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.
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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.
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