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.
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.
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.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Economic support to Spanish exports
From http://www.expansion.com/2010/09/20/economia/1284938816.html (in Spanish)
Spain's economic crisis is fostering the need for a greater international projection of its products and services. Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade is proposing a series of measures in order to provide effective support to Spanish companies willing to sell abroad. Economic support will shared by the central government and the autonomous regions and a new Integrated Plan to Support Exports (Plan Integrado de Apoyo a las Exportaciones) is announced by the end of 2010. According to business sources, until now Spain is devoting 570 million euros per year to the international promotion of Spanish export companies, which is considered not sufficient to back the 150,000 existing ones.
As seen in the graph from Expasión.com, out of the 50 Spanish provinces, the one with the greater export capacity is Barcelona, with 32,262 million euros in 2009, followed at quite some distance by Madrid, with 19,244 million euros, and València, with 9,127 million euros. Tarragona is on the 10th position, with 4.674 million euros, and Girona on the 16th, with 3.085 million euros, which makes three out of the four Catalan provinces among the Spanish top 20
Spain's economic crisis is fostering the need for a greater international projection of its products and services. Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade is proposing a series of measures in order to provide effective support to Spanish companies willing to sell abroad. Economic support will shared by the central government and the autonomous regions and a new Integrated Plan to Support Exports (Plan Integrado de Apoyo a las Exportaciones) is announced by the end of 2010. According to business sources, until now Spain is devoting 570 million euros per year to the international promotion of Spanish export companies, which is considered not sufficient to back the 150,000 existing ones.
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| The 20 main export provinces of Spain (Expansión.com) |
As seen in the graph from Expasión.com, out of the 50 Spanish provinces, the one with the greater export capacity is Barcelona, with 32,262 million euros in 2009, followed at quite some distance by Madrid, with 19,244 million euros, and València, with 9,127 million euros. Tarragona is on the 10th position, with 4.674 million euros, and Girona on the 16th, with 3.085 million euros, which makes three out of the four Catalan provinces among the Spanish top 20
Economic support to Spanish exports
From http://www.expansion.com/2010/09/20/economia/1284938816.html (in Spanish)
Spain's economic crisis is fostering the need for a greater international projection of its products and services. Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade is proposing a series of measures in order to provide effective support to Spanish companies willing to sell abroad. Economic support will shared by the central government and the autonomous regions and a new Integrated Plan to Support Exports (Plan Integrado de Apoyo a las Exportaciones) is announced by the end of 2010. According to business sources, until now Spain is devoting 570 million euros per year to the international promotion of Spanish export companies, which is considered not sufficient to back the 150,000 existing ones.
As seen in the graph from Expasión.com, out of the 50 Spanish provinces, the one with the greater export capacity is Barcelona, with 32,262 million euros in 2009, followed at quite some distance by Madrid, with 19,244 million euros, and València, with 9,127 million euros. Tarragona is on the 10th position, with 4.674 million euros, and Girona on the 16th, with 3.085 million euros, which makes three out of the four Catalan provinces among the Spanish top 20
Spain's economic crisis is fostering the need for a greater international projection of its products and services. Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade is proposing a series of measures in order to provide effective support to Spanish companies willing to sell abroad. Economic support will shared by the central government and the autonomous regions and a new Integrated Plan to Support Exports (Plan Integrado de Apoyo a las Exportaciones) is announced by the end of 2010. According to business sources, until now Spain is devoting 570 million euros per year to the international promotion of Spanish export companies, which is considered not sufficient to back the 150,000 existing ones.
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| The 20 main export provinces of Spain (Expansión.com) |
As seen in the graph from Expasión.com, out of the 50 Spanish provinces, the one with the greater export capacity is Barcelona, with 32,262 million euros in 2009, followed at quite some distance by Madrid, with 19,244 million euros, and València, with 9,127 million euros. Tarragona is on the 10th position, with 4.674 million euros, and Girona on the 16th, with 3.085 million euros, which makes three out of the four Catalan provinces among the Spanish top 20
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Annual inflation rate in Catalonia - September 2010
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/annual-inflation-rate-catalonia-reached-24-last-september (in English)
Annual inflation rate in Catalonia has reached 2.4% last September, whereas in the whole of Spain it was slightly lower, 2.1%. Among the four Catalan provinces, Girona had the highest rate, 2.8%, followed by Lleida (2.4%), Barcelona (2.3%) and Tarragona (2.2%).
Annual inflation rate in Catalonia has reached 2.4% last September, whereas in the whole of Spain it was slightly lower, 2.1%. Among the four Catalan provinces, Girona had the highest rate, 2.8%, followed by Lleida (2.4%), Barcelona (2.3%) and Tarragona (2.2%).
Annual inflation rate in Catalonia - September 2010
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/annual-inflation-rate-catalonia-reached-24-last-september (in English)
Annual inflation rate in Catalonia has reached 2.4% last September, whereas in the whole of Spain it was slightly lower, 2.1%. Among the four Catalan provinces, Girona had the highest rate, 2.8%, followed by Lleida (2.4%), Barcelona (2.3%) and Tarragona (2.2%).
Annual inflation rate in Catalonia has reached 2.4% last September, whereas in the whole of Spain it was slightly lower, 2.1%. Among the four Catalan provinces, Girona had the highest rate, 2.8%, followed by Lleida (2.4%), Barcelona (2.3%) and Tarragona (2.2%).
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
China becomes the largest energy consumer in the world
From http://www.lavanguardia.es/economia/noticias/20101012/54022556476/china-supera-a-ee.uu.-como-primer-consumidor-energetico-mundial-aie-producto-interior-bruto-british-.html (in Spanish)
According to Mr. Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, China has surpassed United States as the leading country in the world with the highest energy consumption. Half of the world's increase in oil consumption is due to China's economic growth. New oil reserves found in Irak can be essential to cope with the world's oil increasing demand.
According to Mr. Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, China has surpassed United States as the leading country in the world with the highest energy consumption. Half of the world's increase in oil consumption is due to China's economic growth. New oil reserves found in Irak can be essential to cope with the world's oil increasing demand.
China becomes the largest energy consumer in the world
From http://www.lavanguardia.es/economia/noticias/20101012/54022556476/china-supera-a-ee.uu.-como-primer-consumidor-energetico-mundial-aie-producto-interior-bruto-british-.html (in Spanish)
According to Mr. Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, China has surpassed United States as the leading country in the world with the highest energy consumption. Half of the world's increase in oil consumption is due to China's economic growth. New oil reserves found in Irak can be essential to cope with the world's oil increasing demand.
According to Mr. Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, China has surpassed United States as the leading country in the world with the highest energy consumption. Half of the world's increase in oil consumption is due to China's economic growth. New oil reserves found in Irak can be essential to cope with the world's oil increasing demand.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
The relationship between Catalonia and China on the magazine "Catalan International View"
From http://www.international-view.cat/pages/articles/numbers/issue6.html
Issue 6 of the magazine Catalan International View included a complete dossier on the relationship between Catalonia and China, in coincidence with the beginning of the Shanghai World Expo. This issue was presented on April 28, 2010, at the Barcelona chapter of the Casa Asia, located on Avinguda Diagonal, 373.
This Dossier Catalonia-China includes the following articles, which can be downloaded for free in pdf format:
The 2010 Shanghai Expo: China beyond the stereotypes by Francesc de Dalmases
Catalonia: an international viewpoint by Josep Huguet
Welcome to the 2010 Shanghai Expo by Zhu Bangzao
China and the European Union by Eugenio Bregolat
China: a new cultural dimension by Jesús Sanz
Interpreting the China that is coming by Manel Ollé
The past of the future: the historical foundations of the Chinese state of the twenty-first century by Dolors Folch
The Chinese market will not wait by Iris Mir
Issue 6 of the magazine Catalan International View included a complete dossier on the relationship between Catalonia and China, in coincidence with the beginning of the Shanghai World Expo. This issue was presented on April 28, 2010, at the Barcelona chapter of the Casa Asia, located on Avinguda Diagonal, 373.
This Dossier Catalonia-China includes the following articles, which can be downloaded for free in pdf format:
The 2010 Shanghai Expo: China beyond the stereotypes by Francesc de Dalmases
Catalonia: an international viewpoint by Josep Huguet
Welcome to the 2010 Shanghai Expo by Zhu Bangzao
China and the European Union by Eugenio Bregolat
China: a new cultural dimension by Jesús Sanz
Interpreting the China that is coming by Manel Ollé
The past of the future: the historical foundations of the Chinese state of the twenty-first century by Dolors Folch
The Chinese market will not wait by Iris Mir
The relationship between Catalonia and China on the magazine "Catalan International View"
From http://blocs.gencat.cat/blocs/AppPHP/CataloniaShanghaiExpo/?tag=relacions-catalunya-xina (in Catalan)
The 2010 Shanghai Expo: China beyond the stereotypes by Francesc de Dalmases
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Catalonia: an international viewpoint by Josep Huguet
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Welcome to the 2010 Shanghai Expo by Zhu Bangzao
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China and the European Union by Eugenio Bregolat
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China: a new cultural dimension by Jesús Sanz
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Interpreting the China that is coming by Manel Ollé
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The past of the future: the historical foundations of the Chinese state of the twenty-first century by Dolors Folch
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The Chinese market will not wait by Iris Mir
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Issue #6 of the magazine Catalan International View included a complete dossier on the relationship between Catalonia and China, in coincidence with the beginning of the Shanghai World Expo. This issue was presented on April 28, 2010, at the Barcelona chapter of the Casa Asia, located on Avinguda Diagonal, 373.
This Dossier Catalonia-China includes the following articles, which can be downloaded for free in pdf format:
This Dossier Catalonia-China includes the following articles, which can be downloaded for free in pdf format:
The 2010 Shanghai Expo: China beyond the stereotypes by Francesc de Dalmases
Download article
Catalonia: an international viewpoint by Josep Huguet
Download article
Welcome to the 2010 Shanghai Expo by Zhu Bangzao
Download article
China and the European Union by Eugenio Bregolat
Download article
China: a new cultural dimension by Jesús Sanz
Download article
Interpreting the China that is coming by Manel Ollé
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The past of the future: the historical foundations of the Chinese state of the twenty-first century by Dolors Folch
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The Chinese market will not wait by Iris Mir
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Catalan expectations on Chinese tourism in Spain
From http://www.lavanguardia.es/economia/noticias/20100528/53936402820/catalunya-aspira-a-concentrar-dos-tercios-del-turismo-chino-en-espana.html (in Spanish)
Catalonia is expecting to maintain and even improve the portion of Chinese tourists visiting Spain every year. Up to now, Catalonia is receiving two thirds of the total number of Chinese tourists coming annually to Spain. Catalan Minister of Trade, Tourism and Consumer Affairs of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Josep Huguet, states that Catalonia has many interesting items for foreign visitors, such as the city of Barcelona, the FC Barcelona (popularly known as "Barça"), the present-day innovative Catalan cuisine, led by chefs Ferran Adrià, Carme Ruscalleda, Joan Roca and Santi Santamaria, and the varied landscapes and heritage monuments scattered in the country. According to forecasts by the UN World Tourism Organization, Chinese market is expected to grow beyong 100 million tourists by 2020.
Catalonia is expecting to maintain and even improve the portion of Chinese tourists visiting Spain every year. Up to now, Catalonia is receiving two thirds of the total number of Chinese tourists coming annually to Spain. Catalan Minister of Trade, Tourism and Consumer Affairs of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Josep Huguet, states that Catalonia has many interesting items for foreign visitors, such as the city of Barcelona, the FC Barcelona (popularly known as "Barça"), the present-day innovative Catalan cuisine, led by chefs Ferran Adrià, Carme Ruscalleda, Joan Roca and Santi Santamaria, and the varied landscapes and heritage monuments scattered in the country. According to forecasts by the UN World Tourism Organization, Chinese market is expected to grow beyong 100 million tourists by 2020.
Catalan expectations on Chinese tourism in Spain
From http://www.lavanguardia.es/economia/noticias/20100528/53936402820/catalunya-aspira-a-concentrar-dos-tercios-del-turismo-chino-en-espana.html (in Spanish)
Catalonia is expecting to maintain and even improve the portion of Chinese tourists visiting Spain every year. Up to now, Catalonia is receiving two thirds of the total number of Chinese tourists coming annually to Spain. Catalan Minister of Trade, Tourism and Consumer Affairs of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Josep Huguet, states that Catalonia has many interesting items for foreign visitors, such as the city of Barcelona, the FC Barcelona (popularly known as "Barça"), the present-day innovative Catalan cuisine, led by chefs Ferran Adrià, Carme Ruscalleda, Joan Roca and Santi Santamaria, and the varied landscapes and heritage monuments scattered in the country. According to forecasts by the UN World Tourism Organization, Chinese market is expected to grow beyong 100 million tourists by 2020.
Catalonia is expecting to maintain and even improve the portion of Chinese tourists visiting Spain every year. Up to now, Catalonia is receiving two thirds of the total number of Chinese tourists coming annually to Spain. Catalan Minister of Trade, Tourism and Consumer Affairs of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Josep Huguet, states that Catalonia has many interesting items for foreign visitors, such as the city of Barcelona, the FC Barcelona (popularly known as "Barça"), the present-day innovative Catalan cuisine, led by chefs Ferran Adrià, Carme Ruscalleda, Joan Roca and Santi Santamaria, and the varied landscapes and heritage monuments scattered in the country. According to forecasts by the UN World Tourism Organization, Chinese market is expected to grow beyong 100 million tourists by 2020.
Catalan President José Montilla visits Chery company in China
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/chinese-car-giant-may-settle-catalonia-and-bring-10000-jobs (in English)
Recent visit to China of Catalan President, José Montilla, was aimed at reaching commercial agreements with representatives of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. for the establishment of a factory in the Barcelona metropolitan area in the near future. Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. is working on its landing on the Mediterranean countries of the European Union and is considering this area as a sound alternative.
Recent visit to China of Catalan President, José Montilla, was aimed at reaching commercial agreements with representatives of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. for the establishment of a factory in the Barcelona metropolitan area in the near future. Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. is working on its landing on the Mediterranean countries of the European Union and is considering this area as a sound alternative.
Catalan President José Montilla visits Chery company in China
From http://www.catalannewsagency.com/news/business/chinese-car-giant-may-settle-catalonia-and-bring-10000-jobs (in English)
Recent visit to China of Catalan President, José Montilla, was aimed at reaching commercial agreements with representatives of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. for the establishment of a factory in the Barcelona metropolitan area in the near future. Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. is working on its landing on the Mediterranean countries of the European Union and is considering this area as a sound alternative.
Recent visit to China of Catalan President, José Montilla, was aimed at reaching commercial agreements with representatives of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. for the establishment of a factory in the Barcelona metropolitan area in the near future. Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. is working on its landing on the Mediterranean countries of the European Union and is considering this area as a sound alternative.
Interview to Taiwanese - Catalan enterpreneur Dídac Lee
Taiwanese - Catalan enterpreneur Dídac Lee is interviewed in the website of Barcelona Innova, devoted to highlight the innovative people and projects in Barcelona and the rest of Catalonia. Born to Taiwanese parents in Figueres, the hometown of famous surrealistic painter Salvador Dalí, Dídac Lee explains how he evolved from being a youngster with innovative ideas and high work capacity to be the Managing Director of Inspirit, a group of technology companies with offices scattered around the world, including the Silicon Valley in California. He also explains what are the values behind his projects, those he thinks are the key to success. His enterpreneur philosophy can be summarized in his statement "Vision without execution is not innovation but rather hallucination". You can read this extremely interesting interview by visiting this webpage.
Interview to Taiwanese - Catalan enterpreneur Dídac Lee
Taiwanese - Catalan enterpreneur Dídac Lee is interviewed in the website of Barcelona Innova, devoted to highlight the innovative people and projects in Barcelona and the rest of Catalonia. Born to Taiwanese parents in Figueres, the hometown of famous surrealistic painter Salvador Dalí, Dídac Lee explains how he evolved from being a youngster with innovative ideas and high work capacity to be the Managing Director of Inspirit, a group of technology companies with offices scattered around the world, including the Silicon Valley in California. He also explains what are the values behind his projects, those he thinks are the key to success. His enterpreneur philosophy can be summarized in his statement "Vision without execution is not innovation but rather hallucination". You can read this extremely interesting interview by visiting this webpage.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Catalan food distribution company Miquel Alimentació enters Chinese market
From http://www.europapress.cat/economia/noticia-agro-miquel-alimentacio-entra-mercat-xines-20101005140656.html (in Catalan)
Catalan food distribution company, Miquel Alimentació, has entered the Chinese market in an alliance with the largest word food distribution group, RT-Mart. This agreement will bring the products of the Catalan brand Gourmet to 121 supermarkets in China.
Catalan food distribution company, Miquel Alimentació, has entered the Chinese market in an alliance with the largest word food distribution group, RT-Mart. This agreement will bring the products of the Catalan brand Gourmet to 121 supermarkets in China.
Catalan food distribution company Miquel Alimentació enters Chinese market
From http://www.europapress.cat/economia/noticia-agro-miquel-alimentacio-entra-mercat-xines-20101005140656.html (in Catalan)
Catalan food distribution company, Miquel Alimentació, has entered the Chinese market in an alliance with the largest word food distribution group, RT-Mart. This agreement will bring the products of the Catalan brand Gourmet to 121 supermarkets in China.
Catalan food distribution company, Miquel Alimentació, has entered the Chinese market in an alliance with the largest word food distribution group, RT-Mart. This agreement will bring the products of the Catalan brand Gourmet to 121 supermarkets in China.
Coastal village of Cadaqués to be recreated in Xiamen, China
Members from the China Zhang Zhou company have visited the village of Cadaqués (Girona, Catalonia) in order to recreate it in Xiamen (south west China) for the construction of a touristic resort. After considering several other options, chinese businessmen have chosen Cadaqués as the source of inspiration for their new construction, because of its quintessential mediterranean architectural features. Joan Borrell, mayor of Cadaqués, showed his satisfaction because of the promotion that this will bring to this tiny coastal village.
Coastal village of Cadaqués to be recreated in Xiamen, China
Members from the China Zhang Zhou company have visited the village of Cadaqués (Girona, Catalonia) in order to recreate it in Xiamen (south west China) for the construction of a touristic resort. After considering several other options, chinese businessmen have chosen Cadaqués as the source of inspiration for their new construction, because of its quintessential mediterranean architectural features. Joan Borrell, mayor of Cadaqués, showed his satisfaction because of the promotion that this will bring to this tiny coastal village.
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