transportation sector, with car sales expected to increase about tenfold by 2035. To cope with this, global oil demand will have to increase 18%, from 84 million barrels a day to 99 million barrel a day. According to the executive director of the International Energy Agency, Mr. Nobuo Tanaka, global energy security and climate change due to fossil-fuel use will largely depend on how China responds to the challenge of coping with its booming energy demand.
According to the annual report of the International Energy Agency, its World Energy Outlook , forecasts announce a huge growth of energy consumption in China in the next two decades, estimated at 75% between 2008-2035. China’s energy demands are expected to achieve 20% of the global demand and 36% of the projected growth. The most important increase in demand will be due to the transportation sector, with car sales expected to increase about tenfold by 2035. To cope with this, global oil demand will have to increase 18%, from 84 million barrels a day to 99 million barrel a day. According to the executive director of the International Energy Agency, Mr. Nobuo Tanaka, global energy security and climate change due to fossil-fuel use will largely depend on how China responds to the challenge of coping with its booming energy demand.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Corruption perception index 2010
From http://www.chinalawblog.com/2010/10/china_corruption_by_the_numbers.html (in English)
Transparency International has recently published its 2010 report on the perceived corruption in the world. The countries perceived as least corrupt are Denmark, New Zeland and Singapore, which tied-up on top of the ranking. Other east asian countries are on the top positions, such Hong Kong (13), Japan (17), Taiwan (33) and South Korea (39). China ties at 78 with Thailand, whereas Spain is on 30th position.
Transparency International has recently published its 2010 report on the perceived corruption in the world. The countries perceived as least corrupt are Denmark, New Zeland and Singapore, which tied-up on top of the ranking. Other east asian countries are on the top positions, such Hong Kong (13), Japan (17), Taiwan (33) and South Korea (39). China ties at 78 with Thailand, whereas Spain is on 30th position.
Promotion of Spanish food industry in Fuzhou
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4413770,00.html (in Spanish)
Catalan food and beverage companies Cellers Tane, Estrella Damm, Namana Impex and Roqueta Origen, together with other 24 companies from other Spanish regions, have attended the promotion events for the Spanish food industry that took place in Fuzhou during November 8th-9th, 2010. These events have been organized by the Instituto Español de Comercio Exterior (ICEX), the Cantabria regional government and the government of the People’s Republic of China. More than 200 chinese food professionals attended the event and were able to try and have detailed information on Spanish products such as wine, cava (sparkling wine), water, olive oil, olives and anchovies, among others.
Catalan food and beverage companies Cellers Tane, Estrella Damm, Namana Impex and Roqueta Origen, together with other 24 companies from other Spanish regions, have attended the promotion events for the Spanish food industry that took place in Fuzhou during November 8th-9th, 2010. These events have been organized by the Instituto Español de Comercio Exterior (ICEX), the Cantabria regional government and the government of the People’s Republic of China. More than 200 chinese food professionals attended the event and were able to try and have detailed information on Spanish products such as wine, cava (sparkling wine), water, olive oil, olives and anchovies, among others.
Spanish touristic strategy disclosed in China
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4414602,00.html (in Spanish)
November 16th, 2010, is the date chosen for the Spanish Tourism Institute to engage on a meeting with Chinese touristic authorities and disclose its marketing strategy that so successfully has promoted tourism in Spain.
Spain is the third country in the world in terms of touristic activity. It receives annually 57.3 million visitors, closely followed by China, which is supposed to be the most visited country in the world in the next decade. Chinese authorities are interested in learning the details of the touristic promotion and business in Spain in order to adapt them to their own development intentions.
November 16th, 2010, is the date chosen for the Spanish Tourism Institute to engage on a meeting with Chinese touristic authorities and disclose its marketing strategy that so successfully has promoted tourism in Spain.
Spain is the third country in the world in terms of touristic activity. It receives annually 57.3 million visitors, closely followed by China, which is supposed to be the most visited country in the world in the next decade. Chinese authorities are interested in learning the details of the touristic promotion and business in Spain in order to adapt them to their own development intentions.
Monday, November 8, 2010
12th consecutive month of increase of Taiwan exports
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/352493,export-growth-brisker-october.html (in English)
October 2010 was the 12th consecutive month of rise of Taiwan exports. Demand from China and from the Association of South-East Asian Nations - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam- for electronic and elecommunication products has been the main reason for such a remarkable increase. In comparison with October 2009, exports increased 4.35 billion US dollars to reach 24.19 billion US dollars, which represents a growth of 21.9% year-on-year.
October 2010 was the 12th consecutive month of rise of Taiwan exports. Demand from China and from the Association of South-East Asian Nations - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam- for electronic and elecommunication products has been the main reason for such a remarkable increase. In comparison with October 2009, exports increased 4.35 billion US dollars to reach 24.19 billion US dollars, which represents a growth of 21.9% year-on-year.
Agbar is leading a boost on water and energy patents
From http://www.expansion.com/2010/11/07/empresas/energia/1289162785.html (in Spanish)
Agbar's Sostaqua R+D program is proving to be very fruitful, since 290 new patents concerning water and energy have been registered in the last 4 years. Apart from this patents, the Sostaqua program has created 1,800 new jobs, 230 prototypes and more than 600 stable collaborations between private companies and research centers. The Sostaqua project was aimed at improving the sustainability of the urban water cycle and had a budget of approximately 26 million euros, half covered by Agbar and the other half by the CDTI (Center for the Development of Industrial Technology). Apart from Agbar, the other 15 companies involved in the project have been Canaragua, Clabsa, Cementos Molins, Degremont, Dow Ibérica, Emuasa, Labaqua, Sener, Solvay, Auma, Cric, Amphos 21, Remosa, Sineria and STC.
Agbar's Sostaqua R+D program is proving to be very fruitful, since 290 new patents concerning water and energy have been registered in the last 4 years. Apart from this patents, the Sostaqua program has created 1,800 new jobs, 230 prototypes and more than 600 stable collaborations between private companies and research centers. The Sostaqua project was aimed at improving the sustainability of the urban water cycle and had a budget of approximately 26 million euros, half covered by Agbar and the other half by the CDTI (Center for the Development of Industrial Technology). Apart from Agbar, the other 15 companies involved in the project have been Canaragua, Clabsa, Cementos Molins, Degremont, Dow Ibérica, Emuasa, Labaqua, Sener, Solvay, Auma, Cric, Amphos 21, Remosa, Sineria and STC.
Air China and Thai Airways soon to land at Barcelona airport
From http://www.expansion.com/2010/11/07/empresas/1289126461.html (in Spanish)
President of Star Alliance Jaan Albrecht has declared that the negotiations to have Air China and Thai Airways landing on Barcelona's El Prat airport are advancing at a fast pace. The alliance is willing to expand flying connections from Barcelona, led by its member Spanair, and convert this airport on an international hub. Barcelona airport has also an strategic interest for the connection between Latin America and East Asia and, starting on March 2011, Singapore Airlines will fly from Singapore to Sao Paulo with a stop in Barcelona. Spain is the third largest market for Star Alliance in Europe, right after Germany and United Kingdom.
President of Star Alliance Jaan Albrecht has declared that the negotiations to have Air China and Thai Airways landing on Barcelona's El Prat airport are advancing at a fast pace. The alliance is willing to expand flying connections from Barcelona, led by its member Spanair, and convert this airport on an international hub. Barcelona airport has also an strategic interest for the connection between Latin America and East Asia and, starting on March 2011, Singapore Airlines will fly from Singapore to Sao Paulo with a stop in Barcelona. Spain is the third largest market for Star Alliance in Europe, right after Germany and United Kingdom.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
37 Spanish companies on Cosmoprof Asia 2010
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4412788,00.html (in Spain)
From Nov 10-12th, 2010, Hong Kong will host the 15th edition of the Cosmoprof Asia, the main beauty trade show in Asia. ICEX (Spanish Institute on Foreign Trade) is organizing a Spanish pavillion that will host the 37 Spanish companies that will participate on this event. 24 out of those 37 companies come from Catalonia (23 from Barcelona and 1 from Girona).
Spanish exports on beauty products reached 1,787.8 million euros in 2009, 83 of which came from the Asia-Pacific region and account for nearly 5% of total Spanish exports on this sector. Sales to Honk Kong alone accounted for 16 million euros due to its role of gateway to many of the countries of the area.
From Nov 10-12th, 2010, Hong Kong will host the 15th edition of the Cosmoprof Asia, the main beauty trade show in Asia. ICEX (Spanish Institute on Foreign Trade) is organizing a Spanish pavillion that will host the 37 Spanish companies that will participate on this event. 24 out of those 37 companies come from Catalonia (23 from Barcelona and 1 from Girona).
Spanish exports on beauty products reached 1,787.8 million euros in 2009, 83 of which came from the Asia-Pacific region and account for nearly 5% of total Spanish exports on this sector. Sales to Honk Kong alone accounted for 16 million euros due to its role of gateway to many of the countries of the area.
Singapore, best country for business
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/351950,list-places-do-business.html (in English)
According to a press release from the World Bank, Singapore has been chosen as the best country for business for fifth consecutive year. Singapore is followed by Hong Kong and New Zealand, which speaks about the outstanding performance of East Asian and Pacific economies. Great Britain and United States of America complete the five top positions. According to the Doing Busines report for 2011, Kazakhstan was the country that improved business regulation the most in the past year.
According to a press release from the World Bank, Singapore has been chosen as the best country for business for fifth consecutive year. Singapore is followed by Hong Kong and New Zealand, which speaks about the outstanding performance of East Asian and Pacific economies. Great Britain and United States of America complete the five top positions. According to the Doing Busines report for 2011, Kazakhstan was the country that improved business regulation the most in the past year.
Moving to new website
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Unemployment increases and tiny economic growth in Catalonia in October 2010
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/unemployment-increases-9228-people-october-reaching-566496-catalonia (in English) and http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/AppJava/notapremsavw/detall.do?id=54653 (in Catalan)
The statistics of October 2010 about unemployment rate and economy trend in Catalonia have been released today. Unemployment has increased by 9,228 people and the total figure is now 566,496. According to the Catalan Public Employment Service (SOC), this increase is explained by the end of the touristic season and of the fruit harvest season. At the same time, economy has seen a growth of 0.1% in the third trimester of 2010 thanks to the activity on industrial exports and to the recent touristic season, which have compensated the sustained decline of activity on the construction sector.
The statistics of October 2010 about unemployment rate and economy trend in Catalonia have been released today. Unemployment has increased by 9,228 people and the total figure is now 566,496. According to the Catalan Public Employment Service (SOC), this increase is explained by the end of the touristic season and of the fruit harvest season. At the same time, economy has seen a growth of 0.1% in the third trimester of 2010 thanks to the activity on industrial exports and to the recent touristic season, which have compensated the sustained decline of activity on the construction sector.
Unemployment increases and tiny economic growth in Catalonia in October 2010
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/unemployment-increases-9228-people-october-reaching-566496-catalonia (in English) and http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/AppJava/notapremsavw/detall.do?id=54653 (in Catalan)
The statistics of October 2010 about unemployment rate and economy trend in Catalonia have been released today. Unemployment has increased by 9,228 people and the total figure is now 566,496. According to the Catalan Public Employment Service (SOC), this increase is explained by the end of the touristic season and of the fruit harvest season. Paralelly, economy has seen a growth of 0.1% in the third trimester of 2010 thanks to the activity on industrial exports and to the recent touristic season, which have compensated the sustained decline of activity on the construction sector.
The statistics of October 2010 about unemployment rate and economy trend in Catalonia have been released today. Unemployment has increased by 9,228 people and the total figure is now 566,496. According to the Catalan Public Employment Service (SOC), this increase is explained by the end of the touristic season and of the fruit harvest season. Paralelly, economy has seen a growth of 0.1% in the third trimester of 2010 thanks to the activity on industrial exports and to the recent touristic season, which have compensated the sustained decline of activity on the construction sector.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Growth of scientific production in Catalonia
From http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/AppJava/notapremsavw/detall.do?id=54507 (in Catalan)
Scientific production in Catalonia has grown up to almost 15,000 documents on 2008, which represent 26.1% of the total Spanish production. For the first time Catalonia's production has overtaken that of Finland, Austria and Norway. Despite the economic crisis, investment on R&D by the Catalan government has amounted 954 million euros.
Scientific production in Catalonia has grown up to almost 15,000 documents on 2008, which represent 26.1% of the total Spanish production. For the first time Catalonia's production has overtaken that of Finland, Austria and Norway. Despite the economic crisis, investment on R&D by the Catalan government has amounted 954 million euros.
Growth of scientific production in Catalonia
From http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/AppJava/notapremsavw/detall.do?id=54507 (in Catalan)
Scientific production in Catalonia has grown up to almost 15,000 documents on 2008, which represent 26.1% of the total Spanish production. For the first time Catalonia's production has overtaken that of Finland, Austria and Norway. Despite the economic crisis, investment on R&D by the Catalan government has amounted 954 million euros.
Scientific production in Catalonia has grown up to almost 15,000 documents on 2008, which represent 26.1% of the total Spanish production. For the first time Catalonia's production has overtaken that of Finland, Austria and Norway. Despite the economic crisis, investment on R&D by the Catalan government has amounted 954 million euros.
Electric motorbike to be released in 2011
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/first-fully-electric-motorbike-be-released-catalonia-2011 (in English)
The first fully electric motorbike MIUS 4.0 will be released for sale in Catalonia in 2011. It will be the joint effort of 6 Catalan companies and the Catalan government and will be sold for 4,500 euros, 300 euros less than a similar conventional motorbike. The MIUS 4.0 has been designed for the urban environment, requires 6 hours of charging and has an autonomy of 50 km. It will be officially presented at the 68th International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA MOTO) that will be held at the Fiera Milano on Nov 2nd-7th, 2010.
The first fully electric motorbike MIUS 4.0 will be released for sale in Catalonia in 2011. It will be the joint effort of 6 Catalan companies and the Catalan government and will be sold for 4,500 euros, 300 euros less than a similar conventional motorbike. The MIUS 4.0 has been designed for the urban environment, requires 6 hours of charging and has an autonomy of 50 km. It will be officially presented at the 68th International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA MOTO) that will be held at the Fiera Milano on Nov 2nd-7th, 2010.
Electric motorbike to be released in 2011
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/first-fully-electric-motorbike-be-released-catalonia-2011 (in English)
The first fully electric motorbike MIUS 4.0 will be released for sale in Catalonia in 2011. It will be the joint effort of 6 Catalan companies and the Catalan government and will be sold for 4,500 euros, 300 euros less than a similar conventional motorbike. The MIUS 4.0 has been designed for the urban environment, requires 6 hours of charging and has an autonomy of 50 km. It will be officially presented at the 68th International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA MOTO) that will be held at the Fiera Milano on Nov 2nd-7th, 2010.
The first fully electric motorbike MIUS 4.0 will be released for sale in Catalonia in 2011. It will be the joint effort of 6 Catalan companies and the Catalan government and will be sold for 4,500 euros, 300 euros less than a similar conventional motorbike. The MIUS 4.0 has been designed for the urban environment, requires 6 hours of charging and has an autonomy of 50 km. It will be officially presented at the 68th International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA MOTO) that will be held at the Fiera Milano on Nov 2nd-7th, 2010.
Joint branding effort of Pyrenees territories
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/life-style/pyrenees-brand (in English)
The Pyrenean and Pre-Pyrenean counties of Pallars Jussà, Pallars Sobirà, Alt Urgell, Alta Ribagorça, Val d'Aran, Solsonès, Berguedà, Garrotxa, Alt Empordà, Cerdanya and Ripollès are starting a joint effort for food branding in order to achieve a broader outreach of their gastronomic products. This new Pyrenees brand will also help advertise other attractions of the area, from romanesque architecture to ski stations or to hiking trails in the mountains.
The Pyrenean and Pre-Pyrenean counties of Pallars Jussà, Pallars Sobirà, Alt Urgell, Alta Ribagorça, Val d'Aran, Solsonès, Berguedà, Garrotxa, Alt Empordà, Cerdanya and Ripollès are starting a joint effort for food branding in order to achieve a broader outreach of their gastronomic products. This new Pyrenees brand will also help advertise other attractions of the area, from romanesque architecture to ski stations or to hiking trails in the mountains.
Joint branding effort of Pyrenees territories
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/life-style/pyrenees-brand (in English)
The Pyrenean and Pre-Pyrenean counties of Pallars Jussà, Pallars Sobirà, Alt Urgell, Alta Ribagorça, Val d'Aran, Solsonès, Berguedà, Garrotxa, Alt Empordà, Cerdanya and Ripollès are starting a joint effort for food branding in order to achieve a broader outreach of their gastronomic products. This new Pyrenees brand will also help advertise other attractions of the area, from romanesque architecture to ski stations or to hiking trails in the mountains.
The Pyrenean and Pre-Pyrenean counties of Pallars Jussà, Pallars Sobirà, Alt Urgell, Alta Ribagorça, Val d'Aran, Solsonès, Berguedà, Garrotxa, Alt Empordà, Cerdanya and Ripollès are starting a joint effort for food branding in order to achieve a broader outreach of their gastronomic products. This new Pyrenees brand will also help advertise other attractions of the area, from romanesque architecture to ski stations or to hiking trails in the mountains.
Mango aimed at becoming one of the top 3 clothing companies in the world
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/catalan-clothing-store-mango-aims-duplicate-sales-4-years (in English)
Isak Andic, president of Catalan clothing store Mango, announced the will of the company to become one of the top 3 clothing companies in the world. Mango is devoted to doubling sales in 4 years after implementing its plan to open 400 new stores in 2011 which will add to the already existing 1,200 stores in 105 countries. China alone has already 100 Mango stores and there will be 250 more in the next few years.
Isak Andic, president of Catalan clothing store Mango, announced the will of the company to become one of the top 3 clothing companies in the world. Mango is devoted to doubling sales in 4 years after implementing its plan to open 400 new stores in 2011 which will add to the already existing 1,200 stores in 105 countries. China alone has already 100 Mango stores and there will be 250 more in the next few years.
Mango aimed at becoming one of the top 3 clothing companies in the world
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/catalan-clothing-store-mango-aims-duplicate-sales-4-years (in English)
Isak Andic, president of Catalan clothing store Mango, announced the will of the company to become one of the top 3 clothing companies in the world. Mango is devoted to doubling sales in 4 years after implementing its plan to open 400 new stores in 2011 which will add to the already existing 1,200 stores in 105 countries. China alone has already 100 Mango stores and there will be 250 more in the next few years.
Isak Andic, president of Catalan clothing store Mango, announced the will of the company to become one of the top 3 clothing companies in the world. Mango is devoted to doubling sales in 4 years after implementing its plan to open 400 new stores in 2011 which will add to the already existing 1,200 stores in 105 countries. China alone has already 100 Mango stores and there will be 250 more in the next few years.
Industrial bakery company Inpanasa reinforces exports to Asia
From http://www.elpunt.cat/noticia/article/4-economia/18-economia/323206-lempresa-inpanasa-comenca-a-exportar-el-mes-vinent-a-israel-i-a-lasia.html (in Catalan)
Starting next month, industrial bakery company Inpanasa (Aiguaviva, Girona) will reinforce exports to Israel and Asia (mainly China). Until now, the company has been exporting to 20 countries, mostly from the European Union, and is aimed at exploring new markets for its products. Recent investment of 200,000 euros will provide a better wrapping and a greater protection for the finished products.
Starting next month, industrial bakery company Inpanasa (Aiguaviva, Girona) will reinforce exports to Israel and Asia (mainly China). Until now, the company has been exporting to 20 countries, mostly from the European Union, and is aimed at exploring new markets for its products. Recent investment of 200,000 euros will provide a better wrapping and a greater protection for the finished products.
Industrial bakery company Impanasa reinforces exports to Asia
From http://www.elpunt.cat/noticia/article/4-economia/18-economia/323206-lempresa-inpanasa-comenca-a-exportar-el-mes-vinent-a-israel-i-a-lasia.html (in Catalan)
Starting next month, industrial bakery company Impanasa (Aiguaviva, Girona) will reinforce exports to Israel and Asia (mainly China). Until now, the company has been exporting to 20 countries, mostly from the European Union, and is aimed at exploring new markets for its products. Recent investment of 200,000 euros will provide a better wrapping and a greater protection for the finished products.
Starting next month, industrial bakery company Impanasa (Aiguaviva, Girona) will reinforce exports to Israel and Asia (mainly China). Until now, the company has been exporting to 20 countries, mostly from the European Union, and is aimed at exploring new markets for its products. Recent investment of 200,000 euros will provide a better wrapping and a greater protection for the finished products.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Per capita wealth in Taiwan - Allianz Global Wealth Report
From http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aECO&ID=201010260011 (in English)
According to the 2010 Allianz Global Wealth Report, Taiwan's per capita wealth is the third highest in Asia and has the 21st highest among the 50 countries surveyed. This report can be downloaded as pdf file from https://www.allianz.com/static-resources/en/economic_research/images_englisch/pdf_downloads/specials/agwr_eng.pdf.
According to the 2010 Allianz Global Wealth Report, Taiwan's per capita wealth is the third highest in Asia and has the 21st highest among the 50 countries surveyed. This report can be downloaded as pdf file from https://www.allianz.com/static-resources/en/economic_research/images_englisch/pdf_downloads/specials/agwr_eng.pdf.
Per capita wealth in Taiwan - Allianz Global Wealth Report
From http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aECO&ID=201010260011 (in English)
According to the 2010 Allianz Global Wealth Report, Taiwan's per capita wealth is the third highest in Asia and has the 21st highest among the 50 countries surveyed. This report can be downloaded as pdf file from https://www.allianz.com/static-resources/en/economic_research/images_englisch/pdf_downloads/specials/agwr_eng.pdf.
According to the 2010 Allianz Global Wealth Report, Taiwan's per capita wealth is the third highest in Asia and has the 21st highest among the 50 countries surveyed. This report can be downloaded as pdf file from https://www.allianz.com/static-resources/en/economic_research/images_englisch/pdf_downloads/specials/agwr_eng.pdf.
Taiwan industrial production slows down in September
From http://news.ino.com/headlines/?newsid=102520100353 (in English)
Industrial output of Taiwanese economy grew 12.21% year-on-year last September 2010, less than the 14.9% expected by economists. This growth rate was the lowest since October 2009 and was half that of August 2010, which accounted for an impressive 23.74%.
The growth of economy in Taiwan was 13.7% in the first trimester of 2010 and 12.53% in the second, but government experts expect this growth to be reduced to 8.24% in overall 2010. Forecasts for 2011 are estimated at 4.64%.
Industrial output of Taiwanese economy grew 12.21% year-on-year last September 2010, less than the 14.9% expected by economists. This growth rate was the lowest since October 2009 and was half that of August 2010, which accounted for an impressive 23.74%.
The growth of economy in Taiwan was 13.7% in the first trimester of 2010 and 12.53% in the second, but government experts expect this growth to be reduced to 8.24% in overall 2010. Forecasts for 2011 are estimated at 4.64%.
Taiwan industrial production slows down in September
From http://news.ino.com/headlines/?newsid=102520100353 (in English)
Industrial output of Taiwanese economy grew 12.21% year-on-year last September 2010, less than the 14.9% expected by economists. This growth rate was the lowest since October 2009 and was half that of August 2010, which accounted for an impressive 23.74%.
The growth of economy in Taiwan was 13.7% in the first trimester of 2010 and 12.53% in the second, but government experts expect this growth to be reduced to 8.24% in overall 2010. Forecasts for 2011 are estimated at 4.64%.
Industrial output of Taiwanese economy grew 12.21% year-on-year last September 2010, less than the 14.9% expected by economists. This growth rate was the lowest since October 2009 and was half that of August 2010, which accounted for an impressive 23.74%.
The growth of economy in Taiwan was 13.7% in the first trimester of 2010 and 12.53% in the second, but government experts expect this growth to be reduced to 8.24% in overall 2010. Forecasts for 2011 are estimated at 4.64%.
II Workshop on trade with China: An attractive market on an era of crisis
From http://www.casaasia.es/GestorPeticiones?aplicacion=negocio&origen=listado_eventos&destino=evento_negocio&codigo=5725 (in Spanish)
The Business School of the Universitat d'Alacant, together with Roca Junyent lawyers, the Center for Oriental Studies and Casa Asia, is organizing on Nov 4-5, 2010, the II Workshop on trade with China: An attractive market in an era of crisis.
This event will take place on the Faculty of Arts of the Universitat d'Alacant and will be aimed at discussing the current opportunities that the trade with China is offering to the Spanish companies. Registration fee is 50 euros and there is limited availability according to the room capacity. For more information, you can download the brochure as a pdf file on http://www.casaasia.es/pdf/102010100726AM1287562046044.pdf.
The Business School of the Universitat d'Alacant, together with Roca Junyent lawyers, the Center for Oriental Studies and Casa Asia, is organizing on Nov 4-5, 2010, the II Workshop on trade with China: An attractive market in an era of crisis.
This event will take place on the Faculty of Arts of the Universitat d'Alacant and will be aimed at discussing the current opportunities that the trade with China is offering to the Spanish companies. Registration fee is 50 euros and there is limited availability according to the room capacity. For more information, you can download the brochure as a pdf file on http://www.casaasia.es/pdf/102010100726AM1287562046044.pdf.
II Workshop on trade with China: An attractive market on an era of crisis
From http://www.casaasia.es/GestorPeticiones?aplicacion=negocio&origen=listado_eventos&destino=evento_negocio&codigo=5725 (in Spanish)
The Business School of the Universitat d'Alacant, together with Roca Junyent lawyers, the Center for Oriental Studies and Casa Asia, is organizing on Nov 4-5, 2010, the II Workshop on trade with China: An attractive market in an era of crisis.
This event will take place on the Faculty of Arts of the Universitat d'Alacant and will be aimed at discussing the current opportunities that the trade with China is offering to the Spanish companies. Registration fee is 50 euros and there is limited availability according to the room capacity. For more information, you can download the brochure as a pdf file on http://www.casaasia.es/pdf/102010100726AM1287562046044.pdf.
The Business School of the Universitat d'Alacant, together with Roca Junyent lawyers, the Center for Oriental Studies and Casa Asia, is organizing on Nov 4-5, 2010, the II Workshop on trade with China: An attractive market in an era of crisis.
This event will take place on the Faculty of Arts of the Universitat d'Alacant and will be aimed at discussing the current opportunities that the trade with China is offering to the Spanish companies. Registration fee is 50 euros and there is limited availability according to the room capacity. For more information, you can download the brochure as a pdf file on http://www.casaasia.es/pdf/102010100726AM1287562046044.pdf.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Chinese community living in Catalonia featured on Catalan TV program
From http://networkedblogs.com/9OwGj (in Catalan)
Between October 30th and December 5th, 2010, the program D'aquíd'allà produced and broadcast by Televisió de Catalunya will feature the Chinese community living in Catalonia and will report on their culture and on the situation on their country of origin.
Between October 30th and December 5th, 2010, the program D'aquíd'allà produced and broadcast by Televisió de Catalunya will feature the Chinese community living in Catalonia and will report on their culture and on the situation on their country of origin.
Chinese community living in Catalonia featured on Catalan TV program
From http://networkedblogs.com/9OwGj (in Catalan)
Between October 30th and December 5th, 2010, the program D'aquíd'allà produced and broadcast by Televisió de Catalunya will feature the Chinese community living in Catalonia and will report on their culture and on the situation on their country of origin.
Between October 30th and December 5th, 2010, the program D'aquíd'allà produced and broadcast by Televisió de Catalunya will feature the Chinese community living in Catalonia and will report on their culture and on the situation on their country of origin.
Catalonia is leading job creation in Spain
From http://www.elpunt.cat/noticia/article/4-economia/18-economia/323440-catalunya-lidera-la-creacio-docupacio.html (in Catalan)
The number of unemployed people in Catalonia has decreased in the third trimester of 2010 by 6,700 people and 34,500 new jobs have been created. This newly created jobs account for half of those created in overall Spain. Total number of unemployed citizens in Catalonia now accounts for 669,400 people, which represents 17,41% of the working population. Same figures in Spain are 4,574,500 people and 19,79%. Spanish unemployment rate has decreased below 20% for the first time since 2007.
The number of unemployed people in Catalonia has decreased in the third trimester of 2010 by 6,700 people and 34,500 new jobs have been created. This newly created jobs account for half of those created in overall Spain. Total number of unemployed citizens in Catalonia now accounts for 669,400 people, which represents 17,41% of the working population. Same figures in Spain are 4,574,500 people and 19,79%. Spanish unemployment rate has decreased below 20% for the first time since 2007.
Catalonia is leading job creation in Spain
From http://www.elpunt.cat/noticia/article/4-economia/18-economia/323440-catalunya-lidera-la-creacio-docupacio.html (in Catalan)
The number of unemployed people in Catalonia has decreased in the third trimester of 2010 by 6,700 people and 34,500 new jobs have been created. This newly created jobs account for half of those created in overall Spain. Total number of unemployed citizens in Catalonia now accounts for 669,400 people, which represents 17,41% of the working population. Same figures in Spain are 4,574,500 people and 19,79%. Spanish unemployment rate has decreased below 20% for the first time since 2007.
The number of unemployed people in Catalonia has decreased in the third trimester of 2010 by 6,700 people and 34,500 new jobs have been created. This newly created jobs account for half of those created in overall Spain. Total number of unemployed citizens in Catalonia now accounts for 669,400 people, which represents 17,41% of the working population. Same figures in Spain are 4,574,500 people and 19,79%. Spanish unemployment rate has decreased below 20% for the first time since 2007.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Taiwan Business Indicators in September 2010
From http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0014403 (in English)
The Taiwanese Council for Economic Planning and Development has released the information on the economic indicators corresponding to September 2010, which can be found on the link above.
The Taiwanese Council for Economic Planning and Development has released the information on the economic indicators corresponding to September 2010, which can be found on the link above.
Taiwan Business Indicators in September 2010
From http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0014403 (in English)
The Taiwanese Council for Economic Planning and Development has released the information on the economic indicators corresponding to September 2010, which can be found on the link above.
The Taiwanese Council for Economic Planning and Development has released the information on the economic indicators corresponding to September 2010, which can be found on the link above.
Showcase of Spanish wines in Hong Kong
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4410246,00.html (in Spanish)
76 Spanish companies will be showcasing their products in the Spanish pavillion of the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair that will take place on Nov 4-6, 2010. Several events have also been arranged in order to have a greater divulgation of these products among potential customers and specialized media. In 2008 Hong Kong supressed all the taxes on wine, which allowed the area to become the gateway of wine to China and the rest of Asia in a very short period.
The revenue of Spanish exports to China in 2009 amounted 2.5 billion euros, of which 22 million euros originated from the sale of wines and other spirits. In 2010, sales until July already amounted 23 million euros, which shows an increasing trend for the acceptance of this kind of products on the Chinese market.
76 Spanish companies will be showcasing their products in the Spanish pavillion of the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair that will take place on Nov 4-6, 2010. Several events have also been arranged in order to have a greater divulgation of these products among potential customers and specialized media. In 2008 Hong Kong supressed all the taxes on wine, which allowed the area to become the gateway of wine to China and the rest of Asia in a very short period.
The revenue of Spanish exports to China in 2009 amounted 2.5 billion euros, of which 22 million euros originated from the sale of wines and other spirits. In 2010, sales until July already amounted 23 million euros, which shows an increasing trend for the acceptance of this kind of products on the Chinese market.
Showcase of Spanish wines in Hong Kong
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4410246,00.html (in Spanish)
76 Spanish companies will be showcasing their products in the Spanish pavillion of the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair that will take place on Nov 4-6, 2010. Several events have also been arranged in order to have a greater divulgation of these products among potential customers and specialized media. In 2008 Hong Kong supressed all the taxes on wine, which allowed the area to become the gateway of wine to China and the rest of Asia in a very short period.
The revenue of Spanish exports to China in 2009 amounted 2.5 billion euros, of which 22 million euros originated from the sale of wines and other spirits. In 2010, sales until July already amounted 23 million euros, which shows an increasing trend for the acceptance of this kind of products on the Chinese market.
76 Spanish companies will be showcasing their products in the Spanish pavillion of the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair that will take place on Nov 4-6, 2010. Several events have also been arranged in order to have a greater divulgation of these products among potential customers and specialized media. In 2008 Hong Kong supressed all the taxes on wine, which allowed the area to become the gateway of wine to China and the rest of Asia in a very short period.
The revenue of Spanish exports to China in 2009 amounted 2.5 billion euros, of which 22 million euros originated from the sale of wines and other spirits. In 2010, sales until July already amounted 23 million euros, which shows an increasing trend for the acceptance of this kind of products on the Chinese market.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Catalan Technology Alliance Foundation created
From http://www.expansion.com/2010/10/25/catalunya/1288036173.html?a=ef67b60112c9bdb38fa9c50060aa0d3c&t=1288128415 (in Spanish) and http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/AppJava/notapremsavw/detall.do?id=53451&idioma=0&departament=12&canal=13 (in Catalan)
Six Catalan R+D technological centers (Ascamm, Barcelona Digital, Barcelona Media, Cetemmsa, CTM and Leitat) have joined efforts and have created the Catalan Technology Alliance Foundation (Fundació Aliança Tecnològica de Catalunya), a project aimed at improving their competitiveness and at generating better business opportunities for these companies. These technological centers, with nearly 500 employees, have had growth rates of 20% to 30% in the last few years and their present total revenue is reaching 44.7 million euros.
Six Catalan R+D technological centers (Ascamm, Barcelona Digital, Barcelona Media, Cetemmsa, CTM and Leitat) have joined efforts and have created the Catalan Technology Alliance Foundation (Fundació Aliança Tecnològica de Catalunya), a project aimed at improving their competitiveness and at generating better business opportunities for these companies. These technological centers, with nearly 500 employees, have had growth rates of 20% to 30% in the last few years and their present total revenue is reaching 44.7 million euros.
Catalan Technology Alliance Foundation created
From http://www.expansion.com/2010/10/25/catalunya/1288036173.html?a=ef67b60112c9bdb38fa9c50060aa0d3c&t=1288128415 (in Spanish) and http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/AppJava/notapremsavw/detall.do?id=53451&idioma=0&departament=12&canal=13 (in Catalan)
Six Catalan R+D technological centers (Ascamm, Barcelona Digital, Barcelona Media, Cetemmsa, CTM and Leitat) have joined efforts and have created the Catalan Technology Alliance Foundation (Fundació Aliança Tecnològica de Catalunya), a project aimed at improving their competitiveness and at generating better business opportunities for these companies. These technological centers, with nearly 500 employees, have had growth rates of 20% to 30% in the last few years and their present total revenue is reaching 44.7 million euros.
Six Catalan R+D technological centers (Ascamm, Barcelona Digital, Barcelona Media, Cetemmsa, CTM and Leitat) have joined efforts and have created the Catalan Technology Alliance Foundation (Fundació Aliança Tecnològica de Catalunya), a project aimed at improving their competitiveness and at generating better business opportunities for these companies. These technological centers, with nearly 500 employees, have had growth rates of 20% to 30% in the last few years and their present total revenue is reaching 44.7 million euros.
Quicker economic recovery expected in Catalonia
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/european-central-bank-%E2%80%9Ccatalonia-better-condition-recover-crisis-rest-spain%E2%80%9D (in English)
According to José Manuel González-Páramo, the Spanish representative in the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (BCE), Catalonia is the Spanish autonomous community that can have a quicker recovery from the present crisis. According to Mr. González-Páramo, better industrial specialisation and greater export vocation compared to other Spanish communities are two of the factors that may be instrumental for this recovery.
According to José Manuel González-Páramo, the Spanish representative in the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (BCE), Catalonia is the Spanish autonomous community that can have a quicker recovery from the present crisis. According to Mr. González-Páramo, better industrial specialisation and greater export vocation compared to other Spanish communities are two of the factors that may be instrumental for this recovery.
Quicker economic recovery expected in Catalonia
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/european-central-bank-%E2%80%9Ccatalonia-better-condition-recover-crisis-rest-spain%E2%80%9D (in English)
According to José Manuel González-Páramo, the Spanish representative in the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (BCE), Catalonia is the Spanish autonomous community that can have a quicker recovery from the present crisis. According to Mr. González-Páramo, better industrial specialisation and greater export vocation compared to other Spanish communities are two of the factors that may be instrumental for this recovery.
According to José Manuel González-Páramo, the Spanish representative in the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (BCE), Catalonia is the Spanish autonomous community that can have a quicker recovery from the present crisis. According to Mr. González-Páramo, better industrial specialisation and greater export vocation compared to other Spanish communities are two of the factors that may be instrumental for this recovery.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
More than 70 million visitors at the Shanghai Expo 2010
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/350315,shanghai-world-exposition-tops-70-million-visitor-mark.html (in English)
Now at its final week, the Shanghai Expo 2010 has surpassed the 70 million visitors mark, breaking the record of the Osaka Expo of 1970 which received 64.2 million visitors.
Now at its final week, the Shanghai Expo 2010 has surpassed the 70 million visitors mark, breaking the record of the Osaka Expo of 1970 which received 64.2 million visitors.
More than 70 million visitors at the Shanghai Expo 2010
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/350315,shanghai-world-exposition-tops-70-million-visitor-mark.html (in English)
Now at its final week, the Shanghai Expo 2010 has surpassed the 70 million visitors mark, breaking the record of the Osaka Expo of 1970 which received 64.2 million visitors.
Now at its final week, the Shanghai Expo 2010 has surpassed the 70 million visitors mark, breaking the record of the Osaka Expo of 1970 which received 64.2 million visitors.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Favourable expectations for sales of Spanish wines in China and Hong Kong
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4408680,00.html (in Spanish)
The Observatorio Español del Mercado del Vino (Spanish Observatory of the Wine Market, OeMv) has issued a report on the wine market on the world's leading emerging economies, such as Brazil, Russia, India, China and Hong Kong. Since 2002, exports to China are reflecting a steady growth due to the increase in wealth of the urban medium and high classes, which account for 70-90 million people in China alone. Red wine accounts for more than 90% of the sales but some local specificities, such as the appreciation of Chinese people for sweeter tastes, should also be taken into account in the wine sector.
The situation in Hong Kong is remarkably different. The 2008 abolition on taxes on wine imports was an important step on the announced strategy of becoming the gate to Asia for this product. Surprisingly, in 2009 Hong Kong already became the second world capital in wine sales through auctions, ahead of London and just behind New York City. The percentage of wine consumption related to the consumption of other alcoholic beverages is 13%, one of the highest in Asia.
The Observatorio Español del Mercado del Vino (Spanish Observatory of the Wine Market, OeMv) has issued a report on the wine market on the world's leading emerging economies, such as Brazil, Russia, India, China and Hong Kong. Since 2002, exports to China are reflecting a steady growth due to the increase in wealth of the urban medium and high classes, which account for 70-90 million people in China alone. Red wine accounts for more than 90% of the sales but some local specificities, such as the appreciation of Chinese people for sweeter tastes, should also be taken into account in the wine sector.
The situation in Hong Kong is remarkably different. The 2008 abolition on taxes on wine imports was an important step on the announced strategy of becoming the gate to Asia for this product. Surprisingly, in 2009 Hong Kong already became the second world capital in wine sales through auctions, ahead of London and just behind New York City. The percentage of wine consumption related to the consumption of other alcoholic beverages is 13%, one of the highest in Asia.
Favourable expectations for sales of Spanish wines in China and Hong Kong
From http://www.icex.es/icex/cda/controller/pageICEX/0,6558,5518394_5519005_6366453_4408680,00.html (in Spanish)
The Observatorio Español del Mercado del Vino (Spanish Observatory of the Wine Market, OeMv) has issued a report on the wine market on the world's leading emerging economies, such as Brazil, Russia, India, China and Hong Kong. Since 2002, exports to China are reflecting a steady growth due to the increase in wealth of the urban medium and high classes, which account for 70-90 million people in China alone. Red wine accounts for more than 90% of the sales but some local specificities, such as the appreciation of Chinese people for sweeter tastes, should also be taken into account in the wine sector.
The situation in Hong Kong is remarkably different. The 2008 abolition on taxes on wine imports was an important step on the announced strategy of becoming the gate to Asia for this product. Surprisingly, in 2009 Hong Kong already became the second world capital in wine sales through auctions, ahead of London and just behind New York City. The percentage of wine consumption related to the consumption of other alcoholic beverages is 13%, one of the highest in Asia.
The Observatorio Español del Mercado del Vino (Spanish Observatory of the Wine Market, OeMv) has issued a report on the wine market on the world's leading emerging economies, such as Brazil, Russia, India, China and Hong Kong. Since 2002, exports to China are reflecting a steady growth due to the increase in wealth of the urban medium and high classes, which account for 70-90 million people in China alone. Red wine accounts for more than 90% of the sales but some local specificities, such as the appreciation of Chinese people for sweeter tastes, should also be taken into account in the wine sector.
The situation in Hong Kong is remarkably different. The 2008 abolition on taxes on wine imports was an important step on the announced strategy of becoming the gate to Asia for this product. Surprisingly, in 2009 Hong Kong already became the second world capital in wine sales through auctions, ahead of London and just behind New York City. The percentage of wine consumption related to the consumption of other alcoholic beverages is 13%, one of the highest in Asia.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Taiwan business indicators in August 2010 reflect economy's stready growth
From http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0014298 (in English)
According to the press release by the Council for Economic Planning and Development, Taiwan economy continued its steady growth. A complete revision of the economic indicators of August 2010 can be found on the pdf report that can be downloaded from http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/dn.aspx?uid=9030.
According to the press release by the Council for Economic Planning and Development, Taiwan economy continued its steady growth. A complete revision of the economic indicators of August 2010 can be found on the pdf report that can be downloaded from http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/dn.aspx?uid=9030.
Taiwan business indicators in August 2010 reflect economy's stready growth
From http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/m1.aspx?sNo=0014298 (in English)
According to the press release by the Council for Economic Planning and Development, Taiwan economy continued its steady growth. A complete revision of the economic indicators of August 2010 can be found on the pdf report that can be downloaded from http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/dn.aspx?uid=9030.
According to the press release by the Council for Economic Planning and Development, Taiwan economy continued its steady growth. A complete revision of the economic indicators of August 2010 can be found on the pdf report that can be downloaded from http://www.cepd.gov.tw/encontent/dn.aspx?uid=9030.
Self-employed Chinese workers double the percentage of native Catalan workers
From http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/AppJava/notapremsavw/detall.do?id=53208 (in Catalan)
According to a press release by the Secretariat for Immigration of the Generalitat de Catalunya on the situation of the Chinese citizens in Catalonia, the percentage of Chinese self-employed workers (30.6%) nearly doubles that of the native Catalan workers (17.2%) and is three times larger the one corresponding to the overall foreign population (10%). This piece of information is an excerpt from the 7-page document which reports the statistics of the Chinese community in Catalonia, from population numbers and territorial distribution to education and labor situation, among others. This report can be downloaded as a pdf file from the following address : http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/docs/2010/10/22/12/32/546dd208-5038-42bb-a8c0-74a25391d86b.pdf (in Catalan).
According to a press release by the Secretariat for Immigration of the Generalitat de Catalunya on the situation of the Chinese citizens in Catalonia, the percentage of Chinese self-employed workers (30.6%) nearly doubles that of the native Catalan workers (17.2%) and is three times larger the one corresponding to the overall foreign population (10%). This piece of information is an excerpt from the 7-page document which reports the statistics of the Chinese community in Catalonia, from population numbers and territorial distribution to education and labor situation, among others. This report can be downloaded as a pdf file from the following address : http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/docs/2010/10/22/12/32/546dd208-5038-42bb-a8c0-74a25391d86b.pdf (in Catalan).
Self-employed Chinese workers double the percentage of native Catalan workers
From http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/AppJava/notapremsavw/detall.do?id=53208 (in Catalan)
According to a press release by the Secretariat for Immigration of the Generalitat de Catalunya on the situation of the Chinese citizens in Catalonia, the percentage of Chinese self-employed workers (30.6%) nearly doubles that of the native Catalan workers (17.2%) and is three times larger the one corresponding to the overall foreign population (10%). This piece of information is an excerpt from the 7-page document which reports the statistics of the Chinese community in Catalonia, from population numbers and territorial distribution to education and labor situation, among others. This report can be downloaded as a pdf file from the following address : http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/docs/2010/10/22/12/32/546dd208-5038-42bb-a8c0-74a25391d86b.pdf (in Catalan).
According to a press release by the Secretariat for Immigration of the Generalitat de Catalunya on the situation of the Chinese citizens in Catalonia, the percentage of Chinese self-employed workers (30.6%) nearly doubles that of the native Catalan workers (17.2%) and is three times larger the one corresponding to the overall foreign population (10%). This piece of information is an excerpt from the 7-page document which reports the statistics of the Chinese community in Catalonia, from population numbers and territorial distribution to education and labor situation, among others. This report can be downloaded as a pdf file from the following address : http://premsa.gencat.cat/pres_fsvp/docs/2010/10/22/12/32/546dd208-5038-42bb-a8c0-74a25391d86b.pdf (in Catalan).
Chinese economy slows down... to 9.6% growth
From http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/china-business/8077393/China-growth-slows-to-9.6pc-as-Beijing-applies-brakes-to-credit-fuelled-expansion.html (in English)
Despite the reduction in growth from the 11.9% of the first quarter of 2010 to the 9.6% of the third quarter, Chinese economy is still growing at a rate higher than the official target of 8%. Both Chinese officials and international analysts are pleased with these figures, since they show a more balanced and mature growth for Chinese economy. Forecasts for growth in the 2011-2015 are estimated at an average of 7.5%.
Despite the reduction in growth from the 11.9% of the first quarter of 2010 to the 9.6% of the third quarter, Chinese economy is still growing at a rate higher than the official target of 8%. Both Chinese officials and international analysts are pleased with these figures, since they show a more balanced and mature growth for Chinese economy. Forecasts for growth in the 2011-2015 are estimated at an average of 7.5%.
Chinese economy slows down... to 9.6% growth
From http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/china-business/8077393/China-growth-slows-to-9.6pc-as-Beijing-applies-brakes-to-credit-fuelled-expansion.html (in English)
Despite the reduction in growth from the 11.9% of the first quarter of 2010 to the 9.6% of the third quarter, Chinese economy is still growing at a rate higher than the official target of 8%. Both Chinese officials and international analysts are pleased with these figures, since they show a more balanced and mature growth for Chinese economy. Forecasts for growth in the 2011-2015 are estimated at an average of 7.5%.
Despite the reduction in growth from the 11.9% of the first quarter of 2010 to the 9.6% of the third quarter, Chinese economy is still growing at a rate higher than the official target of 8%. Both Chinese officials and international analysts are pleased with these figures, since they show a more balanced and mature growth for Chinese economy. Forecasts for growth in the 2011-2015 are estimated at an average of 7.5%.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Tourism rises in Catalonia in September
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/tourism-rises-9-september-compared-last-year (in English)
Tourism activity has increased by 9% during September 2010 as compared to the same month of last year, according to the figures released by the Catalan Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce. Since the beginning of 2010, the overall increase in visitors to Catalonia is estimated at 3.7%, which represents more than 10 million tourists in these first 9 months.
Tourism activity has increased by 9% during September 2010 as compared to the same month of last year, according to the figures released by the Catalan Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce. Since the beginning of 2010, the overall increase in visitors to Catalonia is estimated at 3.7%, which represents more than 10 million tourists in these first 9 months.
Tourism rises in Catalonia in September
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/tourism-rises-9-september-compared-last-year (in English)
Tourism activity has increased by 9% during September 2010 as compared to the same month of last year, according to the figures released by the Catalan Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce. Since the beginning of 2010, the overall increase in visitors to Catalonia is estimated at 3.7%, which represents more than 10 million tourists in these first 9 months.
Tourism activity has increased by 9% during September 2010 as compared to the same month of last year, according to the figures released by the Catalan Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce. Since the beginning of 2010, the overall increase in visitors to Catalonia is estimated at 3.7%, which represents more than 10 million tourists in these first 9 months.
Drop of unemployment rate in Taiwan
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/349879,jobless-rate-edges-september.html (in English)
According to the news from Earth Times, Taiwan unemployment rate dropped in September 2010 for 14th consecutive month. Present rate is 5.08% and represents that in Taiwan there are 560,000 people who are registered as out of work. The rate of this last month of September was down 0.94 percentage points from September 2009, and 0.03 points lower in respect to the rate of August 2010.
According to the news from Earth Times, Taiwan unemployment rate dropped in September 2010 for 14th consecutive month. Present rate is 5.08% and represents that in Taiwan there are 560,000 people who are registered as out of work. The rate of this last month of September was down 0.94 percentage points from September 2009, and 0.03 points lower in respect to the rate of August 2010.
Drop of unemployment rate in Taiwan
From http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/349879,jobless-rate-edges-september.html (in English)
According to the news from Earth Times, Taiwan unemployment rate dropped in September 2010 for 14th consecutive month. Present rate is 5.08% and represents that in Taiwan there are 560,000 people who are registered as out of work. The rate of this last month of September was down 0.94 percentage points from September 2009, and 0.03 points lower in respect to the rate of August 2010.
According to the news from Earth Times, Taiwan unemployment rate dropped in September 2010 for 14th consecutive month. Present rate is 5.08% and represents that in Taiwan there are 560,000 people who are registered as out of work. The rate of this last month of September was down 0.94 percentage points from September 2009, and 0.03 points lower in respect to the rate of August 2010.
ESPA will produce electric pumps in China by 2013
From http://www.leconomic.cat/neco/article/4-economia/18-economia/316004-espa-fabricara-bombes-electriques-al-brasil-turquia-i-la-xina-el-2013.html (in Catalan)
Catalan company Espa Bombas Eléctricas SA will start producing pumps in China, Turkey and Brazil by 2013. The company is willing to have a position on these emerging markets which would be not adequately served with only the present-day production center located in Banyoles (Girona). According to ESPA CEO, Josep Planas, this expansion should get the company back to the growth path after two years of recession and decrease in sales. Despite the crisis, ESPA has maintained the R+D activity and the energy-saving developments for pumps achieved in the recent years are becoming a factor of greater attractiveness for customers. The company is still targeting the residential sector as their principal market and it is preparing some strategies aimed at promoting the renovation of old equipments which are less energy efficient. ESPA is also willing to create an internet site called CyberESPAi which is intended to provide a better communication with customers. ESPA has also received support from ACC1Ó for the reserach on of high-tech pumps for domestic use.
Catalan company Espa Bombas Eléctricas SA will start producing pumps in China, Turkey and Brazil by 2013. The company is willing to have a position on these emerging markets which would be not adequately served with only the present-day production center located in Banyoles (Girona). According to ESPA CEO, Josep Planas, this expansion should get the company back to the growth path after two years of recession and decrease in sales. Despite the crisis, ESPA has maintained the R+D activity and the energy-saving developments for pumps achieved in the recent years are becoming a factor of greater attractiveness for customers. The company is still targeting the residential sector as their principal market and it is preparing some strategies aimed at promoting the renovation of old equipments which are less energy efficient. ESPA is also willing to create an internet site called CyberESPAi which is intended to provide a better communication with customers. ESPA has also received support from ACC1Ó for the reserach on of high-tech pumps for domestic use.
ESPA will produce electric pumps in China by 2013
From http://www.leconomic.cat/neco/article/4-economia/18-economia/316004-espa-fabricara-bombes-electriques-al-brasil-turquia-i-la-xina-el-2013.html (in Catalan)
Catalan company Espa Bombas Eléctricas SA will start producing pumps in China, Turkey and Brazil by 2013. The company is willing to have a position on these emerging markets which would be not adequately served with only the present-day production center located in Banyoles (Girona). According to ESPA CEO, Josep Planas, this expansion should get the company back to the growth path after two years of recession and decrease in sales. Despite the crisis, ESPA has maintained the R+D activity and the energy-saving developments for pumps achieved in the recent years are becoming a factor of greater attractiveness for customers. The company is still targeting the residential sector as their principal market and it is preparing some strategies aimed at promoting the renovation of old equipments which are less energy efficient. ESPA is also willing to create an internet site called CyberESPAi which is intended to provide a better communication with customers. ESPA has also received support from ACC1Ó for the reserach on of high-tech pumps for domestic use.
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