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%.
Monday, November 29, 2010
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.
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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.
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